/jp/ - Otaku Culture

thanks you for baking!

>>46614233
apparently a certain someone would have preferred attention in the form of a faceup instead of a crappy first outdoor shoot

>>46622406
not a pleasant shoot, took me several weeks to find a tree remotely close to what I wanted (most around here are kept trimmed well off the ground)
then the day I had time was too hot but also too windy, and I basically had to climb into the tree anyways to pose them
so I gave up after one photo each of the two of them (well way more shots but just slight angle/aperture variations, no re-poses)

>>46622420
It's okay they turned out cute.
>>46622406
What a nice outfit. This really shows just how LONG her hair is too

>>46622446
>This really shows just how LONG her hair is too
like a sail in the slightest breeze

>Doll came in strung too tight, afraid joints might crack
>Kicking like mad
>Successfully re-string her
>Still kicking like mad
Well at least I no longer have to fear breaking her, odd quirk though.

My story of the day out of the way, what proxy buyers do you guys recommend? I really would rather not pay full import fees on something as expensive as a doll, and so far the only places I've seen who they themselves declare different prices are recast sellers.

Would you keep A haunted doll? https://youtu.be/wZmKiWgxLRM?si=2WbR4qMfLBBLBUsm

>>46622797
>Would you keep A haunted doll?
I would. New fren.

>>46622797
Yeah. I like the idea of being in the company of a spirit or something. Just as long as she doesn't stab me at night.

>>46622797
IS THIS REAL BROS

>>46623337
It looks edited. I can tell from some of the pixels and having seen quite a few ghost documentaries in my time.

>>46623683
I dunno anon, it was on the news…

>>46622797
What rituals do I need to do to have a possessed moving doll

>>46622797
Sure. I'll make pretty dresses for her to wear.

>>46625105
Give your doll lots of love and affection and dresses and outfits and murder and accessories and forehead kisses and cuddles

This user's doll are so damn good. My second doll might be the one to the left not Mu Yangzi / the laughing one)
>>46625086
Ancient meme

>>46619890
>>>46618922
PSA just in case but jpy conversion rate is still really good for usd. I'm assuming you are us based since ebay seller is in cali. Karins price on jp volks is 50380 jpy > 325 usd, and probably recoup shipping costs by not having to pay sales tax.

Thinking about the fact that I won't be able to take my doll outside. This isn't West Virginia, someone would stab my doll and then me. Doll meets and the hobby in general are nonexistent... I'd have to take a plane for the nearest meet.
She's likely gonna be homebound for life and my house isn't that great of a place.
It's making me unnecessarily sad.

>>46626714
Jesus dude, where the fuck are you that it's so bad?

>>46626767
Somewhere in Europe. My hometown is particularly bad but the country in general is extremely dumb like if you're covered in awful tattoos it's OK but if you wear your hair long it's like painting a target on your face. Won't go in a detailed rant but some places just do be like that.

>>46626917
Bulgaria very tough place

>>46627202
Not close but thank God for dolls anyway
I can have something pretty in my life

Why is hybridization like a whole next level of complicated?
>this resin looks close enough, right?
>oh wait it's 2018 resin and they changed the colors
>there's white, snow white, cream white, off-white, imported white, special white, new white
>hello which one of your white resins would match this other company's normal white?
>yes
>is the neck going to be too long because of difference in the socket
>will the neck fit, it says 9.1cm and the head is 9cm
>literally 1 person in the world asked about the same match of head + body and nobody replied
do I just have to do it and pray the resin gods?

>>46627430
Send it

Im not at the one anon’s 2nd faceup level but this is my third faceup. I went with a really simple design to work on line work and brush control which is marginally better than my first two.
I tried some lines on the cheeks for the blush but they look like scratches, maybe the red was too deep? I know overall it is asymmetrical that gets worse the longer you look, the right being the better half. Also tried some purple pastel over the black/upper eye but that didnt really work out. Eyebrows and mouth are still my sloppy parts. Mightve laid on the blush a little much. I’m getting better at erasing stuff at least.
Any feedback or tips on my problem areas would be appreciated.

>>46629606
Alright, guess thats what I got for trying to post from my phone.

>>46629221
i feel like she knows when i’m going to die. cute!

>>46629631
The layout is good. The cheek blush lines are unequal and at noticeably different angles. Thin your paints.

>etsy sent multiple packages to my old address
>the address I deleted four fucking time
>even ignored the new address having been set as default
What the actual fuck.

>>46630142
that sucks, anon. are you paying with PayPal by chance? maybe they have your old address saved.

>>46630208
I am, actually, and they do. If that's what it is I'm still pissed, etsy shouldn't be using that, but what I put in. I used Paypal on both Alice's and Legenddoll and neither sent to my old address.

>wake up
>check if doll
>no doll
another week...

>>46628260
What do you mean?

I got a new dress for the gloomy girl.
>>46622004
Woah thats my pic, cool!

I got a new dress for the gloomy girl on the left.

>>46630142
one of my recent orders from etsy says its delivered but to the wrong city. this happened before and my package ended up showing up a few days later so hopefully that happens this time as well.

>>46631135
Stop thinking, buy it and see. I meant it in playful way, buy responsibility.

>>46631479
>just gamble $700 on something that might turn bad
senpai... I"m not that rich...
seriously, I can't end up with a body + floating head to recycle for other projects
I think I've settled on what to get, the only problem is that it's SO DAMN EXPENSIVE AAAAAAAAAAA

Yeah the whole shebang would cost me some $1300
oof...
But what the hell if I get this I'm settled for life

>>46632764
Thats what they all say.

>>46633074

>>46633186
Your next line is "I don't have enough room for more than 2 dolls anyway"

>>46627430
Whites are the absolute worst to color match too in my opinion. The hobby, or at least the major manufacturers, should really adopt the usage of pantone/RAL color matching

>>46633186
Just be honest with yourself and say you’ll definitely get more than two.

>>46634174
Yeah... I have space from one more.... just one more though.... Yeah definitely done after one more....

>>46634174
I don't have enough room for more than 2 dolls anywa-
>>46633881
I would get autistic about the resin not matching so this is a problem. All I know is they're both "V white" according to Chinese users, and I assume the V stands for "Volks". They both seem to be a stark white but not entirely paper white, just a little bit warm but no real yellow or pink hue.

Oh no it's a perfect match
I was hoping for an excuse to call this off but it looks like the resin gods want me to be poor(er)
Just one thing, should I realistically worry that if I get a head now and a body later (like a few months away) there will be even more difference in resin due to yellowing? If I keep the head in a box away from light and air, it should be the same right?

>>46625581
the laughing one is adorable
>>46630321
>etsy shouldn't be using that
having worked with PayPal integrations in a former life, the expectation is actually the opposite -- the site operator should be using the address from PayPal
but really the issue is why do you have any account with an old address lol
>>46633881
>pantone/RAL color matching
problem is the manufacturing processes used are generally not accurate/reliable enough for that to matter

>>46635307
I can't imagine a few months difference would matter as long as you don't leave it in the sun or chain smoke near it. Any yellowing I know of is so gradual over years that you don't notice it until you see it new again.

>>46633881
Also have to worry about artists cooking the white balance and colour temperature too hard for the store photos.

>>46631446
Cute dress.
Where do you obtain the guns?

