Tutorial: eyebrow refresh.
I've been meaning to do this, for a while now, but just needed to wait until Vicky was ready for new eyebrows.
http://www.uklovedollforums.co.uk/fo...ictureid=73580 I work with her head on a towel, resting face-up, held between my thighs; doing this allows me to move and turn the head as I need and helps keep my hand steady. Tools you will need; Eyeshadow Applicator sponges Small flat brush Stencil Acrylic paint Cotton buds Baby oil Kitchen roll Colours: http://www.uklovedollforums.co.uk/fo...ictureid=73584 I will be creating brown eyebrows so, I'm using a medium brown eyeshadow for the 'base' and a darker brown acrylic paint (burnt umber) for the 'hair.' I try to keep the shades close. For black, I would use a medium smokey grey eyeshadow for the base then a black or dark grey acrylic for the hair. Prep: I prepare the area by wiping with baby oil and cotton buds but, if there is still some previous brow left, I will be careful not to completely remove it. Once oil cleaned, I pat dry the area with a little kitchen towel. Laying the base: http://www.uklovedollforums.co.uk/fo...ictureid=73583 Holding the stencil in place with a finger and thumb of one hand, I load the applicator sponge with eyeshadow with the other. Then, starting at the narrow end of the stencil, I make short strokes and fade my way to the wider end. Then I make a single pass from the narrow end, to smooth out. I only load the sponge with eyeshadow once. http://www.uklovedollforums.co.uk/fo...ictureid=73581 http://www.uklovedollforums.co.uk/fo...ictureid=73582 |
Shaping:
http://www.uklovedollforums.co.uk/fo...ictureid=73585 Now there is an eyebrow, it's time to give it some shape. Using cotton buds that have been dipped in baby oil, I wipe the edges of the brow and carefully shape it. Once I'm happy with it, I use a clean baby oiled cotton bud and clean up the area then pat dry with some kitchen towel. http://www.uklovedollforums.co.uk/fo...ictureid=73588 http://www.uklovedollforums.co.uk/fo...ictureid=73587 http://www.uklovedollforums.co.uk/fo...ictureid=73586 |
Loading the brush:
http://www.uklovedollforums.co.uk/fo...ictureid=73597 For creating the hair, I have a little of the acrylic paint on some kitchen towel. I dip the brush into it, then wipe the brush on the kitchen towel. I will do this a few times to shape the brush into a crisp flat edge and remove any excess paint. http://www.uklovedollforums.co.uk/fo...ictureid=73596 http://www.uklovedollforums.co.uk/fo...ictureid=73595 |
Creating the hair:
http://www.uklovedollforums.co.uk/fo...ictureid=73590 Using the sharp edge of the brush, I begin adding a few short lines following the directions of the arrows in the illustration, working from the underside of the brow to the top, I increase the length of each line as they angle until I reach the end. http://www.uklovedollforums.co.uk/fo...ictureid=73593 I repeat this until I've taken care of filling in any big gaps. http://www.uklovedollforums.co.uk/fo...ictureid=73592 Later on, I'll finish up with a few extra strokes to fill in and finalise then call it a job done. http://www.uklovedollforums.co.uk/fo...ictureid=73591 Just remember to take your time but be quick with the brush, unless you want wavy eyebrows. And, if you end up with a mess, it's easily cleaned up ready for another try. http://www.uklovedollforums.co.uk/fo...ictureid=73594 eco |
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nice! :tu
K |
Cheers for the clear explanation of your process, this could be very handy at some point:tu
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Thanks Eco, brilliant topic and perfectly explained :b
Tommo :tu |
WOW, that's a really great effect.:b
But how will I remember it when I need to do Pixi...oo-er, sounds a bit rude.:D S xx |
:b Great result Eco, thank you for sharing this technique mate, I learnt something new, and that is always a good thing!:tu
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Brilliant thanks eco, I'll give it a go when I get time. Are the stencils all a standard size? I bought some not long ago but never tried them as they looked to big.
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Just wondering if the acrylic paint would flake off? Essentially, it's a fairly non-stretchable plastic when compared against TPE.
Good effect though, but my eyesight is so crap it would be wasted on me. :D |
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Failing eyesight, these days I've glasses to see things in the distance, glasses to see things close up, and anything in between doesn't exist anymore. eco |
I agree with the others: very useful post Eco. Many thanks :)
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Excellent tutorial, Eco! Thanks for sharing your talents :)
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eyelashes
maybe not right thread, but how do you get eyelashes to stick to TPE and also silicon. Superglue OK ? Would it also work to keep a bit of velcro on head to stop wigs falling off?
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Superglue is used for eyelashes, also for the nails on the TPEs.
It sticks, but is far from a permanent solution. In some ways, that's a good thing... |
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Great tips. Thanks. My Kimberdoll needs an eyebrow job and this has helped enormously.
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