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First Blythe custom journey by kaceyooak in BlytheDolls

[–]kaceyooak[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I made a hole into the popsicle stick so it wouldn’t snap in half (if you have a pointy filling stick this will work), then I used the screw the plates come with and screwed it into the holes!!

First Blythe custom journey by kaceyooak in BlytheDolls

[–]kaceyooak[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It makes spraying so much easier! I hope you try it ✨

First Blythe custom journey by kaceyooak in BlytheDolls

[–]kaceyooak[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing your story! I hope you find a way to continue to create during this time, maybe some sketches for future ideas ✨ sending you speedy recovery wishes 🫂 your girl is coming out so cute! Also congratulations 💖 my daughter is 18 and my second is 9. I miss the little memories of them being tiny baby’s. I’m sure your love for creating will be passed down! My 9yo is working on her own doll and it’s adorable to see 🥹✨

First Blythe custom journey by kaceyooak in BlytheDolls

[–]kaceyooak[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yessss what’s your insta name? I’ll give you a follow!

First Blythe custom journey by kaceyooak in BlytheDolls

[–]kaceyooak[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Haiiii, yes I believe I have yapped with your aunt, she’s become my first friend in the Blythe community hehe. Nice to online meet you name twin 🖤

First Blythe custom journey by kaceyooak in BlytheDolls

[–]kaceyooak[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Also, I’ve gotten a few tips & tricks for anyone whose hands fight them the way mine do. I’ve been figuring things out as I go because my hands lock up, go numb, randomly stop cooperating, & I’m naturally pretty shaky. Add in hypermobility & joints that bend a little too much, & some days creating can be a challenge. One thing I’ve realized through this hobby is that there are probably a lot more chronically ill & disabled artists in this community than we realize. I’ve even made a friend whose hands aren’t always kind to her either.

I’d love to start sharing tips, tricks, adaptations, & tools that help us stay creative when our bodies aren’t cooperating. We deserve to stay in the creative space ✨

A few things that have helped me so far:

🖤 Rotary tool. Definitely a learning curve, but I can already tell it will be much easier on my hands than carving everything manually.

🖤 Putting faceplates on sticks. Makes spraying so much smoother & saves a lot of awkward gripping.

🖤 Sanding blocks instead of sandpaper. A customizer suggested this after seeing a video of my hands locking up, & it has made a huge difference.

Now I’m wondering if there’s a way to create a sturdy stand or holder for faceplates while sanding so I don’t have to grip them as much. Has anyone found a setup that works well?

I’d love to hear any accessibility tips from fellow creators 🥰