When I first knew for sure I was going to be the owner of my own Heliot, my brain started to concoct who he would be. The what was easy, of course. One big horn protruding from his forehead. Gotta be a unicorn (I'm sure more creative people have come up with better ideas but [...]
Sometimes the hardest part of a doll is finally getting the little ideas floating around in your head to become reality, and exactly how to put those pieces together. I struggled a little with this because I knew vaguely what I wanted, but not exactly how to execute it. I knew I wanted to take [...]
So for anyone who didn't see my previous post, I managed to get my grail doll off the second hand market at an affordable price. I was super excited not just for the chance to finally own a Soom Heliot, but for the project it was sure to be. Looking at the original pictures, I [...]
I think I mentioned before during the rerelease of Heliot (but with vampire teeth) that I absolutely adored the original unicorn sculpt. Unfortunately being a limited doll, there were slim chances that he'd ever be in my possession without paying a hefty price tag. Well, I'm elated to say that I'll soon be the owner [...]
Something I always try to do when I get back into doll crafts is do a practice run before I get serious. While I do have a practice head, my first doll looked like she could use some attention. The last faceup I gave her in '05 wasn't bad, but it could be better. Kinda [...]
Oh, my talking bird Though you know so few words They're on infinite repeat Like your brain can't keep up with your beak. And you're kept in an open cage So you're free to leave or stay. Sometimes you get confused Like there's a hint I am trying to give you. The longer you think, [...]
So in previous blog posts, I've mentioned my poor neglected SOOM Gena. This was the first doll I ever saved up for. I was only 16 with a minimum wage part time job, and I scrimped every penny I could spare. You wouldn't believe my excitement when this doll finally came home the day after [...]
I like to imagine Balthazar watches the seasons change and silently wonders why nothing changes for him. No death, no rebirth, just the same sensations and feelings (if you could consider them that anymore). Either way, he's pretty expressive for a doll. You catch him at the right angle and he can look however you [...]
So, to take advantage of Dollzone's event, I finally sank money into Miss Kitty and a Heavy Rain fullset so I could get my hands on a blank. I'm really excited to knock another doll off my wishlist with some bonuses... But I just found out about... THIS. Yes. I saw this after I told [...]
Onto the second de-yellowing method: Oxiclean! Billy Mays, you best not disappoint me (may you rest in peace). After the baking soda & peroxide debacle, I didn't have a whole lot of expectations for this. Nothing, of course, will get dolls back to their original factory color. It's just not going to happen. Yellowing is [...]
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