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Oh yes, we have them in Lithuania too! Very pretty and delicate flowers. Lovely idea, thank you 🥰

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Uuu that’s a great idea. I don’t know how I will choose what to make next 🙈

@@sapphos_roommates Thank you so much! 🌻🌻

@@AshleyASolis Such cute ideas! Thank you ❤️❤️

@@sirop591 I wet the surface with a little bit of water and it sticks perfectly. You should always use water when sculpting with air-dry clay. It helps with smoothing out the clay, the layers will be even and the clay won’t dry too quickly.

@Nymphaidolls thank you! i always used water, but i never waited for it to dry and then sculpt it and then add more clay on top after that! im gonna try it next time!!

@ This way it’s easier to control the clay itself. Sometimes when sculpting small details it’s so easy to squish the previously sculpted features, but when the clay is dry you can build it bit by bit.

@Nymphaidolls that was my problem, all the details would get squished at the end. i really appreciate these tips! thank you for all your work 🙏

@@abundantlyinspired Thank you so much! ❤️

I mostly use Premix nowadays. It’s a mix between La Doll and Premier clays. I like the texture and how lightweight the clay is. Any of these choices are good. Premier is more suited for sculpting small details rather than the whole doll in my opinion. So get what’s the most available to you. ☺️

@@sanbaersch9612 Thank you for watching 🥰

Yes, you can. I usually use PVA glue (white glue) to glue them together and then use more air-dry clay to cover the seam. If it’s just a small piece, or if you want to continue adding fresh clay onto the dry clay, simply wet the surface and add more clay.

Thank you! I started in 2013/2014, so about 10 years in this craft. But I got serious about it in 2017, that’s when my progress was the most visible. If you can practise sculpting at least a few times a week you’ll get good quickly. It’s all about practise and making it a routine. Talent is a very small part in this equation. Good luck! ✨

@@Nymphaidolls Wow! I didn't kow it took u that long! Thank you for the advice! 🥰

@@GroggyFifi Thank you so much! Go for it, it’s a really rewarding hobby. 🥰

To smooth out the surface of clay the most significant tips are sanding and using spray primer. I sand a lot! It’s very tedious and long process, so most people stop sanding too soon. I use a variety of sanding papers from medium to very fine grit. Finish sanding with very fine sanding paper that feels almost soft - usually around 1200-2000 grit. After sanding, air-dry clay is very dusty and has fine paper fibres that are visible, so I coat everything with water using a very soft flat watercolor brush. When my sculpture has dried completely I spray a few coats of primer. It can be grey or white. Mr. Surfacer is a good choice for primers, but you can find them in car primers’ department too. These primers fill in small imperfections, so the surface becomes even smoother. To attach hair I make wig caps and create tiny wigs for my porcelain dolls. I usually use clear multi task glue and glue them in small sections/wefts. There are loads of tutorials here on RUclips, I’ve learned from other creators as well. ☺️ Thank you for all the compliments! ❤️

@ ahh thank you so much !! This means a lot to me. Today I bought some materials to start sculpting the body! Mines probably won’t be prefect and good as yours but thanks to your tips it makes me even a little bit confident about it ☺️ before that I had used aluminum foil to create a base before using white glue to glue paper on it to make a softer base before using clay. But now I know that I should use foam and focus on the clay instead. I will probably make a mess but hopefully I can get professional like you and make my dolls pretty like how your dolls are! I am very grateful for your answering my questions this means a lot to me and saved me from tons of trouble!😭🩵 I wish you a happy new year I hope your business continues to grow🥳!!

They are very similar. Premix is a mixture of La Doll (pink packaging) and Premier. It was created by a doll artist! I like the Premix (blue packaging) the best. It’s smooth, lightweight and doesn’t have a lot of paper pulp. Other variations are very similar, La Doll in pink packaging is a little bit rougher, not as white. Premier has the smoothest texture, but the clay itself is better for sculpting details and not the whole doll in my opinion, and it comes in a smaller package.

