Easy trick to BJD making Creative Paperclay by Gloriann Irizarry

Easy trick to Creative Paperclay BJD making by Gloriann Irizarry

by Gloriann Irizarry 

Hola to all my wonderful followers, collectors and friends. 

Yes it is Gloriann Irizarry once more. Today I am revealing wonderful sculpting secrets.

 This is my  January Creative Paperclay tip. 

I been working on my Paper clay Ball Joint Doll for a while and learn many tricks on the way. 

Now for all of those who had tried to create one of these art dolls know these know they have tons of little pieces and yes they all need to fit together perfectly. 

Well many trial and fail experiments i came across one I l will like to share with you. 

A very neat secret to make joints a little easier.

This is what we I'm going to explain. How to make a perfect ball joint in this case I will use the shoulder.

I have a nice set of round drill bits also know has bevelers in different sizes.

I got mine out of metal but there are some out there that look more like these 

Either one will work.

I start by rolling a ball of paper clay and cover it with a small plastic sheet.

Now I press the desired size to create a hard mold.

I use to paper to make sure i can easily remove the drill bit out. 

Now let it dry completely before is ready to be use.

To be able to use the new mold lay a clear sheet of plastic over it. 

   

Grab your hollow arm piece and add clay to the mold and press the arm in while your rotating it to create the perfect size elbow joint.

If you need more clay make sure you moist it before adding it to the mold.

Keep moving the arm in circular motions to create the perfect round  joint.

Lay it down to dry.

Sand the shoulder smooth. Mark with a pencil the threading and drill the hole from the top to the already hollow arm.

 Now use the same size bit and start to drill the shoulder socket to your desired depth.

Make sure you check the deepness constantly so you don't over drill the shoulder.

If you do over drill there is no problem you can fill the hole with fresh clay let it dry and start the drilling process once more. 

Once you have the desired look and you had drilled the new joint . I use the pencil and mark the drilling points one on the top ans another on the side. I use the hobby knife to cut an open canal between the two holes. 

Sand here and there to achieve the look your looking for. Tread with the elastic and try your new joint. 

I use this process to create all my dolls joints. 

I hope this help. Free free to leave me a comment below or 

email me any question at Gloriann@byglori.com

Have a bless day and happy crafting!

Sincerely Gloriann Irizarry 

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Tool Tip for Paper Clay and Art Doll BJD Crafting

Hello again my dear crafty friends!

Today I wanted to share a few of my favorite tools in my studio.

And I found one of them in the cake making isle. 

 

Yes my friends I do love my

  Wilton®  9" Foundant Rolling Pin. 

I so easy to roll out my Creative Paperclay evenly, at the perfect thickness for easy cutting and shaping. 

Roll the perfect 4mm (1/8in) height great to used in many sculpting projects. I like the slide-on adjustable rubber rings. It help to create the perfect clay sheet.

 The beauty of this tool is that it can be easy found at many stores like 

Michael's JoAnn's and Hobby Lobby's

The best way to be used is by rolling the clay between 2 sheets of Saran Wrap plastic sheets.I don't like to roll the clay too wet so it doesn't stick to the plastic when I'm peeling it. 

 It will give you nice and even clay sheet all the time.  

 Once you have your clay sheet rolled is ready to be add to any surface your working on.

 Here is an example i love to used for.

 I love to make ball jointed dolls (BJD). 

These dolls are sculpted in pieces and later string with elastic. 

And for that reason they have to be strong and hollow. So I always like to create all my pieces with

 a core and cover it on Saran wrap.

Is so easy to now be cover with the clay sheet i created with my roller.

This allow me to have an even sheet all over the core.

 It makes it easier to cut it out and once the center is out i get a even hollow piece for me to work with .

I found the easier and most secured way to cut the Creative Paperclay is 

Using my second favorite tool I own.

My X-ACTO saw blade. I purchase these after a very bad cut using the regular X-ACTO blades.

These blades will give you more control were you want your cuts because it is so precised.

                                           

After the precised cut is made I like to used a Elmer's Glue to bond the 2 pieces back together. 

It works great with The Creative Paperclay.

With the hollow core I'm now able to create  my OOAK pieces. 

The possibilities are endless.

Eleanor 2013 byglori.com

I hope your enjoys my little tips and please stay tune for more to come.

Feel free to email me any questions at gloriann@byglori.com

Have a bless day and happy Crafting!

Sincerely,

Gloriann Irizary at By Glori