>>46635823
goat gun

>>46633881
Maybe not this but it would be REALLY useful to have the doll's resin displayed next to a sample of recognizable color grading
Even if the photos were shot differently it would be helpful
>please wait a while
literally every post
this is so tiring
I don't clear cookies or do weird stuff with the browser, it just does this every single time
mods fix this clearly broken system pls

https://rentry.org/thhybb67
Make a bookmarklet with the text in the rentry for a one-click way to clear your cookies, if it helps.

>>46633881
Resin goes through too many curing processes to have a finished color guaranteeing being that color. You get batches with colors slightly off constantly, resin is fickle. Also, Pantone costs $$$ which would increase overhead in an already expensive hobby.

>>46635464
>the site operator should be using the address from PayPal
>but really the issue is why do you have any account with an old address lol
This makes no sense to me, but the reason is because I use paypal so rarely that I simply forgot about it.

Dolls from 2018

i'm thinking about making a silicone bjd, do you know if silicone parts can slide against other silicone parts?

>>46635464
>>46636055
>>46637229
I'm not familiar with resin production admittedly, but if they already have that many whites as anon was mentioning then couldn't they just bin each to match? It's not as though they aren't matching to some sort of color target anyway, it's likely just some sort of in house sample.
In either case, I get how picky color swatch matching can be, but in the end I mostly meant something like >>46636055 alluded to. It doesn't have to be perfect so long as is it gives you some sort of frame of reference because I've seen things like >>46635744 and the color was absolutely nowhere near how it's like in person.
Swatches don't need to cost a small fortune if you're only buying for skin tones either, I suppose it still is enough to where it could drive costs up but personally I would gladly pay that price for peace of mind.

>>46638083
>It's not as though they aren't matching to some sort of color target anyway, it's likely just some sort of in house sample.
It's easy to do with in in house sample, because you're always using the same materials. Different companies use different pigments and different resins, so even if you used the same ratios you might get wildly different results. Effectively everyone would have to agree on a standard(good luck) and then go out of their way to match that standard(fat chance), and whenever anyone changed their resin or pigment they'd have to go about rematching to the standard - and even then, the different resin will likely age differently, meaning that over time differences will become apparent anyways. Unless everyone is using the same materials - which isn't going to happen, as many companies probably keep their house resin blend a secret - it's really unlikely to be worth pursuing for anyone. Add on top of that that if your resin doesn't match, customers on theoretically more likely to buy extra hands/heads/whatever from you rather than someone else, companies aren't exactly incentivized to match precisely.

>>46638143
These are all things that other industries face and they still fit in accurate reference based color matching, when I'm only suggesting at least _some_ sort of reference point (even if it's loose in either direction). Proprietary blends are a thing everywhere and accurately portraying your final product doesn't magically reveal manufacturing processes.
Fear of resin not matching is all the more reason to be for this. You're paying how much for looks? So why should skin tone be a gamble, and even worse why should matching replacement parts be a gamble to your existing purchase when you're looking for the same marketed color variant? It doesn't matter what the manufacturing process is when binning exists. Binning is likely the reason why there's so many shades of white to begin with.
Let me be clear, I'm not begging for perfection. I'm not necessarily talking about interchangability between brands. I'm not asking them to craft new skin shades around reference points (rather they would match reference points to their existing tones to better inform the buyers). I'm asking to have some sort of an idea of what I'm spending $1000+ USD on.
In the event that companies commonly have that many whites, then providing a common reference point would only increase the likelihood that customers end up with a matching result between different brands. Instead of having to guess or rely on hearsay and chance, which would leave a wider window for failure.
Brands don't have to agree on the same standard reference system because the interoperability of different reference systems work well enough.
Seeing what reference color matches each skin tone would cost a negligible amount of money ($300 USD for a white swatch in the correct coating and an hour of labor). The reasons why companies could potentially lose out on X amount of money is unimportant to me, the buyer, in this matter. Especially when it's merely a suggestion in a forum where opinions have absolutely no impact on the industry to begin with.

https://volksusa.com/event/2024dolpala/
Dollbros...

>>46638053
There's a company called EVOKEDOLL that makes 1/3 bodies in silicone. I don't know if they're fuckable so don't ask. I just saw some 1/3 heads on those bodies while browsing around and I don't know other details.

>wake up
>check mail for doll
>no doll

>>46639204
thanks. reading up on silicone dolls it seems they are dust/hair magnets, maybe i'll rethink this

>>46638035
Holy shit one of mine's in there. Thank you so much anon!!

would pla+ work for a 3d printed doll? Just ordered a 3d printer since I have a few uses for one and a doll seems like a fun project. at the very least I want to make lots of accessories for them since I already have paints from mini shit.

Does anyone else get the strong urge to take your doll with you everywhere you go

>>46639451
I always imagine sex dolls like those elastic sticky hands that come out of crisps and always end up glued to the ceiling

>>46640268
Yes just be prepared to sand

I was always more of an ass man but I swear some of these doll bodies are converting me to booba

>>46641079
I do this. No regrets!

>>46641079
I've been taking a 1/12 doll with me in a fountain pen case but I never had the gall to take her out.

>>46640268
>faints from the alcohol vapors
Is soju like sake or does it taste different?

>>46642079
thats the only soju I had and it was like sake but with more of a rubbing alcohol taste

>>46642093
That's a big ciggy

>>46641748
I got a bunch of sandpaper already for mini shit. I'm planning on using my air brush to get a nice skin tone. doing a face from scratch will be a fun project.
>>46642124
for you

>>46641773
imomo dolls got some fat ass hits and ass

>>46642079
It's more like a flavored vodka (just potentially a lot weaker but there's a lot of variance in soju ABV), it's a distilled drink unlike sake which is brewed in a process similar to beer but drinks similar to wine in ways

>>46642222
the one I had was not flavored with shit, maybe that's why it sucked.

>>46642276
Yeah try that same brand in any of the flavors, nothing special but not a bad drink...sake is better

>>46642160
It's not the amount but the quality
I don't like big asses, I like the nice perky ones. Same with booba. They need to have that nice boobely shape instead of being like basketballs or water balloons

>>46642222
So it's a completely different process. I thought it was just the Korean name for sake.

>>46642160
their website is down, what's up with that?

>>46642135
Printed PLA is fairly hard and dense, sanding it is a pain. Get a spray can of sandable primer, spray on generously and sand that down to get rid of the layer lines.

>>46642135
I've has some luck coating PLA with E6000 adhesive. Self levels and has a skin like texture when dry.

>>46638539
This industry isn't big enough, rich enough, or organized enough to handle this. The pigments are sometimes proprietary. It's often two people casting in small batches in their basement. There is no money for Pantone, which for small businesses can be expensive to align with pigments, if the company hasn't already done it. It's not just $300. I understand your point, it would be deeply helpful, but getting five+ countries to agree on a standard (France, USA, Japan, China, Korea), chemical companies, and more, would be an absolute nightmare. Every part of the resin has a color, or is clear. Every part of the process affects color. How much UV the resin is subjected to. Curing time. Pigment mixture. Mixture time. Outdoor humidity and temperature.
To make matters worse, resin hates pigment. This is what brings the 'marbled' effect out on highly pigmented dolls after a certain point, and casting processes to try to draw the pigment outwards (and also why they cannot be sanded from some companies) then makes this even harder. Pigment A1000 will not look like Pigment A1000, but Pigment A1005 by the time you are done. And the batches will vary a little bit because of the previous reasons.

