The Doll Forum

All very good suggestions. I can confirm 100% the frame is not the issue. I've torn the skin 100% clean off of 165 centimeter doll and the frame itself weigh less than 10 lb. The tpe is the problem. There is no need to go plastic they use ultra thin tubing for the frame. If they just used tubing cl...

matt gloss wrote:Hello
Super sculpey is the clay.
Best wishes

Thank you!

Making a first run silicone doll could cost anywhere from $3 - 20K+ Depends upon how much equipment & shop space you already have and how complex the doll skeleton is? Can the skeleton build tools be a hacksaw, drill and screwdriver/ wrenches to assemble or will you be making complex skeleton &...

Nice looking mod BigBurrito. Making a TPE doll is going to probably cost you more than buying one. You'll have to make the mold. You'll have to design and make skeleton (note plastic wont work steel or aluminum), or find someone to sell it to you. I sell TPE, but you'd need 50 to 60 pounds for a fu...

Huh, this is a very interesting thread. I hope it picks up more steam so as to produce more back-and-forth on this matter. Thanks to all who posted, it's all very informative.

Nice looking mod BigBurrito. Making a TPE doll is going to probably cost you more than buying one. You'll have to make the mold. You'll have to design and make skeleton (note plastic wont work steel or aluminum), or find someone to sell it to you. I sell TPE, but you'd need 50 to 60 pounds for a fu...

Hey Vato, First, let say how inspired I am in witnessing your projects progress. That being said, forgive the question if it's already been answered or implied, as I am very tired today and only have enough energy to merely skim threads. My question: Is what you're sculpting the doll itself or is it...

Hi matt gloss,

First, I'd like to say how much I enjoyed sifting through this post and witnessing the progress of your project. It actually helped ease some anxiety I was having about my own projects. That being said, could you please tell me what material you're using for your head sculpt?

Hi Thirsha, My partner-in-crime and I are learning the life casting process as a possible method for our dolls. We'll be practicing on each other soon. All I can say at this point is watch the following videos below for some introductory education. There's some videos that (at this juncture) seem le...

Hello Mods of TDF:

I would like to please change my screen name. How do we get this process started?

This is pretty cool! Good work and not to mention incredibly interesting (and even long overdue?) concept.

Pardon me and my generic avatar, but, that display was lovely. You're Photag work has definitely excelled. Thanks for sharing!