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@stlbjdcon
Not "cheap" but VERY LEGIT!
Sarah Seiter is a phenomenal artist. I had the pleasure of meeting her at the St. Louis BJD convention several years ago. I have two of her dolls and highly recommend her work.
Please go give her some love?
Right, considering the current state of corporate politics on this site, and that it seems that only those affected seem to be actively speaking on the matter, it is up to I, the only fucking cishet on tumblr, to drag this out to a wider audience.
REBLOG IF YOUR ACCOUNT IS A TRANSFEM SAFE SPACE.
We need to show these higher ups how much we truly value them.
I meant to draw this back when I did this other doll comic as another side, to show a doll that had been cared for instead of abused, but somehow I wasn't able to finish it till like 10 minutes ago, anyway I did it *confetti*
The League of People Who Dress Like Their Dolls approves.
Scrappy Summer Storm Quilt Complete!
this one took awhile! it was a stash buster inspired by a magazine spread of home decor from the 70s--i loved the vibrant pinks and oranges. so i squared off all the warm tone scrap i had and composed it on the diagonal, with a handful of wonky stars for texture. as per my usual it's extremely messy and uneven, with a simple rolled hem. but i leaned into my own slapdash style and so it's very charming and comfortable exactly because of all the imperfections.
remember: quilting really well is really hard. but quilting badly is fun! and either way you got a new blanket.
The Pumpkin Spice Cafe
I'm hosting a doll meet on the Sunday before Halloween. Normally I'd be offering an elaborate Doll-O-Ween party with costume theme and crazy displays, but this year The Gauntlet (Labor Day through Halloween) is very front-heavy and I'm not sure I'll have the energy for a big elaborate party.
But I was putting some of my 1/4 size girls in my cute halloween-themed casual separates and decided that a little Pumpkin Spice goes a long way.
I have some of these adorable Halloween themed mugs, and a fall tea set with a pumpkin shaped teapot.
I built a pirate bar for D&D&D, so I'm going to repurpose some of those pieces to build a cafe set.
I'm planning to make pumpkin spiced foods and drinks, and some of those will be done in miniature for the doll scene.
I think it will be fun!
The real cost of recasts - ethics, health, safety
Once the photos of the doll recasting factory were revealed, everyone can now clearly see that all of those people are working daily without any protective or safety equipment in any area of production. This becomes yet another important reason to boycott recasts, to give them up, to refocus the hobby on ethically produced dolls. We care about each other as hobbyists, we encourage each other to take the proper safety precautions in working with casting resin, in sanding, with paint and sealants - we are well aware of the dangers. So are the people who run that factory. But PPE equipment is expensive, and an ongoing expense. Recasts must by nature remain cheap so it’s simply not going to happen because it’s not cost effective. That’s another reason recasts are cheap, because the factories don’t protect their worker’s health. And now they have finally shown us the actual truth - that they don’t protect their workers and they never have.
We must publicly acknowledge this and own it - that we as bjd hobbyists all now have the clear and visible proof directly from the source - those workers are actually risking their health to produce these fake dolls. They have been doing this all along. Whoever obtains one (directly or second hand) - or is ok with people having one - is supporting that process continuing. No more excuses, no more exceptions.
A human rights issue is actually at stake here and there is no neutral way to skate around it, no way to spin it that doesn’t prioritize someone’s hobby privilege over the basic human rights to safety and welfare of another person. As knowledgeable and informed hobbyists, we have a responsibility to stand up for our hobby not contributing to this, we have the obligation to act and behave ethically. The simple fact is - if there is not enough demand to produce the fake dolls at a profit, recasters will not have any incentive to keep making them. It’s actually possible to starve these recasting factories out of the doll market because they operate via volume at very slim profit margins. The CEOs don’t care if they are casting doll parts or resin dog statues. The moment it becomes unprofitable, they will move on from casting dolls. Every doll order they don’t get could be the one that tips the balance sheet into the red and causes them to get out of the doll casting business sooner. Maybe yours. Maybe your friend’s.
