I can’t even express how much I missed this. Katherine was the first doll customizer I ever saw/followed and was sad (but also happy for her) when she announced her hiatus. Since she’s been getting into the groove of parenthood I’ve gotten into quite a few other doll artists and while I’ve also fallen in love with them I missed the OG doll artist (for me anyway)
@@Nick07900 ettelan (may be misspelled, lol) is really great, but she’s very soft spoken so if you’re looking for the high energy katherine has maybe not. i love her though
@@mobius273 with my kid, I kept many boxed up or on high shelves. High shelf ones were ‘mommy’s toys’. Every house’s storage availability is different though. Hang in there artists and toy collectors with little ones!
I legit thought you meant you had watched this video 5 times then saw that it had been posted 20 minutes ago and was really confused for a solid 30 seconds
I like the hair sticking out at the back, personally. It feels like it balances the front norigae! Also, it reminds me of Yotsuba, so it adds a nice childish and sweet feeling element to it.
Yes, all those alternate designs she made were lovely!! though I'm not sure how she'd manage to make them different enough to keep herself interested haha Either way its a beautiful doll
I actually love how the hair coming out of the buns comes down to give almost a faux-Bob cut look from the front, and a twin tails look from the back--it changes the vibe depending on the direction you view her!
I think the hair sticking out the back makes her look even more cute! I'm no where near well-versed in korean culture, but from a design standpoint she looks absolutely gorgeous, and your idea of layers of beautifully designed clothes really stood out. She doesn't look bulky, yet still has that volume in her design, which is astounding to me. You did amazing for a first doll after your break!
See the problem is doll clothes and human clothes aren't easily transferable skills. The kinds of patterns and shapes you would use are different on a human body that moves and whose shape changes as they move than a doll who doesn't move often and even if they do the body doesn't shift and change. While she could make cute clothes for her child it would take her learning completely nrw skills
@@solidsnakesimulation666 Shut up. Seriously what is the point of your comment. Didn’t your parents tell you if you don’t have something nice to say then don’t say it at all
I'm Korean, and when this video popped up in my recommendations I absolutely had to click on it! This is such a beautiful interpretation of a 노리개! And since I was used to seeing them just as accessories, them being used on hair was unexpected in a great way. And the little 족두리 and 버선 were so adorable.The 한복 and the patterns on them were gorgeous, and the 연지 was such a nice touch. I could see all the dedication in every detail. I also thought the pins in the hair looked cool, since they kind of look like jade beads, and thus adds to the overall theme. (I was way to excited about this and got carried away lol, I think this is my longest ever comment on youtube) + I thought of some recommendations for the back of the hair... what about a sheer black cloth on the back, like the ones on the back of 탈 masks? But maybe it could look like a veil.. or you could bring the remaining hair together, tuck it in and add a patterned 댕기 or ribbon? Just my two cents! This video feels like the best 추석 present, I loved it to bits! Thank you for the awesome video!
What a doll to come back with! She's gorgeous. Hope motherhood is treating you well. It's awesome that your child will have all these videos to watch of their mom and this is the first one when they've been born!
Reasons why I love watching you: You not only make beautiful things that you're excited about, but you also show that isn't all smooth sailing and glitter. Sometimes you have to mess around with things and try 57 different methods before something works how you want it to. And sometimes you must walk away because you've stared at something for so long and can't stand it anymore. You are so real about everything that happens in Doll customizing, and I love it! I would honestly love to see a series where you make a bunch of these norigae girls in different styles. As long as you can handle it with babylightful around lol
I never realized those were Norigae! My parents brough a red silk one with bells home as a souvenir when they went to asia(I was 8, so way to young to go with haha) and it's been hanging on my doorknob ever since! It's always nice to learn new things :]
When doing fabric transfers a good way I avoid warping is as soon as I pull the iron up, I go over it with a marble square. Some people have gotten them at home improvement places (Counter top samples) but I use a marble coaster (from amazon). The coolness and weight of the marble helps correct the fabrics need to warp under the heat. It will come out nice and flat!
I'm currently making a wool coat and when ironing the seams you're supposed to let it cool off under pressure. i just use a big book with a dumbbell or weight on top lol. maybe the same would work for transfer sheets
9:25 This part felt like such a Momlightful moment! 😆 I’m sure Dollightful won’t be aggressive like that with her kids someday but I think the frustration might feel the same! The first time I did my little cousin’s hair I was suddenly very confused and had a new appreciation for parents who take the time to put effort into their children’s hair, because it’s not always so easy and fast. ✨
I always admire how delicate you are with cultures that aren’t necessarily your own by blood- your enthusiasm is so refreshing, it’s very clear how much you love learning about them just from the way you speak ! As someone who is white and also interested in other cultures, I always find it hard to reach a balance between adoration and appropriation, you strike it beautifully each time :D Much love to you, your family, and to anyone reading this 🤍
I thought culture appropriation was the exploitation of minor cultures. As in you adopt an element of a culture, claiming it's yours or use it in a disrespectful/stereotypical way. I know most ppl aren't like this, so if I see a white person or any other person that isn't part of my culture, dressed in native attire. I never get offended, I quite honestly think it's silly to be offended by something like that when ppl just want to know, not mock. Or find our attire pretty and want to try it out themselves.
