Making porcelain ball-jointed doll - the process and behind the scenes

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Here's a short overview of making porcelain ball-jointed dolls (BJD). There are still lots of info that I couldn't include in the video, so consider joining one of my doll making classes:
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@melissa.gaggiano 2 жыл бұрын

Adele, I had no idea that some of the liquid is poured back out. So that's how you make a hollow cast.

@Nymphaidolls 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you've learned something new! ☺

@ashchan30 Жыл бұрын

I didn't know this either! I got a 3D printer and will be modeling mine and printing but anyways have been curious about hand sculpting!

@dreamingwide 3 ай бұрын

Those are breathtaking pieces of art. I always found it so mesmerizing how one has to learn so many different mediums and techniques to bring one doll to life. Your dolls are stunning, truly beautiful pieces of art.

@Nymphaidolls 3 ай бұрын

Aww thank you so much! That’s such a beautiful comment. Really made my day 🫶

@hannalindgren4114 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for making this video! I have been in love with porcelain dolls for years now, and got my first blank bjd a few months ago to customize. I've had an amazing time doing so, and am considering sculpting a doll from scratch. This video was very helpful for knowing what I might be getting into. As someone who absolutely adores porcelain dolls, I truly admire you!

@Nymphaidolls Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it

@recreepy 9 ай бұрын

Your attention to detail and craftsmanship is truly extraordinary, making each doll and puppet a masterpiece."

@axuwu6939 Жыл бұрын

Every single doll you make is so stunning!! I don’t even know how to put into words how beautiful they are, and seeing the process behind them makes me appreciate them even more.

@Nymphaidolls Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@TheCollectorEdd Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your knowledge! Great video!

@Nymphaidolls Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@sourlimessss7298 Жыл бұрын

Your work is amazing! Keep it up

@Nymphaidolls Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@ERIN478 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting! What kind of kiln do you use? I had a kiln from 1988 for a long time that used cones, but it looks as if you have an automatic temperature-setting system? Thanks for information.

@Nymphaidolls 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it's an electric Kittec Studio Line kiln. 🙂

@francessullivan5491 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video

@freedomofreligion3248 Жыл бұрын

Adele: I fervently hope your course is good to go! I'm budgeting for all classes, but will send in the first bunch for the Making BJD masterclass + the course, Making Plaster Molds. The final courses will be signed up for on August 3rd. I'm very excited! This will be the realization of a lifetime dream. You are a beautiful artist, of each discipline. I'm ecstatic!

@Nymphaidolls Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! ✨

@Umienzeru Жыл бұрын

LOL. My 5 year old came in at 3:27 and thought it was a nose!

@DollysStory Жыл бұрын

Wonderful ❤❤❤

@oracle-ld1jn 9 ай бұрын

Amazing

@winstonchaychel Жыл бұрын

They're so beautiful 😍💜🥰. Thank you for showing your process! I am lucky and had a very small table top kiln given to me recently. I think I'd like to make a very curvy doll first. It has been a while since I fired a kiln up and I really miss it (terracotta clay was my fav, I loved the smell). I can't wait to get started. Thank you! 💜

@Nymphaidolls Жыл бұрын

That sounds incredible! Good luck making your doll. 🧡

@axuwu6939 Жыл бұрын

Good luck!! Did you end up making that doll you were planning on?

@winstonchaychel Жыл бұрын

@@axuwu6939 not yet. The weather has been off and on here and I figured it would be better to work with the kiln in the garage when it's not freezing 😅💜. I did end up getting some paper clay in the meantime and sculpted a head for a smaller nendoroid body, that was fun!

@HUMhumuluslupulus Жыл бұрын

I've adored porcelain dolls since my Grandma gave me one around eight and would love to try making one myself. But I'm not quite sure how I'd be able to fire the parts so frequently as I doubt I could afford a kiln, would it be possible to use an oven?

@Nymphaidolls Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, porcelain needs way higher temperatures than an oven could reach. About 1220 celsius (~2228 Fahrenheit). But you can find ceramics workshops where you could fire the porcelain parts.

@tirnachowdhury6866 2 жыл бұрын

I really like this video, but I have a question, can we make a doll without a mould?

@Nymphaidolls 2 жыл бұрын

Not from porcelain, but you can sculpt one from air-dry clay or polymer clay. This way you won't need molds.

@tirnachowdhury6866 2 жыл бұрын

@@Nymphaidolls ok thank you 🤗

@user-kp6lz3sx8b Жыл бұрын

Очень интересно ☺, побольше таких видео выкладывайте 👍. А где такую печь купить?