We know that the health risks and damage from resin and paint exposure are cumulative. Every time you see a recast, now you know that the people who cast it, the people who sanded it and the people who painted and sealed it had no protection from the lung and skin damage we know are inherent in doing these things. Over and over, day after day, probably with few other viable job options, likely without adequate health care once they become sick from working under these unsafe conditions, possibly with a shortened lifespan. Hopefully this will finally give a greater number of hobby people more backbone to enforce the zero tolerance policy in the hobby from today forward. It’s a very simple ask - to buy dolls that are ethically produced by people who protect their workers. Most of us do this in other areas of our lives already, and rightly so. Harmful manufacturing practices can absolutely be affected by consumer action.
If you are still unmoved, I challenge you to go and look at the recast company‘s group photo again. Pick out three people and zoom in and study each of their faces - imagine their lives and stories. Are you ok with saying “You, who I know are someone’s daughter, you who are someone’s dad and you, who are someone’s sister - yes, I’m fine with you breathing toxic fumes, I’m good with you handling toxic substances with your bare hands, and nope I really don’t mind if you sacrifice your health to make me a cheap doll”. Because that’s what it actually means to buy a recast.
Please reblog this where possible and consider including any part of it into any pro-artist statement you make. Please consider publicly affirming (or re-affirming) the commitment to legit-only dolls in any space where you have a voice or platform in light of this information.
~Anonymous
Happy Mardi Gras, 2023!
I updated the mantel display to incorporate the festivities! Towanna is clearly ready for the parade, all dressed up and catching beads. Neve is continuing to rock the iridescent bi-pride dress and Roxy joined in wearing another fancy dress. Maybe they're going to a ball together! Diane is still wearing her green and pink frock, and is unwilling to give up her bunny. (She's determined to stick around til Easter.)
On the other side of the mantel, we have The Wearin' o' the Green! Alexis and Trixie are still sham-rocking, but Josie joined the group, and persuaded Midori to change into her Celtic knotwork tunic.
This is a combination of a black and purple Harlequin ensemble, the Teen Trends skirt, and some assorted bits and bobs.
Now I just need to figure out who is coming to Conflation this weekend, and get them into undersea adventure wear.
Mantel display for Saint Season: St. Valentine's Day/St. Patrick's Day. Irish dress on Alexis, pink fringe for Arianna, red velvet on Towanna, and Goodreau "Sweetheart Rose" outfit on Helen.
On the other side of the mushrooms:
Purple iridescent gown on Never, Gala in her favorite leaf skirt, dark green dress with heirloom pinafore on Diane, and Lucky Shamrock Lolita Kimono from Crimson Chimera on Trixie.
It’s a photo dump from the Resin Rose 2022 expo hall! I am really bad at taking photos at events so it’s mostly the contest entries (that were still there on the final day) but hey it’s some record that I was there. I had a great time!
I found my grail, a doll that I used to own but had to sell due to emergency reasons, on Yahoo JP with a ton of extras. I won the auction and although the price ended up being quite high, with all the extras I still ended up paying a lot less than getting her on the normal secondhand market. I am so happy right now and I cannot wait to get her home. To everyone searching a grail, may 2023 be the year you find it~
~Anonymous
So, in May I attended PNW BJD Expo and did a faceup presentation/demo. For that I took exhaustive step by step photos of the faceup on my Megu and made a whole Powerpoint presentation on it. You can read it if you want! But be warned that the notes are speaker notes and not proofread at all, haha.
Doll Displays
At the 2022 St. Louis BJD Con:
Many thanks to Keely for setting up the lovely, well-balanced doll display areas. The forest behind the pavilion made for a nice backdrop!
2022 St. Louis BJD Convention
It was a lovely gathering at Laumeier Sculpture Park.
Picnic lunch, tea buffet, Sandman Red Ale, Mead, and champagne were served.