@@joshienieto3584 for sure, but i think it's more in the sense that a lot of people will do things like wear traditional attire that has a lot of meaning and history behind it without doing any research or having any knowledge of that purely because they think it's pretty or aesthetic. kind of like people getting tattoos of words in other languages to look "cool and exotic" without even knowing what the word translates to. the issue isn't necessarily with appreciating the beauty of other cultures, it's with appropriating it for yourself (ESPECIALLY if you profit off of it) without showing due diligence or respect to the many other aspects of such things other than aesthetic appearance. hopefully this made sense haha
@@drewisdreaming I get your point, this doesn't change the fact that I think it's silly if ppl get offended when they see a person wearing the said attire that does not belong in their culture. Who knows, maybe the person did due their research and respect it, but other ppl are quick to say "culture appropriation!" Like most of the time it's damn clothes, get over it. You won't die, move on and stop being sensitive. Not saying you particularly are, I'm saying "you" as general public.
@@joshienieto3584 no i totally get that, i do think that everyone is WAY too sensitive nowadays and tend to jump the gun so quickly on stuff instead of focusing on all the people causing ACTUAL issues in the world. but i also see the other side of it in that a lot of people are so used to dealing with people disrespecting their culture that they assume most situations are like that, and i can't fully blame them for reacting like that if they've gone through it a lot even though it causes them to unfairly be overly suspicious of people who are genuinely innocent or well-meaning. anyway, i agree with you and i agree with points on the other side too! i think everything is just heavily reliant on context so i look at the situation before forming any opinions. thank you for being civil and respectful in your response and i appreciate your perspective!! :)
@@drewisdreaming it is very unfortunate that the ppl disrespecting other cultures get more attention. So I do see that side, also very glad that ppl aren't being jerks to Catherine about being married in traditional Korean attire. It was beautiful. And of course, there is no need to be aggressive/dismissive/disrespectful when another party disagrees. Thank you for your perspective as well.
It would be really cool if you made a group of these adorable dolls based on various Korean festivals/holidays! Having a whole series of dolls to display together would be so beautiful!!
SHES SO PRETTY!!! I love looking at historical clothing, they're always so beautiful. I love this doll so much. and i'm so glad you're back!! I understand if your videos don't get out as fast as they used to be, you're a mom now. And i'm so happy for you! You're my favorite youtuber, and I'm so happy with this doll!
A casual norigae girl series to slowly make of all your sketches and ideas into dolls would be a lovely addition to the channel. Something nice for you to do whenever you feel like making another one :)
Welcome back Katherine!! She looks absolutely amazing and it's def one of my favorite dolls from you ever! I would love to see more dolls like this in the future.
12:00 Uhh, it's helping people NOT FEEL ALONE in having their prototype patterns fail! I say that's a win! Plus, I love putting your videos on while I sew, and the longer the better!
she is literally so cute !! i absolutely love how you took both traditional korean elements and a bit of modern with the blackpink inspo. i absolutely adore her :>
I am so happy you're back! And with a Korean doll no less! My husband is half Korean so it's always nice to see the traditional styles reinterpreted by people who love the culture!
This doll is just gorgeous. I always loved traditional korean hanboks and with the fantasy elements it is even more beautifull! Honestly you could do all the scetches you showed and i would gladly watch every single one. Soooo if you really want to do more dolls like her, please do! They would make an amazing set.
I like how RiceCake is smiling a little but it's a mature smile. I can imagine her taking the wedding traditions seriously while also having a lot of fun with her partner.
I am 16 years old and I am obsessed with these videos. You can never be too old for doll makeovers I guess! Keep up the good work and I hope you, your husband and your baby stay happy and healthy!
One of the most beautiful dolls I’ve seen and love that she’s based off Korean culture. It’s mostly Japanese and Chinese cultures I mostly see and I love learning more about Korean culture.❤
Congratulations to you both! May your journey into parenthood go smoothly. That inimitable warped Dollightful humor was a welcome addition to my evening, and she looks lovely as usual! Just remember the old saying about how no battle plan survives first contact with the enemy in regards to the hanbok process not going correctly the first time. :) Your crafting room is a lot like the top of my painting table when I'm in the middle of a project as well!
I always grin so big when she gets vocally excited about the doll she's making, it's relatable haha That doll is gorgeous! The design was such a great idea!
Every time I'm like "This is the best doll outfit she's EVER made!!" and then your next video comes out and I'm like "OKAY THIS IS THE ONE!!" xDD I love your styles and color patterns SO MUCH! So skillset is incredible
I would honestly love to see more dolls in this style. Maybe where her actual hair forms the norigae? I'm sure that's quite an undertaking, but I can imagine the colorful possibilities! I hope parenthood is treating you well. I'm looking forward to whatever you get up to next! :)
Rope can be made of any woven fiber, so i'm sure it's possible! Weirdly, I recently had a friend show me a Project Guttenberg book of Victorian jewelry and decorations made of braided hair. I would be so cool to see dolls with knotted hair like that!
This doll is AMAZING! I honestly love the tail ends of her hair sticking out! I think it gives her a youthful and fantasy look, and from the front It looks like she has little pieces of hair by her face. I love the color scheme and use of traditional clothing and makeup! You really put a bit of everything in this doll! I missed you so much Katherine and I am so happy that you, your husband and the baby are healthy and well! Been falling asleep to your videos for the past month and I watched this on my lunch break at work, I am so excited to have you back! And just in time for Halloween!
