tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686868691603248122.post4454212490543154423..comments2024-02-12T09:45:02.583-05:00Comments on Fashion Dolls at Van's Doll Treasures: Adventures with the AirbrushVanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09027064808344974667noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686868691603248122.post-902615169395776792012-08-15T19:16:19.996-04:002012-08-15T19:16:19.996-04:00Zieglerzoo - Thanks! I have temporarily misplaced...Zieglerzoo - Thanks! I have temporarily misplaced the brochure on my airbrush. I'm sure I will run across it soon. I think I ordered the airbrush from a company called Airbrush City. I've had it about 8 yrs I think, but really hadn't used it much. I will come back with info on my compressor, too, that I think I ordered from the same company.Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027064808344974667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686868691603248122.post-51464079576208654192012-08-14T22:20:20.585-04:002012-08-14T22:20:20.585-04:00Your work is amazing! Do you mind telling me what ...Your work is amazing! Do you mind telling me what brand and model airbrush and compressor you use? I'm looking to buy one to paint items for my dollhouse and want to get one that works well. Thanks so much!!!Zieglerzoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16661658828557421074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686868691603248122.post-19988717950767222672012-07-01T23:06:15.716-04:002012-07-01T23:06:15.716-04:00mustiwait - Thanks. I am as happy as a lark. Model...mustiwait - Thanks. I am as happy as a lark. Model 4 and I were conversating today and she said, "do you know how long I've been waiting for a body?" Poor thing.Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027064808344974667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686868691603248122.post-6005127557558404352012-07-01T21:31:26.770-04:002012-07-01T21:31:26.770-04:00Nice work!!!!!!!Nice work!!!!!!!Mustiwaithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14378217415922931178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686868691603248122.post-23810722220249346702012-07-01T14:03:00.104-04:002012-07-01T14:03:00.104-04:00Ms. Leo - Some of those airbrush artists do incred...Ms. Leo - Some of those airbrush artists do incredible work. Have you seen the airbrush work that is done on real vehicles? Incredible. If I hadn't taken that class, I wouldn't have known the possibilities.Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027064808344974667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686868691603248122.post-45291057747280676692012-07-01T13:52:33.890-04:002012-07-01T13:52:33.890-04:00I guess I'm in the back of the line of the fol...I guess I'm in the back of the line of the folks who want their doll bodies repainted! Put me in the line. You did a great job. Those basic bodies are a bore! Snore, snore, snore! It is so hard to find a body that isn't too tall for that skintoned doll. You have opened a door for many. I will now be giving all the artist doing airbrushing a chat! Hey do you do anything besides shirts?Ms. Leohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09742194324517520395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686868691603248122.post-41091699637592316432012-07-01T10:53:47.462-04:002012-07-01T10:53:47.462-04:00Dukasha - I have considered an Obitsu body for my ...Dukasha - I have considered an Obitsu body for my little ones. I'm not really fond of the large joints. For the most part the bodies you mentioned cost more than I want to pay. That's why I've opted for painting the adult bodies, so I don't have to spend a lot of money on the few darker skinned bodies that are available for much more than the $10 fashionista bodies. It is nice having toddlers that are able to move about. I've been thinking of ways to make my own moveable toddler bodies. It won't be hard, I just haven't had the time to do it.Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027064808344974667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686868691603248122.post-49515381978511441772012-07-01T10:48:24.360-04:002012-07-01T10:48:24.360-04:00jewel snake - Thanks. The acrylic paint and makeup...jewel snake - Thanks. The acrylic paint and makeup sponge may work just fine. You would need to seal it well using a matte finish sealer. It's worth a try.Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027064808344974667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686868691603248122.post-18790340571684571292012-06-30T21:32:23.003-04:002012-06-30T21:32:23.003-04:00It's absolutely great then. Something, that ev...It's absolutely great then. Something, that every AA dolls collector dreams about. :)<br />Didn't you think about non-Mattel bodies repainting? There are Obitsu, Volks and Pure Neemo bodies of the kids and teens size, but they are good for very pale dolls only. It would be wonderful to have such bodies of the darker color.Dukashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15127369315850185914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686868691603248122.post-77251458066182587362012-06-30T18:49:14.848-04:002012-06-30T18:49:14.848-04:00oh wow, looks wonderful!!! would never guess this ...oh wow, looks wonderful!!! would never guess this body wasn't in that color from the beginning! I have to look for such airbrush, need to dye body of one of my boys. previously I was thinking about using water based acrylic paint and makeup sponge, but now I'm not so sure. anyway, your result left me speachless!jewel snakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00313548845051889616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686868691603248122.post-83914833772024687622012-06-30T16:38:57.007-04:002012-06-30T16:38:57.007-04:00Dukasha - The answer is still no. When you seal t...Dukasha - The answer is still no. When you seal the paint properly it doesn't come off.Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027064808344974667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686868691603248122.post-89606528732318154542012-06-30T13:16:49.788-04:002012-06-30T13:16:49.788-04:00Thanks. I mean, when the joints move, doesn't ...Thanks. I mean, when the joints move, doesn't it destroy the paint inside them? Rubbing and so on...Dukashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15127369315850185914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686868691603248122.post-21514457796297840142012-06-30T12:16:56.757-04:002012-06-30T12:16:56.757-04:00limbe dolls - You're welcome. Sorry I haven...limbe dolls - You're welcome. Sorry I haven't done it before now. Like they say, 'better late than never".Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027064808344974667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686868691603248122.post-41167499005923305662012-06-30T12:15:07.737-04:002012-06-30T12:15:07.737-04:00Marta - Thanks. Yes painting the Barbie furniture ...Marta - Thanks. Yes painting the Barbie furniture is really easy, too. I've already started painting some. I'm looking forward to painting a couple of cars. Airbrush prices range from relatively inexpensive to really expensive. The compressor will cost more than the airbrush and is the most expensive of the ensemble. The paints aren't too bad. You can also use paints other than airbrush paints, but airbrush paints will probably give the best results.Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027064808344974667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686868691603248122.post-43513799933292564222012-06-30T12:10:55.698-04:002012-06-30T12:10:55.698-04:00Dukasha - With airbrushing, the coat of paint is t...Dukasha - With airbrushing, the coat of paint is thin, so there is no paint buildup. The joints act just like they did before I painted them. I'm not sure I understand the second question, but the answer is no.Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027064808344974667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686868691603248122.post-7926051479696406812012-06-30T12:07:52.498-04:002012-06-30T12:07:52.498-04:00Rossetti - Thanks so much! I can't wait to get...Rossetti - Thanks so much! I can't wait to get to the fashionista bodies either. I think I have one here I can use, but I need to buy a few more.Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027064808344974667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686868691603248122.post-15835914602563436672012-06-30T12:06:21.266-04:002012-06-30T12:06:21.266-04:00Grandmommy - Thanks. I have a set of the AA 1:12 d...Grandmommy - Thanks. I have a set of the AA 1:12 dolls, but my goal with my 1:12 family is to sculpt them. Or make porcelain ones with the doll molds I have. I do plan to airbrush some of the toddlers I have here to be used as extras in audiences,etc.Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027064808344974667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686868691603248122.post-25724471747209627632012-06-30T12:03:05.440-04:002012-06-30T12:03:05.440-04:00Roxanne - Thanks! No more searching high and low f...Roxanne - Thanks! No more searching high and low for darker skinned bodies. What a relief!Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027064808344974667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686868691603248122.post-26423485435662229662012-06-30T08:00:25.645-04:002012-06-30T08:00:25.645-04:00Thanks for leading the way once again. I will hav...Thanks for leading the way once again. I will have to start saving my pennies so I can get an air brush. Your doll came out looking fabulous!limbe dollshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01704328250988686700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686868691603248122.post-5448111185593039762012-06-30T07:40:12.283-04:002012-06-30T07:40:12.283-04:00Hi from spain: wow, wow... you made a gorgeous job...Hi from spain: wow, wow... you made a gorgeous job wiht this boby. Your Barbie Basic5 is perfect in that body.With the airbrush, can you paint the Barbie furniture?? I never bought any machine. Is it very expensive airbrush and paints for use with that machine? Keep in touchAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11622921405630601316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686868691603248122.post-52818499858183908482012-06-30T03:36:39.551-04:002012-06-30T03:36:39.551-04:00Vanessa, and what about he joints? Don't they ...Vanessa, and what about he joints? Don't they move harder because of the paint? And doesn't the process destroy the paint coat there?Dukashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15127369315850185914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686868691603248122.post-48684135614701572312012-06-30T01:52:58.899-04:002012-06-30T01:52:58.899-04:00Pleased? You must be proud!!! It's nearly the ...Pleased? You must be proud!!! It's nearly the exact tone, and the body looks as if it hasn't been repainted at all... Wonderful job! I'm lookinf for the fashionista repainted body, I'm sure that will be totally perfect.Rossettihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05900603050924356220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686868691603248122.post-63966258251320358962012-06-30T00:39:34.241-04:002012-06-30T00:39:34.241-04:00Nice...Van...Nice. What do you think about the lit...Nice...Van...Nice. What do you think about the little sisters-1:12 dolls. There aren't really dark ones in that market either. Hobby Lobby doesn't even sell AA mini dolls. Good idea to get a dark haired white one and make her deep roasted brown.The grandmommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13174644267350343828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686868691603248122.post-8342449970513856522012-06-30T00:37:38.646-04:002012-06-30T00:37:38.646-04:00Wow, this looks great. I'm impressed!Wow, this looks great. I'm impressed!RoxanneRoxannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079345476722203250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686868691603248122.post-70459418524088569362012-06-30T00:03:36.979-04:002012-06-30T00:03:36.979-04:00Matty - Thanks! I used to be addicted to buying to...Matty - Thanks! I used to be addicted to buying tools of all sizes. I'm always happy to put them to use and get my money's worth.Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027064808344974667noreply@blogger.com