>>46642938
There can be some overlap in experience at least, especially since soju is most common in ABVs similar to sake, so if you're not picky you can just think of it as close enough. But if you're autistic
>soju: distilled alcohol with flavoring and sweeteners added in
>sake: fermented rice with naturally occurring flavors and sweetness (sometimes some distilled alcohol is added)

>>46644288
To make it even worse, the batch color reactions are probably not even recorded after the reaction. How does chemical A and B react together? How much of A and B? Has anyone matched each of those colors to each batch? Sample tested? And we haven't even gotten into long-term UV unstable resins, like French resin, which changes color throughout its life. What color IS it?
Right now, due to how much resin technology has advanced, the hard work of a few doll autists, chemical and plastic science, we have some of the most UV resistant and stable resins ever. Its a great time to be a doll owner. Your doll is very unlikely to ever become the "beauty yellow" of some of the first BJD that were put out.

>>46638539
>>46644288
I'm the anon who originally posted about hybridization being so difficult. It's a bummer, but I understand that companies are legitimately small and they're not doing it on purpose or anything. Most of the time you can figure things out by asking them, and they can tell you if their body matches e.g. Volks SD, but if you match a niche company with another niche company you might be trying a combination that maybe only a handful of people have tried in the whole world so I perfectly understand. You cannot possibly demand that there will be a match. And they cannot possibly factor this in while trying to promote their own dolls either... That's hard enough on its own.
I guess it's just the downside of participating in such a niche hobby made of small companies.
And I feel pretty bad about asking them complicated questions and then changing my mind in the end. I definitely wish they didn't miss a sale out of this kind of stuff...
The only real complaint I have is... why you gotta only offer a single-jointed body... I know it's prettier when you don't see the slits but you can't sell me a $1000 doll that has less articulation than the $15 wooden art mannequin I got from Ikea...
>>46644291
I only understand part of this but I've got a want for a nice bottle of imported sake right now you wouldn't believe

>>46637815
iirc it's how the API is designed, the data your site backend gets from PayPal as part of every interaction contains everything you need (including product numbers, but it's been a while)
often websites with PayPal integration won't even let you enter your own address if you choose to pay with PayPal
>>46638035
finally starting to recognize some of the dolls

>>46638035
I've been OP for six years now?? I thought it was five. Cheers for keeping track, anon.

>>46644784
>often websites with PayPal integration won't even let you enter your own address if you choose to pay with PayPal
That's actually retarded.

>>46645236
Not him but my wild guess is that it has to do with accountability in case of problems.

https://www.dolldreaming.com/topic/20044-dollbot-review-with-mdd-comparison/

I've been reading a bit about DollBot, according to what I know it's a new company made by people who were involved in MDD modding and even ex-Volks designers?. The body seems good, biggest selling point is on the thighs which seems (at least to me) more appealing than the standard MDD & Mochi Asahi body. The neckpeg seems to have been designed to fit Dollfie Dream line heads as well. Hands can be compatible if you switch the entire hand + body joint.

What are your thoughts on them? know an anon ITT has one, lovely doll that got me interested. Just wondering about clothes and mostly if the skin color difference will be noticeable in a SW Volks head/hands + platinium skin combination (that's the white skin naming they use). Kinda have to think about clothes as well. I'm just looking around for now, but overall very interesting.

>>46630767
>>46639310
Do you guys not have tracking? I usually know where my parcels are, dolls included, and know what week they should arrive.

>>46639594
You need to tell me which one anon...

>>46644794
Time sure fly. The next collages will have plenty of your pics.

>sad
>think about the dollfus i will have one day
>strength renewed, hope restored, future is bright, since to live is to love, and to love is to live, despite the suffering that occurs in both my world and the world itself, and i will not let the rot consume me

>>46647126
I want to avoid thinking like this because putting so much responsibility on a doll's (admittedly tiny) shoulders sounds like a recipe for disaster.
But at least I've severely tapered off smoking and I'm gonna quit when she gets shipped off. I smoke outside but I don't want to infect her with vile cigarette fingers

>>46645319
This is getting rather off-topiec but yes, it does. If a vendor ships to a different address than the one registered with the customers PayPal account or makes any other changes to the order after payment, PayPal will always side with the customer in case of a dispute.
During the corona years scams abusing this got so common that in the system we use at my workplace, orders paid with PayPal are now almost completely locked, the onyl changes we can make are setting a delivery date or cancelling the entire order while issueing a refund.

>>46647281
You're right. I will carry this weight, so my little dollfu doesn't deserve any of my negative energy.

>>46646881
Some of my first doll photos ever. I still have Usagi, I just tend to focus on my larger dolls these days as photography models.

>>46647126
Little steps help pave the way for the future we want to inhabit. Nothing is ever perfect, but joy can be found in the most unlikely of places. I am hoping the best for you, anon.

>>46647281
You as well, anon. Your lungs will thank you as much as your doll will.

>>46647846
>Your lungs will thank you
Heh, it might be too late for that

>>46647867
Never too late, they can always recover as your body clears the shit built up in your alveoli over time. Take heart, anon.

>>46622086
I don't know what kind of dessert that is, but it looks like they overfilled a cake pop mold so they could make a piece of "bread" to sandwich the whipped cream.
That's pretty neat.

>>46648007
It's a modern fancy kind of waffle.

Yeah, there's definitely something missing from my current lineup...
maybe... maybe I'll have to get a third doll after all...

>>46645579
I own an Imomo, and while its not a Dollbot, the measurements are pretty similar between both brands. Haven't had much issues clothing her, mostly from various AZO2 compatible pieces.

>>46648302
Mommy...

>tfw I can dress my doll in different outfits while she's still the same doll
It feels so good to think about this

Holy hell I hate Imomodoll bodies so much.

>>46645579
Excuse the wrinkled background. Here is a Volks semi-white head on the white Dollbot body. Also included a semi-white MDD peace sign hand onto the Dollbot wrist to compare to a regular Dollbot hand. Dollbot skin is slightly warmer (see thighs) however the color difference is minor, especially in person.

Originally I had issues with a loose leg on my Dollbot, but it was fixed after tightening the inner screws. One thing to note is that there is a small hole on the neck right underneath the chin. It's not visible at most angles and it's easy to edit out of photos. Also Dollbots are infamous for having silly looking knees when you bend them. You can push the leg back into the knee joint to fix this issue.

MDD outfits will fit Dollbots. Underwear can be an issue because Dollbots have wider hips. Tight underwear can get sucked into the hips which can be annoying when posing. Mine does not wear underwear for this reason.

>>46649810
Here is a picture of the neck hole.

>>46649810
>Doesn't wear underwear for this reason
Certainly doesn't have to do with her being a neet. Not at all.

Was at IKEA yesterday to get some storage shelves and found this really nice flower print fabric. Spend most of today making a yukata for my doll instead of assembling those shelves... Still need to make the collar and the obi but i really like how it turned out so far.

>>46650480
Thats a pretty fabric, what sewing machine do you use?

>>46650655
That's a brother CX70PE.

As promised, here are the files for hangers (with name removed, of course). They are made to fit on a 12mm diameter rod/tube and work with DD size clothing. Scale according to your needs.

Available as DXF and SVG for laser cutting, as well as STEP and STL for printing. Modify and use however you like.
https://files.catbox.moe/zsqpjs.zip

>>46650480
VERY cute

>>46650813
Very cool thanks anon!