@EmmiLiaHoward 7 ай бұрын

This is so cool, I would love to start doing something like this! How long did it take you to learn?

@Nymphaidolls 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! It took me a few years to get really good at making porcelain dolls. But if you’re a little bit artistic already it doesn’t take that long to start making dolls at the beginner level.

@verazgonik Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this nice presentation! Could you tell me at what temperature and for how long do you need to bake the painted clay (each layer)? I have never worked with china paints before, I only knew engobe (which is powder made from clay and pigment that you mix with water). Thank you so much for your answer and a nice yt channel!

@Nymphaidolls Жыл бұрын

It depends on the paint you use, so you need to fire the test tile before painting the doll. Different colors fire differently as well. But the range is usually something in between 680°C - 715°C

@jennytsak Жыл бұрын

Wow amazing video and such interesting process overall. Your dolls are absolutely beautiful especially the one in the hot red wig because of the contrast with the skin colour. I have a question regarding the doll assembling. Why do you use springs instead of rubber elastic like they do for non porcelain bjd? Does it have added benefits for the doll movement? Also I notice that you have added some kind of fabric layer between the limps to avoid too much rubbing? What kind of material is that?

@Nymphaidolls Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Springs hold the tension better and don't lose that for a long time. If you use elastic, you have to re-string the dolls after a few years because they become loose. The layer in between the joints is very thin leather. ☺

@jennytsak Жыл бұрын

@@Nymphaidolls thank you for the quick reply!! Very interesting information ❤️

@janac.2074 Жыл бұрын

Will this method work with resin as well? Would it be possible to do the “pour out” method with resin? I don’t have a kiln, so I’m trying to find a material that won’t require one.

@Nymphaidolls Жыл бұрын

No, not really. Resin requires silicone molds. It also hardens in the mold, so the process is different in that regard.

@ConnyvanDenDungen 6 ай бұрын

Prachtig werk

@lipscoffee306 Жыл бұрын

Hi, for different face features you need different molds, right?

@Nymphaidolls Жыл бұрын

Mostly yes. You can make some changes by carving the bisque fired porcelain. For example change the lip shape. But if you want very visible change of the features, you would need to make a different prototype and mold.

@VondaInWonderland 2 жыл бұрын

I went on your Etsy shop, I didn't see any full dolls, just heads. Do you ever sell full dolls ♥

@Nymphaidolls 2 жыл бұрын

I don't have any for sale right now. But when I do, I sell them on nymphaidolls.com website. I have two doll brands: Adele Po. Etsy shop for plush dolls, and Nymphai Dolls for porcelain dolls. ☺

@VondaInWonderland 2 жыл бұрын

@@Nymphaidolls Thank you!!! Your work is beautiful 💃🏼

@ideiben3190 Жыл бұрын

What about the head / eyes. HOW do I install glass eyes in a porcelain head...? I am not interested in going the route of 'painted' eyes, only GLASS eyes. It seems I will need to forget using porcelain for the head and stick to using super sculpy. I would LIKE to use porcelain for the head as well, but I cannot figure out 'how' to put eyes into a head unless I cut a great big hole in the back of the skull, which THEN cannot be fixed properly.

@Nymphaidolls Жыл бұрын

There are some artists who use glass eyes and use the same technique as with resin dolls. Meaning you create a removable magnetic cap on top of the head. Then insert the eyes securing with some putty.

@user-rr8xq8tq8g Жыл бұрын

Where do I get templates similar to this? I searched a lot, but did not find

@Nymphaidolls Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure, I make everything myself.

@BUENAMUSIC3401 3 ай бұрын

Hola cómo estás, tus cursos tienen subtitulos en español?

@Nymphaidolls 3 ай бұрын

Unfortunately not, it’s only in english.

@urnotoriginal2532 8 күн бұрын

Can I keep the doll as a air dry clay doll or is it better to have it in porcelain? I am a student in arts and wish I could spend more money on doll making and have tried since a kid and never succeed. I also don't have money for all of that... I am wondering if I should subscribe to your online lessons but I am worried it might only teach me about this process and not how to do dolls on a budget

@Nymphaidolls 8 күн бұрын

You can keep the doll from air-dry clay. My BJD masterclass is about sculpting the doll from clay. Then you can cast it in other materials or leave it like this. It’s possible to paint it with acrylics and soft pastels, seal it with varnish and have a finished doll (painting steps are not included in the class). All the materials I use are listed in one of the course pages. If you can’t find it, just email me and I’ll send the link. ☺️