Simple Sueding

http://www.bjdcollectasy.com This video shows one of the easiest ways to suede your doll. Sueding helps dolls better hold a pose. The particular technique shown here I found on http://www.dollsmagazine.com/voices/67-the-doll-addiction.html by Alison Rasmussen, and she saw the technique demonstrated by Pam of Dollovely at the San Diego BJD Convention. The sueding material adds friction to the joint so the doll is more apt to stay in position. There are other materials you can suede with, but none are as easy to use or as easily removable as the stick-on moleskin used here.

The doll used in this video is a KazeKidz Annabella with wig and eyes from Jpop Dolls and OOAK outfit by Marbled Halls. The music is 'Dewdrops' by Yuki Kajiura.
http://www.kazekidz.com/
http://www.jpopdolls.net/store/home.php
http://www.marbledhalls.com/

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• bjdcollectasy
• jpop dolls
• bjd
• ball jointed doll
• moleskin
• sueding
• Kazekidz
• annabella
• kaye wiggs
• marbled halls

[kurapica365]

Really nice idea. But i will have to find out where can i get moleskin in my place... either it is going to be expensive or not available here xD... i haven't seen moleskin around. i should look around (or tell my auntie to buy it over from over sea if i can't find it , wont hurt trying this out)

[BJDcollectasy]

@kurapica365 I found mine at my local drugstore under the Foot Care section. It was less than $5. I have enough left over to do several dolls. You can purchase it online too, so do a search. My moleskin was a local (Walgreen's) brand, but the Dr. Scholls brand is available in many places. Make sure you buy the thinner kind. At my drugstore there is also a thicker, more cushiony kind that was too thick for sueding.

[freya1924]

That's a neat idea. I've got a Dollshe Hound that needs sueding (as well as a good armature and stringing). Do you think the moleskin would be sturdy enough?

I've learned so much from watching your videos and reading your blog. Thanks muchly!

[BJDcollectasy]

@freya1924 Well, it couldn't hurt to try. It may not have enough 'grab' to handle the weight of the limbs on a large doll, but it's easy to do, doesn't take much time, and is easy to remove too. Let me know if you try it and how it went.

[antijelly]

oh and whats the song?

[BJDcollectasy]

@antijelly

Dewdrops from Yuki Kajiera. :D

[kurapica365]

@BJDcollectasy i think i know the DR. Scholls brand.. i will take a look at it :D thanks!

[kawaiitoboe]

Another great video by the doll master!

[kawaiitoboe]

Another great video by the doll master!

[WitchesProductions1]

ur doll is so beautiful. her classic natural beauty stuns me. and i love the gracefulness in her outfit. she is pure innocence.