>>46651548
I love the kinder happy hippos you should get her one

I had almost forgotten that if anyone sees or knows about the doll I'm going to get unpersoned instantly. Oh God I'm gonna get a big package that says "doll" as a grown guy. If anyone sees it my life is finished. They will automatically assume it's a sex doll and not an adult-sized one.
I am a terrible liar so if I looked the deliveryman in the eye and said "this doll is not made of silicone and she's a gift to an actual human girlfriend I've got at home. That's right, this lovely doll is not for me" it would be a dead giveaway that the doll is indeeed for me. And I must make sure my nosy neighbor doesn't see me either.
How do you guys not get stressed? I know that it's more normal in Asia but it's so rare in here, i think large doll owned by a guy = silicone sex doll in most people's heads
How many of you lost their families in the process?

>>46651604
Take it easy bud

>>46651604
Just own it honestly who cares what the delivery guy thinks, he's not your mom. And your neighbor probably can't read your shipping label from their windows if you're receiving it in person. In any case my packages were actually marked as "toys/collectible" every time instead of "doll", yours might just be too. When it comes to family just...put her away if they're coming over if you're that worried about it.

>>46651604
anon meds please

>>46651548
I regret not investing more on a good cellphone. I rarely feel like using my separate DSLR , it's a bit of a hassle , so I never end up taking any pics.

>>46651604
I went once into customs and they opened the package in front of me where I had a big onahole butt. Just deal with it, you're an adult.
(Wasn't even worth it, pain to wash)

>>46651616
>>46651633
I'm half-joking though I'm pretty stressed in general about this (package missing/broken, awkward stuff happening).
It's true that I'll have to be closeted about this because it would get me judged extremely badly
it's kind of ass that I'll have to hide the doll when there are people around but such is life
>>46651632
>In any case my packages were actually marked as "toys/collectible" every time instead of "doll"
Interesting. Was it anime dolls? My only package so far said "doll accessories"

>>46651679
It was that for both my tinyfox and imomodoll packages, it might be a specific customs category that was selected

>>46651738
Probably due to HTS classifications. Things get shoved into generic categories because of those.

>>46651738
It might have to do with materials used. Like a doll made of PVC is supposed to be filed as a "toy" instead of "doll".
I don't think they can choose whatever as these categories are pretty strict, so there's gotta be a rule

Welp, another one of my girls has to go under the knife at some point. My Imomo's leg keeps falling out due to a bad/broken hip joint. So tempted to just weld it together rather than try fixing the broken peg.

>>46651638
You hardly have to spend much to be honest, as long as you are frugal. A good condition used Pixel 7 or 7 pro will go very far

>>46651638
I always had the opposite problem when I dabbled in photography which is that I took my big bulky (still analog) reflex with me all the time and it was heavy and awkward but I loved it so much more than shooting with a phone. I definitely wanna get back into photos with a good compactish mirrorless that isn't too huge to take around.
I'm one of those people who think phones should do only one thing: phone calls. Maybe messaging, but that's borderline.

>>46651980
I got memed into buying a Xiaomi. The camera can be god damn awful, specially up close, like really awful.

I would say that with a good phone + small pocket size lighting you can get somewhere. I love this little light, can get insanely bright, however gives only white, would like an RGB version

>>46652028
The problem for me is mostly that each time I would take a pic I have then plug the camera into the computer. Plus I feel like I usually just want a quick one and having to get the camera for a simple dumb pic on my desk is overkill.

I would say cameras work well when you have a photo session in mind, but I'm not doing these often

>>46652413
I know people dislike it for the usual reasons, but I have a private discord server for myself that I use solely to move photos from my phone to my laptop for this specific reason. It's just less effort.

>>46652430
I do that with a Telegram chat
My camera is old doesn't have wifi, plus sometimes I find it without charge left

>>46652351
>The camera can be god damn awful, specially up close, like really awful
I feel you. Either you have plenty of natural light or you're screwed one way or two. Mine is from when having way too many cameras was the way to sell phones and one of them is a macro, but it's such a piece of garbage that there's absolutely no case where you'd use it over the default one.

>>46652413
>>46652430
I don't get it. People do this kind of stuff often but I don't get it. How is uploading to an app, then downloading again any faster or easier than just jamming in the cable you're already using for charging anyway? You don't even have to worry about the app downscaling or compressing the image to save bandwidth.

>>46652708
I do it rarely when posting from my phone doesnt work due to file size being too big or other reasons. I'll do it proper if its a series of photos from a shoot. I'm using an iphone with windows pc with approximately 8000 photos and 450 videos on the phone and it can take awhile for all those to load just to grab 5-10 photos. Then having to convert, (attempt) edit and resize each photo I want to upload/save. Usually I'm just lazy and post direct.

>>46652708
Anon I'll be honest I don't think I've ever plugged my phone into my computer for anything. But I don't really use phones for anything other than calling emergency services because cellphones don't work where I live, so I'm the minority. I don't even pay for service on it... there's no real point. Cellphones are pretty useless to me, but I know others literally do all their computing on them.

>>46652430
>>46652457
dudes... just set up a syncthing folder...
the thought of feeding discord all your metadata for the sake of file transfering between devices makes me shudder
like there are more private AND more efficient ways to achieve the same task

I tried syncthing but wasn't a fan...maybe I'll try it again sometime, for me though I just use FTP through Material Files and WinSCP and it's nice and easy

>>46652860
Seems like a hassle, I just share text snippets, links, screenshots. They can train an evil doll AI with then

the girls' poses for this month (most likely)
oh yeah bought a bunch of faceup supplies so maybe Yuzu gets a face some time in the next few months?

>>46652413
>having to get the camera for a simple dumb pic on my desk is overkill
it's what I do
the camera is for photos no matter how snapshitty

>>46652708
My Camera pipeline
>Want to take pic
>Have to go camera
>Hope it has battery left
>Attach lense
>Connect it to computer so I can retrieve the pic
>Either upload or send it back to phone if I want some phone exclusive thing

Cellphone pipeline
>Silly doll with chocolate
>*Snap*
>Uploaded

I'm a simple person

>>46652963
Sure, but that doesn't involve file transfering through shady apps.

>>46652984
Oh you meant that
No, I use that for everyday stuff

I transfer links and text snippets most of the time. Maybe some notes.

>>46652984
What shady apps you guys using? I just use Google Drive or send them to a friend on Discord to download later.

>>46652961
I never made the connection that faceless doll was yours !

>>46653846
I use one called 4chan that got me into frivolous hobbies

>>46652961
what a bunch of dorks. i love them

>>46653917
someone says that every time I post them together

>>46654021
Never heard of that one. I'll give it a try.

I know we were just talking about color matching, but I wish Dollbot's body was closer to SWS, I think it would look awkward?

>>46654021
vietnamese freestyle basket weaving is an ancient and noble art form you philistine

>>46656682
Then don't buy a dollbot? You can buy a SWS mochi ashi if you want something thicker than a standard MDD.

Shorty squad, assemble! It's still in the cold phase of spring so one last time with the long sleeves and sweaters until the fall.

Gave Sakura a haircut and I don't think I completely botched it. The shorter sideburns frame her face a lot better now, and hide the wig cap.

>>46659775
Mandatory, "Cute!"

Nice job on the haircut

>>46659775
I think that's a really good trim anon, good work! I'm still shit at trimming wigs, it's very fiddly to me.

