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Tuesday

Make Over: Step 2


Remember this face? She's a 1993 My Pretty Topsy Tail made by Tyco, in case you missed seeing it before.


Well the face had a wash! I used 100% Acetone (available at Bunnings) with Swisspers make up remover pads to wipe off most of the paint, then Swisspers cotton tips (both available from the pharmacy), and finally to get into the really tight crevices, I used Mr Hobby GT69 tips (available from Brunel Hobbies).

The eyes came up okay, but as much as I tried, I could not get it all out of the mouth, if you look closely you can see some deep in the creases.


Next was a quick wipe over with Isocol (Isopropyl Alcohol from the pharmacy) just to remove any residue, then once dry (only takes a few seconds), a fine spray of Mr.Hobby Super Clear UV Cut (also available from Brunel's). Later this week I will begin her face up.

P.S. I also removed the paint from her shoes.

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14 comments:

  1. Giac11 July

    Hello Sandy,
    I cannot wait to see her makeover complete.
    Big hug
    Giac

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    1. Xanadu14 July

      Hi Giac,
      The weather has been very cold and wet so I have been spending time by the fire knitting this week. However, looks like there's some sunshine on it's way which is more conducive for painting.
      Hugs,
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  2. Ai Lin13 July

    I love seeing customisation progressions like these x3 can't wait to see the next step!

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    1. Xanadu14 July

      Thanks Irene, I do too. Shouldn't be too long now. :)
      Hugs,
      X

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  3. DollsDolour14 July

    Look forward to seeing her face up later on!
    Hugs!

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    1. Xanadu14 July

      Thanks Niina, I'll probably have more photos to post next week.
      Hugs,
      X

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  4. Sharon16 July

    I look forward to seeing how she turns out!

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  5. AlasseCarnesir16 July

    The face sculpt underneath is quite detailed isn't it. Looking forward to see what you do with her.

    Where do you find the Isopropyl at the chemist? I haven't been able to get any so far.

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    1. Xanadu16 July

      Yes Alasse, lots of little crevices. LOL! I have emailed you with an answer to your question.

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  6. Sionnach16 July

    Hi Sandi,
    Finally you have removed her face-up! Can't wait to see what you do with her :)
    Greetings ^^

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    1. Xanadu20 July

      Yeah, I'm so slack. Oh me too Lily! :)

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  7. Musume18 July

    I didn't knew you could wipe out repaints/faceups with Isopropyl Alcohol! That is something easy to find in here!

    Also, I can't wait to see the faceup! Hope you'll share photos soon! :D

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    1. Xanadu20 July

      Hi Musume, you need to use 100% Acetone to remove the paint, then use the Isopropyl for wiping clean after.

      Will share photos when she's done and I am happy with her. :)
      Hugs.
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