Process of Doll Making

MannequinFan · Post by **MannequinFan** » Mon Oct 28, 2013 2:30 am

I have uploaded the remainder of the silconefutur guide 4 videos to Rapidshare for those that are interested.
I skipped parts 4 & 5 because they just show the use of epoxy putty and wax for filling imperfections in the mannequin which is really pretty self explanatory.

Here is the new link: http://rapidshare.com/share/38BD08E94B7 ... 15ACD2D44C

FlashGordoll · Post by **FlashGordoll** » Mon Oct 28, 2013 9:33 am

MannequinFan wrote:I have uploaded the remainder of the silconefutur guide 4 videos to Rapidshare for those that are interested.
I skipped parts 4 & 5 because they just show the use of epoxy putty and wax for filling imperfections in the mannequin which is really pretty self explanatory.

Here is the new link: http://rapidshare.com/share/38BD08E94B7 ... 15ACD2D44C

Cheers MannequinFan,
I'm in the process of saving the files.

One thing for sure, I bet it took him a long time to do all that work. I think if I was going to try to do something like this I would start with casting small parts of a mannequin (like a hand and wrist or foot and ankle), just to get used to the techniques and materials. Then once the desired knowledge and confidence is gained, go for a full body mould. I would want to make a pre-mould though to cast the skeleton inside silicone foam before casting it in the main mould, (as most doll manufactures do).
Many hurdles to jump over and probably a lot of trial and error, time and money!

These videos are very useful, cheers!

Flash.

TakersRose · Post by **TakersRose** » Fri Nov 01, 2013 5:11 pm

Thank you all for your responses.

Update - I'm saving for the proper kind of clay so that I can make my head sculpt for my doll. When I get the clay and start sculpting, I'll let yall know.

lenglel · Post by **lenglel** » Fri Nov 01, 2013 8:39 pm

Fascinating videos, thanks MannequinFan.

FlashGordoll · Post by **FlashGordoll** » Fri Nov 22, 2013 1:23 pm

Just found this video which I hadn't noticed before, it was added this year. Basically the same way as the siliconefutur vids. Sorry its in French! But worth a watch anyway.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNxNLTLJl5A

MannequinFan · Post by **MannequinFan** » Fri Nov 22, 2013 2:02 pm

FlashGordoll wrote:Just found this video which I hadn't noticed before, it was added this year. Basically the same way as the siliconefutur vids. Sorry its in French! But worth a watch anyway.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNxNLTLJl5A

That was also taken from the old Siliconefutur site. It's from the Guide 3 series so I think it's actually a little older.
I have all 14 of those saved in .flv as well.

Jaycent · Post by **Jaycent** » Sun Nov 24, 2013 5:57 pm

Thanks for this. I especially needed to see somebody's take on putting the eyes in.

humunguz · Post by **humunguz** » Thu Mar 06, 2014 9:49 pm

MannequinFan wrote:
FlashGordoll wrote:Just found this video which I hadn't noticed before, it was added this year. Basically the same way as the siliconefutur vids. Sorry its in French! But worth a watch anyway.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNxNLTLJl5A
That was also taken from the old Siliconefutur site. It's from the Guide 3 series so I think it's actually a little older.
I have all 14 of those saved in .flv as well.

Mind to share?

Do you have also the 1 to 5 videos of the guide part 4? (minus partie 3)

MannequinFan · Post by **MannequinFan** » Thu Mar 06, 2014 11:07 pm

humunguz wrote:
MannequinFan wrote:
FlashGordoll wrote:Just found this video which I hadn't noticed before, it was added this year. Basically the same way as the siliconefutur vids. Sorry its in French! But worth a watch anyway.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNxNLTLJl5A
That was also taken from the old Siliconefutur site. It's from the Guide 3 series so I think it's actually a little older.
I have all 14 of those saved in .flv as well.
Mind to share?

Do you have also the 1 to 5 videos of the guide part 4? (minus partie 3)

Hi humunguz and welcome to TDF!
For some reason in Rapidshare you have to click on the "share" button that's below My Downloads for all the videos to show up.
1 & 2 are overviews that have english subtitles and 4 & 5 I did not upload because they are just about using wax and epoxy putty to fill imperfections.

humunguz · Post by **humunguz** » Fri Mar 07, 2014 1:43 am

MannequinFan wrote:Hi humunguz and welcome to TDF!
For some reason in Rapidshare you have to click on the "share" button that's below My Downloads for all the videos to show up.
1 & 2 are overviews that have english subtitles and 4 & 5 I did not upload because they are just about using wax and epoxy putty to fill imperfections.

Thank you

As beginner, I'm interested about wax and epoxy putty videos as well, but its up to you.

MannequinFan · Post by **MannequinFan** » Fri Mar 07, 2014 12:45 pm

Epoxy putty is pretty simple.
I used JB waterweld - you can get this stuff at Home Depot or Lowes.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/J-B-Weld-Wat ... /202528473

Just cut off a piece of the stick, knead it, then apply to mannequin to fill in any imperfections you want to fix before molding.
Wax would be for the same type of thing except not permanent.
That's really all there is in those two videos, you're not missing anything.

xcentrik · Post by **xcentrik** » Tue Mar 11, 2014 11:02 am

were the videos removed? i even signed up to rapidshare and tried clicking on share under My Downloads on your link but there are no videos showing up

MannequinFan · Post by **MannequinFan** » Tue Mar 11, 2014 2:35 pm

xcentrik wrote:were the videos removed? i even signed up to rapidshare and tried clicking on share under My Downloads on your link but there are no videos showing up

Well crap.
I haven't used Rapidshare for a a while so it looks like they deleted the account. Sorry about that xcentrik.

I'll try to make another account and re-upload them maybe tonight. I have a slow upload speed so it takes quite a while.

MannyCan · Post by **MannyCan** » Thu May 04, 2017 1:40 pm

MannequinFan wrote:I have the two short overview videos saved with english subtitles uploaded to Rapidshare if you would like to download them.
Here's the link: http://rapidshare.com/share/3723BE26CF0 ... 45C3714124

Hey MannequinFan,

Do you still have those short overview videos somewhere?
MC

Romulus · Post by **Romulus** » Thu May 04, 2017 5:18 pm

Head sculpting tip:
Get a plastic skull Halloween prop and put clay on top of it.
You will have a foundation to work on and you will use a LOT less clay.
I make BJD heads this way.