s u m m e r b i r d

My name is Jess/mokarran, and this is my little studio for all things ball-joint doll related. Here you'll find examples of all my work -- faceups and painting, mods, accessory crafting, and even some sculpting of my own BJDs.

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They’re heeeeerrreeeee!!! 😱 I’ll be contacting everyone who has a doll in this first half shortly. The rest of them will be arriving the beginning of May! Working on assembling and getting these dolls packed and shipped ASAP! 😄📦📬 #summerbirdbjd #summerbirdviola #summerbirdmystique View on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/BwF9j9SgYGg/

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Hi everyone! I’m so sorry for my long absence… I’ve been working hard on some projects as well as trying to get the studio set up as an official business, it’s taking almost all of my energy!

I have some news about the Viola/Mystique preorder, though! If you follow @harucasting you may have already seen some new pics of Violas cast in resin ☺️ Aren’t they lovely? 💕 They will be coming home soon!

The shipping schedule will be very similar to the last preorder. I’ll be getting half of the dolls in one shipment first around the end of March, then a second shipment with the other half hopefully in May. If there are any delays I will keep you updated ☺️ Also, I’ve searched far and wide, but the carrying bags I had for the last preorder seem to be out of production 😫 So I have decided on a suitcase box (modeled by my cat in the 2nd photo). It will still have a pillow cushion + extra goodies 😚💕 I’m sorry if anyone was really looking forward to the bag! 🙇🏻‍♀️ Thanks so much for your continued patience! Please don’t hesitate to DM or email me if you have any questions/concerns 💖

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Tiny toe beans in progress 🐾😽

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Remember Tito? 😽 He is standing now~ Making the joints stable once I cut them will be a challenge 😂 But I love the look of him standing on his tiptoes 💖🐾

View on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/BrTuE9yACd9/

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Thank you so much @resinrosebjdexpo 2018! Viola and I had a great time at our first doll convention 💕 Of course she got some cute new outfits :3 Thanks also to everyone who came out and stopped by the table! #summerbirdbjd #resinrosebjdexpo2018 View on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bmr32w6lNO8/

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I’m happy to be recently added on @thebjdplace (thebjdplace.com), a neat new website dedicated to helping people discover more about BJDs and unique artists and creators in the hobby 😊💕 It’s a great resource, go check it out! 😄 #thebjdplace #bjd #legitbjd

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Sorry I’ve been so absent lately! I’ve been working hard trying to get stuff ready for Resin Rose. . PREORDER NEWS: Unfortunately I’m going to have to postpone the preorder until the end of September. The dolls won’t be able to be cast until October at the earliest due to Haru being so busy with Ldoll orders. I don’t want customers to have to wait longer unnecessarily, so I’m moving the preorder to September. . Fortunately, this will give me more time to make some improvements that I haven’t been able to complete yet ^^ . Thanks so much in advance for your understanding! 💕

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Greetings from @resinrosebjdexpo ! Day one is wrapping up, thanks so much to everyone who has stopped by the Summerbird table! We’ll be here again tomorrow so please come visit ❤️ #summerbirdbjd #resinrosebjdexpo #resinrose2018

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Save the date for the 2nd Viola preorder! 💖 Viola and Mystique will be available for preorder on August 21, 2018! I don’t know what colors I’ll be offering, or how many dolls will be available yet. I’ll post all the details in the next few weeks. PLEASE NOTE: Prices have increased since the previous order. You can see the new pricing on the Summerbird website www.summerbirdbjd.com View on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/BjU3aG1llzU/

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This sweet and cheery Viola head is making her way to Doll North 2018 in Toronto as we speak! I’m really bummed I couldn’t make it in person this year. Hopefully next year I’ll be able to attend! 💖

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Working on sculpting resin shoes and shoe bases for the Viola body heel feet! 👠👡💖 View on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/BiKpvCeF03Y/

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Viola helping out with packing orders 💖💕

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Great news everyone! The rest of the first Viola preorder will be shipping to me next week 😄 Everyone still waiting on their Viola should have gotten an email, let me know if you haven’t received one 💕

( Photo by Haru casting )

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Dunno if anyone remembers Tito from the sketches I posted on Instagram forever ago, but I’ve been working on him lately 😉💕🐾

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Harucasting’s WIP on March 8. by Haru casting

Update from Haru! Judging by the photo, it looks like the 2nd batch of Violas have had their gates removed but still need to be drilled. Hopefully it won’t be much longer!

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Viola - Cream White on Flickr

I finished blushing and painting my Viola in Cream White resin. I love the way she turned out! <3

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How cute are these shoes?? Received my order from Marble Moon the other day 🌙 ✨ They’re made for Minifee A-Line and fit Viola’s feet perfectly! I definitely need more~ 😍 👠

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