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ZombieHun β Basic art doll tutorial
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Supplement Tutorials [link]more will be added
starter kits available on etsy! [link]
If you buy any of the starter kits and still have questions, please note me and please show me what you do with your doll. I'd like to post links on here ^_^
I didn't cover painting or sculpting. There are plenty of resources out there to find the info you're looking for
forgive any and all typos
*Magweno and my friend *Eviecats have poseable art doll tutorials that you can reference. I recommend reading them both. Use these basic tutorials to get your head start. Whatever is not covered in either tutorial it is up to you to experiment. My advice to you is to pour over every tutorial you can get your hands on. Even if it doesn't seem relevant. There will usually be at least one method or material you discover by looking at seemingly irrelevant sources.
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Great tutorial! Thank you so much for posting this. Especially, for the details on making your own eyes! I am going to have to try it...I am sick of searching for the perfect ones.
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Thank you so much ZombieHun!
Would you have any patterns of where to sew the arms? 
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No patterns for that I'm afraid. Just do what looks good for your doll ^_^
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Thanks hun! I will do my best. I'm so nervous about it lol
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Nice tutorial! Just one question, why not use a brush on silicone rubber instead of a pour one? It always seems that when people make pour molds there is always so much rubber that is wasted for nothing more than as a space buffer. I prefer using a brush on silicone since the layers don't have to be so thick and I can use plaster(which is much cheaper!) to keep the silicone rigid after the original has been removed. I use Rebound 25 since it has very high tactile strength and is not prone to tearing as the OOMOO line is when brushed.
You make beautiful dolls by the way.
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This is for beginners. That's why no brush on molds.
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Aha, I see why, I always got the impression brush-on molds were easier, since you have more control over the silicone, but that's just me I guess. It' a great tutorial nonetheless
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Thank you so much for this! I've always wanted to try my hand at this and now you've explained it, and made it sound really easy!
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This is a wonderful tutorial, thank you! I can't wait to start my first doll this weekendΒ Β
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This is exceptionally helpful! Thank you! :3 Especially the eyes- I would have no idea how to do those without this.
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Hm... the eye part was quite interesting. Thank you for sharing.
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Thank you for this! I wanna make something like this soon, but school's starting. DX
And im not sure if I have enough furry fabric...
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You are my hero for making this. Seriously. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
I've been desperately trying to get into this. I've had a few sketches and heads sculpted out, but never got much past that.
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This is awesome, I have project in my ceramic class that is a mix medium assignment, and I really wanted to an art doll of one my creatures. So you're tutorial was a lifesaver because I've never made an art doll before. Thank you much.
Question though. for the mane, where you used black pieces of fur, did you attach it any where else other than head or did you just leave it as a flap?
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U can leave it as a flap, every doll has a different treatment for the mane depending upon how dense u want it.
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Thank you so much for this tutorial and for sharing your experience! I am really itching to try this on
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If u choose to make a doll, I really want to see it :3. I love seeing what other people come up with
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I promise I will write a comment when I have a made one. I am curious myself to see what it will look like.
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Thank you so much for this - I've been looking for a tutorial for a while! I have a half finished art doll, I just couldn't decide on the best way to attach the clay to the fur. Thank-you for sharing
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One thing I would like to add is that cutting fur fabric is super easy and not as messy if you use an exacto knife, or razor. When I work with fur for hats and such I simply trace my pattern with sharpie keeping in mind the direction of the fur and cut it out. It makes sure you don't shear the fur or leaves tons of tufts everywhere!
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I really just want to say that it is amazing that you made this tutorial!!! Thank you heaps!!!
I've been working on my first art doll for 3 months on and off and this just really... oh boy you make it look so much easier then I'd been thinking it was!!!
particularly the part of adding the sculpted parts to to fabric. I've been struggling with this part really bad lol
Im curious though about how well the hot glue holds it all together???
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omg I love you so much for the casting tutorial ...*wiggles*
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Oh my god finally! Thank you so much for sharing!
~EggRoll
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This is very interesting. Thanks so much for the share!
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Crap, now if only I had seen this tutorial before I started on my first doll. My first doll came out nice and all, but seeing this beforehand would've made things a lot easier.
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Oh my gosh! I'm so excited--I can't wait till we get to cast stuff like that in the casting class I'm taking at school! Not that I'm likely to make a soft doll, but who knows.
It was really awesome of you to make this tutorial
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This is going to help out my future endeavors so much, thank you for sharing what you've learned!
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This is fantastic! I've always wanted to try making one of these but gave up because I had no idea where to start. It's a fantastic tutorial and so generous of you to share. The starter kits are a stroke of genius!
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if you were wondering, the best way to cut fur fabric is by using a craft knife or razor blade the back. make sure it is very sharp and then only cut through the backing. this way you are less likely to cut the pile and less will become loose and get up your nose 
just a tip i thought i'd share. this is a great tutorial, i hope many others will find it useful too
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Not sure I'll ever make a doll like this but I love the way they look and there are not many tutorials out there. Thank you for making this!
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My Hat is off to you. Not many Artists have the brass to even sell their patterns let alone give free tutorials.
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i think they're afraid of how simple-stupid it actually is. And I did state in my intro that half the battle is finding the materials to use them in a unique manner
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Fair enough and I agree with you, a little imagination can go a long way material wise.
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This is a great tutorial, very useful for beginners who aren't sure where to start!
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WOW this is amazing tutorial. BTW. I might be able o take up on your offer soon
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This is cool! Y'know, I don't see why people freak out about others supposedly "stealing" their idea just because it's slightly similar. Even with these great tutorials, it doesn't necessarily mean that someone can even make it right, especially me since I'm crap at crafts v.v I might at least try this though
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I dont understand their mentality either. They weren't the first to use certain things or create certain features for their own dolls. Its all been done before or certain motifs have already been expressed in different mediums. Its so hard to be original, but its not hard to be unique
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YES! Thank you so much for this! I will be buying a starter kit as soon as I get home!
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Oh wow... Thank you SO so much for a tutorial like this, I GREATLY appreciate this! My friend and I really wanted to try making these types of dolls for ourselves, but we were unsure how to go about connecting the sculpted parts to the plush parts, because I haven't been able to find tutorials explaining it. This is so wonderful, thank you Zombie!! ;v;
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YES! So few tutorials out there. Thank yooouuuuu.
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Dangit, a horse is what i wanted to do DX WAAAAAH! lol JK
This is an awesome tut ^^ its great to see what you go through doin all those amazing dolls. Major thumbs up to you
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