I saw this beautiful doll and went backscrolling to identify what she is. That is a heavily-customized DDH-10 on a Dollbot body, for anyone who's been wondering about hybriding the two. (Owned by @hinagesi_dol on the bird app.)

>>46649810
>>46649827
Yes that's the doll I was referring, thank you anon.

Honestly the skin colour difference doesn't seem to be that noticeable, but it's there regardless. I didn't know about the neck hole or the silly knees either, thanks for the heads-up, it's also something to consider.

Still the body looks very good.
It's gonna be my first 1/3 so I'm on the edge, but if the clothes are sharable then it won't be a big issue if I decide to switch later, still kinda worried about skirts or shorts. Gonna have to think about it

>>46659775
I love everything about the pink doll, from the little skirt, to the socks and the open sweater (is that called a sweater I think it has another name).

Overall I just love the "at home" vibe she has

>>46660042
Believe its a cardigan

>>46659775
cute lineup, their poses work well together
I don't know if I ever noticed the dolls on the left & right were not the same doll
>>46660042
cardigan?

The Karin I ordered arrived today. Expect pictures later.

>>46660600
I'm so glad you were able to bring her home, anon!

>>46660600
lets fucking go

>>46660600
Congrats anon

>>46660029
More semi-white MDD and Dollbot comparisons because why not. Glad I was able to help, anon! I suggest checking out Dollbot videos on youtube if you want a better understanding of the knee thing. And skirts/dresses will definitely fit, but be careful with shorts because of those wide hips.

The color difference for my Dollbot hybrid is somewhat accentuated because the faceup was done using a lot of dark colors and none of the usual blushing, thus making the head look a little more pale and grey. Meanwhile the doll posted here >>46659860 uses a lot of nice warm blush. I like the shape of the Dollbot body enough to overlook the details. I usually edit my doll photos for social media, so I'm used to correcting the skin tone.

>>46660600
Congrats anon! Love seeing all variations of Karin.

>>46660600
Ah good another fellow Karin appreciator looking forward to pictures
>>46661222
Such a great pair

This shirt, version 2. I made some freeform adjustments to the pattern I used without measuring... I should have measured. While it looks somewhat okay from the front, from the back it's all sorts of fucked up. Surely the third time is the charm, right?

>>46661656
>i'm poopin

>>46661222
I could never buy a smaller doll, what if the sack goblin gets to them ?

>>46665785
>what if the sack goblin gets to them ?
I get to the sack goblin

>>46665785
Good point. I should buy some of those doll-sized guns.

>>46665785
Stay strapped or get clapped

How bad can a $15 CAD wig off amazon be? Surprisingly not total garbage, aside from the amount of shedding and trimming. This wig was meant for twintails, but I doubt I'll find the matching hair pieces. How exactly do you straighten out a synthetic wig? Dunk it in very hot water and brush it out? It has a pretty bad curl in it from sitting in a hot Chinese warehouse for months.

>>46659846
>>46659860
Thanks. Next time I need to use sharper scissors or a trimmer to get better cuts.

>>46660042
She's very much a homebody. Glad you liked her vibes.

>>46660169
Understandable. They both share a face up artist, NyaMiya, so that makes them sisters. Settled on her name being Sumire, even though her colours drifted away from the blue/violet I had originally envisioned. Just as low energy as her younger sister though.

>>46666901
If its unknown, you could try a small hair straightener on a hidden piece to see if its heat resistant. I dont know if a hair dryer is enough for styling. Otherwise maybe water wax?

>>46666901
If it's heat resistant you can use hot water, but test on a small part first. A mini-straightener can also work, but always test with a small part whenever working with unknown fibers.

>>46661222
hnnng they're so cute
face the peace sign to the doll's forward and point it outwards to her right for extra effectiveness
>>46661703
dolls don't poop silly

>>46652961
faceup supplies are here
well, most of them
I'll see if I have time to start some drafts on Yuzu's spare head this weekend

>>46660600
Doll welcome post... any minute now...
>>46667810
Take pictures as you go. Really interested to see how it turns out

>>46667831
>Take pictures as you go. Really interested to see how it turns out
I'm going to fuck around a bit first, testing out techniques on the spare with an MSC undercoat so I can erase
it's been many years since I've worked with physical media
once I'm ready to do her actual faceup I'll see if I can film the whole thing (if I try to take progress photos I'll forget, like I do with sewing projects)

>>46667866
I tried filming mine but I kept pulling the head out of frame trying to focus on not fucking up a line. And I don't know how to edit videos.
Progress photos are always fun though.

>>46667831
>any minute now...

Soon (TM)

Ladies and Gentle-anons, please welcome my Karin, now named Himari, to the doll family!

I'm super happy to have one of my grail dolls as my second dolls even if she is just a standard model. I don't have an outfit that fits the lore I have for her yet so she's stuck wearing her senpai's clothes for now. There are some other things I still need to get for her like a different wig and an eye mech. If anyone has recommendations for somewhere to get nice wigs or an eye mech other then the volks sponge, they'd be greatly appreciated.

Also took the of a new doll to try a new lens that is hopefully more suited to doll photography.

I only have a couple photos to share for right now. She's going to be appearing in a lot of photos this week, though.

>>46668357
Akari is exited to finally have a kouhai around the house, though she really wants her clothes back.

Please excuse the shoddy quality of these photos and edits. They're a bit rushed from excitement.

>>46668357
>>46668371
Oh, she went to Akira's home! Congratulations anon, Himari looks lovely! The QnA Guide has a wig section that might be of use to you... I'm unsure of eye rig options, but if anyone has any to share, I'd be interested as well. How are you thinking of styling her, anon?

>>46668357
>>46668371
Oh its you! The wait was worth it, super excited for more photos. And excited to see how you utilize two dolls going forward getting my second one overloaded me with photoshoot ideas. What wig(s) you looking at?
>doll lore
Lets goo Ive been adding a lot to my own recently.

>>46661222
I'm a sucker for fangs tooth.

>>46668357
>>46668371
Akari and Himari are cute. CUTE!

>>46651548
>Black labels right on the middle of the wrapping
Are you from Argentina, anon? i've been shy to post my own doll but seeing another possible argie here might compel me to do it.

And whoosh magically it became 1:00 in the morning but the skirt is done. This is more or less the look I was going for but it's not presentable from the back unfortunately.

>>46669419
Looks nice to me, how did you get that hidden seam on the edge?

What are dolls for?

>>46661656
The back of that shirt looks like it Needs a couple of vertical darts.

>>46669792
They're cute desk companions for some, creative muses to others. Some consider them collectibles, some consider them pieces of art, and some view them as just extra fancy toys. It is up to the individual how they define their relationship to dolls.

>>46670984
You are kinda cute, anon, but I've seen things...

>>46670997
Those dolls go to >>>/jp//ona/; dollhos have been discontinued for many years at this point.

>>46667401
Thanks for the posing advice anon. Didn't come to mind when I was taking this quick photo.

>>46668357
>>46668371
Akari and Himari!! So cute when names rhyme. Also it's interesting to see the DD and DDS aren't so different in height.

>>46668742
Cute wolf exploring the outdoors.
I like mouth mods with fangs too. Can't ever be upset looking at her cute/dumb wide smile.

>>46669419
Nice job anon! The strawberries underneath are such a fun detail. You worked hard and surely your doll appreciates the new clothes.

