On fire for re-rooting!
(^_^)
I know, you must have envisioned me typing a blog entry while on fire....
No?
Yeah, neither did I. ;)
Okay, so I have completed quite a few re-roots in a short span of time.
And there doesn't appear to be an end in sight.
So here are some of the newest transformations...
(She is for my personal collection, and started out as a Barbie Basics Model #4. I re-rooted her in "Bittersweet" from Restoredoll.com)
(I named her Gillian.)
So here are some of the newest transformations...
She started as a Top Model Hair Wear Teresa, and she was re-rooted with Black Orchid from Restoredoll.com.
Here are a couple more pictures of the finished re-root...
(This was a commission for April.)
(This gal is also for my personal collection, and was formerly a Rio de Janeiro Lea.)
Unfortunately I don't have a "Before and After" shot of her.
(Not my image.)
In the theme of Lea dolls....
(This is for my personal collection, and she was an Amazing Nails Lea.)
Here are a couple more shots of her...
(Her outfit was what I refer to as a fashion risk, but it grew on me.)
The next gal is more of a Kayla/Lea. To be more specific she was a Mermaid Kayla.
Here is her "Before" shot.
And this is her after.
I liked her in orange, but it was horrible quality hair.
So, I replaced her hair with saran, and made the length shorter.
That covers most of my re-rooting craziness for now.
However, I have 4 in the works (commissions).
I may try to squeeze another one of my own in, as I am STILL trying to play catch up. lol
I hope everyone is having an awesome week!!
(^_^)
-Cat of A Doll Affinity
These reroots are very impressive. I also really like the 4th one's gold and black ball gown. Very Royal.
ReplyDeleteThank you! (^_^) I'm glad you like the gown choice. It is actually 3 layers made to look like a complete dress.
DeleteThese girls are lovely! You do such great work! I love the way you styled them too. I especially love the last to Leas.
ReplyDeleteThank you Ms. Leo! (^_^) I love Leas. I have re-rooted so many of them, and have several others planned in the future. There is such a Lea and Goddess take over at my house. lol
DeleteI also like the orange hair.
ReplyDeleteYou have done a good job! ;)
Thank you so much Nyu!! (^_^) I love having girls in my collection with fun hair colors. I appreciate the comment! :)
DeleteYes girl you are on fire! I love your reroots!!! You have gotten this down perfect! I am def gonna have to get you to do one for me soon. Hugs and keep up the good work girl.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!! (^_^) I started trying out different part techniques and experimenting with plug sizes etc. The process has started to become fun for me again. Which is a huge relief! *hugs* Loving all of your new MH re-paints, I'm not the only one of fire!!!
DeleteThanks girl! I keep telling you, wish we lived closer! We would be a serious force to be reckoned with if we started our own company lol
DeleteHugs!
I completely agree! (^_^) We would make an incredible team!
DeleteCat, I'm truly envious of your rerooting talent. I must get it together to have your talented hands work some magic on a couple of ladies I have and maybe 1 or 2 guys. Love them all :O)
ReplyDeleteAww! You're so sweet! (^_^) Thank you! I would definitely enjoy working on some of your dollies! *hugs*
DeleteHello from Spain, your rooting craziness is awesome. I like very much your new dolls. I see wonderful hair. Well done. I can not waiting to see more. Keep in touch
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Marta!! (^_^) In the next couple of weeks you will definitely see more. The re-rooting craziness continues...
DeleteThey look AMAZING Cat!! Great work. :)
ReplyDeleteHey Tracy!! Thank you so much!! (^_^) I thought of you recently because I FINALLY got my Hard Rock Barbie. She ran me a pretty penny, but I couldn't take it anymore. lol You completely enabled me with your gorgeous gal!! *hugs* I hope you are doing exceptionally well!!
DeleteGracious, you are getting a lot done! Do you find your speed is increasing? Say yes because that's what I'm hoping for myself! Beautiful work as always. I miss doll land so much. Soon. Soon. Must be patient.
ReplyDeleteMy speed is definitely increasing. I can turn a Barbie head out in 1-2 days while watching Netflix. However, I go a lot faster with just music and minimal interruption. You will get faster. Another tip is to pre-make 400-550 plugs before you start. Once everything is made you can just plug away instead of stopping and starting to make plugs (which eats a lot of time). I have seriously considered writing a re-rooting how to book. lol We miss you too!!! I keep sending good thoughts your way! *hugs*
DeleteLike I said before, you are a weaving master! It seems Restoredoll is working well for you, although I can't figure out how much hair I need or how to order a regular bag of hair :(.
ReplyDeleteAw! Thanks Verona!! They really are working well, and I am about to try another website that is up and coming doll hair supplier located here: http://retrodollsus.weebly.com/ The owner is so helpful, and awesome!
DeleteAs for restoredoll.com for a regular Barbie sized head you need 1-2 bags of the 18 inch skein. If you order a color it comes with 2 18 inch skeins of hair. I cut my skeins in 2-3 sections (6-8 inch sections) each and I have more than enough hair to re-root a good sized Barbie head. I only used 1 18 inch skein (1 bag) of hair on this doll: http://www.flickr.com/photos/adollaffinity/8260992660/in/photostream
Always make sure you aren't making your plugs too big so that you can stretch your hair further. (^_^)
The most cost effective way to order from restoredoll is the 10 skein special located here: http://stores.restoredoll.com/-strse-198/doll-hair/Detail.bok
You can get what you need and it costs less than ordering everything individually. It is generally the only way I buy hair from restoredoll.com unless I need something very unique.
I hope that helps!! Keep up the re-rooting! (^_^)
"She's just a girl, and she's on fire
ReplyDeleteHotter than a fantasy, longer like a highway
She's living in a world, and it's on fire
Feeling the catastrophe, but she knows she can fly away"
You spread your awesomeness in your works :) I love everything!!!
Good song! (^_^)
DeleteThank you so much Sergio!! You are always so sweet! *hugs*
Not only are the reroots amazing (so envious of your awesome talent) but your styling is gorgeous. The dolls look stunning.
ReplyDeleteThis is a HUGE compliment coming from you!! I always enjoy your styling and set design. So, just know, I am envious of you! Thank you so much for the awesome comment! (^_^)
DeleteI think i'll never be able to do it, it seems so complicated! Good Job!
ReplyDeleteIt is definitely something you need to be passionately creative about. That is what motivates me. If I sit down and think of the 400+ plugs the head needs, or the hours it will take, then I can't do it. But when I spend the entire time envisioning how much I will be pleased with the end result, and take time to enjoy learning new re-rooting techniques, then the time flies, and it is worth every second. I stand firm in telling you that you should try it!! (^_^) Thank you for the comment Acerico! You can do it!
DeleteThey are all very pretty~ I was looking at Stacie hair today and trying to figure out what color to change her hair to. They look great.
ReplyDeleteThank you Brini! (^_^) Which Stacie? I think picking hair is so much fun!!
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