Challenger: Ms A
Commentator: store manager

1. Tools Colors The colors used were either "Liquitex" or "Acryl Gouache" Although she used both products, "Liquitex" and "Acryl Gouache" I believe it is better to use only one kind of paint. Usually enamel colors are used. But you can also use "Liquitex" or "Acryl Gouache" because they will not destroy the undercoat. Fine brushes Usually you can find these products in any handicrafts shop. Use only brushes of high quality with sharp tips. However, her two brushes of different size and thickness were used. others Small dish to wash the brushes, a palette, tissue paper. Instead of a small dish you can also use a water glass, and the@palette can be replaced by a simple sheet of paper.
2. She started with a rough sketch of the doll and prepared all necessary materials If you want to make a character doll (Manga or anime character) you don't necessarily need to draw a scetch by yourself, you can use the original Manga instead. But if you want to make yout own design you should better make a draft.
3. The head She chose the new rotating head (model 01) from Noix De Rome. The head on the left side has the front hair tied back to have free access.
4. Draft Here you see the outline the doll's face, some material and the sketch of the doll she made before. Is it possible to draw the outline with thin paint instead of a pencil.
5. Painting the undercoat for the eyes She painted the entire eye with a base of white color because later, when painting the pupil it will give the darker color of the pupil a stronger expression. You have to be careful to paint over the entire outline of your draft and cover it with the white color.
6. Painting the outline The outline of the pupil, eyelashes etc. are drawn. You have to draw very carefully with the dark color, because it is very difficult to make corrections on top of the white background.
7. Drawing the pupils Continue to paint until you are satisfied with the shape and size of the pupils. Nice, nice, isn't it nice?
8. Highlight the eyes with white color to give them a natural look Apply the highlights in one stroke!
9. Finishing the eyes It looks very easy but in fact she had to do it many times until she was satisfied.
10. Hairdo To prepare for the haircut bundle the front hair into a single strand.
11. During the cut ccand cut!
12. The cut, 2. Because the previous hairstyle was rather pitiful (a bobbed, straight haircut) she decided to cut the front hair in a straight line. After adding some vertical cuts the hairdo looked really natural.
12. Completion Now everything is completed safely. Her first intention was to paint the eyes. But then she decided to also give the doll another hairstyle. The basic body, model "MILLY" and the waitress-like costume are available at Noix De Rome.

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