>>46669792
Emptying wallets.

>>46672652
>Emptying wallets.
I can imagine the doll with a knife in it's hand asking you to empty your wallet.

>>46668468
>Congratulations
Thanks, and thanks for everyone who's said this

>QnA Guide
Ah right. I always forget about those. They're helpful guides but I find the old guide to not be very comprehensive on vendors and the new guide to be unnavigable without Ctrl+f if you're looking for something specific. I don't know if there are supposed to be links that aren't working for me or if I'm just retarded in how I use the guides. Could be both?

>How are you thinking of styling her
I don't have a concrete image of the outfit(s) I want for her yet but something that says "tsundere student who's dad is wealthy but emotionally unavailable and trys to make up for it with money and overbearing mother who forces her to do modeling hoping it'll make her dad happy."
Probably something along the lines of a well kept uniform with more accessories than would be allowed and modern elegant fashion. Thigh length skirts, cute blouses, heals, purses and handbags, etc. As far as a wig, I'd like to change her hair color to a mid to dark brown. Long straight with bangs. Maybe with either curls, twin tails, or both.

>>46668610
>doll lore
Hell yeah! If you are who I think you are I'd love to hear more about your doll lore. Even if you're not that person, I still would.

I'll dump the lore for my dolls if people are interested. Not going to make a long winded post about the fictional head cannon I have for dolls that aren't relevant to anyone else otherwise.

>>46672652
>So cute when names rhyme.
Wasn't even intentional. I just think it's pretty and fits the theme of bright celestial bodies. Akari = Star, Himari = Sunlight

>DD and DDS aren't so different in height.
They are. There's about an inch and a half difference standing side by side. The torsos are the same length, though, presumably to save cost by reusing internal frame parts between dolls. The height difference comes mostly from the legs. Both dolls are kneeling in this photo, which is why they look the same height.

I'd post a photo of them standing together but unfortunately Akari went under for intensive stain treatment immediately after this photoshoot. It's amazing what you notice with fresh vinyl right next to a well loved doll.

>>46672652
>>46672750
Forgot I did take one with them standing that I didn't upload. Akari is slightly bent over but this better illustrates the difference between them.

>>46668371
aww they’re adorable together

>>46669419
so cute anon, and very clean execution! is the skirt reversible?

>>46668357
anon shes adorable!
what new camera lens did you get? i own only a kit lens for now.

I really enjoy seeing anons post their own dolls and share lore. Feels bad when I can't remember the names of all the dolls that get posted on here. I always think to myself 'oh hey its ""that"" doll'. I'm going to need character reference sheets.

>>46673608
>What new lens
Just canons cheepo 50mm 1.8 prime. The nifty fifty. It's surprisingly good for the $125 price tag. I just need to get better.

>>46673641
>Character reference sheets
That's not a bad idea....

>>46673159
I see it's still a bit chilly.

>>46673081
>doll lore
I have much more to add still but I need to format my 900+ word count document better before I share it. I also made playlists for all of them too. I can plan to dump it alongside the (mostly) complete spidergirl doll when I finish her eyes and faceup.

Cute naming scheme and Himari’s description gives big drill twintails energy. Twintails for sure.

Does anyone have any experience with larger size (60cm~110cm) dolls? What would be a good starting point? I want to build one and shove a smartphone or something inside for chatbot stuff, obviously it can't actually move but would be interesting to see if it works

>>46673199
Yes! Except I totally screwed up the wasitband. Instructions were unclear and I just kind of went with what I thought may work after reading it 3-4 times. Unfortunately it left a visible stitch unevenly placed on the bobbin side, so but the reversible look with the back side being longer I really liked. I used this pattern: https://raddollclothes.com/products/hi-low-dress-skirt-sewing-clothes-pattern-for-1-3-bjd-resin-vinyl-super-dollfie-dream-sdgr-smart-doll

>>46676500
i see what you mean but still think it looks great! also a nice excuse to accessorize with a cute belt or ribbon. thanks for sharing the pattern too!

>>46673081
>unnavigable without Ctrl+f if you're looking for something specific.
I added a navbar to the new guide + did some other stuff. I'll keep expanding on it later. The FAQ guide some other anon is making goes more in detail about shops, faceup artists etc.

>>46677132
By the way, I wouldn't treat the moe guide as a reference guide or something to visit often, it's more for people who don't have a clue about the hobby

>>46677132
Have you ever considered migrating to rentry?

>>46640268
>>46642135
> PLA+
If it's your first time printing / finishing a doll, I'd use a standard PLA, and stick with white. The PLA+ is a bit harder and usually has sort of shiny finish that you lose as soon as you start sanding it and subtly changes the color.
Easiest doll to finish is flat white or ivory colors. Print the face, hands and feet at high resolution (thin layer lines) to make them easier to sand. Rest of body can be printed at normal resolution and either sanded or left alone.
Wet sand face to 320 grit minimum with wet/dry sandpaper; face up and cover with MSC in layers. If you massively screw up face up, you can sand it all back down and restart.
You can paint an entire printed doll but it's a major undertaking; you use fill primer to coat, then sand, repeat until filled and smooth, then do color coat, 2 coats. From there you can do any finish coloring.
A 1/3 scale BJD requires most of a 1kg roll of material and a week to print the raw, unfinished parts, so start with a fresh roll.
> t. have printed and finished several dolls, as well as designed new ones in blender / CAD

>>46640268
Get a resin printer if you can. If you need to use FDM at least use ABS so you can do acetone smoothing.

>>46679874
Resin makes sense for smaller stuff, like 1/6th dolls or smaller, but comes with own set of issues as you get larger. The 1/6th dolls I've done as test prints, I'm never 100pct satisfied w. the result. For 1/3 scale I think FDM is the way to go.
Not convinced ABS is required and increases the hardware issues he's going to have. He's just getting started w/ 3D printing.

>>46680201
For parts durability you can do very well with siraya tenacious resin. You can mix some of the white tenacious resin in with skin colored ABS-like resin for very tough parts while still being detailed and smooth.

I'm mostly suggesting ABS for the purpose of acetone smoothing, but you can use something like Smooth-On to smooth PLA.

:)

>be me
>drafting a pattern to make my doll some new clothing
>take her down from her stand and set her infront of me while i measure her to see where i want the hem to land on her
>she falls face first into my crotch
>squeal and stand her back up
what is she playing at?

>>46680255
>Smooth-On
I'd be interested in something that made the 3D print dolls more substantial feeling, better hand, and easier to finish.
That said, I'm pretty sure best case process with current tools is:
> design in CAD / Blender
> Print in PLA; iterate design
> Finish PLA surface to smooth
> Make mold of PLA part
> Resin cast final
Unless you're making dolls to at least cottage industry scale (dozens of dolls at a time per design) it's not worth the investment to make just one.

>>46680600
I agree. If you plan on casting dolls in resin anyways you may as well use a resin printer or use a resin printing service anyways. PLA for a master copy when the detail is poor isn't worth it.

>>46679299
Btw this is the effect I’m talking about w PLA+. Most will print shiny, but you need to sand it to do face up. This is result. You can either sand it all flat, or live w it.

i stupidly damaged my doll's faceup around the eyes... the sealant came off, but the paint underneath is fine. is there a way to paint on sealant? or do i just have to live with the sealant being off? i feel terrible, i can't post her online because i don't want her artist to see her in her current state

>>46675272
It's not what it looks like. She was helping me cut glass before this picture.

