So today I had the tiny chat and a lot of people were suggesting I start fixing up dolls for people. So I thought it might be fun to start a customization business. You send me your doll with a filled out form (I'd supply it) explaining your customization and perhaps a picture if you'd like o draw one, and then I can customize your doll for you! The price would range between what "procedures" would need to be done (Eye swap, wig swap, cleaning, creating an outfit, repainting and even maybe dying if I learn how) and it would be totally custom for you! I'm not sure how it would be set up yet but maybe a tab on this blog or something? You'd have to pay for the supplies, such as a new wig, as well. Anyway tell me what you think about the idea! Thanks!
Ali
I think thats really cool, considering how well Peyton turned out! And just wondering, do you have like a price range for a full makeover?
ReplyDeleteI would sooo want you to make an american boy doll!
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ReplyDeleteI'd so do it!
ReplyDeleteTo add on to my comment youd have to find a way to hide your address in case of creepers.
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That would be awesome! You might want to get a P.O. box if you don`t have one already so it would keep people from going to your house or something like that... and I have adoll you could do! She is a old JLY and had a ripped body from my dog and so I let my sister play with her and she spilled juice on her.. I think she would mke a great he with a new body, eyes (they just look wierd and aren`t stuck) and wig! I would like to know how long it will take and how much would it cost.
ReplyDeleteI would do it! I've always wanted a custom doll, but I'm to afraid to do it, I might screw something up. xD
ReplyDeleteit would be really awesome do u think u could do limb tighteining?
ReplyDeleteCuz some of my dolls limbs are loose which makes stop motion a challenge.......
I would totally! I mean, once I get some money... Could you make boy dolls?
ReplyDeleteI would REALLY like that. I've been wanting some customazation done but I seriously suck at that kinda thing.
ReplyDeleteI probably wouldn't advise you to do the eyeswaps. Unless you've done a LOT of them and are really good at it, I wouldn't do it. You could ruin someone's doll and it could end up costing you a lot. Sounds like a great idea though! I say go for it.
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DeleteYou should totally do it!!!! What wig-swap do you think would look best on Kanani????
ReplyDeletei think that'd be so awesome and if you do, do this i will send you one of my dolls to be turned in too a boy XD
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~Phaedra~ <3
I love this idea. very clever and epic!
ReplyDeleteI think doing custom dolls would be awesome! :D
ReplyDelete~Miranda
That would be absolutly amazing!! I totally think you should do it Ali!!
ReplyDeleteOMG, that would be great- I would totally send my dolls in! I do not have a Youtube but I adore AG and I watch ALL your videos!!!! YOU ARE AMAZING, ALI!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThat would be AWESOME Ali!!!
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ReplyDeleteAwesome idea Ali!
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ReplyDeleteOMG you should totally do it!!! I've been thinking of trying to customize a doll but I'm kind of afraid, so you doing it would be perfect!!! If I do it could you sign her???
ReplyDeleteAs someone who customizes dolls for a commission... I would say that before you start taking dolls from other people for commission, do several yourself, and take EXCELLENT pictures of your work to show people what you can do.
ReplyDeleteIf it's possible, it would probably be best to customize a girl or two to sell on etsy or ebay... to get feedback from the buyer, as well as to get an idea on what price range is reasonable to charge.
Or customize her and send her out to someone skilled in the art and ask for their honest opinion on your work (they should be willing to do this and send your girl back to you, at the cost of you just paying shipping).
Never offer services you haven't tried first.
It might seem like it should be simple... and turn out to be really hard... as in... "Oh no, I just ruined this person's doll" hard.
Also... try to think of EVERY type of customization you would be willing to offer, and make a price list for it. Also make a list of customizations you are not willing to offer. Keep that list to yourself... but it's a good list to have around, because it's something for the "Someday I'll learn how to do this" page of life XD
Seriously though, taking commissions can be really, really stressful, and really, really time consuming. If people don't like what you've done, they're going to expect you to redo it, for free... so make sure you think about that, and put something about that into your commission sheet as well (most people I know who do commissions are willing to do ONE redo for free, and then the commissioners have to start paying for redos beyond that... because some people really are just insanely picky)
Also, consider that this will take a lot of time. Is it worth it, the amount of time it will take... because it will take a lot of time away from video making and clothes making and such.
(if you have any other questions, please feel free to contact me... I can answer them to the best of my ability, or direct you to other really awesome faceup artists I know who can give you good advice!
http://majokkoshop.blogspot.com) ... my email is on the upper right of my blog page
Hey Ali,
ReplyDeleteI would love that! I would defiantly ask you to make me an boy doll!!
you have tiny chat!
ReplyDeleteThat would be cool! I have a doll fixing business that I've had for about a year and a half. :)
ReplyDeletewhat would the price b 4 a custom ag
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