I loved when you said “bring her in!” And you just threw her! that was really funny, your videos always put a smile on my face no matter what. thank you for the amazing videos!
i honestly love the imperfections in the transfers! it makes them look very realistic on such a small scale and adds a little age and weathering to the cloth :)
I think the hair at the back adds to the 3D, layered effect you were aiming for. I love it! This was obviously a doll of passion, and I'd love to see more works like this where I can tell you love what you're working on. :)
i know you’re unsure about the fabric transfers, but i love how they came out! i think they resemble realistic embroidery even better than a perfect transfer! also, the little fringes in the back are adorable!!!!! great job once again 💕✨
I was honestly expecting a longer "break" so my heart skipped a beat when I saw the notification from RUclips. I've been watching you since like 2015 and it has been empty without your videos for a while but hey, I'm glad your back and I wish you all luck and fortune with your parenthood ❤️
What a wonderful return!! She is absolutely lovely, I think this is the most beautiful face up you’ve done - the amount of care you took in details like sclera shading and thinning the eyelines absolutely shows in the refined finish! I love the outfit and the character, and her personality sure writes itself - ethereal beauty named Rice Cake? Sounds like a bubbly cutie to me! Glad you’re back ☺️
Welcome back! This doll is absolutely gorgeous and you should feel so proud of yourself. Especially when balancing being a new parent. The colour scheme is so well crafted and every artefact compliments each other. Thank you so much for creating this doll and for sharing the process.
I'm not sure if anyone has already said this but I think this would be a fun mini series to make of these dolls with different Norigae! I'd love to see more of those amazing drawings come to life with her!
that doll was beautiful and as much as I'm overjoyed that you're back, you do know that you can take more time off, right? You don't have to rush yourself❤
So glad to see your back! Made my day to see this and I hope everything is going well for you and your family! Also I adore this doll so much! It was really cool to see you do something like this with the Korean culture! I didn't know about all of this, really cool to see and the doll is so cute! Hope you are doing well and can't wait to see what you create next!
11:50 as someone who went to schools for pattern drafting…yeah that’s how it goes 😂 Also this doll is absolutely stunning! I think she may be one of my favourites that you’ve made so far! I hope motherhood is treating you well!
Hey Katherine! I’ve been around for a while and let me tell you, this is my new favorite doll! I think the details are so spot on and everything has such a nice balance. The silhouette is also very nice (I’m sorry, I’m a character designer.) I only wish you would’ve used Caterine Demew for the white skin, which would’ve really helped bring up the colors of the accessories and many traditional Korean dolls are also made out of porcelain. Have a nice day :)
OK OK, I have chosen you as a preferred artist for my college work and I have described both thus doll and sakura. Your work seriously brings me so much happiness and I'm beyond happy and excited to finally be able to include you in my project ^^
She’s so pretty! I’m really happy to have you back, you’re such a talented doll artist! I’m Korean and I love seeing Korean dolls because it represents our culture so well! Have a great day/afternoon/night!
Wow, what a comeback! The eyes look so lovely. And the name is super cute. The hair coming from the back makes her hair look more balanced, in my mind. I like it.
Songpyeon looks amazing! I love how colourful and layered she is and I think you did a fantastic job of balancing the fantasy and real life elements of the design! I would not mind you making more designs based on this theme. Also super glad your back! But if you ever need more time to take care of your baby then that comes first! We've all waited this long, waiting a little longer in nothing to us true fans!
Wow! This was such a complicated doll and you managed to make her look spectacular! So colorful and pretty. I love your attention to detail and traditional pieces. I also enjoyed how you added some personal touches to the video; like your wedding photo (you looked absolutely stunning btw) and the view of your art room. I hope you are enjoying motherhood and that you and your family are doing well. Thank you for taking the time to make videos for us! ❤
I love how after all this time she still used her own home made tools lol, but in all seriousness how are you this good! Never been disappointed yet by a doll. Glad to hear new family life is going well!
oh my gosh katherine this is quite possibly my favorite doll you've ever done, and that's saying something because i'm a big fan of your work! i love norigae too and the norigae-as-hair thing is SUCH a cute idea i love it to bits. i'd love to see you do more traditional korean inspired dolls, korea has such beautiful traditional fashion and so much interesting folklore to take inspiration from. a scary gumiho doll would be perfect for halloween! i might have to attempt something like that myself, if i can ever get up the nerve to attempt to make a hanbok with my meager sewing skills.
I'm so glad to see that parenthood is treating you well so far, even if it's chaotic!! Much love to Dollightful Jr. & Husbando, & I won't lie I would LOVE to see the other designs as well! Maybe make it a series like the dragons except shorter & surprising us with different color palettes based on unique Norigae! Take care of yourself first ofc & we love you lots!
Happy to see being a sleepdeprived new mom hasn’t totally killed creativity. Love the doll and the fact we also get to learn small bits of Korean folklore and culture through this process to. Hope to see more Korean inspired dolls in the future.
When I tell you I SCREAMED when I was going through my homepage and saw you posted! I’m so glad your back and everything has been fine for you and your baby! I wouldn’t be upset no matter how long you took away from video making but I’ve gotta say I’m so glad you’re back even if it’s just this one video for now.
She’s gorgeous! I love how much love and respect and research you put into the culture. It’s so great to see you back and best wishes to you and your family on the parenting journey!
So happy to see you back! I've watched for several years, going back to when I was 12 (crazy right?), you made me want to try customizing my old dolls, and my family made fun of me, but I still kept going :) Haven't made a doll in a long time, but this has inspired me to dig into my Ojibwe roots and make an Ojibwe doll! We'll see how it goes ;D
It's so cool to hear how online artists can truly influence and inspire other artists! I hope your journey back into doll customization goes well, I bet you'll make beautiful things as you get back into the craft :)
This might be my favorite doll outfit yet! I love how detailed it is, and I’ve always loved traditional clothing from different cultures. So glad you’re back!!
So gorgeous! The traditional outfits of other cultures have always looked so pretty (I'd love to wear some if I could lol), so if you ever get bored one day you could probably do a series on making the traditional outfits of other cultures. Maybe even with a fantasy touch like with what you did with this doll?