The raffles were successful and I actually won the Care and Carry set, which is good because I needed some new doll-cleaning solution.
Our attendance was low, but we have worked out a better communication method which should help us promote our upcoming Doll Spa meet ups.
Virtual Programming
Here's the programming schedule for Saturday, April 31, 2022:
9am-10am Opening Ceremony: Get cozy and hear all about what to expect from the Chairman and other convention committee!
10am-12pm Face-Up Tips: Join an award-winning local artist for some easy beginner tips for getting into face-ups and blushing!
12-2pm Virtual Tours: Time to take a “Shelfie” so everyone can see your amazing in-home display! Do you have a special area for your dolls, or just the top of a dresser? Either way, we’re all dying to see your dolls in their natural habitat!
2-4pm Tiny Details: A local sewing machine educator will walk you through some excellent sewing techniques for working on doll scale items using a sewing machine.
4-6pm Frothy Bonnet Demo: Our international award-winning costume artist will demonstrate a simple, fun way to use up scraps of lace and ribbon to create a doll-scale fancy bonnet.
6-8pm Virtual Masquerade: Dress up your doll to present on camera for a Masquerade! We will also play a story game where your doll can be part of the tale.
Picnic in the park!
We will gather in the Moss Pavilions on Sunday, May 1st, 2022.
I've just returned from shopping so let me delight you with a preview of our menu!
Make your own Sandwiches: choose from ham, turkey, or chicken breast slices, on Hawaiian rolls or cibatta. We will have lettuce, tomato, cheese and condiments available.
Gluten free? Wheat allergy? We also have Egg Wraps to roll yourself a wheat free option.
Cheeses galore, including spreadable goat cheese.
Cranberry Almond Chicken Salad
Crackers; several varieties
Caprese: sliced tomato and mozzarella with fresh basil and balsamic vinegarette
Fresh fruit; grapes, strawberries, etc and whipped topping to enjoy with them.
Olives antipasto
Fresh veggies and dip
Chips
Trail mix/ nuts
And the sweets!
Rainbow cakes
Chocolate truffles
Chocolate covered cookies
Oatmeal cream pies
Squeezable fruit pouches
Gushers
And more!
We are somewhat famous for our tea buffet!
Hot and iced tea will be available
Fruit punch soda
Bottled water
And more!
Ain't no party like a Doll Party cause the Doll Party don't stop!
We are back!
Even though we cancelled our spring event in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic, we are back this year with a hybrid convention!
Free to participate!
Saturday we will be hosting virtual programming via Zoom and Discord.
Sunday we are gathering in the Moss Pavilions at Laumeier Sculpture Park in St. Louis County.
Saturday:
From 9am to 8pm on zoom we are hosting a series of demos and discussions on Zoom.
We will also have a discord doll spa/chill space.
Feel free to come and go; it will stay active.
You are not required to turn on your camera; lurkers are welcome.
You are allowed to turn on your camera and mic to participate, too!
Stay tuned for a complete programming schedule!
Sunday:
Picnic in the park. Stay tuned for more info on the menu!
Lots of photo opportunities! (It's a sculpture park!!)
Plenty of picnic table seating.
We do encourage you to bring any kind of doll to the event. Our focus is BJDs, but we love MH, HJD, American Girl, plush, and more!
There will be doll display areas and you may feel free to set your dolls in the display!
Selling and swapping encouraged. No charge for vendors!
We do appreciate it if you contact us to let us know you want a vending table.
We do not allow the sale of recast dolls or parts at our events.
RAFFLES! We have some spectacular items in our raffle this year! Bring cash or card to purchase tickets.
Doll Raffle! We have a special doll Raffle; these tickets are $10 each and we will sell a limited number.
Auction! We will be having a special doll auction as well!
Door Prizes! Get nifty prizes just for showing up!
For more info, visit our website:
https://www.stlbjdcon.com
