3d printed 1/3 BJD, any painting advice?
Moderator: LoneRanger
3d printed 1/3 BJD, any painting advice?
Was wondering though if anyone has had any experience painting dolls or doing their makeup that could give some helpful tips.
I was thinking of base coating the doll peach or orange, sanding smooth then repainting with the final skin tone of a light ash grey, if too much of the base coat isn't lost. Hoping this would give a more realistic marble of actual skin. Also thinking of highlight facial edges, lips ears nose cheeks, with peach or orange to add some life to the face.
Any tips or creating thoughts would be appreciated.
Re: 3d printed 1/3 BJD, any painting advice?
I would probably do the surface finishing before applying any coloration
Re: 3d printed 1/3 BJD, any painting advice?
Looking forward to seeing pictures! I was pondering a 3d printer, but it's a little intimidating for me.
- carlys_guy
- Doll Oracle
- Posts: 8594
- Joined: Sun Oct 26, 2014 10:55 am
- Location: northeast USA
- Contact:
Re: 3d printed 1/3 BJD, any painting advice?
carlys_guy
Re: 3d printed 1/3 BJD, any painting advice?
1. Sand with 120-180 grit paper by hand
2. Follow up with 220 grit (mostly to clean it off)
3. Apply wood filler. Use your finger to evenly spread.
4. Lightly sand with 220 grit paper.
5. Apply a light coat of primer. (I suggest using a rattle can)
6. Sand... again
7. Apply second coat of primer to smooth out any gaps.
8. You guessed it... sand again.
9. Brush off any dust, debris, ect...
10. Spray with a sealer. ( I used a clear acrylic sealer with great results.)
11. Paint. I used cheap acrylic paint myself.
12. Enjoy!
Note: Mine's not perfect by any means, but for a first attempt, I am very pleased with the results so far. Also, no, I have not finished as of yet.
Also, I apparently have no idea how to post a picture of the current progress.
- carlys_guy
- Doll Oracle
- Posts: 8594
- Joined: Sun Oct 26, 2014 10:55 am
- Location: northeast USA
- Contact:
Re: 3d printed 1/3 BJD, any painting advice?
see link for more pics.
viewtopic.php?f=113&t=79393&hilit=big+h ... start=2385
carlys_guy