Learn to sculpt your own unique BJD in polymer clay!

  Learn to sculpt your own one of a kind BJD in polymer clay!  Class has just begun but there is still plenty of time!   This is an online class with a learn at your own pace format.  The classroom is open 24/7 with lesson downloads that you can print out and keep!   Join me!  http://www.aforartistic.com/classes/sculpting-an-ooak-bjd-with-polymer-clay-with-kori-leppart-odaca-artist.html

  Expand your doll making skills and learn the art of BJDS!  See you in class!

Largest Savings of the Year!

Well, it is that time again!  Time for my annual LAST MINUTE SALE!  This is the largest discount I offer all year!  So, if there is a Tutorial or a tool you have had your eye on now is the BEST time to buy!  Use coupon code LASTMINUTE15 at check out and save 15% off of your ENTIRE purchase.  No minimum purchase required!  Stock up!  Happy Holidays to Everyone!  Thank you so much for your continued support of my work and my Etsy shop!

Huge Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale!

Please check out my Etsy store for Huge savings and the deepest discount I have ever offered!  Save 20% on ALL items in my Etsy shop including ALL TUTORIALS!!  Use coupon code BLACK20 at check out to get the discount (Must spend at least $10 to qualify for savings).  Shop now! Turtle Child Studio

CYBER MONDAY SALE!

Save 15% on your total purchase today in my Etsy Store.  Use coupon code MONDAY15 at check out.  Sale starts today and ends tomorrow, Tuesday, November 27.  Shop now! ;-) 
Turtle Child Studio on Etsy

FREE SHIPPING...Thank You!

GIVE THANKS AND GIVE BACK! I am so thankful for my loyal customers, Starting November 6, through December 6, get free shipping on your order in my Etsy Store. (US ONLY-International customers please contact me for a special discounted rate.). Use coupon code THANKYOU0 at checkout! ...And Thank you!! ♥ http://www.etsy.com/shop/turtlechild?ref=si_shop

Halloween Sale in my Etsy Store

 

 

Happy Halloween everyone!  I have been very busy this fall already with the new Studio, happily unpacking!  It is exciting to have so much space to work.  I have found supplies which have been boxed for years...many odds and ends, lace, miniatures, fabric...the list goes on and on!  I am downsizing my supplies and also adding new items to my Etsy store!  I just added some hemostats for the dollmaker or craftsperson as well as some old doll-making books.  Stop by my Etsy store and shop today.  I am having a Halloween Sale, all items are on sale!  Use coupon code SPOOKY10 at check out and recieve 10% off your entire purchase. Sale ends October 31, Midnight MST. 
 Turtle Child Studio on Etsy

**SALE** Happy Fourth of July Everyone!

  It has been a busy Spring for me and it is shaping up into a busy Summer too!  I will not be attending any shows this year, as I am busy filling orders and working on a new proto-type for Resin BJDs!  The new resin BJDs will most likely be released this fall or winter, as it is a long process between prototype and finished resin bjd!  I am excited about being able to offer resin editions of my dolls,  I will post pictures here on my blog of the prototype and master-cast as I get further into the process.
  I also want to announce that I am running a HOLIDAY SALE in my Etsy shop, Turtle Child Studio.  To recieve the sale discount type in PROMO10 in the coupon box at check out, and recieve 10% off your entire purchase, including all TUTORIALS (even the new advanced BJD tutorial!)  Hurry, this sale runs through today, 7/3/12 and ends midnight on 7/5/12!  I don't usually have sales, but want to give an Independence Day Gift to all my loyal customers out there!  Have a Safe and Happy Holiday!
My Etsy store:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/turtlechild

New Items in my Etsy Shop!

I just added a number of new items over the weekend to my Etsy shop!  Including my newest tutorial "Sculpting a BJD in Polymer Clay: Advanced Techniques".  Stop by and shop!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/turtlechild?ref=si_shop

Just Released! "Sculpting a BJD in Polymer Clay: Advanced Techniques"

  It is finally available and ready to ship!  My newest tutorial "Sculpting a BJD in Polymer Clay: Advanced Techniques"
  This tutorial continues on from where my last one left off!  Learn how to make "double" elbow and knee joints, and all in one leg-hip joints.  I also share my techniques to achieve smooth, flawless skin for a very professional look.  As a bonus, I have included step by step instructions while painting this doll.  Painting, blushing and face-ups using heat set paints and pastels.  Included in this tutorial a body sculpting chart and shopping guide.
  Stop by my Etsy shop and purchase yours today!
https://www.etsy.com/listing/99172732/new-sculpting-a-bjd-in-polymer-clay

Monday, Monday...

  Happy Monday to you all!  It is a beautiful Spring morning here in Montana, and I am feeling good and up in my studio once again.  I am anxious to be finishing up my latest BJD and the subject for my latest tutorial.  I worked all day yesterday and have some new work in progress pictures I thought I would share with you!  Once again here is the link to the latest turorial CD which shows the making of this doll! Later...
http://www.etsy.com/listing/99172732/new-sculpting-a-bjd-in-polymer-clay

Now Available for Pre-Order! New "Sculpting a BJD in Polymer Clay: Advanced Techniques" CD Tutorial

 

Sculpting a BJD in Polymer Clay: Advanced Techniques

This is my latest CD tutorial! It is a continuation form my popular "Sculpting an OOAK BJD using Polymer Clay" tutorial. If you have not purchased the first one, it covers all the basics. I will not be repeating anything other than the clay formula from the first tutorial. So, this CD will cover all NEW information, including a new sculpting chart!  http://www.etsy.com/listing/99172732/new-sculpting-a-bjd-in-polymer-clay

Link to the first tutorial: http://www.etsy.com/listing/69802551/tutorial-cd-sculpting-an-ooak-bjd-using

This all new tutorial covers how to sculpt a more complex, professional looking BJD. Covered in this CD: How to make advanced joints, including "double joints", like those on resin BJD Dolls; My techniques on how to acheive a completely smooth and blemish free surface on your doll. (This is very important if you are going to sell your doll and want to get top dollar, or if you plan on later molding your creation and casting it in either resin or porcelain. *NOTE* I AM NOT COVERING HOW TO MAKE MOLDS OR CASTING YOUR CREATION IN THIS TUTORIAL.) I will be writing a full length book later on this year which will go in depth on BJD making, including making molds. Also included in this tutorial, face-ups and body blushing using pastels and heat set paints!

