THANK YOU!!! I’ve been looking for so long for a video of how to cast the inside of the head. I can’t wait to sculpt my own custom now that I know how to cast it!
Aw, I'm so glad you found it helpful!! I'm sorry my camera caused problems so I couldn't show it 100%, but I am happy it provided enough information to get you started.
The solution I've found for tricky small areas, preheat the mold in a toaster oven set on lowest, and warm the resin bottles in a hot water bath, do the mixing, then pour a little warm-ish resin into the warm mold and gently roll it around
Oh my gosh!! He looks amazing! ! I wish I had the courage to do these things. I love how you expand your knowledge and your experiences with all of these new things. Just go for it. I think you're gonna succeed at anything you set your mind to. Thank you for sharing all that you do. Even when it doesn't turn out exactly like you want. Never give up!!!
Thank you so much, Sarah! It's always exciting when I feel like I can share something big like this--a huge step forward that opens a lot of doors for me with doll customization in the future! I don't know that I'll sculpt many, but knowing I can is awesome.
What a cool comment. People should be more like you. You need to realize though, that you don't always need courage. Most times, you just need to do it. Don't live your life being scared of trying. Not trying means you're not living!
He's gorgeous! I thought the eyes looked super small at first but they're actually quite realistic. Must be because I'm so used to the large eyes on most BJD's :P
I know, right?! I went back and forth with myself so many times trying to decide if I liked them that way or if I should change it... ultimately I decided to keep them small because it was closer to my drawings of the character that I was using for reference, I figure if I end up not liking it once he's painted... I'll just modify the eyes to make them a little bigger. :D
I find everyone has really different opinions on that... there are hundreds of different brands and types of resin. I find Alumilite is the most forgiving of the kinds I've used and has been the most likely to produce bubble-free casts when not using a pressure pot. I know many professional doll makers swear by Smooth-On, but I absolutely hate it. I imagine you'll find as many opinions as there are people. :)
That's amazing! Try using a pressure chamber that's designed for mold casting so it can get rid of the bubbles. I'm doing tons of research and I think I'm almost ready to start doing my first figurines and action figures. I can't wait 🥰
Thank you for sharing this . Really... I've been putting off bjd projects for many years now. A big reason why was because I wasn't looking forward to the molding process. I have a learing disability so its very hard for me to learn certain things without step by step visuals and explanation :/... This was a very relaxing video ! A pleasure to watch, thank you ! Maybe could you do another molding process sometime if possible even if it seems "repeated" !??? I just love this so much 😅 You're sculpt is very beautiful by the way! 😍❤
Don't be hard on yourself. In fact, many people without learning disabilities need step by step instruction and visuals. Some things MUST be explained step by step because it's so precise. Most people pretend they understand or know what they're doing. They don't. I have ADHD and if I'm not taking my meds, learning is extremely difficult for me. Never be ashamed to ask for what you need.
This is so inspiring! I have a headsculpt that I've been procrastinating on casting for over a year now, and this makes me want to jump in and give it a try.
This has planned the idea of making my own doll head for my girl. I’ve never really seen a head I like for her (being a vinyl doll it takes my option right down). I will have to think about it as I’ve never been confident with sculpture haha.
I wasn't confident with it until this guy either--which is probably why it took me years to get this far. BUT it got a lot easier toward the end, and I'm glad I decided to try it!
@@LomisPlayground Indeed. I would never have thought I would be making my own wigs rather a buying them when I first started collecting dolls and now I aim to only have self-made wigs for my characters. For my vinyl dolls, it would be easier to make my own as they wouldn't have hard nose shapes to make. it would be the lips and eyes I would struggle with. In the future, if I still have not seen a head I like I will most likely make my own.
Thank you for this video, I am using it as a reference for my own sculpts as I am hoping to make molds for them soon. Question, do you have to apply the petroleum jelly ONTO the master sculpt before pouring oomoo over it? Or is the petroleum/mold release only used during steps where you have to pry halves of mold apart from each other?
It's not necessary to apply it to the master sculpt at all, no :) My masters are just primer. No clear coat or anything either. The petroleum jelly or mold release is only used to prevent silicone from bonding to what was previously poured, so that you don't have to cut open any parts of the mold.
Could you do a complete course on how to make BJD dolls please, what happens is that I would like to learn how to make BJD dolls, but there are no complete courses on how to make them.I would like to make BJD dolls of different skin tones.
That bubble in his ear makes it look like he just came from a battle. I can't wait to see his final look good job lomi. :)
Oh, that's true! He does end up with some scars in the book... just not on his ear :D
THANK YOU!!! I’ve been looking for so long for a video of how to cast the inside of the head. I can’t wait to sculpt my own custom now that I know how to cast it!
Aw, I'm so glad you found it helpful!! I'm sorry my camera caused problems so I couldn't show it 100%, but I am happy it provided enough information to get you started.
Awesome job!!! Congrats!!!🎉🎊🎈
The solution I've found for tricky small areas, preheat the mold in a toaster oven set on lowest, and warm the resin bottles in a hot water bath, do the mixing, then pour a little warm-ish resin into the warm mold and gently roll it around
Oh my gosh!! He looks amazing! ! I wish I had the courage to do these things. I love how you expand your knowledge and your experiences with all of these new things. Just go for it. I think you're gonna succeed at anything you set your mind to. Thank you for sharing all that you do. Even when it doesn't turn out exactly like you want. Never give up!!!
