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So at conventions I'm always supposed to have my COA on hand just in case someone doubts if my doll is legit. Then how does this work for older dolls that don't come with a COA? How am I supposed to proof it's legit when it from a company that didn't make COA's?
~Anonymous
A PSA Regarding Dolls and Makeup
I recently noticed some responses to a doll confession suggesting that wearing makeup is not a good idea for doll meets, because the makeup can get on the dolls. In reality, the average frequent makeup-wearer does not touch their face because that's bad for the makeup, and is thus unlikely to transfer makeup to dolls. Properly applied makeup doesn't just fall off onto dolls. Most doll owners are also aware that because human makeup includes oil, human makeup is not suitable for use in faceups and should not come in contact with resin. Nobody should feel pressured to wear makeup to a meetup if they don't want to, but similarly, conscientiously worn makeup doesn't threaten the dolls.
In the event that makeup does get on a resin doll, the makeup can be removed:
Put a bit of a de-greasing soap (like dish soap) and water onto a paper towel or washcloth.
Carefully wipe away the makeup. If the makeup is on a faceup or body blush, blot/tap instead of wipe! Most sealed faceups/blushing can withstand a gentle cleaning, but ymmv.
With a different, clean, damp paper towel or washcloth, wipe/blot away the soap residue. This may need to be repeated a few times.
Dry the piece of resin and check for remaining oil or soap. Clean again if necessary. *** Note! I don't have any vinyl dolls. If a makeup-wearing vinyl doll owner wants to chime in with vinyl info, please do!
When planning a meetup, you should choose a location with access to a sink that has soap. Outdoor events far away from running water can include wet wipes and dry towels. People should wash their hands or put on gloves if touching a doll after doing *any* of the following things...
Touching their face, skin, or hair (even a bare face has oil on it, and most faces are oilier than other parts of the body)
Eating
Picking a wedgie
Blowing their nose
Touching a child
Getting sweaty
Nail polish can be a danger to dolls. Nails are more likely to come into contact with resin than makeup. People who wear nail polish can use gloves to protect the dolls from accidental color transfer. Some people suggest that gel/UV nail polish is less likely to transfer than regular nail polish, but ymmv.
BONUS SECTION: Fun tips for makeup users
Don't touch your face
Don't touch your face
Don't touch your face
Don't touch your face, because you'll mess up the makeup, and you'll get your fingers dirty
Consider your outfit when applying makeup. You will need to manage the foundation in your neck/jaw area if you plan to wear a high collar.
If you live in a cold climate, make sure you keep a washable scarf between your face and the collar/hood of your coat, unless you want the collar to slowly turn the same color as your foundation. Wash/change no less than weekly.
If you live in a hot climate, make sure you keep a washable hanky or blotting papers for sweat management. A reusable hanky/washcloth is best for the environment! Wash/change daily.
Wash your makeup application tools and brushes with alcohol after one week of use to prevent acne/infection
ALWAYS remove your makeup before bed!
Makeup remover is not enough! Remove makeup, then wash skin at least once with a gentle cleanser.
Skincare needs to be on-point for frequent makeup users! Makeup can dry your skin or cause it to produce more oil, so carefully observe the impact of makeup and change products (makekup or skincare) accordingly.
Consider how you are fighting the kyriarchy every day!
SOURCE: I have worn a full face of foundation every day since seventh grade, and I have owned resin dolls for 9.5 years.
My friend got attacked at a doll meet for dyeing her doll. She wanted a fantasy color, that did not exist, of a special sculpt. When she arrived with it, she was attacked and people broke her doll. They told her non legit doll are not welcome. She shown them the dyeing picture process and all papers+coa. The girls said "we could not know" and laughed leaving. She contacted the police now. This hobby has become horrible. You can't even customize your doll as you want anymore.
~Anonymous
Our local BJD group is all broken up due to very silly drama. Now the older members are holding secret meets and completely excluding about or more than half of the group simply because they are friends with those they don't like. I really don't think women their age should be acting so childishly but its so much worse they they are teaching this behavior to several much younger members that this is acceptable behavior towards people you generally dislike.
I went to a meetup recently and folks were talking about how they wanted to get the Mirodoll copy of the Iplehouse body, talking about how it was funny how a recast was better than the original. Not the kind of talk I expect to hear from a local community that is strictly pro artist.
~Anonymous
I would really like to go to a doll meet up or convention but I'm too shy.
~Anonymous
There are some older members of my local bjd group are just very cold and unwelcoming to new or younger members. I noticed it a few years ago when I joined and felt super isolated at my first meet up. They would side eye me and make some rude remarks about my doll. I let it roll off my shoulders and I ended up falling in with some younger members who are very kind. Those older members are still like that to younger people and to new members who pop up every now and then though. It's sad.
~Anonymous
If you are not on DOA then don't cry that you don't know the local meetup details, we post them on DOA to avoid flakes, trolls and recast supporters. Ditto for group orders and splits. If you want to participate then get your MP access. Posts or confessions you make crying about this stuff could have been posts you make on DOA towards your MP access. Local groups are also privately hosted and run, not some kind of public service so no, we actually don't owe you any info or an invitation.
~Anonymous
