There's a fairly recent trend in Japan involving the cutest ball jointed dolls- These dolls are cast in polyurethane resin and are used as mini- me versions or simply as a display of fashion statements. Some girls decide to dress up their dolls in lolita frills and dresses while others chose to recreate a identical version of themselves, as a doll.

The dolls tend to follow a distinctly Asian view in their aesthetics, but the designs are diverse and range from highly anime-inspired to hyper-realistic. They have big large eyes and comparatively large feet, contrasted with fashion dolls like Barbie, and are capable of

standing on their own, without a stand or other support.

BJDs are readily for your customizing. Wigs and eyes are easy to remove and replace, as well as heads, hands, and feet. A doll may even be a hybrid of parts from different companies. Some BJD owners or customizers even re-shape existing parts by sanding them or applying epoxy putty to them.

The resin material is easier to paint than the softer and more slick vinyl often used for other types of dolls. BJD face paint is referred to as a faceup, to note that it's not just make-up, but all the facial features that are painted and customized, including eyebrows, lips and blushing to enhance features. Faceups and body blushing are most often done with acrylic paint — applied with a regular brush or an airbrush — or soft pastels, and coated with a sprayed-on layer of clear matte sealant for protection. BJD faceups, even from large companies, are always painted by hand, and it takes considerable skill to do detailed, professional faceups.

It's kind of amazing that you can start from scratch with these dolls, and make them look however you want. They are your entertainment and form of accomplishment.

I personnaly find them beautiful and creative, some people design clothes for them and others buy ready made outfits. If I had one I would definitly make her look like a crazy lolita vampire doll.

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