Gina Garan is an well-known doll photographer, and you’ll be pleased to know she has an awesome website called This is Blythe. I’m presuming a lot of people know this website already. It’s an official site for you Blythe owners and fans out there. Packed with a news page, a shop, a forum, and a super cool mailing list you can sign up for, it’s like paradise. Check it out now!
You KNOW it’s time for your doll to have a spa treatment when she’s inflicted with smudge marks, tangled hair and a little spot of purple that look suspiciously like your little sister’s new gel pens. My Licca is currently under a frizzball condition, especially after I tied her hair into pigtail buns and let it there for 24 hours. Oops.
So I decided it was time to give my poor baby a break and a cleaning session. Note: This is not a professional tutorial, but still feel free to follow along.
Getting Rid of Marks
If there are any smudges on her face, use a damp q-tip and slowly rub it off. You can use a touch of soap if the mark is really stubborn. If it’s a Blythe you’re cleaning, keep this warning in mind: Do not let the water touch her eyelashes. The adhesive will weaken and you’ll end up with a lashes-less doll. However, if you have a Kenner, then you’re safe. Be cautious not to smudge he eyeshadow, blush, or lip color. The same q-tip solution applies to her legs or arms. Always be gentle!
Frizzy Equals Busy!
Poor Licca has a real case of frizziness. For dolls like her, you should use a dab of mild conditioner/shampoo and ease it gently down her hair, especially the parts that tend to frizz a lot (for my Licca, it’s the crown) Use super hot then freezing water on her hair. The abrupt change in temperature will straighten and make your doll’s air a lot more neater. After that, let her air dry. Never blow dry.
Now, just clean her off with a nice warm towel, and she’ll be dry in no time. My sincere apologies- this tutorial was crappy but I’m running short of time (we’re ordering a Marmalade Heart online today!)
original photo here
credits to voodoolady~
That is one AWESOMELY big collection!
Wowza, girl. A whole staircase of dolls? I am officially stumped. Look at all those adorable faces! Cybermelli is a true fan of dolls (she made it on our FHDP list!) so don’t forget to drop by her Flickr page.
Do you have an even bigger collection and have a photo to prove it? Send us the link through a comment and be the next Cool Collection!
They have fab photos of dolls with a ton of views and comments. They’re the ones who have tons of albums just ready for you to admire and envy. They’re the Flickr’s Honored Doll Photographers! Go check out their photos, they’re all really neat. ♡
And that’s all I can really think of. Of course, they are more awesome Flickr doll photographers out there, and I’m REALLY sorry if I left you out, but remember- your photos are appreciated by lots of people on Flickr.
Love,
Lola
Practically every doll owner has had their share of concerns: “How do I properly change my Blythe’s eyechips without damaging anything?” “How on earth can I reroot my doll’s hair?” Or something along the lines of: “Damn, what this Blythe needs are freckles. But what do I do?”
I personally have found Puchi Collective to be a great solution to most of your dolly problems. They have the most amazing tutorials with supporting photos included. They even have sewing patterns, and an updated blog. Basically, it’s doll care heaven. Puchi Collective tuts are mostly for Blythes, but other doll owners can still check it out for some quick fixes. This site contains step-by-step instructions ranging from lip painting, eye-removal, painting freckles to cutting bangs and cleaning Kenners. Oh, and they even have a tut for Lati dolls! Find it here. Fun tip: Try out the Blythealizer
So, what are you waiting for? Check out Puchi Collective and their list of tutorials!
This is the new Blythe the fans have been anticipating about. Save up your money and get ready for this adorable blonde to be released in February 2010 ♥ かわいい!
