Resin Resources

A collection of tutorials for and by BJD owners for everything from face ups to photography. Tags: Clothes - Mods - Photography - Restringing

[blackwoolncrown]

STOP DYEING WIGS WITH SHARPIES AND ACRYLIC INK

USE. FABRIC. DYE. FOR. SYNTHENTICS.

I never ever ever see people talking about this, everyone understandably gets excited when they come across the holy news that is dyeing synthetic wigs with sharpies and ink but you will find out the hard way that that shit RUBS OFF on stuff.

Synthetic wigs are basically made out of similar fibers to what synthetic clothing is made out of. USE. FABRIC. DYE.

The wig won’t be crunchy, it won’t wear off, it won’t rub off.

THis is a link to a huuuge color experiment showing lots of shades dyed onto white fibres with RIT and then iDye Polyester, which is what I recommend bc it’s more predictable.

Spread this like fire I’m so tired of seeing everyone flip about ink when I know you’re gonna end up with crunchy, staining wigs.

[dangerous-ladies]

Amen!

[bjdtutorials]

Not a bjd tutorial but useful info.

[bjdtutorials]

Hi, I was wondering if it's possible to make a diy bjd wig from merino fibres? I've seen people using alpaca fibres and merino seems very similar to them, but I haven't found any tutorials or information on existence of merino wigs. Thanks! ouo

I've never used Merino myself but I know it tends to be used for wool dreads since wool lends itself to felting but I'm not sure how suitable it would be for using as regular wig fibers. Merino comes from sheep and doing a little reading around alpaca fibers are finer, silkier but a lot stronger than sheeps wool which is probably why it lends itself more to wig making. I know some people have had nice results with soy fiber too if that helps. 

You could always get some and give it a go but as I said, I haven't used it myself and I can't find anything relating to others using it for wig fibers so I can't say for sure one way or another if it would work I'm afraid :<

- Geek

[adrenaline-addiction]

Here’s a tutorial and pattern on how to make your SID guys, SID gals, and nYID boys some sweatshirts! Patterns can be found on my deviantART here:

http://artyadelle.deviantart.com/art/Iplehouse-BJD-SD-Sweatshirt-tutorial-Part-1-511458620?ga_submit_new=10%253A1422956331&ga_type=edit&ga_changes=1&ga_recent=1

[bjdtutorials]

Hello, It's my first time owning a doll, it's from Mystic kids (a China brand for dolls), and I purchased their official faceup for my doll. I wonder if a sealant coating is provided on the body too? I'm scared I might stain the doll parts, and I thought of doing some body blushing and birth marks on him. Can I paint them on an existing coat that is coated over two months?

Generally no, most companies don’t seal the body unless they’re blushing it.

I’ve personally found that sealing the body tends to attract a lot of grime and staining from clothes etc since the body gets handled a lot more than faces. If you do blush his body it’s probably going to need redoing at some point down the road because of typical wear and tear and it might be worth just sealing the parts that you’re going to be painting on (though of course that can make some areas look more matte than others depending on the resin).

If you’re planning on blushing I’d suggest giving the body a good clean before you start and giving it a fresh coat of MSC or your sealant of choice, especially if the existing layer’s been there a while to avoid sealing in any bits of dirt and dust it might’ve picked up.

[xhanthi]

I made a not-really-tutorial on how to get this super simple ‘warm glow’ lighting effect. You can find it {HERE}

[bjdtutorials]

the pink pants-TUTORIAL by so-fiii

[xhanthi]

I added an eyelash tutorial to the blog! {LINK}

[bjdtutorials]

Hello! I really love your tumblr, it has really helped me in the past. Any way, I have been looking into getting a bjd for months, and I don't want to spend high prices for the body. I have the head, she is a 1/3 dollfie dream beauty and I have a mirodoll 50 cm body on hold. I want to make sure- is there a way to put on the head with little to no modding? Thanks in advance and if you don't know then that's ok, too. ❤❤ thanks!

Unfortunately we don’t personally have experience with Mirodoll bodies. If I remember correctly though DD heads attach like most BJD heads in that you pull the elastic through and secure it with an S-hook but without knowing how the neck hole compares size wise with the miro doll body it’s hard to say if any modding would be needed or not.

Do any of our followers know? Shoot us a message to help anon out if you do!

[bjdtutorials]

Thanks for that Karla and Eristell!

Impldoll, Angell Studio and Pipos have also been mentioned as offering fantasy colours, Pipos too though I'm not sure how suited they'd be to dark elf style characters but it's still worth noting.

[bjdtutorials]

Hello, I have been looking for the perfect doll for my DnD character, however he's a Dark Elf, are there any companies that offer fantasy colors as a default?

I admit I've been a little out of the loop lately so I can't speak for newer companies but the only one I know of that does a range of fantasy skin tones as default is Resin Soul/Bobobie (Dark grey isn't listed but they'll do it if you ask about it I think, or that's what I've heard anyway).

Withdoll have been doing some gorgeous darkelf themed dolls lately in grey resin too, so you could always try checking them out or hitting the market place for a second hand doll if they're out of stock. Souldoll have done them in the past too. Though yeah, I'm not sure who else does it as default, most companies pretty much stick with NS, WS and various tan shades.

I'm sorry I couldn't be more help, does anyone else have any suggestions?

[hannahcan]

Tutorial: anatomical wig with defined hair line by ~scargeear

[geekisthecolour]

I mentioned I was in the mood to make tutorials I figured I’d throw this together since I was doing a quick test of the make shift stand for a hopefully big shoot I’m doing tomorrow. I can’t take any credit for this idea, I came across mention of it ages ago but this is my first time actually using it. I wish I’d done it sooner because holy crap it really does help so I wanted to share XD

I’m going to put together more tips like this too, I think I’m going to talk about body language and posing in the next one so if there’s anything in particular you’d like let me know ;3 I’ve had a few suggestions already though that I’m going to try to get too.

[bjdtutorials]

Faceup Stories: 05 (by NicollesDreams)

[bjdmods]

here, have dis

[chienpaints]

This isn’t the way I do it but I like how it’s broken down in nice steps! Wanted to pass it along because it’s relevant to this blog. :)

[bjdtutorials]

Faceup Stories: 04 (by NicollesDreams)

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Faceup Stories: 03 (by NicollesDreams)

[bjdtutorials]

BJD Resin Boiling Tutorial by *lajvio