As a new mum myself I'm impressed with how you made such an elaborate doll for your first one back from maternity leave! Her outfit is stunning! Do you have plans to make a doll version of your little one?
She’s beautiful! I honestly would love to see the other designs made into a mini series or something but I can understand how time intensive that may be. Regardless welcome back!
I always find myself coming back to Songpyeon's video when I am in need of some inspiration! Kathrine's ability to create such detailed and interesting character designs is mindblowing! I've been in a slump in my doll work since I lost my elderly dog back in August. Its hard to put energy into your passion when your best friend of 15 years is no longer with you. So, thank you again Kathrine for always being a source of inspiration and positivity for not just me but your whole community! Hopefully I'll be able to keep working on my dolls and cosplays soon. Grief is hard but you can't get better if you just sit in it. ❤
Not only is this one of my new favorite customs you've done, it couldn't have come at a better time! I've been taking Korean so I can visit my sister in Korea, and was really struggling with my Hangul homework when I saw this notification! This was the best treat when I'd finished, not only because you are back, but because the topic could not have been more motivational! I feel so inspired to keep working on my Hangul and learning about Korea after this doll, so thank you so much.
i’ve been watching you since i was in middle school and tomorrow i move across the country to attend art school. this was the motivation i needed to get through this new change!! ❤️❤️
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I can’t even express how much I missed this. Katherine was the first doll customizer I ever saw/followed and was sad (but also happy for her) when she announced her hiatus. Since she’s been getting into the groove of parenthood I’ve gotten into quite a few other doll artists and while I’ve also fallen in love with them I missed the OG doll artist (for me anyway)
Same
Who are the other doll artists? I can never find any I like as much as dollightful
@@Nick07900 moonlight jewel is one of my favorites. Highly recommend her.
Yeah I was so happy when I realised she had come back to youtube
@@Nick07900 ettelan (may be misspelled, lol) is really great, but she’s very soft spoken so if you’re looking for the high energy katherine has maybe not. i love her though
I think having a line of dolls showcasing traditional East Asian or just Asian garments in general would be beautiful!! I love her :D
A Ming dynasty Chinese doll would be gorgeous! 😭
definitely just asian in general, desi clothing are beautiful
@@meganf7087 a Tang Dynasty doll would be absolutely beautiful too!
i would love to see a doll to show Filipino traditional clothing :o
Or just a line of dolls. We need more lines of dolls.
Also can we take a moment to appreciate how amazing Katherine looked in her wedding hanbok??
wheres THE TIME STAMP I WANT TO SEE THIS
@@pigegird243 if you haven't seen it yet 7:52 :D
@@aderpyaxolotl ahhhhh tysm!
So stunning T_T
@@pigegird243 You're welcome!!
I think the accident at 14:00 actually gives the doll's clothes more age and makes it look more realistic
I agree I thought the same thing
i agree alot!
A happy accident as Bob Ross would say. 😊
The same I said, almost like an aged golden effect.
I can imagine the kid growing up with their own custom dolls! what a childhood, having a mom who can make dolls is awesome.
I want to see a little version of the baby!!! \;-;/
For a few years you have to tell them which are their dolls and which are yours! Unless you don’t mind them being destroyed by love
They're probably gonna break a lot of them unfortunately
@@mobius273 with my kid, I kept many boxed up or on high shelves. High shelf ones were ‘mommy’s toys’. Every house’s storage availability is different though. Hang in there artists and toy collectors with little ones!
This is the most gorgeous doll I’ve ever seen. I’m happy you’re back I’ve missed you so much! I’ve rewatched all your videos like 5 times now hahah!
I legit thought you meant you had watched this video 5 times then saw that it had been posted 20 minutes ago and was really confused for a solid 30 seconds
Same xd
Girl same😂
I MISSED YOU GOODLUCK WITH YOUR BABY
Oop
I like the hair sticking out at the back, personally. It feels like it balances the front norigae! Also, it reminds me of Yotsuba, so it adds a nice childish and sweet feeling element to it.
Yeah I like how the back looks !
I agree! I also think it looks more fantasy like. Like the unnecessary pieces that sailor moon has but its PRETTY
YOTSUBA MENTIONED!!! i love yotsuba omg
Her hair sticking out in the back is super cute… I actually wear my hair like that when I wear it in buns. Like a mini sailor moon style
omg awe chibi moon style its adorablee
I would love to see this as a series! Like the eeveelushion and the dragon series. I love how it's educational about Korean culture as well.
yeah that'll be so nice!!
Yes! It really was!
Yes, all those alternate designs she made were lovely!! though I'm not sure how she'd manage to make them different enough to keep herself interested haha
Either way its a beautiful doll
I know, I feel like I learned a lot of Korean today, I was pausing to practice the words!
@beyond your imagination dont you little bot that isnt youtube there is a . in place of the b in youtube
I actually love how the hair coming out of the buns comes down to give almost a faux-Bob cut look from the front, and a twin tails look from the back--it changes the vibe depending on the direction you view her!
I think the hair sticking out the back makes her look even more cute! I'm no where near well-versed in korean culture, but from a design standpoint she looks absolutely gorgeous, and your idea of layers of beautifully designed clothes really stood out. She doesn't look bulky, yet still has that volume in her design, which is astounding to me. You did amazing for a first doll after your break!
I am always amazed that she can have so much colour and detail in her designs, yet it doesn't feel cluttered somehow, it's always balanced!
Thank you so much! :D
With how amazing Kathryne is at making doll clothes, I can only image how awesome her childs halloween costumes will be!
