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Doll Making & Crafts
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items On this page, you'll find all my favourite tools and materials that I use for doll making. When you're just starting, it could be a little overwhelming - and quite expensive - buying everything at once. So I’ve gathered my favorite materials to make ...
I use this clay the most! It's very smooth and easy to work with. Sands like a dream and keeps its white colour after drying. Because of the fine texture, this clay is suitable for delicate work like eyes, lips and fingers.
PADICO AIR Dry Stone LA Doll Premix Clay 400 GM
Another great option for doll making! I love how many possibilities and techniques air-dry clay has to offer. After years of sculpting dolls, I feel like I've figured this material out pretty thoroughly - and in my opinion, good quality air-dry clay ...
PADICO AIR Dry Stone LA Doll Clay 500 GM
This is one of my favourite clays, though it's harder for me to source. For that reason, I tend to reserve it for fine details like faces and feet, using La Doll for larger areas. It's smoother and whiter than La Doll, but comes in smaller packages a...
Padico La Doll Premier White Air Dry Clay 300g
These kind of tools are absolute best for sculpting, also a great value for the variety of tools you get. They're particularly useful for detailing and reaching tricky areas like the nose and lips. The tool I reach for most has a pointed tip for gett...
TAURISH 12-Piece Stainless Steel Wax Carver Set
I prefer scalpels with changeable blades so I can swap them out easily once they start to dull. I reach for mine most when working on ball jointed dolls, where the process involves a lot of cutting and shaving clay from joint sockets. Once the clay i...
Tamiya Modeler's Knife PRO 74098
A Dremel is a worthwhile investment for any serious doll maker. I use mine for drilling channels for the elastic cord in ball-jointed dolls, sanding, and carving - it makes all of these tasks significantly faster and easier than working by hand.
Dremel 4000-2/32 Variable Speed Rotary Tool Kit
Once your sculpt is complete, spray primer is a must! It protects and fortifies the clay, smooths out minor imperfections, and leaves a sleek, even surface - all while preparing it for the painting process or casting. Primer is typically available in...
GSI Creos B524 Mr. Primer Surfacer 1000
A few fine brushes are essential for doll making - hard to imagine achieving feathered eyebrows or tiny eye highlights without them. When choosing one, pay attention to bristle length, as it makes a real difference. Longer bristles can actually make ...
Princeton Velvetouch Series 3900 Synthetic Brush - Liner, Long Handle, Size 2
To help you started the BJD Sculpting Masterclass offers a comprehensive and informative learning experience, covering all the techniques I use to sculpt ball-jointed dolls. You'll find step-by-step photos, video tutorials, and anatomy lessons to gui...
BJD masterclass | Start Your BJD Sculpting Journey Today — Nymphai Dolls
In this class, I’ll show you exactly how to create high-quality plaster molds for every part of your ball-jointed doll - even if you've never made a mold before. By the end of the course, you'll be fully prepared to start casting your own porcelain o...
Making plaster molds | Start Your Mold Making Journey Today — Nymphai Dolls
If you've ever dreamed of creating a porcelain doll that feels alive in your hands - delicate, expressive, and built to last - this course will take you there. I’ve spent years mastering the porcelain process, and in this class, I guide you through e...
Create porcelain dolls | Start Crafting Dolls Today — Nymphai Dolls