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Fitz62 wrote:Where are the MannequinFan items shown on the BCD website?

Hi Fitz62,
I don't think MannequinFan items are shown on the BCD website.
All the items for sale are displayed in this thread starting at page 1.

Basically you wait until a Friday when MannequinFan will indicate what items will be available.
Then you place your order by sending an email and hope for the best.
The ordering instructions are given in this thread so it's a good to read them a few times to make sure you're ready when items become available as you need to act FAST.

Note - the eyes sell out VERY quickly as they're superb - I know because I bought a set.

Hope that helps.

Hey DJC, thanks for your help and the compliment!

Fitz62, please also see the following post regarding orders...
viewtopic.php?p=1354035#p1354035

This is the order email: bcdspecialorder@gmail.com
But as DJ mentioned, please see first page of this thread for available items before ordering.
Also, please remember to refresh your browser so you see the current images.

Alright folks, 4 EME sets will be available tomorrow.
Also, still have one new V3 head stand if anyone is still interested in these.

I will try again.

OK folks thanks, EME sets are sold out for this week.
WinterwarBo you made it!
Also congrats to Dollcopter and a couple of others that didn't give their TDF name.
Thanks again everyone!

Woohoo! \o/

Thanks a lot!

DS Kayla (named Reetzia) loving the new expressions!

Hey thanks MC! And thanks for the wink Reetzia!

Just a reminder to all...
We'll be taking a break next week so there will be no EME updates tomorrow.
Be back with more on the 20th hopefully.

I will be trying the MannequinFan eyelids soon... is there a tutorial or demonstration on how to remove and replace lashes on these once lashes are worn or damaged?

I do not plan on using the lower eyelids, so lower lashes will be fixed to the TPE. I don't know with what yet, as superglue has damaged my doll already.

Alright folks, 4 EME sets will be available tomorrow.
For newbies, please see the following post regarding orders...
viewtopic.php?p=1354035#p1354035

Order email: bcdspecialorder@gmail.com
Please see first page of this thread for available items before ordering.
Also, please remember to refresh your browser so you see the current images.

FCD94 wrote:I will be trying the MannequinFan eyelids soon... is there a tutorial or demonstration on how to remove and replace lashes on these once lashes are worn or damaged?

FCD94, if you take a look at the first page under detailed product information you'll find some videos for the eyes and lids.
The eyelid video is a little old - I'm planning on making a new one soon.
For the easiest install and removal of the lashes I recommend using a self adhesive type of eyelash like the Colormates. The self adhesive with these is good enough so you won't need to use the glue.
One Colormates eyelash kit comes with the EME box set so you can try them out.
You can also get them at Dollar Tree if you have a store in your area.

In order to reduce the production time and cost on the eyelash kits I'm giving some thought to offering these unfinished - basically print and ship.
After some experimentation, I was surprised to see just how well eye makeup worked directly on the plastic and it's so easy to do. I can print these in a tan or graphite gray color plastic. The graphite gray works really well for the smoky look as the underlying gray color automatically gives you the shading.

Here's my Zoya head with a coppery color eye shadow applied directly to the graphite gray lids with the Colormates Diva eyelashes... You just need a few things to do this.
1. Eye shadow makeup. I used an inexpensive Wet & Wild 10 color palette ($5 at the grocery store).
2. A chisel point black Sharpie for coloring the front of the lash mount.
3. A small round art brush for coloring and blending the top of the lash mount with black eye shadow.
4. Krylon clear matte finish to seal the makeup. You can usually get this 11oz can at Walmart for less than $4. Here's two different shades on the graphite gray lids.
The TPE sample is Jinsan medium... Before and after (raw print on left)...

Thank you once again MannequinFan! Missy has been with me just a little over a week. I'm so glad I had a set of your eyes to bring her even more too life when she arrived. I find myself constantly looking into her eyes, especially the Hazel Fire pair. Keep up the excellent work.

Hey Grubhed those are awesome photos!
Thanks very much for posting and I'm very glad you like them!

Nice job with the eyelids and makeup. The lower lids look great on her.
Did you apply the lashes to the lowers?

Alright, thanks again everyone - all EME sets are gone for this week.

Congrats to Broven, cptchris, Lemilo963 & Merida!

Woot

Thanks MannequinFan. It's easy to take good photos with someone as photogenic as Missy. The lower lashes came attached when I received her. They looked really good and are holding on well. Her factory upper lashes almost immediately crumpled. I would have been very upset if I didn't have yours to replace them with.