Thank you so much, Sarah! It's always exciting when I feel like I can share something big like this--a huge step forward that opens a lot of doors for me with doll customization in the future! I don't know that I'll sculpt many, but knowing I can is awesome.
What a cool comment. People should be more like you.
You need to realize though, that you don't always need courage. Most times, you just need to do it. Don't live your life being scared of trying. Not trying means you're not living!
I'm so freaking excited to see how Rune turns out!
He came out so beautifully.
You absolutely make super amazing job 💪🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😄
I’m so glad it’s working well for you!
Me too!! It wasn't without challenges but it's amazing to see it coming together.
He's gorgeous! I thought the eyes looked super small at first but they're actually quite realistic. Must be because I'm so used to the large eyes on most BJD's :P
I know, right?! I went back and forth with myself so many times trying to decide if I liked them that way or if I should change it... ultimately I decided to keep them small because it was closer to my drawings of the character that I was using for reference, I figure if I end up not liking it once he's painted... I'll just modify the eyes to make them a little bigger. :D
Congratulations! It's beautiful, the fact it's your first sculpt is amazing and sets the bar high. Take care
Thank you!! It makes all the time I spent on it feel worth it for sure :)
Thank you so much I was looking for something just like this!!! This is so helpful !!❤️❤️
Thanks for letting us fallow along for this part of the processe. He is looking good and this is a huge step, it's inspiering.
Thank you :D It's hard to believe I'm finally this far!
Oh wow it looks super amazing! Rune has been such a joy to follow the progress of, so I'm very excited for future updates on him
Thank you so much!!
It’s perfect... I’m trying to cast some dolls to but I can’t figure out the perfect resin to use
I find everyone has really different opinions on that... there are hundreds of different brands and types of resin. I find Alumilite is the most forgiving of the kinds I've used and has been the most likely to produce bubble-free casts when not using a pressure pot. I know many professional doll makers swear by Smooth-On, but I absolutely hate it. I imagine you'll find as many opinions as there are people. :)
Omg I wanna see updates on this project and more casting! ❤️
That's amazing!
Try using a pressure chamber that's designed for mold casting so it can get rid of the bubbles.
I'm doing tons of research and I think I'm almost ready to start doing my first figurines and action figures. I can't wait 🥰
Thank you for sharing this . Really... I've been putting off bjd projects for many years now. A big reason why was because I wasn't looking forward to the molding process. I have a learing disability so its very hard for me to learn certain things without step by step visuals and explanation :/...
This was a very relaxing video ! A pleasure to watch, thank you ! Maybe could you do another molding process sometime if possible even if it seems "repeated" !??? I just love this so much 😅
You're sculpt is very beautiful by the way! 😍❤
Don't be hard on yourself. In fact, many people without learning disabilities need step by step instruction and visuals. Some things MUST be explained step by step because it's so precise. Most people pretend they understand or know what they're doing. They don't.
I have ADHD and if I'm not taking my meds, learning is extremely difficult for me. Never be ashamed to ask for what you need.
RUUNENEEE. I love him so much. He came out great, I'm so excited to see him all back together.
YEEEEEES I just have to clean them all up now, waiting for magnets to arrive >_>
This is so inspiring! I have a headsculpt that I've been procrastinating on casting for over a year now, and this makes me want to jump in and give it a try.
He looks great!
Thank you!! I can't wait to paint him.
His casting looks amazing
Thank you so much
This has planned the idea of making my own doll head for my girl. I’ve never really seen a head I like for her (being a vinyl doll it takes my option right down). I will have to think about it as I’ve never been confident with sculpture haha.
I wasn't confident with it until this guy either--which is probably why it took me years to get this far. BUT it got a lot easier toward the end, and I'm glad I decided to try it!
@@LomisPlayground Indeed. I would never have thought I would be making my own wigs rather a buying them when I first started collecting dolls and now I aim to only have self-made wigs for my characters. For my vinyl dolls, it would be easier to make my own as they wouldn't have hard nose shapes to make. it would be the lips and eyes I would struggle with. In the future, if I still have not seen a head I like I will most likely make my own.
Thank you for this video, I am using it as a reference for my own sculpts as I am hoping to make molds for them soon. Question, do you have to apply the petroleum jelly ONTO the master sculpt before pouring oomoo over it? Or is the petroleum/mold release only used during steps where you have to pry halves of mold apart from each other?
It's not necessary to apply it to the master sculpt at all, no :) My masters are just primer. No clear coat or anything either. The petroleum jelly or mold release is only used to prevent silicone from bonding to what was previously poured, so that you don't have to cut open any parts of the mold.
Could you do a complete course on how to make BJD dolls please, what happens is that I would like to learn how to make BJD dolls, but there are no complete courses on how to make them.I would like to make BJD dolls of different skin tones.
Amazing and imformative video ❤️
Thank you
YAY
what kind of resin are you using? im seeing people use polyurethane
I use Alumilite Amazing Casting Resin, which is a 2-part urethane resin.
How did you hollow out the head like that I’ve been try to figure how to
I sculpted it that way from the beginning. ^^; So I didn't have to hollow it out afterward.
Oh wow I didn’t expect you to answer me thank you ☺️