The doll being sculpted in this tutorial is still being finished, and I am finishing up writing this tutorial as I post this. THIS LISTING IS FOR PRE-ORDERS ONLY. THE TUTORIAL CDS WILL NOT BE MAILED UNTIL AFTER MAY 15, 2012.

I am listing this now for those of you who have contacted me and are anxious to continue on in your BJD making! Those tutorials which are ordered prior to May 15, have top-priority shipping status and will be mailed in the order to which I recieved your pre-order. I will email you and let you know when you can expect to recieve your tutorial CD. This order will depend heavily on how many orders I recieve on pre-order. Thank you again for your interest and support of my work!

Snow White is almost finished!

 I am finally finishing up my Snow White bjd this week!  All I have left as of this post is, her left leg, hands and feet.  Finishing up this doll also means my latest tutorial "Sculpting a BJD in Polymer Clay, Advanced Techniques" will be finished and for sale in my Etsy store.  I will start taking pre-orders, next Saturday, May 5.  I will announce the listing here on my blog and also on both the Turtle Child Studio facebook page and my own personal facebook page.  I have been working hard on her and also on the tutorial.  The tutorial will cover advanced techniques of finishing, several advanced joints (including double joints), and professionally painting your BJD and face-ups!  Stay tuned...not much longer now! ;-)

Just listed now on Ebay!

Just listed now on eBay. Sculpting an OOAK Bjd using Polymer Clay!

New on Cd disc, "Sculpting an OOAK BJD with Polymer Clay", this tutorial will show the experienced to advanced doll artist how to make an original one-of-a-kind BJD out of polymer clay! Some sculpting and prior knowledge of working with polymer clay is required. THIS IS NOT A "LEARN TO SCULPT" TUTORIAL. While this tutorial will not teach you to sculpt a figure in clay (you need to know how to do this already**), or paint and costume your finished figure, I will show the experienced doll maker how to add movement to their doll making skills, by creating a ball jointed doll! Ball joint doll design, sculpting each individual piece, adding joints to those pieces and stringing your creation will all be thoroughly covered! You will be amazed to see your doll come to life with movement, and if made and strung properly..your doll should be able to stand on it's own un-aided!! This tutorial is available on disc in pdf format to either be viewed on your computer or easily printed into book form. Translations of this tutorial are now available in both SPANISH and FRENCH, just ask for one of these versions in the message box when you check out...if not mentioned you will automatically get the ENGLISH version. You will not find a tutorial like this anywhere else, I am also writing a full length book on ball joint dolls, tentatively to be published in 2012. The book will cover several jointing options, making your own eyes, wigs, shoes, hats and costumes...plus much, much more!

What customers are saying...

Ellifolks says: Wonderful BJD tutorial - very detailed with lots of photos and very clear instructions. Thank you, Kori!!!!

cre8inart says: "THE BEST" Tutorial I've ever purchased - Wonderful SellerHoneysuckledolls says: Very well done tutorial - well-written and easy to understand with lots of helpful pictures. I am excited to start working my way through it.

My latest BJD doll is finished now!

Here is my latest BJD. Rag Doll is 11 inches tall and has 14 points of articulation. She is a one-of-a-kind and made of polymer. She is available exclusively through the DOLLERY. Contact and ask for a catalog! Catalogs are available in September. If you would like to make your own original BJD, please visit my ETSY store and purchase a tutorial. My Ball joint doll making tutorial is available in English, French and Spanish.

Just listed on Ebay!

My Newest tutorial "Sculpting an OOAK BJD using POLYMER CLAY" was just listed tonight on Ebay. I am very happy with the results of this tutorial. Here is a brief description:

This tutorial will show the experienced to advanced doll artist how to make an original one-of-a-kind BJD out of polymer clay!

Some sculpting and prior knowledge of working with polymer clay is required. THIS IS NOT A "LEARN TO SCULPT" TUTORIAL. While this tutorial will not teach you to sculpt a figure in clay (you need to know how to do this already), or paint and costume your finished figure, I will show the experienced doll maker how to add movement to their doll making skills, by creating a ball jointed doll! Ball joint doll design, sculpting each individual piece, adding joints to those pieces and stringing your creation will all be thoroughly covered!
You will be amazed to see your doll come to life with movement, and if made and strung properly..your doll should be able to stand on it's own un-aided!!
This tutorial is available on disc in pdf format to either be viewed on your computer or easily printed into book form. Translations of this tutorial will also be available in Spanish and French soon, just ask about them and I will let you know when they should be available to mail out. This tutorial is in ENGLISH.
You will not find a tutorial like this anywhere else, I am also writing a full length book on ball joint dolls, tentatively to be published in 2012. The book will cover several jointing options, making your own eyes, wigs, shoes, hats and costumes...plus much, much more!

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