>>46675344
Oh that's you making the spidergirl. I'm excited to see how that turns out.

>>46676500
It turned out really cute on her. Honestly I wouldn't have noticed the issue if you didn't say anything.

>>46680388
:)

>>46680498
;D

>>46681051
You can't just spray with some MSC?

>>46681064
won't it still be uneven? or i guess it'd be better to have a similar texture. it looks like this. if it's not fixable i can live with it, i just feel sorry for her

>>46681051
2nd for spraying some msc,refer to the one guide if you haven't done it before. I wouldn't even worry about it being an uneven coat if you just want to spot spray it. its so thin you won't be able to tell although another layer or two wouldnt hurt if you took some off already. I'm curious how you can tell you took the sealant without damaging the paint below.

>>46681083
If you do nothing it'll just slowly degrade further. I had a similar situation with one of my girls, her glasses chipped the faceup on her cheeks. To repair I used a clean (new) kneaded eraser to dab the spot and a soft brush to make sure it was clear, then even layer of MSC over the whole face, reapplied pastel powder to match the missing makeup, then msc again. It's still noticeable if you zoom all the way in, but it's fine in pictures and it stopped further chipping around the spot. Pic related. That's before the repair.

>>46681088
thank you, i watched the video and will be getting some msc + mask supplies. i'm going to buy a blank head to test spray first, i don't want to mess her up further

>>46681230
thanks so much! this is super helpful, mine looks the exact same. by making sure it's clear you mean that there's no dust or anything on that spot right?

>>46681406
Yes, dust, hairs or any flakes of chipped away sealant. I've used new, unused makeup brushes for this.

>>46680498
oh no, she failed her acrobatics check!

>>46682098
Oh no... roll for constitution?

>>46682100
it sounds like she avoided taking any fall damage, but perhaps suffered some minor indignities

>>46682148
Perhaps she has high luck... she's certainly one to keep an eye on!

>>46682153
>dolls get halfling luck
i’d believe it

>>46682168
Wait that makes so much sense actually, I love that idea.

>>46682100
Does the owner roll too, for the heart attack?

>>46682231
I think that's only fair.

>>46680388
What an adorable little devil with a head full of hearts and naughty ideas.

I want to buy an angel philia and make her an innocent and wholesome looking wife.

>>46685200
totally doable
pic only semi-related, she's actually not totally innocent and wholesome but looks like it here

Has anyone tried installing LED's inside of their BJD's to achieve something like this?

>>46685510
Makes me want to rig up a doll with a microcontroller and LEDs around the joints for ultimate robo girl

>>46685510
Couldnt find it but I remember someone use phosphorescence paint on the eye , it was a horror-themed one with red eye

Since we're still about a month out I'll post about this now for the NE/DC/NJ area anons.

Next month is Thy Geekdom Con in Philadelphia on the weekend of the 24th-26th (https://thygeekdomcon.com/).). For anyone that doesn't know about it, it's a growing anime and pop culture convention that also hosts a growing doll mini convention. A lot of doll people from the Philadelphia/New Jersey area attend, allegedly.

I plan to host another board meetup there if any anons are interested. Likely the Saturday of the convention again. Let me know if you're interested. As per usual, I'll be roaming the con with (now both of) my dolls all weekend so feel free to say hi even if you're there even if your not coming to the meet.

>>46685756
I'm too far from there to go, but I hope your meetup goes well.
>growing doll mini convention
Sounds interesting. Post some pics here if you find any interesting dolls.

Has anyone ever been the anime north and shopped the doll stuff? They apparently have a large section on Saturday again this year and I wanted to know what to expect. Is it just small dolls or do they sell stuff like painted 1/3 heads and all that?

>>46685602
Damn, that's actually really nice. Does anyone know what doll this is?
>>46685756
I'd like to go but I can't swing it right now.

>>46686403
coral reef caroline full set (i’m the one who posted it)

>>46685756
It is a little under 3hrs for me but Im interested and I’ll try to be there if nothing else comes up between now and then.

>>46685756
I won't be able to make it most likely due to reasons, but I'm excited to hear stories. I wish I could go up there and hit up a doll-centric artist alley, sounds like a dream!

>>46685756
I'm in the area, I'm down. I'll keep an eye on interest before locking in a ticket.

>>46689633
I hope you’re spotting her anon

>>46685756
>A lot of doll people from the Philadelphia/New Jersey area attend
H-how many are there?

>>46691021
More than you think

>all right I removed things from the cart
>how is it 90 dollars?? it's just socks
>oh yeah the shoes
>I can't take off the shoes they're too nice
>ohh that's a cute hat
>what 20 dollars for a hat
>it's really cute tho
this hobby is cursed, beware all ye who lurk

>>46689633
>>46689635
>now is tym to poomp the mooscles

>>46694676
I spend more on clothes for my doll than for myself. A curse indeed.

Finally got my package from Mandarake Umeda, and holy shit I think it smells worse than the ones in Akiba. Some real dank basement and cigarette smells going on.

>>46696007
>Dank basement and cigarette
That's your average Japanese city though

>>46695632
>This bill is too fat, I can't check this out
>Remove $5 socks
>(I never knew that socks were so compelling)
>Looks pretty slim now
>Add a $50 outfit
>Checkout

https://youtu.be/w_3p8Bdkt48?si=HjtfHRz6yxAQofnU&t=474

Did someone else ever got "harassed" for public doll photography?

>>46661222
Thanks for the extra pics, a doll owner I follow also owns DBC so it pretty much settles it, in due time I will put it together
>Also their bodies are so good that even the dollsuit looks great on them

>>46699943
I can't say it's ever happened to me.

Hey Faq anon are you here
If you are please add @3kaku4kakuu to the JP dollface artists. Has some really great ones. It's a twitter handler btw

>>46699995
Will do anon, cheers/

>>46699943
Lemon takes nice photos and he's also a bit of a bitch in terms of how often he just complains about things. Mosquitoes, heat, people, wind; it's like the outside is completely out to get him. In this sense, he shows true spirit fighting the urge to stay home in air conditioning and instead ventures to take the dolls out to get memorable photos.
As for 'harassed': in this example, like yeah you're at a university full of angsty students doing something out of the norm. Of course there's a chance that one of them calls you out on it. He hasn't mentioned this any time else; usually it's just security guards politely asking him to fuck off.
Personally (smallish town US experience) I've never had anyone comment on me taking a doll photo in public. I get looks as people pass by to check out what I'm doing, but nobody has said anything positive or negative. And that's fine by me.

>>46699943
I haven't watched the video but
>harassed
I imagine that means
>someone snickered
>someone said "nice doll bro!!!"
I am so envious of upper class, high-trust city dwellers who can call anything that isn't physical assault "harassment".

Hey anons, what is the cheapest brand if I just want to build a basic 30-40cm doll? I went through the Parabox site and even the smaller bases seem to convert to over $100 USD. Also read through the first guide in the OP but have not checked the other sites yet

I have an idea of mind for how I want them to ultimately look (preferably two different dolls) but just waiting until I find good cheap bases for them

>>46701939
>SNES DOACTOID
bros...

>>46701939
Imomodoll is the cheapest option.
And get that AI shit outta here.

