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How much does it cost to cast a BJD?
Usually around 36 usd. Maximum costs: 372.71 usd. Mind you, this is an EXAMPLE. You could get a LEGIT doll for cheaper.
What can you do with a BJD?
What can you with bjds?
- Shelf sitters: Buy a doll and put it on the shelf to look pretty.
- Dress up doll: Buy a lot of clothing, accessoires and shoes for your doll and let the fun begin.
- Face paint:
- Say Cheese:
- Roleplay:
- Never ending story:
- The doll with the pearl earring:
- Making mini’s:
What is the best clay for doll making?
Like all our polymer clay, Super Sculpey® Living Doll™ is a high-quality product. But its many benefits make it the best polymer clay for sculpting dolls.
Is buying second hand dolls from the BJD market worth it?
Buying dolls from the second hand market can be rewarding and risky. You have a chance of finding dolls that are no longer in production or dolls that are cheaper than buying them brand new. The risk comes in that there are recast dolls in the BJD market place.
How do I buy a BJD?
There are 3 main ways to buy BJDs. Each method has their own ups and downs. The most important thing you should do before buying a BJD is research, research, research. You don’t want to run the risk of purchasing a recast doll (counterfeit version of the real doll) so you will want to make sure you get your doll from a legitimate place.
What are the risks of buying a recast doll from BJD?
The risk comes in that there are recast dolls in the BJD market place. You also need to be cautious of who you are buying from and their reputation within the marketplace. Always look up feedback for sellers and ask for plenty of photos and full descriptions of the doll being sold.
Is it cheaper to make your own doll or use resin?
Firstly, it’s not as easy as you might think to sculpt and cast your own doll, and it’s definitely not cheaper. My suggestion would be to go back to the first chapter and re-read the section on how BJDs are made before deciding that you want to make your own. Secondly, casting can be dangerous since resin is partially composed of Isocyanate.