Tutorial: eyebrow refresh.

[ecobod]

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/forum/picture.php?albumid=3124&pictureid=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/forum/picture.php?albumid=3124&pictureid=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/forum/picture.php?albumid=3124&pictureid=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/forum/picture.php?albumid=3124&pictureid=73581
http://www.uklovedollforums.co.uk/forum/picture.php?albumid=3124&pictureid=73582

[ecobod]

Shaping:

http://www.uklovedollforums.co.uk/forum/picture.php?albumid=3124&pictureid=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/forum/picture.php?albumid=3124&pictureid=73588
http://www.uklovedollforums.co.uk/forum/picture.php?albumid=3124&pictureid=73587
http://www.uklovedollforums.co.uk/forum/picture.php?albumid=3124&pictureid=73586

[ecobod]

Loading the brush:

http://www.uklovedollforums.co.uk/forum/picture.php?albumid=3124&pictureid=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/forum/picture.php?albumid=3124&pictureid=73596
http://www.uklovedollforums.co.uk/forum/picture.php?albumid=3124&pictureid=73595

[ecobod]

Creating the hair:

http://www.uklovedollforums.co.uk/forum/picture.php?albumid=3124&pictureid=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/forum/picture.php?albumid=3124&pictureid=73593
I repeat this until I've taken care of filling in any big gaps.
http://www.uklovedollforums.co.uk/forum/picture.php?albumid=3124&pictureid=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/forum/picture.php?albumid=3124&pictureid=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/forum/picture.php?albumid=3124&pictureid=73594

eco

[ecobod]

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[Karrot]

nice! :tu

K

[revoL annaerB]

Cheers for the clear explanation of your process, this could be very handy at some point:tu


Good job well done;)

[Tommo10]

Thanks Eco, brilliant topic and perfectly explained :b

Tommo :tu

[shannon16]

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

[Anung Un Rama]

:b Great result Eco, thank you for sharing this technique mate, I learnt something new, and that is always a good thing!:tu

Anung

[Amydoll]

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.

[ecobod]

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.

Pretty much, maybe a millimetre difference here and there with the different shapes. Though, with using this method, if the stencils are too big, it wouldn't matter because they get shaped to size.
eco

[algaeholics]

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

[ecobod]

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

You'll find the thread in the fashion forum, if ever you feel like trying.
eco

[ecobod]

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

With lots of experiments in the past, I've found when the paint is too thick, it will flake or fall off in one chunk because of the difference with flexibility and weakness bonding to the material; painting tpe teeth white, for example, has resulted in a mess. Yet, acrylic paint does have some flex to it. Used thinly, like for eyebrows, it holds up better. It will like most make up wear away the more it's handled, it's not a permanent thing.
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

[PDutus]

I agree with the others: very useful post Eco. Many thanks :)

[ClosetDollFan]

Excellent tutorial, Eco! Thanks for sharing your talents :)

[ecobod]

Excellent tutorial, Eco! Thanks for sharing your talents :)

Glad you liked it. Maybe in the future it's something you could use.
eco

[ClosetDollFan]

Glad you liked it. Maybe in the future it's something you could use.
eco

Haha, don't tempt me! I actually have a Doll Makeup tutorial video open in another tab right now, it's a slow work day and your eyebrow post piqued my interest ;)

[jock001]

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?

[algaeholics]

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...

[ecobod]

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...

Yep. Just remember to use a little bit applied with a toothpick.
eco

[After Dark]

Great tips. Thanks. My Kimberdoll needs an eyebrow job and this has helped enormously.

[ecobod]

Great tips. Thanks. My Kimberdoll needs an eyebrow job and this has helped enormously.

Brilliant :D
eco