I confess my activity on 4chan went down to near zero the second I registered on dolldreaming and I still wish I'd get on something like DOA where they're even more strict
I love not having to wait 1 minute + captcha every single time I post because I don't have a spambot pass
and the lack of filthy AIjeets, I can almost forget they exist sometimes

>wait a minute, boys clothes have a girls size?
>oh no... I literally just made an order, I can't...
>aw that's a nice turtleneck
>your cart: $330

Finished the Yukata I started last week. The fabric ended up a bit stiff after hemming and as a result doesn't flow as nicely as I hoped it would. Also today I learned I absolutely do not have the fine motor skills required to properly tie a doll sized obi.

>>46702079
Sorry anon-kun. I did find some nice cheapo models on Aliexpress but my main concern is finding clothes that will fit on them, but it does advertise that the wig is removable so that's nice. My other option for what it's for is to just get a cosmetology bust and throw a nice black wig or something on her and possibly spray paint the skin color if necessary

>>46704916
Save money
Just save the fucking money and eventually get a good doll from a nice brand you like which you can get clothes easier for.

I have a feeling you don't even know what you really want yet, and that's okay, so don't rush it and keep looking around.
Parabox is cheaper but their thing is offering bodies from all sizes that other brands don't do, so if you want 30-40cm there's still other options like Tinyfox or whatever, just look around. If you really have no cash then consider downsizing to 1/6 scale, you can get smaller dolls from Azone up to 18cm (Azone has a good chunk of clothes for their dolls) or just put together a smaller Parabox.

>>46701494
same
In my city a negroid would probably just steal all that fancy gear from me lmao

what's with the sudden influx of crybaby poorfags?

>>46705524
Actually this, save up and get something nicer so you can actually dress her up the way you want.

>>46705578
Dolls are expensive, retard.

>>46685510
Can an engine be installed on a doll

>>46705629
>wahh wahh i live in a shithole
>wahh wahh i can't save up $200 so i need to buy something on aliexpress
>wahh wahh i'm going to buy more plastic instead of moving out of a shithole
keep crying

>>46705705
I'm not that guy
Also changing countries is more expensive than buying plastic

you sound like a tourist btw >>>/v/

>>46704879
Looks good! The fabric choice is really nice. The pattern I'm using mentioned that tying an obi at that scale is going to lead to frustration and look worse than sewing on a bow that looks right and using a closure on the back. I'm going with cotton for a simple hotel yukata look.

It's also woefully short, as I found out. I'm debating going with the accent fabric I'm planning to use for the belt as an extension on the bottom, while unconventional, since the length came up so damn short. I may just remake it if I decide it's too far gone.

>>46705705
The only person I've seen outright complaining here is you though

Don't feed the tourists. Everyone does what they can. I always think it's worth it to save up for something suited to your tastes in a hobby of aesthetics such as this, but I know that isn't feasible for everyone, either.

>>46706184
I love that fabric. Even if it's a bit short, maybe she's just a little taller than the onsen staff expected! It looks lovely on her all the same!

in case this is helpful to anyone, here’s how Volks did hook and (thread) eye closures for the obi in this set, with a sewn on bow.

your yukata are all looking lovely so far!

did some autist really sperg out because I made a funny greentext about addictive doll spending or is it something else I missed

>>46680388
>>46683175
what a gremlin

>>46706766
>funny
it was incredibly unfunny and a complete nothingburger greentext. are you seriously so retarded that you can't read? clearly i'm not talking about you if you can buy doll clothes and immediately ponder another order, it's the pissbabies whining about getting robbed and the moron rambling about buying aliexpress garbage. more than likely he'll ignore the anons urging him to save up and just buy some cheap shit anyways

>>46706184
Good enough for now, but I'm going to do the obi later. This is just something to keep the main yukata in place. Surprisingly happy with how this extension looks as well, but I think I still made it about 1/2" too short when she's standing up.
I put in one hook to simulate the tie that you'll find on the inside of yukata to secure the inside front to the side seam before draping the other side over your front. That made it much more consistent to dress her in. On a side note this is definitely the nicest thing I've made, with properly overcast stitches and hems and the most consistent I've gotten my seams to look. It's nice to see progress happening.

>>46706988
Oh she's yours, I should have known from the filename. Elle's eye movers paying off dividends in this photo

>>46706766
It's what happens when a general gets more traction some schizos and rudeposters eventually show up, not understanding the culture of the thread etc. It's better to not acknowledge people who don't belong.

>>46707071
>it was incredibly unfunny and a complete nothingburger greentext
It was not only funny but a cautionary tale about the money-vacuuming nature of lazy NEET dolls.
Is the miniature macbook you're posting from 1/4 or 1/3, doll-chan?

Domestic violence (Doll hits me)

>>46622797
I would cum all over her face and see how long it would take for her to clean it up or if she would let it dry

>>46625581
bored face with laughing one is a good combo

>>46625581
Girl on the right just told one zinger of a pun and girl on the left is not having it.

she has an egg

>>46707382
>you have to eat all of the egg

I got some baskets at my goodwill.

>>46704879
>>46707239
Very nice anons, I love seeing sewing projects like these. Keeps my motivation to sew up

>>46706184
>>46707239
>It's also woefully short
I was going to suggest going even shorter for a mini-yukata like pic related but I see you already have a solution
>Elle's eye movers paying off dividends in this photo
yeah had to take her head apart for it too
when I replaced the sticky tack with the plaster putty to hold it in, I didn't bother replacing it between the eyes & backing hemispheres
turns out they drifted and she couldn't look down anymore
over all do not recommend sticky tack for doll eyes if you ever expect them to be in an environment over like 65°F

>>46707517
extreme doll strength ripped the paper
also you got very shaky hands

>>46708139
It's a combination of my hands my bad xiaomi camera and urr artistic choice

I think I might have found the closest thing (as in cuteness) to dolls... It's suprise surprise, another type of doll? (It's called Amigurumi)

>>46707382
>>46707517
>>46708635
This is so cute and it gave me the idea of little present boxes for Christmas.

>>46710017
Christ it's so cute

I want to fuck a doll anon

millions must bake

>Order on CoolCat
>Forget that they do funny paypal stuff
>Send money for paypal request
>Forgot to change the shipping address
>Various doll wigs and outfits are being sent to staunch catholic conservative parents house

Oh no bros.... How am I going to explain this one...

>he doesn't cry while playing with his doll
ngmi

>>46710452

>>46706988
That was also yours?!

>>46710810
as of >>46680388 yeah

>>46710452
Did you sent it via DHL? You can probably arrange a drop off at a different address.

For stain removal, the faq says 2.5-5% Benzoyl peroxide cream. Is it safe to use 10%?

>>46711415
Never mind. 2 minutes of google answered my question. The higher the benzol peroxide, the better. Could this be added to the FAQ?

>>46710273
I was asleep, but fear not, bread is in the oven.

>>46710452
Assuming they're not the type to respect your goddamn privacy and leave your mail alone, you have plenty of options:

-Peter 2:17
-I have hobbies and if you think that's weird that's a you problem
-Present for friend
-Present for coworker
-Gag gift for the aforementioned
-Do you have a partner? It's for them.
-Taxable charitable donation
-Ordering for a friend/coworker too stupid to know how to order things cheaply from Asia

Just don't overthink it too much. Honestly, the people who matter won't mind, and the people who mind don't matter -- even if it's your parents.

>>46711652
I can do that, godspeed.

>>46712840
>>46712840
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