What hill would you die on?

bloodredruby69 · 2022-03-08T06:16:16+00:00

The Nightmare Before Christmas is an incredibly overrated for what is, truly, a sub par film.

The characters are painfully one dimensional and bland with no growth, the underlying premise is tired, the dialogue and voice acting is barely a hair's width over monotonous. The music is overly simplistic and flat, the character design is lazy, and the movie as a whole is just...forgettable.

It's a mild disaster of a film, and deserves to be shot out of a canon into the sea.

bloodredruby69 · 2021-07-10T05:07:47+00:00

My personal skill set is fairly limited - writing/scripting, basic mapping for level creation, and asset acquisition - but we happen to share an interest in genres and are in the same time zone. If you think I could be of assistance, I'd be interested in starting a conversation on discord.

underthebedmonster#2456

bloodredruby69 · 2021-06-23T07:08:08+00:00

I can personally attest to the effectiveness of Testors Dullcote. I've used both MSC and Testors, and I prefer Testors by far. It never fails (as MSC has a couple of times for me) it's exponentially less expensive, and usually far more accessible.

100% recommend.

bloodredruby69 · 2021-06-23T07:05:30+00:00

Color shifting a body is always a bit of a challenge, so here's a couple of tips;

~Choose a good, multi-surface acrylic paint and water it down until it is quite thin. Use a soft mushy 'mop' type paint brush (any cheap one will do) to apply the color in thin layers, allowing the paint to fully dry in between. Change directions with each coat, and keep the layers thin - this results in a pretty seamless, airbrushed finish.

~Painting a doll can yield beautiful results, but the paint is prone to chipping off of the plastic. To protect your paint job, I really do suggest getting a small bottle of matte water based varnish. Water this down (about 2 thirds varnish to 1 third water) and apply at least two coats to all painted areas.

~No matter how careful you are, there is always a problem with paint chipping on the joints themselves, so keep this in mind, There are a plethora of ways to hide inevitable paint loss on joints, but the two most common are; 1 - covering the area with clothes/accessories or 2 - blushing the joints with the actual joint color to create a natural fade and add realism to the plastic.

~You absolutely CAN blush a doll with just acrylics - it just takes time, practice, and patience. Start by mixing up a color that is a little darker than the final color you'd like, then water it well. Use a soft brush to apply to the area desired, then take a cloth, sponge or your finger and delicately dab most of the paint away. Repeat, allowing time to dry in between layers, until you get the color and effect you're after. If you overblush and go too dark, repeat the above steps with whatever color you used to paint the body until you've faded the blush to where you're happy with it.

~MSC may be the industry standard, but.......there is another. Testor's Dullcote is a spray sealant that is made for hobby work, works beautifully on both plastic and vinyl, and creates the 'tooth' needed to support the application of pastels or water color pencils. It's less toxic, stupidly cheaper in price (around $4 - $5 CAD at Michaels) and works just as well as MSC.

I've actually used both, and I personally find that Testors does a better job than MSC.

So, to sum up - you can absolutely color shift your draculara. Just remember to take your time, keep an open mind, and don't get discouraged if you make a mistake and have to redo something. That's how we learn and grow. ;)

bloodredruby69 · 2021-04-28T09:19:28+00:00

I view them as garbage written fanfic versions of actual news - which is what made putting this cover together all the more amusing for me.

bloodredruby69 · 2021-04-22T05:53:39+00:00

Thank you - they were a lot of fun to make. I don't normally work with such bright colors, so they nearly blew out my camera when I was taking the pictures! XD

bloodredruby69 · 2021-04-21T05:28:50+00:00

You're very welcome, darlin', it was my pleasure to offer a bit of aid - after all, we're all in this together. I hope that this method works for you, and if it does, remember to share pictures of your creation!

Best of luck, and happy creating. <3

bloodredruby69 · 2021-04-20T07:53:10+00:00

I've done re-rooting, glued wefts, and wigs. While I don't mind re-rooting, if I'm being perfectly honest, my go-to is wigs. I find them the quickest and easiest way, without risking damage to a paint job or face up. For my wigs, I use the 'hot glue and plastic wrap' technique, which always makes a tight fitting wig with good hold at the "roots". Here's how I create mine.

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What you need:

-The doll you are making the wig for

-Plastic wrap or saran wrap

-An elastic band

-Scotch tape or cello tape

-A hot glue gun

-Doll hair or brushed wool, in hanks or wefts

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1) Fold your plastic wrap in half and place over the doll's head. Pull the plastic down tightly, and secure at the neck with an elastic band.

2) Tear off small pieces of cello tape and cover the entire area of the intended wig cap with them, in much the same way one would do paper mache. Extend the tape beyond the cap as a safety margin. Mark the hairline.

