Sculpting Ball-Jointed Dolls for Beginners – What I Wish I Knew First

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Sculpting Ball-Jointed Dolls for Beginners – this is your guide to starting right.

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If you’re sculpting ball-jointed dolls for beginners, this list will give you clarity on what truly matters and what you can skip. These tips are exactly what I wish someone had told me before doll #1.

• How a ball-jointed doll works anatomically
• Essential BJD sculpting tools and materials
• The secrets of semi-bakes with polymer clay
• Why starting with a skull gives you better results
• And the biggest mistakes I see beginners make

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If you’ve been overwhelmed by tutorials that contradict each other, this video is your no-nonsense foundation. Whether you’re sketching your first doll or already sculpting ball-jointed dolls for beginners, this guide will help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

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00:00 — Wish I Knew This Sooner
00:59 — What Is a Ball-Jointed Doll?
02:15 — Free BJD Template to Download
03:50 — BJD Inner Core
04:55 — Sculpting and Joints
06:22 — Choosing Materials
07:41 — Polymer Clay Partial Baking
08:11 — Sculpting the Head from the Skull
08:52 — Tools for BJD Making
10:47 — Doll Reinforcement
12:23 — Elastic String Assembly
13:33 — Eyes and Lashes
14:26 — Sanding
14:55 — Painting
15:46 — Hair
16:40 — Final Assembly