In doing so, I came across a doll which I thought I had sold when I had my Blythe doll clear out many moons ago. She is, or I should say was, an origiinal Petit de'jeuner Champs Elysees, which I had modified to a small degree, but never really felt the love for. I had even given her new bright red mohair curly locks, which you can see remanence of on her dome. To get straight to the point, this is how she looks now after pulling everything apart and culling her curls.
I have already begun moving forward with my plans for this doll and have ordered some gorgeous cyan shades of Saran to re-root her scalp, in the hope I can mix it to the shade I see in my mind's eye.
I'm looking forward to becoming engrossed in re-rooting over the coming days and concentrating on completing the look I envisage for this doll. In the meantime, I wish everyone well, stay healthy and please show care for others around you as we endeavour to get through the uncertainty that surrounds us all at present.
I remember you mentioned you had a Blythe collection. I love the colour you have in your mind, those are really nice shades of cyan, very rich and vibrant. Look forward to see how the re-root turns out. It can be quite therapeutic. I love re-rooting with yarn. Takes less yarn to re-root than saran (although I do have a EAH head I started re-rooting but is on pause with that).
ReplyDeleteThanks Alasse, as I said in my email, I shall call her Cyanide once she's done. I have a very clear picture of how I want her to look this time. Once I have finished the dress and re-root I want to re-paint her eye lids and do something with her face, but I need to see how her hair looks before I start.
DeleteI've aways used mohair curls for re-rooting before, so this Saran is going to be a first for me, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed, but as you say it's vey therapeutic and will keep my mind off other things. :)
Big hugs,
X
For some reason I'm always on the fence over whether I want a Blythe or a Pullip.
ReplyDeleteThis one is pretty and I love that bluey greeny colour. Can't wait to see what you do with her
Hi Rachael,
DeleteI've had both, but I feel these dolls, just like the Animators, have been a passing fancy for me. None of these have stuck with me like BJD's, my other play dolls and the few IT dolls in my collection.
I hope when she's complete she turns out as I'd like her, I think my biggest challenge will be creating her face.
Big hugs,
X
Hola Xanadú, me encanta el color azul cyan para el pelo de las muñecas, es un tono intenso pero no demasiado estridente. Nunca le he puesto pelo a una muñeca, aunque a veces he pensado en hacerlo, se necesita mucha paciencia, pero creo que si se tiene suficiente tiempo para hacerlo puede ser relajante.
ReplyDeleteEspero que esta situación pase pronto y que volvamos a retomar nuestras vidas sin sufrir bajas en nuestras familias.
Abrazos.
Oh, yo también Ilona. Sin embargo, tengo otra muñeca con este color. Nunca he usado a Saran antes, pero creo que tengo suficiente paciencia, y es algo que puedo hacer mientras veo la televisión.
DeleteNo creo que termine pronto, pero si todos seguimos las pautas y nos quedamos en el interior, creo que todos nos recuperaremos sin incidentes mucho antes.
Grandes abrazos,
X
This one's going to be fun to watch!
ReplyDeleteThanks RM, I hope you enjoy the ride with me. It could be a bit bumpy though. :)
DeleteBig hugs,
X
Xanadu, I hope you can bring your ideas to your life and that this doll makes you happy when her makeover is complete.
ReplyDeleteLet's just hope the mood I'm currently in doesn't fall short and see the doll end up in the UFO box, along with so many other impulsive projects. I really want to finish this doll Barb, her image is haunting me, so keep your fingers crossed. :)
DeleteBig hugs,
X
Thank you Linda, I thought so too. I only have a pukifee that has this colour hair and she's always made me smile. Oh don't you worry now, I intend on having a great deal of fun with this doll.
ReplyDeleteBig hugs,
X
Oh, I love the cyan hair idea. I can't wait to see how she looks when you are done!
ReplyDeleteHugs
Brenda
Thank you Brenda. I have always loved dolls with unusual coloured hair, so it was inevitable she would end up with a nonconventional colour.
DeleteBig hugs,
X
I can't wait to see the final result. I love the hair colour you have chosen for her.
ReplyDeleteBe safe!
Hugs,
RLet
Thank you RLet. You too!
DeleteBig hugs,
X
Oooh, I love the colours of the hair! Can't wait to see your Blythe in all her (new) glory, I'm sure she'll look gorgeous! Stay safe and healthy!
ReplyDeleteThank you Chriann, my little Cyanide is getting new eyechips today as I'm still waiting on the Saran to arrive . . . the mail is very slow at present. :( You too!
DeleteBig hugs,
X
Has escogido un color precioso para su cabello, estoy deseando ver el resultado.
ReplyDeleteBesos, espero que estéis todos bien
Muchas gracias Ilona, me alegra que pienses que es un color hermoso. Sí, todos estamos bien, simplemente nos quedamos en el interior y sólo nos aventuramos a pasear al perro. Espero que tú también estés bien.
DeleteGrandes abrazos,
X
What a treasure to find when going through some stuff. :) Will be fun to follow and see how she will look when done! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteShe certainly was Niina, and just what I needed to distract myself from what is happening in our world today. Though I never expected her head to take such a long time to re-root, but she has such a big head, so it's not quick like doing a Barbie. LOL!
DeleteBig hugs,
X
I honestly didn't know you had Blythes! I can't wait to see how you customise her, but I can imagine rerooting is not easy. Love the colour you chose!
ReplyDeleteI had over twenty at one stage M. :) Now I only have one custom by Chantilly Lace (Moofers) and this one. Thank you, I think it's beautiful too!
DeleteBig hugs,
X
Witaj Xanadu, cudowna jest ta twoja Blythe <3
ReplyDeleteJa choc mam ich duzo to nigdy nie pokazywalam zadnej na swoim blogu ;)
Sle moc pozdrowien Urszula :)
That was a surprise. :) I'm very curious what will be her final look. This Saran fibers look gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteTake care and stay safe!
Hugs!