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[lovepuppet]

Hi Guys. I'm new. I am a concept artist for the film industry and have sketched and sculpted and cast all manner of things, and have decided to turn my hand to dolls.
I've got a lot of ideas for incorporating innovative features in my creations and will hopefully share them here, so you can tell me if I'm going off the wall or treading on thin ice.
Once I've got enough posts I'll be able to share photos of my work(s) in progress.

[RainKing]

Hi Guys. I'm new. I am a concept artist for the film industry and have sketched and sculpted and cast all manner of things, and have decided to turn my hand to dolls.
I've got a lot of ideas for incorporating innovative features in my creations and will hopefully share them here, so you can tell me if I'm going off the wall or treading on thin ice.
Once I've got enough posts I'll be able to share photos of my work(s) in progress.

Hey LP, Welcome to TDF! We (I) Love to see what inventors and creators come up with.

Looking forward to seeing your work!

RainKing

[MontrealDollGuy]

I'm also interested to see what you've done. One of the main problems with dolls is their static nature. I've always been fascinated by the lifelike appearance of puppets. There is a lot of opportunity to incorporate puppetry and animatronics in dolls.

[lovepuppet]

Thanks for the welcome. I'm working on a head to start with. Not really into 'reality', so her features are exaggerated. I want big eyes to match, and buying various eyes on ebay to see how they fit, but can't seem to find any larger than 2.5cm.

[Dolly Dearest]

Thanks for the welcome. I'm working on a head to start with. Not really into 'reality', so her features are exaggerated. I want big eyes to match, and buying various eyes on ebay to see how they fit, but can't seem to find any larger than 2.5cm.

Welcome to the forum.

You could contact someone with a 3D printer and ask them to make a pair of big eyes for you. There are some people here on TDF that has those and sell stuff to other members. No idea how much that would cost, but still, might be worth looking into.

[lovepuppet]

Thanks. I'll have a search. How many posts do I need until I can upload photos?

[jiayi]

Hi lovepuppet. Welcome to TDF! Please visit the Newbie Welcome Page:
viewtopic.php?p=865521#p865521
Lots of helpful information to be found there.
Regards,
Jiayi

[Wolfric]

5 posts approved by our awesome peeps here at TDF. They are quick to validate postings. Would love to see some concept art for big eyes. Would for sure give you an edge in that aspect, since the paintings were quite a big hit for a while. For a doll head, I think that would be very interesting. Feel free to pm me when you can.

[rubherkitty]

Welcome aboard. The doll field is wide open for imagination, fantasy and innovation.
You mainly find std skin tone human "Barbie" dolls here although some thinner and thicker dolls are now being offered. A few vamps and devil dolls over the yrs. Elves are popular too.

[SuperNothing]

Welcome, puppet dude. I'm excited to see what your photos. I have experience with animatronic displays for large art installations and am hoping you and I can find a similar path for brainstorming.

[lovepuppet]

Thanks. Yes, I'm looking forward to sharing with you.

[lovepuppet]

Five!

[thismeanswar]

and now? you are gong to share some pics or something with us?

[Wolfric]

I guess the excitement put him into a coma...

[rubherkitty]

I guess the excitement put him into a coma...

He did state "Work in progress".
I say that when I'm driving home from Hobby Lobby w/ art supplies!

Hey Wolfric, haven't I seen you chasing sheep down by Miller's Creek?