I made my first one in 2007... her name was Miyadorie and I was SO in love with her!!
Now, you must understand that at the time, I had never owned a BJD and I "guessed" about how she was supposed to be. She moved and stood alright, but I hadn't yet figured out how to string such a doll so she had some... ehm, improviations...
I was hooked!! You see, realistic babies are my passion (and my greatest stress) but these BJDs are my FUN!! And I needed some fun... I could sculpt without worrying too much about realism, I could let my (limited I admit) imagination go wild because these were something between an anime cartoon child and a human child...
Then I created Meggie...
Then Mei Li Hua was born...
And she was better than all three :)
And the years passed and recently Harper:
And Gigi
I could now sculpt directly in polymer clay and string the dolls without missing a beat...
Except now I wanted one in RESIN.. you know... a real BJD... and over the years I made each one with the hopes of "it" being the correct one to reproduce... and I was looking and looking for someone, anyone to do it but doll companies were either asking a fortune (in the range of thousands) or weren't even answering and those who sculpted and casted did not have time (or wanted?) to do mine :(
But then... I found someone and he had done it before!! And he did not ask for a thousand dolls for the molds... and then again I waited for the right baby to be born... and one Sunday here she was...
And I was desperately in love with this cheeky, full of character little girl and her potential...
The tiniest I had ever gone, just over 4", her face the size of my thumbnail... She brought a smile to my face but most importantly to my heart...
The tiniest I had ever gone, just over 4", her face the size of my thumbnail... She brought a smile to my face but most importantly to my heart...
And I can't wait to get her back in resin :)
And not only that... a few days later she got a twin brother. A big step for me to sculpt a face like this but I will tell you what...if he doesn't make you smile, I will refund your money lol :)
I love baby BJDs... who cares if they not welcome on DOA? lol :)
I love them and can't wait to set up their nursery...
BTW if you make clothes for such tiny babies or furniture please contact me :)
Now tell me, don't they make YOU smile?? :)
Have a great week everyone.. and please keep my dad in your prayer list, he is going back to the hospital tomorrow and I wish I had better news :(
Oooooooooooooh they are amazing Tina!!!! And so VERY cute!!!!!!!!! I love their chubbiness and playfulness :))))))
ReplyDeleteThese pics have made my day!!!!
Kisses
Yovanka
p.s. Εύχομαι γρήγορα περαστικά στον μπαμπά σου!!!!!!!
Yes, they both bring a smile to my face with their sweetness. I'm glad you don't take no for an answer
ReplyDeleteI love them Tina! The little boy reminds me of your little John so much in the face!! So sweet. :)
ReplyDeleteTake care,
Natalie
Hey Tina, your dolls are allowed on my site BJDcollectasy. I cover any dolls that are resin with changeable eyes and can wear wigs (closed eyed dolls are also acceptable, but I'd advise adding eye-wells as there are a lot of people who like to modd dolls out there!) When you have some casts in, just let me know.
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