Taylor ~ a resin by Barbara's Babies

Another one of my experiments.
A Beautiful Resin Baby.

I tried a completely different paint set and as much as its pretty in color, it was not easy to use. Actually, it was almost impossible.

Honestly, I dont think I would use it again.

However I did want to finish the project so here she is.

This is an older sculpt by Barbara Stewart. Her name is 

Taylor

I am going to be selling this one bald and as a kit for only $500.00US shipped.
No body included. She is a newborn size.

First one to email me gets her.

No layaway

thedaintyloft@gmail.com

No returns due to high shipping costs.

Her paint is permanent and matte in all places accept where naturally dewy or wet (lips, nails, ect).
At the moment she has no eyebrows, but I can easily paint that on.

If you want to give her hair, I highly recommend a mohair wig.
She does have a ring seal in the back of her head which can be hidden with hair or a hat. I love her in hats.

Care Instructions for resin is as follows:

Resin is very resilient. However, they can break if dropped.

Matted resin can get shiny when handled to much with dirty or oily hands.

If dusty, a small brush can wipe away dust and a light wipe with a slightly damp cloth can clean the pieces.... but you rarely have to 'clean her'.  Just a little dusting. 

No scrubbing, no soap, no rubbing in case of damage to paint or matte sealant.

If you have more questions about resin, please feel free to email me.

 

Errors in Trials

Yes, even after many years of painting there are still errors in trials.

I love painting all mediums. Resin is no exception.

Because resin is non-porous, the paint will just sit on the surface of the doll. It wont absorb.

This makes blending a lot more difficult.

Sometimes the paint comes out more looking like water spots.

Also, its harder to not have your paint rub off with resin. 

Think of it this way:  your little one painting on your bathroom glass mirror. As much as you would be perturbed, it wouldn't be hard to just scrub/scratch it off.

Same applies with non-porous resin.

A few greasy hand holding and the paint can slip right off.

So I am always looking for ways to make the paint be permanent.

One day I decided to take a trip to a downtown art supply store.They recommended a product that would cause my piece to have 'grit'.... in turn allowing the paint to adhere better..

ohhhh I liked the concept!!! And ALWAYS worth a try. 

I do love playing!!!

I've wanted to paint a BJD for a while now and thought this was worth a go. Trying a new paint technique on a doll I've never painted before felt like a very clean slate to experiment with.

Followed directions.

Played with brushes and colors.

Found out the product does peel off with wet erasing.

A bit disappointed but happy to have practised a bit with an unfamiliar element.

I will try again.
Now armed with a whole lot more knowledge.

Pippet ~ an elf by Jennie Lee

Its been a bit of a rough creative year. 

I lost my original blog and I have been working, half heartedly to try and recreate it.

Its robbed me of a lot of creative joy.

But this little puffin has rekindled an inspiration that makes my fingers inch.

Embarrassed to say,  I've had her on my studio table for six months. She has waited so patiently for me to bring her to color. But any sooner and I may not have loved her as much as I do right now. 

And that is bunches and bunches worth!!!

This little elf is a masterpiece sculpted by Jennie Lee. Jennie is a genius at what she does... sculpts and pours pieces that are the heart of many people's collection. If interested in this sculpt to paint for yourself, please contact her. 

This little one  is already spoiled as she has lots of little outfits that have been handcrafted by Oms' Knits.

There will be many many more pictures of her.. but for now I had to take a few quick ones of her.

I would like to introduce to you,

Pippet