*ambitiouslove

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Ambitiouslove @ DeviantArt FAQ:
Last Updated: 07 July 2008

About the dollies:
Q. Did you make these dolls?
A. Nope :S The female dolls are called Pullip dolls. They are made by a Japanese company called Jun Planning. The male dolls are called Taeyang or Namu dolls. The little weirder ones are called Dal (which are supposed to be Taeyang's little sis). I use these dolls as a base. I also have a Blythe, Little Pullips… but they don't get as much screentime

Q. Where can I get one?
A. eBay, PullipStyle (I purchase here usually, it's US-based, and the owner is super nice!), Valley of the Dolls… there are a lot of places. They aren't cheap though. They range from $50 (used and nekkid… that sounds bad xS) to $1000 for the rarer ones. You can usually find one for under $100 (including shipping) though.

Q. How did you make (insert name of doll)?
A. I use a base with the skin tone I need. Most of the time, I use a pale skin tone. There really aren't any darker skin tones unless you paint them. I purchase either real wigs or fur wigs. I don't make my own wigs. I usually make all the clothing. I don't make the shoes, either. Hmm, I'll use eyechips or acrylic eyes. To do the face-up I'll use pastels and acrylic paint, then Mr. Super Clear (MSC) to seal the face-up. I change out the bodies of my dolls because I like the Obitsu brand of bodies. I'm still learning and I never consider one of my custom dolls perfect.

Q. How can I make my own custom doll?
A. Check out some Pullip customization guides on the Google. It takes practice. To collect all the custom materials can be and get expensive, which is why you can see some custom dolls go for a LOT…

Q. Will you make me one?
A. I can make custom dolls. But the price starts at $200 :S Maybe for a trade depending on what we are trading for.

Q. Why are their heads so big? Why are they so scary? Etc.
A. That is how these dolls are. If you do not like them, please send a letter to Jun Planning. They might just laugh, though. That's the charm of these dolls. And before you ask, they won't come to life at night and kill you. Maybe.

About the clothing…
Q. Did you make that?
A. Most of the time, yes. I do support other clothing makers and purchase their handmade clothing as well. I like to buy knitted and crocheted items. Rarely will I use Barbie clothing because they are so mass produced the quality is really lacking.

Q. Where can I buy your clothing?
A. My website is: Ambitious Love Boutique [link]

Q. Do you do clothing commissions?
A. I used to do it a lot, but not so much anymore. Depends on the item... feel free to ask, but please don't be sad at me if I say no.

Q. Do you ever offer your items for free? Can I have the item in (insert Deviation here)?
A. Only in form of contest prizes, art trades (which is kind of free cause no money is involved?). Sorry, you cannot has that :S If it was commissioned, then it belongs to the buyer.

Q. What dolls do you make clothing for?
A. Currently Pullips, Tae yang, Dal, Blythe, and most Obitsu 27cm bodies.


About Commissions and Trades:
Q. Do you do art commissions?
A. Yes  Note me!

Q. Do you do art/story/etc. trades?
A. Yes! Note me!

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