We have already told and showed you several times parts of the hinge dolls printed on 3D-printers in Prototypster. Today we will be talking about creation of bjd-dolls with a special view on the world and their creator – the artist Natalia Bragina.
Master-class: how to paint a polyamide figurine
According to Natalia Bragin, when she first started manufacturing of articulated dolls, she had no idea on the use of 3D-printing. Interest for dolls arose after artist has visited Disneyland in Paris. Acquired there Rapunzel doll awakened memories of childhood and inspired to create her own dolls. To date, Natalia has already produced more than 20 different dolls. Four of them were made in Prototypster using 3D-printing.
Lovely Alenka. 45 cm height, polyamide, copyrights eyes, airbrush and brush painting (acrylic), handmade French lace tatting, hair – mohair.
Maybe that's the reason why the dolls of Natalia Bragina come out so natural, humane, each with its own character.
And again green-eyed Alenka!
Articulated doll easily change posture, almost like a human.
When here, in Prototypster, we take out the details of dolls from container of 3D-printer, we can hardly imagine a finished image. Thanks to 3D-printing facial features, bending fingers can be seen in high details, but it is the artist who can breathe life into them.
Dark Wizard. The doll can become the epitome of male beauty. 48 cm height, polyamide.
Thoughtful dark wizard.
Knight of the Sorrowful Countenance.
Everyone can try their hand at creating articulated dolls. All you need is desire for it. For example, to start to learn 3D-modeling. Natalia also began gradually, the first 3D-modeled doll she made within six months. With experience everything began to turn faster. Now a new character modeling takes from two weeks to a month.
When 3D-modeling dolls for 3D-printing, you must take into account the fallibility. According to Natalia, «3D-printing is a very fine technology. It is easy to be trapped, if you do not take into account that the hinge cavity or eye socket may get a little smaller, while hinge or eyeball - bigger. "
Basis of sandals for Alenka doll printed on 3D-printer in Prototypster.
In conclusion an advice for beginners from Natalia Bragina: "Do not be afraid to learn 3D-printing! This technology gives you great freedom in creating articulated dolls. The time spent on the study of 3D-software, will pay off for you with a vengeance».
If you are inspired to create your own articulated dolls, feel free to contact us for 3D-printing. The whole range of materials available in the Send your 3D-models of bjd-dolls and questions to Materials section. Send your 3D-models of bjd-dolls and questions to mail@prototypster.ru.