#bjdoll

[dragonsdelightstudio]

So here is a mini breakdown of how I created the BJD eye cups.

First off, you’re going to need some sort of backing to round out the eyeball. I split wooden beads apart and glued them to the backs. This is going to help the eyeball rotate.

Now you are going to need some half spheres. They need to be larger than your eyeball so the can move freely once padding is added. I made these with hot glue and two metal measuring spoons, one inside the other. This created the mold for the sphere. Have ice water handy because a quick cool down makes it easier to peel the glue out. They don’t have to be perfect, you can always trim if need be.

Fluff time. I gently tugged apart a cotton makeup wipe to create the pillow we need. How much you’re going to need will vary and you will need to experiment with how much is going to work for the eyeball. Lots of trial and error here. You want to set it in the half-spheres lightly, do not pack it in.

Position your eyeball. This is also trial and error. You want it center with enough room to move. You will have to put the cup on and experiment. Have a toothpick like object and a little bit of tac to do a trial run on the eyeballs movement. Add/remove fluff as needed. You want a semi-firm cushion but not so much to hinder movement. You may need to adjust position of the cup to either side as well for optimal movement.

I very much recommend Faber-Castell blue tac it. It doesn’t leave marks on the pupils as you move the eye around.

Mnnn

Did you find a prime position? Glue the cap in. I know magnets are usually used, but I’m being cheap here. A couple spots of hot glue holds the cup in and is easily pulled out for change and repositioning. Just trim off the excess glue and start again.

Some heads may be more difficult to place the cups side by side. You will have to use your best judgement to trim and move as necessary. For a couple I had to trim some of the side of the cup off because of the angle.

Got them both in? Great! Replace the head and admire your work.

Side note: I did notice some eyewells were deeper than others (looking at you Dante) I did have to do a little bit of pre padding carefully around the eyeball before placing the cap, just to help keep the eye in position. Be sure to check often to make sure there is no stray fluff peeking around the eye.

This was a quick and dirty explanation of how I did this. It isn’t pretty, but it works. Now the dolls have more expression than ever from sultry, to suspicious, to downright deviant.

Feel free to use or make improvements upon this concept. It’s meant to be a cheap and easy project.

[nuzzle]

also, the volks BJD version of the elizabeth OP isn't burberry cotton like the full sized one is, but more of a velveteen material.. i had no idea until it came in the mail and i'm pleasantly surprised--it's so soft!! i've never wanted to be a doll so badly T_T

[glitterbarbie]

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[fatemoons]

Do you like these wings?

Basically suitable for all 1/4 bjd~

[seymunn]

[digitalmemoriez]

✫･ﾟ*.2006･ﾟ✫*.

[7-thheaven]

Isabella 🧚🏼‍♀️

[strwberry-bunnz]

Self proclaimed professional ball jointed dollie

[pastelxpretty]

I received my first ever Volks Super Dollfie in the mail today~! Her head sculpt is Nico and she’s everything I could have ever dreamed of <3 of course I also bought some gel fashion for her too~! I need to figure out a cute name for her, any suggestions? :D

[sodapop-hospice]

My wonderful friend @purple-apple-art handmade these little Bonnie-sized dresses for me! Poppy and Muse are incredibly happy to have new little clothes to model!

[The other girls are very jealous of Muse’s rapidly expanding wardrobe…she’s a little spoiled]

[lucile-eris]

Tseng and Rufus Shinra (bjd)

[nuzzle]

doll wardrobe is growing! ♡

[dragonsdelightstudio]

R⃨i⃨v⃨e⃨r⃨ Y⃨a⃨t⃨e⃨s⃨

𝙾𝚗𝚎 𝚘𝚏 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚖𝚘𝚛𝚎 𝚖𝚒𝚜𝚌𝚑𝚒𝚎𝚟𝚘𝚞𝚜 𝚏𝚘𝚡𝚎𝚜.

[fatemoons]

xiaoshu&angel body/9号巴别塔&fatemoons

[seymunn]

She’s still in process but already looks pretty 🎀

[antisocialxconstruct]

trying out a new fabric backdrop lmao..... this outfit was unfortunately a MUCH more dubious fit 😭 I think I hid it okay but I ended up having to cut a few stitches from the sleeve cuffs and then coat the raw edges in glue just to get his dang paws through them. And I didn't even bother trying to get the little pants on, but his old ones aren't quite the same shade of white as the new outfit >:/ I fear.... this has me now seriously thinking about what I would need to make these guys some custom clothes.....

I also gave both him and Mimi new eye chips 👀 Momo's are just an extra sparkly version of his original color, but I swapped Mimi's blue for these reddish pink chips that give her an albino look that I reeeaaaally like :o

aaaand... obligatory sibling group photo :3