I'm excited to start working on the BJD (ball joint doll). I have the armature finished.
Here are some pictures of how the armature turned out. All that I have read about OOAK (one-of-a-kind) ball joint dolls, is that they are usually made from paper clay. I don't particularly like to work with paper clay so I had to figure out a way to sculpt the doll in polymer clay. After much thought, I came up with making the armature from brass tubes. Then you can string the doll without having to drill hole. I'm crossing my fingers in hopes that it works the way I think it will.
I have the clay and eyes that I ordered. Now I just need to get busy and do it.
5 comments:
Hi, Lori! I linked to this from artdolls forum! I have seen your work on the Professional Dollmakers Artist Guild website and I love them! I like the idea of the brass tubes. How many movable joints will your doll have? I'd like to add your blog link to mine if it's OK.
Tami,
Thank-you for your nice comments about my dolls. I hope the brass tube thing works, I'll keep you posted. As far as how many joints... I think she will have 13. (neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, ankles)I'd be very honored to have you link my blog.
Lori thanks for this blog and that is a great idea you have so far on this doll, I cant wait to see it finished
thanks barb
Haha Lori! I took the leisure of turning you into an evil dollmaker of doom for one of my writing prompts. Of course, some editing was involved to make you a little more sinister!
Check the bottom of my post.
stumbled upon your blog, I'm trying to make a bjd too, but I have troubles when it comes to her joints, I'm so frustrated,(*sniff*)
your creations are so adorable, keep them coming,=)
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