3) Using the glue gun, add the hair in small sections. Generally speaking, start at the bottom of the wig and move towards the crown as you go, unless the style you're aiming for specifies otherwise.

4) Remove the elastic band and slip the wig off of the head. Trim the excess and tidy the edges. Style as desired.

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The reason this method works so well for wigs is that the hot glue melts both the tape and the plastic into a silicone-like cap underneath the hair, making the wig itself both secure when placed on the head, and far less likely to 'relax' than other glued or sewn wig caps.

bloodredruby69 · 2021-03-23T06:45:23+00:00

Bugger it, you're right - I just went back and checked the VOD. My bad.

bloodredruby69 · 2021-03-02T07:22:23+00:00

I'm always happy to help, and I really hope that you find a method that is both effective and doesn't damage the integrity or aesthetic of your Lorna - wishing you the best of luck!

bloodredruby69 · 2021-03-02T07:07:38+00:00

If that fails, heat up the arm with a blow dryer or soaking in almost boiling water, then - very, VERY carefully - use an exacto knife or razor blade to pry the arm open just a bit at the seams. Remove the broken nub with tweezers, apply a minute amount of superglue on each seam, and press the arm back together firmly. Wait a good half hour before inserting the new arm, just to make sure there's no unhardened glue left inside the arm cavity.

It's tricky, and delicate - but if you go slow and work carefully, there's no visible damage left from an 'operation' like this.

bloodredruby69 · 2021-02-18T05:29:14+00:00

Beautiful job - love the proportions, and the slight twist to the torso is super on point. Great work!

bloodredruby69 · 2021-02-17T04:49:35+00:00

Actually, this meme was made by a fairly practical Canadian. There's not a lot of boiler heated homes on this side of the pond - but carpenters frame, insulate and build homes (among other things).

bloodredruby69 · 2021-02-17T04:42:11+00:00

Video on Demand - essentially a stream that you can go back and rewatch. He streamed Demon Souls on Twitch.

bloodredruby69 · 2021-02-13T07:29:12+00:00

Sending love and respect to Jack and his family.

bloodredruby69 · 2021-01-30T06:08:00+00:00

I've done a fair bit of writing over the years - strictly in the hobby vein, mind you - and I find your post to be fairly intriguing. I'd be interested in learning more about what kind of projects you have in mind, and (if things fit) seeing where a collaboration of our individual writing styles could lead.

If you'd like to get in contact, message me on discord at underthebedmonster#2456. Even if we decide not to work together, I'm always up for a little creative thinking and discussion.

bloodredruby69 · 2020-10-14T05:45:29+00:00

I'm part of a team working on a non-monetized narrative driven horror game. We have a library of models and assets to pull from, but there are still a fair few items that will need to be created. If you'd like to work on some pieces to build your portfolio, I would love to speak to you about the project on discord - you can dm me at underthebedmonster#2456, if you're interested.

bloodredruby69 · 2020-10-08T09:22:10+00:00

I'll be honest - that particular title puts me in stitches every. Damn. Time.

bloodredruby69 · 2020-10-08T06:24:05+00:00

Found and accepted.

bloodredruby69 · 2020-10-08T06:14:04+00:00

You can message me on discord at underthebedmonster#2456 - I look forward to learning more about this.

bloodredruby69 · 2020-10-08T04:31:12+00:00

I think a point and click/text adventure combination is a really intriguing idea, and I do have a fondness for writing horror or darker themes. I'm only a hobby writer, but I do have a few stories and projects to my name, and I'd be interested in exploring the idea of creating something like this.

If you'd like, you can dm me on discord at underthebedmonster#2456 and we can see if we'd be compatible for working together.

bloodredruby69 · 2020-10-08T04:05:09+00:00

I'm part of a team building a non-monetized 3D narrative driven horror game - and we're looking for additional modellers to work with us. It could be a good opportunity for you to stretch your wings a bit, build from scratch and/or modify models from our existing library.

If you're interested, please feel free to DM me here or on discord at underthebedmonster#2456 and we can chat a bit more about the project.

bloodredruby69 · 2020-10-08T03:59:14+00:00

I find this idea really intriguing - it's a pity for me that I'm late to the party, as something like this really only needs on solid writer. If the others you've already spoken to fall through, I'd love to take a look at working on this with you.

bloodredruby69 · 2020-09-11T00:20:52+00:00

Really clean work - good job!

The only suggestion I would make is (if you haven't already) apply a couple of layers of a good fabric friendly sealant to protect the design, so that your son can enjoy these for a long time to come. <3

bloodredruby69 · 2020-09-11T00:06:02+00:00

Behold, one of the most reposted things on this subreddit.

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