Omg I didn’t even think of this. I want her to make me one tbh
See the problem is doll clothes and human clothes aren't easily transferable skills. The kinds of patterns and shapes you would use are different on a human body that moves and whose shape changes as they move than a doll who doesn't move often and even if they do the body doesn't shift and change. While she could make cute clothes for her child it would take her learning completely nrw skills
@@gothicanimegirl44 Yeah but she can Use a sewing machine and is very creative and crafty
@@kitturstars completely just stating the skills on making clothes between human and dolls are different
@@gothicanimegirl44 they do also make people patterns
Her gray eyes really balance out the color and doesnt distract from hair ornaments. Youre such a professional ♡ i rlly look up to you
There is MUCH BETTER doll makers in RUclips, and it's REALLY*
@@solidsnakesimulation666 Shut up. Seriously what is the point of your comment. Didn’t your parents tell you if you don’t have something nice to say then don’t say it at all
@@solidsnakesimulation666 rlly is an abbreviation of really. plus theyre just saying that they like dollightful better than other doll creators.
@@solidsnakesimulation666 Dude you have like 48 hate comments, why are you so obsessed with this RUclipsr I feel so creeped out by you Jeezus-
@@solidsnakesimulation666 dude just say your obsessed and racist and move on
So excited that you're back! Hope you and your family are doing well, don't be too hard on yourself
OMG, I am so excited. I hope all is well and we missed you so much. ❤️
I'm Korean, and when this video popped up in my recommendations I absolutely had to click on it! This is such a beautiful interpretation of a 노리개! And since I was used to seeing them just as accessories, them being used on hair was unexpected in a great way. And the little 족두리 and 버선 were so adorable.The 한복 and the patterns on them were gorgeous, and the 연지 was such a nice touch. I could see all the dedication in every detail. I also thought the pins in the hair looked cool, since they kind of look like jade beads, and thus adds to the overall theme.
(I was way to excited about this and got carried away lol, I think this is my longest ever comment on youtube)
+ I thought of some recommendations for the back of the hair... what about a sheer black cloth on the back, like the ones on the back of 탈 masks? But maybe it could look like a veil.. or you could bring the remaining hair together, tuck it in and add a patterned 댕기 or ribbon? Just my two cents!
This video feels like the best 추석 present, I loved it to bits! Thank you for the awesome video!
as someone who is korean myself, i absolutely love seeing my culture brought to life by artists like you!! keep up the great work!! ^w^
Can we just talk about how good the design thumbnails were they looked like norigae themed magical girl group
I was thinking of a Norigae girl band, but I like you idea better!
Yes! I wanna see them all together so bad
We need this.
Yeah I'm here for the Korean Sailor Moon squad!
What a doll to come back with! She's gorgeous. Hope motherhood is treating you well. It's awesome that your child will have all these videos to watch of their mom and this is the first one when they've been born!
Reasons why I love watching you: You not only make beautiful things that you're excited about, but you also show that isn't all smooth sailing and glitter. Sometimes you have to mess around with things and try 57 different methods before something works how you want it to. And sometimes you must walk away because you've stared at something for so long and can't stand it anymore. You are so real about everything that happens in Doll customizing, and I love it!
I would honestly love to see a series where you make a bunch of these norigae girls in different styles. As long as you can handle it with babylightful around lol
선생님이 만드시는 인형들은 제가 무언가 시도할 수 있는 동기부여가 되어줍니다. 언제나 예쁜 인형들을 볼 수 있게 해주셔서 감사합니다.
I never realized those were Norigae! My parents brough a red silk one with bells home as a souvenir when they went to asia(I was 8, so way to young to go with haha) and it's been hanging on my doorknob ever since! It's always nice to learn new things :]
@beyond your imagination Stop! No one cares!
So cute, my grandma gifted them to me long ago, they hand above my mirror and they're really dear to me ^^.
When doing fabric transfers a good way I avoid warping is as soon as I pull the iron up, I go over it with a marble square. Some people have gotten them at home improvement places (Counter top samples) but I use a marble coaster (from amazon). The coolness and weight of the marble helps correct the fabrics need to warp under the heat. It will come out nice and flat!
Pro tip! Hmm, I'll have to find one.
Will a sealed granite slab work too?
I’m sure it will. It’s the weight and cold that really seals it in.
I'm currently making a wool coat and when ironing the seams you're supposed to let it cool off under pressure. i just use a big book with a dumbbell or weight on top lol. maybe the same would work for transfer sheets
@@Dollightful Do you have a PO Box for fan mail?
I love how she says that parenting has been great for her and there's just okay Corral in the background 😂
But overall glad she's doing well 💖
9:25 This part felt like such a Momlightful moment! 😆 I’m sure Dollightful won’t be aggressive like that with her kids someday but I think the frustration might feel the same! The first time I did my little cousin’s hair I was suddenly very confused and had a new appreciation for parents who take the time to put effort into their children’s hair, because it’s not always so easy and fast. ✨
I always admire how delicate you are with cultures that aren’t necessarily your own by blood- your enthusiasm is so refreshing, it’s very clear how much you love learning about them just from the way you speak ! As someone who is white and also interested in other cultures, I always find it hard to reach a balance between adoration and appropriation, you strike it beautifully each time :D
Much love to you, your family, and to anyone reading this 🤍
I thought culture appropriation was the exploitation of minor cultures. As in you adopt an element of a culture, claiming it's yours or use it in a disrespectful/stereotypical way. I know most ppl aren't like this, so if I see a white person or any other person that isn't part of my culture, dressed in native attire. I never get offended, I quite honestly think it's silly to be offended by something like that when ppl just want to know, not mock. Or find our attire pretty and want to try it out themselves.
