The Easter Fairy - OOAK Holiday Special Monster High Repaint

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Majana broke her promise of not making more dolls after reaching milestones on her YouTube channel, creating an Easter fairy based on a chicken using unconventional techniques and materials. Despite facing challenges, she recommends using a 3D printer instead of her time-consuming methods for other doll artists.

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  • Majana broke her promise of not making more dolls due to positive feedback after hitting 10,000 subscribers and 100k views, showcasing the impact of audience encouragement on creative decisions.
  • Majana's intricate doll-making process involved unconventional techniques like softening vinyl heads with boiling water, using dental molding for chicken legs, and facing challenges with washes, highlighting her dedication to detail and innovation in doll artistry.

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  • How did Majana break her promise?

    By being motivated by positive feedback.

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"Creating Easter Chicken Fairy Doll Tutorial"

  • Majana broke her promise of not making more dolls but was motivated by positive feedback after reaching 10,000 subscribers and over 100k views on her last video.
  • She decided to create an Easter fairy based on a chicken, deviating from insect-based fairies.
  • To prepare the doll, she softened the vinyl head in boiling water, removed factory paint with acetone, sanded the body, and shrunk the head using acetone soaking.
  • Majana used a molding with wax technique, typically used in dental restorations, to create chicken legs for the doll.
  • She does not recommend this method for other doll artists due to its time-consuming nature and suggests using a 3D printer instead.
  • Majana made molds for the chicken legs using silicone and worbla, then painted them with bright yellow and white acrylics.
  • The doll's face was painted with washes, acrylics, and pastels, with a focus on creating realistic eyes and brows.
  • She faced challenges with washes drying slowly and being easily smeared, leading her to fix mistakes with acrylics.
  • The doll was completed with epoxy for joints, resin for imperfections, and a stand made from clear kitty litter and wood glue.
  • The doll's hair was styled into braids and a fluffy, puffy look resembling a chicken, with final touches of egg white drippings and shine on the legs.
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