Building a doll from scratch
- MannequinFan
- Vendor Affiliated
- Posts: 4719
- Joined: Wed Jan 04, 2012 8:58 pm
- Location: Central Illinois, U.S.
- Contact:
Re: Building a doll from scratch
I haven't used it but it looks like it might work nicely...
https://www.smooth-on.com/product-line/xtc-3d/
I think you can sprinkle on baby powder or powered sugar during the process to give it a matte finish.
My Blog-> mfcreations3d.blogspot.com ... Easy Move Eyes™
My Shapeways Shop-> shapeways.com/shops/mf-creations
Re: Building a doll from scratch
Two more pieces to print and I should have everything assembled in a couple of weeks. Will keep you all posted!
- rubherkitty
- Doll Oracle
- Posts: 8962
- Joined: Sat Aug 25, 2012 5:24 pm
- Location: Interstate 44 with 10 long-haired Friends a' Jesus In a chartreuse micra-bus
- Contact:
Re: Building a doll from scratch
What skin tone are you planning on?
Re: Building a doll from scratch
Re: Building a doll from scratch
I am aware of this as being used to smooth a surface as it has a "self-levelling" property.MannequinFan wrote:Smooth-On has a product called XTC-3D for coating 3d prints.
I haven't used it but it looks like it might work nicely...
https://www.smooth-on.com/product-line/xtc-3d/
I think you can sprinkle on baby powder or powered sugar during the process to give it a matte finish.
See here for example: http://taulman3d.com/t-glase-optics.html
I am not aware of the sugar sprinkling for a matte look - like with silicone surface creation - if that is so it would be nice to get some reference.
Kind regards.
艶( Tsuya) - Orient Industry Izumi head on Jewel Real Taste 146(L) body
Tinúviel - EXDOLL Samantha head on Orient Industry Jewel Candy Girl( Jewel 2) body
Yuzuki, Tsuya & friends
- BigBurrito
- Senior Member
- Posts: 359
- Joined: Fri Nov 04, 2016 2:19 pm
- Location: Chewelah NE Washington State
- Contact:
Re: Building a doll from scratch
- BigBurrito
- Senior Member
- Posts: 359
- Joined: Fri Nov 04, 2016 2:19 pm
- Location: Chewelah NE Washington State
- Contact:
Re: Building a doll from scratch
- MannequinFan
- Vendor Affiliated
- Posts: 4719
- Joined: Wed Jan 04, 2012 8:58 pm
- Location: Central Illinois, U.S.
- Contact:
Re: Building a doll from scratch
I swear this was someplace in the Smooth-On literature a while ago, but I can't seem to find it now.mi6c wrote:I am not aware of the sugar sprinkling for a matte look - like with silicone surface creation - if that is so it would be nice to get some reference.
I guess one would just need to do a small test to see if it works.
On second thought, the high build primer may be the better way to go for a project this large.
You only have a few minutes work time with the XTC so you'd probably end up having to do it in sections.
My Blog-> mfcreations3d.blogspot.com ... Easy Move Eyes™
My Shapeways Shop-> shapeways.com/shops/mf-creations
-
- Senior Member
- Posts: 336
- Joined: Fri Dec 13, 2013 11:30 pm
- Contact:
Re: Building a doll from scratch
- Merck Foehurt
- Active Member
- Posts: 115
- Joined: Fri Jan 31, 2014 12:41 am
- Contact:
Re: Building a doll from scratch
The info might also help others hoping to follow in your footsteps so that they could budget properly.
I did have a thought on how someone could 3D print a doll though.
Print out the parts you would need for a full-sized version of a standard ball jointed doll, but with adjustments here and there. Such as articulate hands, a screw hole on the neck to add a WM head, and cavities in the torso and crotch to add realistic boobs and a fleshlight.
Then cover her with a body stocking or full latex suit if that's your thing
- rubherkitty
- Doll Oracle
- Posts: 8962
- Joined: Sat Aug 25, 2012 5:24 pm
- Location: Interstate 44 with 10 long-haired Friends a' Jesus In a chartreuse micra-bus
- Contact:
Re: Building a doll from scratch
Here is a link to a long discussion on the possibility of making ball joint dolls.
http://www.dollforum.com/forum/viewtopi ... =6&t=57877
Feel free to revive the thread!
Re: Building a doll from scratch
Yep, I used a Daz doll for starting out with a "template" for my project. Then I did a huge amount of work on the digital form to my taste, such as a nice, round behind, huge boobies, etc. and converting it to .obj format to import into the software I use to then "slice and dice" the parts to fit in my printer. I don't want to specifically say which software I'm using (sorry) but you can use any kind of modelling software out there such as 3DMax, Lightwave, Maya, etc. The peg system is by far the way to go as there is no uncertainty about putting the parts together.
When you import the finished object to your taste you'll then need to convert all your pieces to the .stl format for printing. If you don't have a printer yet but are considering buying one (you'll need one with a large printing volume) I would recommend gCreate. Here is their website:
http://www.gcreate.com/
It does a superb job (with the right kind of software - more of that shortly) and the tech. service is very good there. As far as software for your printer, I would highly, and I mean highly recommend Simplify3D. It is NOT a free program but it will be worth every dollar you spend on it:
https://www.simplify3d.com/
There is a definite learning curve with navigating the ins and outs of using a 3D printer but don't ever hesitate to ask me for help with your printer, I'm always here to help out.
Good luck!
Re: Building a doll from scratch
Each torso side took about four and a half days to print plus each gobbled up a huge amount of printer filament. But I anticipated that and it's just part of the process.
I have one part left to print - the left side upper leg. I need to buy another reel of filament before I can start that. In the meantime I'll keep working on smoothing out the parts I already have - all of which will take a lot of time. Will keep you posted.
Re: Building a doll from scratch
Bored, certified "plastic" surgeon. Serving the masses.
Dolls i have worked on. Real doll ,JM doll,teddybabes,Anime fabric doll,wm doll, d.s dolls, Diao shi, extravaganza air dolls, 1st pc, and candy8teen dolls.
Need work done? Feel free to send me a note.