How to Make or Edit Asian Style Ball Jointed Dolls
(Some of these links direct you to forums like "The Joint" and "Den of Angels" in which you must be a member to view. I highly suggest joining these sites if you are interested in Ball Jointed Dolls. I love them! <3)
Making a BJD
By Kafae:Gallery of BJD pieces from different angles to help you sculpt
By Others:
By Others:
- Making a BJD 1: out of clay from scratch (By Daggerchan aka Audrey)
- Example Concept Art for a BJD: Concept 1 (credits go to artist in link above)
- Making a BJD 2: from scratch (By Noah)
- Making a BJD 3: Casting, and Assembling a BJD from scratch (By Dolly Daydream)
- Making a BJD 4: Many parts of the process - Use Google Translate to read (By Aimi-doll)
- Making a BJD 5: Making from scratch - Use Google Translate to read (By Heaven's Memory)
- Craft Tips, Materials and Tools, and Detailed Photos of BJD made by hand (By Sweet Breezes)
- Generic How-To-Cast-Resin Tutorials (By Alumilite Corp.)
- More Helpful Threads on Making BJDs (By Den of Angels)
- Making a BJD Rants (By Gnomer01 - There are 11 so far, go to her channel to find the rest)
How to do a Face-up
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By Others:
By Others:
More Resources:
Forums:
Sizing Chats (Measurements for Different BJD Brands)
Other Info:
Books:
Sizing Chats (Measurements for Different BJD Brands)
- Various Companies and BJD sizes
- Tiny (10-30) BJD sizes
- Mature Mini (40s) BJD sizes
- Regular SD (50+) BJD sizes
- Volks Doll Body Sizes/Types
- Comparison of Measurements for some BJD Brands
Other Info:
Books:
- The Ball Jointed Doll Obyrarium (I have this book. It's totally worth picking up if you can still find it. I bought mine froum HautyDol but I think it's out of print. ; ;)
- The Ryo Yoshida BJD Making Guide (You can find the book on eBay, Amazon, or Japan Amazon)
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Older Word 97-2003 (Compatibility mode) Document
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