It’s available on my website nymphaidolls.com You can read more about it there too ☺️

@@TheMaryWriter Thank you! ❤️ I love filming videos just for this reason - to show my techniques, help others and inspire people to create something. Really means a lot to know it is actually helpful!

Thank you so much! A soft flat watercolor brush helps to apply the paint evenly. I do two thin coats. If your paint is very thick, thin it out with a little bit water. It takes practice, but good supplies also help a lot. After painting, spray everything with matt varnish, it evens out the texture even more. ☺️

@Nymphaidolls thanks for the tips! ❤️ I'll try them as soon as possible.

@@mionleblanc4839 La Doll Premix ☺️

@Nymphaidolls do you have other offers/ideas? Because i can only buy it from japan or another far away countries ☹️

@ Where are you located? Check Etsy, some sellers have quite good deals on clay there. I use La Doll, La Doll Premix or Premier. Stone clays work the best for sculpting detailed sculptures on a small scale because they don’t have as much paper pulp as other air-dry clays.

@@Nymphaidolls yeah on etsy there are some offers. Can you explain me the difference between blue/red and remix and premire? Its in japanese 🙈

@ Premix is a mixture of La Doll (pink packaging) and Premier. It was created by a doll artist so that’s saying something! 😀 I like the Premix (blue packaging) the best. It’s smooth, lightweight and doesn’t have a lot of paper pulp. Other variations are very similar, La Doll in pink packaging is a little bit rougher, not as white. Premier has the smoothest texture, but the clay itself is better for sculpting details and not the whole doll in my opinion, and it comes in a smaller package.

@Soft.tinglesasmr Thank you so much! At first you will need to create a prototype, since the porcelain is liquid it requires plaster molds for casting. So to make molds, you need a prototype. I sculpt my prototypes from air-dry clay. I use La Doll or La Doll Premix. Both of these are great. All the materials are usually listed under my videos, so check that out too. ☺️

@Nymphaidolls Ohh, okay, thank you so much. I'll be keeping up w the rest of ur content too!

@@ramishagreene8819 Thank you! ❤️

Yes, BJD sculpting masterclass is about sculpting a ball-jointed doll from scratch using air-dry clay. Every step is covered, including anatomy lessons, materials and assembly. There’s a link in the video description.

@@sapphos_roommates Time flies! I’ve been making all of these Christmas dolls for a few weeks now, so I’m in a festive mood since October 😅 Thank you for stopping by 🩵

I don’t really like DAS clay because it’s quite heavy and prone to cracking. It’s geared more towards kids’ crafts, so it’s hard to sculpt very delicate details with it. Also, it has a strong smell. Even though it’s possible to sculp a doll with DAS clay and some people have good results with it, I think choosing this clay is not setting yourself for success. Maybe you have Jovi clay around you? It’s a little bit better than DAS in my opinion.

1. Choose High-Quality Clay
Some clays are more prone to cracking than others. Use good stone clays like La Doll, La Doll Premix, or Premier, as they perform better compared to clays intended for kids' crafts.
 2. Sculpt in Layers
Air-dry clay tends to crack when the outer layer dries faster than the inner layers. As the clay dries, it shrinks slightly, and uneven drying can lead to cracks. To avoid this, sculpt in thin layers and allow each layer to dry at least partially before adding the next. This ensures even drying and minimizes cracking.
 3. Use Water While Sculpting
Incorporating water while sculpting helps the clay stick together and form a cohesive structure. Without enough moisture, air pockets can form, which increases the risk of cracking.
 4. Ensure Even Drying
If the outer layer is drying too quickly due to environmental factors, cover the sculpture with a plastic bag. This slows the drying process and allows the entire piece to dry evenly.

@@nightynightshade Yes, but it won’t have very good poseability, the joints might snap back or won’t bend as much as you want. It’s very common in beginner’s dolls though ☺️

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@@Eju-qq2mw Yes, just drill the hole for the elastic to go through.