Orchid is Finished!

Finished!

I think the golden mohair increased the appeal of Orchid.  I am pleased.  Next time I will root less hair at the back on the scalp to decrease the fullness.  I want to try Saran soon.

Before:

Customizing Petite, cont.

An unplanned event came up yesterday so I wasn't able to finish Orchid.  This morning I did have time to snap a few progress photos.

Poor gal has a needle sticking out of her head. I will have to add plug to the top of her noggin. Even after the thatching, I think I will be able to see scalp.

I have been trying to use super small plugs.  It is really hard to do that.  Orchid is going to have another full head of hair, but at least that weird crimp will not be in it.

Customizing Petite

I inquired about a year ago and again about six months ago on how to customize a Petite Blythe with no success.  Finally this tutorial came up on Petite Blythe Celebration on Flickr for rerooting:

miximichi.blogspot.com/p/tutorials.html 

I found Mixi Michi but there wasn't a tutorial.  I am assuming this was posted just recently or I completely missed it the last time I looked for instructions.  

I am customizing Orchid, Apple Sweet Angel.  Her hair was a nightmare once I removed the braids.  I wasn't surprised though. I have heard of people getting very brave and flat ironing their dolls hair.  It didn't help this gal.   

Now, Orchid is in pieces.  The rooting started last night and I am guessing I am half way.  Petites seems to be a breeze even thought they are so small.  There are very few holes to fill!

This is Sweet Apple Angel Stock

I do not understand her dress.  I was not fond of it so I sold it. I chose Orchid for the blonde hair but when I got her I was surprised by her bland features.  

I am hoping to golden mohair emphasizes her a bit.

I should complete the rooting tonight!

Meet Orchid

This is Orchid. She is a Apple Sweet Angel Petite Blythe. I am not sure what her Blythe name is about or her stock clothing.

Same as Sun Spot, Orchid does not have any special clothing yet.

I want one more little petite gal.