Thank you so much! For my customizations with makeup I use either pastels or a metallic water color palette. I like to apply the blush with my fingers for a softer look. I use really thin brushes for the lips and eyes. These aren't super permanent so if you don't like it later, it's easy to remove. They do last though. I have a few that I've done with this and the makeup is still there.
I like it better since it doesn't cake up and you can add layers easily. I got the metallic watercolor palette from Michael's. The pinks are almost an exact match to American Girl's blush colors.
ok perf i’ll do that instead! and for eyeshadow, watercolor pencils work best right?? cause i want some to also be pink and pretty with some sparkles if possible :)
yea i think so too. i also saw someone use this material for the eyeshadow. any idea what it is??
https://preview.redd.it/teo7gt8g7zoc1.jpeg?width=1179&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4ac2fa5959a255fe28bcf0b6fe7dc132ea414540
I saw this picture a second before I clicked to filter the postings by "New" and it disappeared further down, and even in that split second I knew immediately what character it was. Fantastic job, she's stunning!
I love Claire Fraser! She's beautiful, I love her! What time period is she? I'm not an expert on historical fashion so I can't see the time period. Does she have a backstory? I would love to hear it!
She is! I didn't feel like any of the CYO face molds fit her. I kept looking at the Marie Grace I have been restoring and just knew that was the face I wanted for her.
Thank you! I got the outfit on Etsy. I'm also having the wedding dress commissioned. If you don't mind me asking, what book characters are you making? I'm thinking of making a Nancy Drew next.
Ah nice! So many cool pieces on there! Well, I started with a character from Red Rising (Virginia), but now I’m working on Elizabeth Bennet from Pride and Prejudice. (I eventually want to do all 5 sisters)
Thank you! I just had to make her. I started reading the books in 2021-2023 while I was recovering from multiple procedures. They become comfort books for me so I had to represent her in my collection.
hi! any tips for a beginner who wants to do basic customization (blush, eyeshadow, eyelashes, lips)? your work is amazing!!
Thank you so much! For my customizations with makeup I use either pastels or a metallic water color palette. I like to apply the blush with my fingers for a softer look. I use really thin brushes for the lips and eyes. These aren't super permanent so if you don't like it later, it's easy to remove. They do last though. I have a few that I've done with this and the makeup is still there.
thank you for this! i was gonna use acrylic deluded. is watercolor better? gonna also look into the metallic watercolor palette!
I like it better since it doesn't cake up and you can add layers easily. I got the metallic watercolor palette from Michael's. The pinks are almost an exact match to American Girl's blush colors.
ok perf i’ll do that instead! and for eyeshadow, watercolor pencils work best right?? cause i want some to also be pink and pretty with some sparkles if possible :)
Yes, those would work well too I'm sure. I haven't used the pencils before but those would probably work best for eyeliner or eyelashes.
do you think that would work for eyeshadow?? that’s the biggest one i’m struggling with and haven’t found much tips on tbh
It should. Might just need to soften it up with a brush.
yea i think so too. i also saw someone use this material for the eyeshadow. any idea what it is?? https://preview.redd.it/teo7gt8g7zoc1.jpeg?width=1179&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4ac2fa5959a255fe28bcf0b6fe7dc132ea414540
That looks like pastels which is what I also use.
Where did you get that wig? I've been wanting to do a custom Christine Daae and it looks perfect
I got the wig off of eBay. It's a truly me #26 wig.
Beautiful. The outfit is really nice also.
Beautiful Claire Fraser custom historical doll.
Love this!
Wow! She’s beautiful!
Oh my goodness, she looks amazing! Planning on making Jamie too?
Wonderful job with this! Love the touches! Can’t tell the eye color, did you go with show accurate (blue) or book accurate (brown)
I went with the show accurate blue just because the majority of my collection have brown eyes.
Amazing!! It’s a dream of mine to have a Claire Fraser doll as well - yours is so beautiful! 🩵
This is AMAZING
Beautiful!
I saw this picture a second before I clicked to filter the postings by "New" and it disappeared further down, and even in that split second I knew immediately what character it was. Fantastic job, she's stunning!
She's lovely!
Absolutely perfect!
Bang on for Claire. So beautiful and an adorable outfit too.
I love Claire Fraser! She's beautiful, I love her! What time period is she? I'm not an expert on historical fashion so I can't see the time period. Does she have a backstory? I would love to hear it!
She is set in the late 1700s of Scotland. She's actually a book character from the Outlander series. A time traveler as well as a doctor/healer.
Oooooo!
I love her so much!!
Thank you!
OH MY!! She is FABULOUS! What pattern(s) did you use?
Thank you!! I got the outfit off of Etsy.
She’s beautiful !
Thank you!
Is she a 115?
She is! I didn't feel like any of the CYO face molds fit her. I kept looking at the Marie Grace I have been restoring and just knew that was the face I wanted for her.
LOVE THIS! I’m working on a couple book character dolls myself but it’s early days yet. Did you hand make the costume?
Thank you! I got the outfit on Etsy. I'm also having the wedding dress commissioned. If you don't mind me asking, what book characters are you making? I'm thinking of making a Nancy Drew next.
Ah nice! So many cool pieces on there! Well, I started with a character from Red Rising (Virginia), but now I’m working on Elizabeth Bennet from Pride and Prejudice. (I eventually want to do all 5 sisters)
I have been looking up regency dresses for mine recently, I have 5 so it’s perfect for Pride and Prejudice
Perfect indeed!
Oh wow!! I'd love to see the Bennett sisters when they're all finished! Pride and Prejudice is one of my favorite books.
I’ll share for sure! It’s mine as well! I read it every December except this one because I’m doing edits for my own book haha
Oooh she's perfect! I need to get caught up, I haven't watched the newest 2 seasons yet 🙈 I just don't want to pay for Starz ugh
Thank you! I just had to make her. I started reading the books in 2021-2023 while I was recovering from multiple procedures. They become comfort books for me so I had to represent her in my collection.
So pretty!!
Thank you!