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BJD Faceup Tutorial - Part 1by *RoosterBlue

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Part 2 can be found here: [link]

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Here is Part 1 of my BJD Faceup tutorial! The second part will not be shown until after Christmas, since this particular head is for *trowicia as her Christmas gift. XD So until she sees it completed, no one else can. ;D But I suppose in this state, it's okay, right?

A very large file! Just a warning to anyone still doesn't have high speed internet. (Come on, if Hopewell can at least have DSL, there is no excuse!)

If you have any questions in regards to the tutorial, please feel free to ask!

Critique by *cheshirepanda Feb 9, 2010, 11:50:13 PM

This tutorial is very helpful!

When I first started blushing dolls, I didn't realize how much of a difference washing them before hand made so much of a difference! A very important step a lot of other tutorials leave out.

I've never heard of soft pastels, they seem to be so much more useful then having to shave some off.

When I find myself blushing my dolls, I have a wide variety of brushes. But which one to choose?? Hard bristled, soft, big, small, flat, fanned?? I really love how you mentioned the sizes and shapes! It really helps, especially those who are new to faceups.

ALSO, your technique used for blushing is so soft, and it helps show where you should blush (When I first started I did it ALL over! Bad idea)

I can't wait for the next installment!!

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~ithum Apr 19, 2012 New member Hobbyist Interface Designer

Thanks it is very useful to me.

~pirakarapper Apr 10, 2012

What kind of soft pastels do you use? (what brand). All I have are cheap pastels from years ago and they hardly stick to my bjds faces. Thanks

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~Pinkkurra Apr 9, 2012 Student Traditional Artist

Okay, what other types of paint or pastels could I use to actually cover the entire body with the skin tone? Right now she's all white, but that's only the clay. I'm at a loss. Help!

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~1Jan823 Mar 28, 2012 New member

wow ! so much to learn I'm a newbie!
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~heavilymedicated Jan 29, 2012

Out of curiosity, what brand of pastels do you use? I've been doing some searching, and several chalk pastels feel too grainy to give that nice, smooth blend of color.

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~marydudley Dec 23, 2011

awesome tutorial!
i have the tendency to have my work-space on my bed where i do faceup on doll heads after making them XD

~SylvieTheGamer Oct 18, 2011 Hobbyist Digital Artist

can this be used on Obitsu heads to?

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*RoosterBlue Oct 18, 2011 Hobbyist Traditional Artist

Absolutely! I've painted many Obitsu heads in the same exact manner.

~SylvieTheGamer Oct 18, 2011 Hobbyist Digital Artist

yay!!! thank you so much for the tutorial!!!

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~Emma-Jen Oct 11, 2011 Student Traditional Artist

this is so interesting o__o i have no dolls, and might never have the money to get any, but still SO INTERESTING C: i love ball jointed dolls. <3 SO PRETTY

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