@@joshienieto3584 for sure, but i think it's more in the sense that a lot of people will do things like wear traditional attire that has a lot of meaning and history behind it without doing any research or having any knowledge of that purely because they think it's pretty or aesthetic. kind of like people getting tattoos of words in other languages to look "cool and exotic" without even knowing what the word translates to. the issue isn't necessarily with appreciating the beauty of other cultures, it's with appropriating it for yourself (ESPECIALLY if you profit off of it) without showing due diligence or respect to the many other aspects of such things other than aesthetic appearance. hopefully this made sense haha
@@drewisdreaming I get your point, this doesn't change the fact that I think it's silly if ppl get offended when they see a person wearing the said attire that does not belong in their culture. Who knows, maybe the person did due their research and respect it, but other ppl are quick to say "culture appropriation!" Like most of the time it's damn clothes, get over it. You won't die, move on and stop being sensitive. Not saying you particularly are, I'm saying "you" as general public.
@@joshienieto3584 no i totally get that, i do think that everyone is WAY too sensitive nowadays and tend to jump the gun so quickly on stuff instead of focusing on all the people causing ACTUAL issues in the world. but i also see the other side of it in that a lot of people are so used to dealing with people disrespecting their culture that they assume most situations are like that, and i can't fully blame them for reacting like that if they've gone through it a lot even though it causes them to unfairly be overly suspicious of people who are genuinely innocent or well-meaning.
anyway, i agree with you and i agree with points on the other side too! i think everything is just heavily reliant on context so i look at the situation before forming any opinions. thank you for being civil and respectful in your response and i appreciate your perspective!! :)
@@drewisdreaming it is very unfortunate that the ppl disrespecting other cultures get more attention. So I do see that side, also very glad that ppl aren't being jerks to Catherine about being married in traditional Korean attire. It was beautiful.
And of course, there is no need to be aggressive/dismissive/disrespectful when another party disagrees. Thank you for your perspective as well.
It would be really cool if you made a group of these adorable dolls based on various Korean festivals/holidays! Having a whole series of dolls to display together would be so beautiful!!
Yess!
That'd be really cool! I really enjoyed learning about Korean traditions and stuff in this video
SHES SO PRETTY!!! I love looking at historical clothing, they're always so beautiful. I love this doll so much. and i'm so glad you're back!! I understand if your videos don't get out as fast as they used to be, you're a mom now. And i'm so happy for you! You're my favorite youtuber, and I'm so happy with this doll!
Oh gosh, thank you so much!
@@Dollightful omg hi 😅
A casual norigae girl series to slowly make of all your sketches and ideas into dolls would be a lovely addition to the channel. Something nice for you to do whenever you feel like making another one :)
Welcome back Katherine!! She looks absolutely amazing and it's def one of my favorite dolls from you ever! I would love to see more dolls like this in the future.
Thank you Amy!
@@Dollightful Can you make the Kayan tribe pleeaassee....
12:00 Uhh, it's helping people NOT FEEL ALONE in having their prototype patterns fail! I say that's a win! Plus, I love putting your videos on while I sew, and the longer the better!
I find the hair at the back so cute! Its like a piece of insight into her personality; formal on the front but secretly cute and fun!
Exactly! It’s kind of like how Merida from Brave takes a strand of her curl out of the wimple so she can still express herself in formal attire
I cannot tell you how happy I am that you're a mom now! Congratulations!
she is literally so cute !! i absolutely love how you took both traditional korean elements and a bit of modern with the blackpink inspo. i absolutely adore her :>
I am so happy you're back! And with a Korean doll no less! My husband is half Korean so it's always nice to see the traditional styles reinterpreted by people who love the culture!
This doll is just gorgeous. I always loved traditional korean hanboks and with the fantasy elements it is even more beautifull! Honestly you could do all the scetches you showed and i would gladly watch every single one. Soooo if you really want to do more dolls like her, please do! They would make an amazing set.
i would looove to see a full set of girls in a series! they'd be beautiful
@@ryan-fk4kn Most definitely!
I absolutely love her! I can’t even pick one thing to compliment, all of the elements of her outfit make her so special.
This might be my favorite face up you’ve ever done. There’s just something about it that’s so amazingly beautiful
I like how RiceCake is smiling a little but it's a mature smile. I can imagine her taking the wedding traditions seriously while also having a lot of fun with her partner.
Right? With so many intricate decorations and accessories, it only brings that much more focus to the gorgeous face
I am 16 years old and I am obsessed with these videos. You can never be too old for doll makeovers I guess! Keep up the good work and I hope you, your husband and your baby stay happy and healthy!
same! i'm 15 and i love these videos.
Oh your probably gonna call me old since a lot of people younger than me do but I'm 21
I'm 20 and I love her! I know there's plenty of people older than me that watch these videos too!
I am 56 and can't get enough doll videos! You are never too old of a soul to enjoy what makes you happy!
I'm 25! I've been here since the second video she ever made.
I SAW THE NOTIFICATION AND DROPPED EVERYTHING!!! Congratulations again on the baby! Glad to hear everything is going well for you!
One of the most beautiful dolls I’ve seen and love that she’s based off Korean culture. It’s mostly Japanese and Chinese cultures I mostly see and I love learning more about Korean culture.❤
Congratulations to you both! May your journey into parenthood go smoothly. That inimitable warped Dollightful humor was a welcome addition to my evening, and she looks lovely as usual! Just remember the old saying about how no battle plan survives first contact with the enemy in regards to the hanbok process not going correctly the first time. :) Your crafting room is a lot like the top of my painting table when I'm in the middle of a project as well!
I always grin so big when she gets vocally excited about the doll she's making, it's relatable haha
That doll is gorgeous! The design was such a great idea!
