BJD Doll Casting with TASK 3 • my studio diary, ep.31

Hi! I am visual artist from Ukraine and my current big project is a series of Ball-jointed Dolls (BJD). I decided to share some parts of the process with you.
In this video I show the resin cast process. Hope you will find this video useful for your own projects. Enjoy!
Materials:
For silicone molds I’ve been using the Smooth-On Mold Star™ 15 and the resin is TASK 3 from Smooth-on
!For safety reasons I wear glasses, mask and rubber gloves and keep the window open for the ventilation during all the casting process!
My instagram page:
/ kate_samo_
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The music for this video is from epidemicsound

[@junechevalier]

Hi, just stumbled upon your channel. I’m not a bjd maker but I sculpt digitally and your videos inspire me. Keep up the great work!

[@alinlinlinn]

As an arts student I am learning how to make a bust and cast a mold but I really wanted to make a doll as well, is there any chance for you to explain how I should mold each piece for assembly? 🥲🥲 your dolls are gorgeous ❤❤❤❤

[@katesamostudio]

Hi! Thank you:) it’s hard to show exactly how to place each detail, because it all depends on the angles and the nuances of the doll. Each doll is different, there’re just some common rules and recommendations for making the molds. I definitely will share more ‘secrets’ in the future videos)

[@tinkey2562]

Hello! I had a question about molds. I intend to use mine to mold air dry clay, so I won't need to pour resin or anything in it. I was wondering if you cut a one piece mold all the way down to bottom on one side, wouldn't it essentially perform like a 2 part mold?

[@katesamostudio]

Hi! I never did two-part mold this way, I assume if you will cut it with enough ‘roughness’ it could work.. If you will decide to try it, please write back, I am intrigued :)