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Imagine this- your dream doll has finally arrived! After all the seeking, saving and scheming she’s home and it’s time have fun. You can change her outfit, shoes, and even wig, but the eyes? Well, Volks has helpfully secured them with hot glue so that’s a bit trickier. But not to despair! Changing the eyes…
Second Hand Bargains from Japan’s Largest Anime Store When you’re looking for a sold-out limited Dollfie Dream or a good bargain, the secondary market is your best bet. That means buying from shop or forum online, instead of getting a new doll directly from the manufacturer or a licensed retailer. This guide will help you find…
My dolls on display almost always use a saddle stand. Why? This type of stand allows for some fun poses, doesn’t cause clothes to get wrinkled, reduces the chance of stains and the saddle part itself is usually hidden by skirts and dresses. I’ve started making my own stands since I haven’t found a retail…
One of the quickest and easiest ways to update your doll’s look is a wig swap. But which wig to wear? And how do you know that a wig won’t stain vinyl dolls like Dollfie Dream and Smart Doll? BJD Wig Basics When shopping for wigs, there are a few key points to keep in…
[kad_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/Ak9TV4Lq7TQ” ] Here’s an easy way to make custom anime-style eyes for your Dollfie Dream or SmartDoll BJD. UV-set resin is crystal clear and easy to work with, so it’s perfect for making small batches of eyes. For this process you’ll need: White sculpted eye base (made from white urethane resin, apoxie sculpt, sculpey,…
You may have already seen my guide for making resin eyes, but lately I’ve been working on refining the technique. The process is more involved, but the results are more polished. So let’s just call this the “Advanced Guide to Making Resin Eyes.” For the new eyes, I created a new set of molds using…
After doing a few batches of resin eyes, I’ve gotten nice enough results to document the process. It’s not a perfect product, but these type of eyes are a great way to test out designs and create a custom anime character. A few basic safety rules: follow the instructions for these products very precisely, especially…
I picked up the recently released Dollfie Dream maid sewing book, which has patterns and instructions for several cute maid-themed outfits, with contributions from popular doll studio Ronronshuka and others. You can still find it on Amazon.co.jp under the title ドールソーイングBOOK はじめてのメイド服-Dollfie Dream- [単行本（ソフトカバー）]. Although the instructions are geared toward beginners, the difficulty is that…