Every time I'm like "This is the best doll outfit she's EVER made!!" and then your next video comes out and I'm like "OKAY THIS IS THE ONE!!" xDD I love your styles and color patterns SO MUCH! So skillset is incredible
So happy you're back! The serotonin and satisfaction of seeing you make art again is unmatched! Hope you and hubby and baby are all doing great!
I love how she goes all in on projects even when she is overloaded irl
@Boxing you see how good she words and you put and ad for a air fryer and the say “fr” so disrespectful
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@Boxing did you forget to switch your acc?
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I would honestly love to see more dolls in this style. Maybe where her actual hair forms the norigae? I'm sure that's quite an undertaking, but I can imagine the colorful possibilities! I hope parenthood is treating you well. I'm looking forward to whatever you get up to next! :)
I would love to try that as well! Thank you :D
Rope can be made of any woven fiber, so i'm sure it's possible! Weirdly, I recently had a friend show me a Project Guttenberg book of Victorian jewelry and decorations made of braided hair. I would be so cool to see dolls with knotted hair like that!
This doll is AMAZING! I honestly love the tail ends of her hair sticking out! I think it gives her a youthful and fantasy look, and from the front It looks like she has little pieces of hair by her face. I love the color scheme and use of traditional clothing and makeup! You really put a bit of everything in this doll! I missed you so much Katherine and I am so happy that you, your husband and the baby are healthy and well! Been falling asleep to your videos for the past month and I watched this on my lunch break at work, I am so excited to have you back! And just in time for Halloween!
Songpyeon is so beautiful! I love the incorporation of Korean tradition into her design.
I loved when you said “bring her in!” And you just threw her! that was really funny, your videos always put a smile on my face no matter what. thank you for the amazing videos!
i honestly love the imperfections in the transfers! it makes them look very realistic on such a small scale and adds a little age and weathering to the cloth :)
It kind of makes it feel like it could be a family heirloom, clothing with history :D !!
I’m so happy your back the doll is beautiful
I think the hair at the back adds to the 3D, layered effect you were aiming for. I love it! This was obviously a doll of passion, and I'd love to see more works like this where I can tell you love what you're working on. :)
This is probably one of my favorite dolls you’ve created! She’s gorgeous, I’m so happy you’re back and congratulations to you and your husband!
i know you’re unsure about the fabric transfers, but i love how they came out! i think they resemble realistic embroidery even better than a perfect transfer! also, the little fringes in the back are adorable!!!!! great job once again 💕✨
Absolutely agree
I absolutely love how you so enthusiastically say, “Bring her in!” Then yeet the doll on the table. Glad your back!
I actually really love those pigtails left behind from her space buns! So cute !
I think the hair sticking out is so cute! It looks like little ponytails. She’s adorable Katherine!!! 🥰
I love how you always incorperate aspects of different east asian tarditions into your dolls!! so inspiring :D
genuinely one of the most awesome OOAK dolls ive ever seen!!!!
the composition of the outfit is gorgeous
She’s beautiful! It was also fun getting to learn a bit about traditional Korean wear. Fantastic job as always Kathrine!!
I was honestly expecting a longer "break" so my heart skipped a beat when I saw the notification from RUclips. I've been watching you since like 2015 and it has been empty without your videos for a while but hey, I'm glad your back and I wish you all luck and fortune with your parenthood ❤️
What a wonderful return!! She is absolutely lovely, I think this is the most beautiful face up you’ve done - the amount of care you took in details like sclera shading and thinning the eyelines absolutely shows in the refined finish! I love the outfit and the character, and her personality sure writes itself - ethereal beauty named Rice Cake? Sounds like a bubbly cutie to me! Glad you’re back ☺️
Welcome back! This doll is absolutely gorgeous and you should feel so proud of yourself. Especially when balancing being a new parent. The colour scheme is so well crafted and every artefact compliments each other. Thank you so much for creating this doll and for sharing the process.
I'm not sure if anyone has already said this but I think this would be a fun mini series to make of these dolls with different Norigae! I'd love to see more of those amazing drawings come to life with her!
that doll was beautiful and as much as I'm overjoyed that you're back, you do know that you can take more time off, right? You don't have to rush yourself❤
So glad to see your back! Made my day to see this and I hope everything is going well for you and your family! Also I adore this doll so much! It was really cool to see you do something like this with the Korean culture! I didn't know about all of this, really cool to see and the doll is so cute! Hope you are doing well and can't wait to see what you create next!
11:50 as someone who went to schools for pattern drafting…yeah that’s how it goes 😂
Also this doll is absolutely stunning! I think she may be one of my favourites that you’ve made so far! I hope motherhood is treating you well!
This doll is absolutely gorgeous, you can tell how much effort was put into her!
Yay Dollightful's back! I hope you and your family are doing well! This doll looks beautiful by the way 😍
Hey Katherine! I’ve been around for a while and let me tell you, this is my new favorite doll! I think the details are so spot on and everything has such a nice balance. The silhouette is also very nice (I’m sorry, I’m a character designer.) I only wish you would’ve used Caterine Demew for the white skin, which would’ve really helped bring up the colors of the accessories and many traditional Korean dolls are also made out of porcelain.
Have a nice day :)
An idea for the next doll in this series? :)
THE FACT YOU LITERALLY NAMED HER RICE CAKE IS SO FRICKIN CUTE AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHH!! ♡
OK OK, I have chosen you as a preferred artist for my college work and I have described both thus doll and sakura. Your work seriously brings me so much happiness and I'm beyond happy and excited to finally be able to include you in my project ^^
She’s so pretty! I’m really happy to have you back, you’re such a talented doll artist! I’m Korean and I love seeing Korean dolls because it represents our culture so well! Have a great day/afternoon/night!
