Craft Adventure (Castor & Pollux)

Heya hello there,

Castor and Pollux are my two hybrid SD boys; Castor is a Leekeworld Adolf head on a 68cm dollzone body and Pollux is a Leekeworld Mihael head on a 65cm body. Since they're new, I've been working heavily on their bodies, outfits, faceups, etc... I figured I'd put some progress shots here (most of which are on my instagram - mishaverse - already).

I'm also really glad that the resin match is about 80-85% and you can't really tell there's a difference at all when they're wearing their clothes and wigs; I was quite worried about that when I put the money in for their bodies..

The hellscape that is my work table 99% of the time.

I like to have multiple projects out at one time. That way, when one head is drying, I can work on the others. That, or I can redress boys, play around with posing, or even just disassemble them to see if I can make them less sassy and stop snapping me!

Pollux's body holding his and his brother's heads
for a quick pic.
Misha lying comatose in the backdrop.

I included this picture especially, as well as the following, to show off some of the non-permanent modding I had tried out. Pollux's character has gone through some physical trauma and I needed a convincing way to show scars without permanently altering the body (because I am not that confident yet). All that goes into the scars is pastel and glue with a tiny bit of colored pencil. Layering the color really gives it a 3D affect that looks very much like scarring.

Pollux's screaming skull scarification.

Thanks for reading & I'll see you next time,

Nat

Faceup Adventure (Angell Studio Kimi, "Honu")

Hey there,

This is my Angell Studio Kimi. I named him Honu after about a year of figuring his personality out. He's my precious baby angel. I like freckles. I like him. This shows an early version of what I painted on him (first picture) and his current faceup. I think I've gotten 100% better haha............................. (still needs work though >>)

[Doll Arrived: December 2011]

[Faceup redone: October 2013]

His old faceup was very simple. I was nervous to try anything fun and so he had a bland or blank look to him. I hardly tried using pastels at all. It's an adorable sculpt, so nothing looks bad on him, but it certainly wasn't the best look.

As you can see, I've gotten a little more adventurous with colors (adding some purples and blue into the mix). I love his new freckles and his eyebrows are much nicer now; the key is using pastels AND colored pencil. In layers. Layering achieves richer, deeper colors and gives it more...well...depth. The fantasy resin tone was exciting to work with, but it did take time to get used to the way color showed up on it. Even without "real" eyelashes, I love the way his lashes look.

Anywho, I hope you enjoyed seeing Honu's evolution; he's my baby and I hope you grow to love him too.

See you next time,

Nat

Photoshoot Adventure (Honu pt. 2)

Hallo,

I've shared these on my instagram (mishaverse), but I am just so in love with my Honu baby... I update instagram a lot more often than I update this blog, so please feel free to stop by.

[smol photoshoot]

In this photoshoot he's actually borrowing Misha's scarf. His shoes were handmade by myself and I bought the wig off of ebay. His bear and sweater, however, were made by amubleu on Instagram (and I love them to death). Everything she makes is amazing and I currently have at least four sweaters and a pair of leg warmers from her. Please give her some love if you ever need knitted goods..

Catch you later,

Nat

Diary Adventure (Volks Store in Shibuya pt.2)

Hi...

So we did manage to find a Volks store, but it was closed. *sobbing in the distance* This is very delayed because I wanted to post pictures and I haven't uploaded them to my computer yet (I will post pictures of the outside of the store at least).

I did buy some small things for my dollies. I'll put some pictures below of both things I got specifically for my dolls (mostly that tiny shopping basket), but also some other cute stuff. Eventually, I'll make a video for my YouTube Channel (skippybjd) about this stuff, but for now...

Love,

Nat

Diary Adventure (Volks Store in Shibuya)

'sup,

Today we're trying again to go to the Volks store in Shibuya. It's a little hidden and we almost got lost yesterday trying to find it, but we did it and it won't be hard to retrace our steps. However, yesterday they were restocking or something so they were closed haha. They aren't normally closed on Fridays at 14:00. The dolls we could see were gorgeous, though.

I hope I have enough money (probably not). My plan is just to buy accessories and clothes, so we'll see. If they have a tiny that I fall in love with, I might bite at that. *crying* I'm so broke! When we get back from shopping today, I'll try to do an entry about the store with pictures. :D

Love,

Nats

Diary Adventure (Japan2015)

I just dropped $915 on a plane ticket to Japan for this June so it's real; I'm going to Japan to see my friend who's studying abroad. I'm going to spend so much money on souvenirs. I can't spend a penny until then. God help me. 

PLUS: who do I take to Japan?!? A Lati? Honu? I can't think. It has to be a tiny though; Misha is just plain too big. 

Sincerely, 

Nat

Photoshoot Adventure (Honu)

This was really a car trip adventure but w/e. Honu was such a honey I used him as a model for some jewelry. These will eventually be Castor's pieces (I'll explain when he gets a body).

Holy shit I love this baby. He is my one and only. I have such a soft spot for red heads. ♡☆♡

Photo Shoot Adventure (Misha)

Here is my first real photo shoot of Misha (and Castor & Pollux who I will introduce soon). Next time I'll play around with background a little more.

Texting Adventure (Misha)

(Slightly adult convo)

I had a fun day playing with Misha, my Migidoll Miho, today. For the first time I played around with really posing him and I got some gold out of it:

I now feel guilty because he's so out of character posing like that. >___< Baby, don't hate momma.