Wow, what a comeback! The eyes look so lovely. And the name is super cute.
The hair coming from the back makes her hair look more balanced, in my mind. I like it.
Songpyeon looks amazing! I love how colourful and layered she is and I think you did a fantastic job of balancing the fantasy and real life elements of the design! I would not mind you making more designs based on this theme. Also super glad your back! But if you ever need more time to take care of your baby then that comes first! We've all waited this long, waiting a little longer in nothing to us true fans!
Wow! This was such a complicated doll and you managed to make her look spectacular! So colorful and pretty. I love your attention to detail and traditional pieces. I also enjoyed how you added some personal touches to the video; like your wedding photo (you looked absolutely stunning btw) and the view of your art room. I hope you are enjoying motherhood and that you and your family are doing well. Thank you for taking the time to make videos for us! ❤
I love how after all this time she still used her own home made tools lol, but in all seriousness how are you this good! Never been disappointed yet by a doll. Glad to hear new family life is going well!
She's gorgeous! I'd love to see a series with the other sketches made into dolls
oh my gosh katherine this is quite possibly my favorite doll you've ever done, and that's saying something because i'm a big fan of your work! i love norigae too and the norigae-as-hair thing is SUCH a cute idea i love it to bits. i'd love to see you do more traditional korean inspired dolls, korea has such beautiful traditional fashion and so much interesting folklore to take inspiration from. a scary gumiho doll would be perfect for halloween! i might have to attempt something like that myself, if i can ever get up the nerve to attempt to make a hanbok with my meager sewing skills.
im so happy ur backkk, i absolutely love the doll!!!!!!! she's so cute
I'm so glad to see that parenthood is treating you well so far, even if it's chaotic!! Much love to Dollightful Jr. & Husbando, & I won't lie I would LOVE to see the other designs as well! Maybe make it a series like the dragons except shorter & surprising us with different color palettes based on unique Norigae! Take care of yourself first ofc & we love you lots!
Happy to see being a sleepdeprived new mom hasn’t totally killed creativity. Love the doll and the fact we also get to learn small bits of Korean folklore and culture through this process to. Hope to see more Korean inspired dolls in the future.
Artistic dolls in traditional, or inspired by traditional clothing, were always my favourite.
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When I tell you I SCREAMED when I was going through my homepage and saw you posted! I’m so glad your back and everything has been fine for you and your baby! I wouldn’t be upset no matter how long you took away from video making but I’ve gotta say I’m so glad you’re back even if it’s just this one video for now.
She’s gorgeous! I love how much love and respect and research you put into the culture. It’s so great to see you back and best wishes to you and your family on the parenting journey!
welcome back dollightful ! I hope you and the baby are well!
the "been looking at it for too long" phenomenon is so real oh my god
she's absolutely precious you'd absolutely been looking at her too long !
algorithm boost bc babylightful #2!! ❤❤ We are so excited for you and your family
So happy to see you back! I've watched for several years, going back to when I was 12 (crazy right?), you made me want to try customizing my old dolls, and my family made fun of me, but I still kept going :)
Haven't made a doll in a long time, but this has inspired me to dig into my Ojibwe roots and make an Ojibwe doll! We'll see how it goes ;D
It's so cool to hear how online artists can truly influence and inspire other artists! I hope your journey back into doll customization goes well, I bet you'll make beautiful things as you get back into the craft :)
This might be my favorite doll outfit yet! I love how detailed it is, and I’ve always loved traditional clothing from different cultures. So glad you’re back!!
So gorgeous! The traditional outfits of other cultures have always looked so pretty (I'd love to wear some if I could lol), so if you ever get bored one day you could probably do a series on making the traditional outfits of other cultures. Maybe even with a fantasy touch like with what you did with this doll?
This idea is great.
I LOVE HER! Your attention to cultural background makes the design that much better! Glad to see you back. Missed you!
As a new mum myself I'm impressed with how you made such an elaborate doll for your first one back from maternity leave! Her outfit is stunning! Do you have plans to make a doll version of your little one?
I would love to see a doll version of the baby 😍
And this is why we have notifications on ☺️
Great to see your first project back Katherine!
She’s beautiful! I honestly would love to see the other designs made into a mini series or something but I can understand how time intensive that may be. Regardless welcome back!
I always find myself coming back to Songpyeon's video when I am in need of some inspiration! Kathrine's ability to create such detailed and interesting character designs is mindblowing! I've been in a slump in my doll work since I lost my elderly dog back in August. Its hard to put energy into your passion when your best friend of 15 years is no longer with you.
So, thank you again Kathrine for always being a source of inspiration and positivity for not just me but your whole community! Hopefully I'll be able to keep working on my dolls and cosplays soon. Grief is hard but you can't get better if you just sit in it. ❤
Not only is this one of my new favorite customs you've done, it couldn't have come at a better time!
I've been taking Korean so I can visit my sister in Korea, and was really struggling with my Hangul homework when I saw this notification! This was the best treat when I'd finished, not only because you are back, but because the topic could not have been more motivational!
I feel so inspired to keep working on my Hangul and learning about Korea after this doll, so thank you so much.
i’ve been watching you since i was in middle school and tomorrow i move across the country to attend art school. this was the motivation i needed to get through this new change!! ❤️❤️
Sounds like an exciting time in your life! Good luck :D
Good luck at school!!
8:00 Aww, your wedding photo is sweet! You look so happy! :D
Honestly I hate videos like this normally but something about your voice is so relaxing 😌