Akino the Black Kitsune • Japanese Folklore Collab with Daisy Stalls • Monster High Custom Doll

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Barb, Alex, and Josephine collaborate to create a nine-tailed fox doll inspired by Japanese yokai, using Catty Noir from Monster High as the base and incorporating elements like a kimono and a 3D printed lantern, all while respecting and drawing inspiration from Japanese folklore and culture.

Insights

  • Collaboration between Barb, Alex, and Josephine led to the creation of a nine-tailed fox doll inspired by Japanese folklore, showcasing a blend of creativity and cultural influences.
  • The detailed design process, from selecting the base doll to incorporating intricate elements like a split complementary color palette and a 3D printed Japanese lantern, highlights the meticulous craftsmanship and attention to cultural authenticity in the project.

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Recent questions

  • What inspired the creation of the nine-tailed fox doll?

    The collaboration between Ancientarium and Daisy Stars led to the creation of a nine-tailed fox doll inspired by Japanese folklore.

  • What doll was chosen as the base for the project?

    Catty Noir from Monster High was chosen as the base doll for the nine-tailed fox project.

  • How was the doll's face design influenced by Japanese mythology?

    The doll's face design incorporated star elements and was painted with acrylic paints inspired by classic Kitsune masks from Japanese mythology.

  • What materials were used to create the doll's ears and tails?

    The doll's ears were sculpted with silk clay and yarn to resemble a fox, and the original tail was modified to create nine tails for the doll.

  • How was a final touch added to the doll's design?

    A tiny Japanese lantern was 3D printed, painted to look like wood, and fitted with electronics to emit light, adding a final touch to the nine-tailed fox doll's design.

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Summary

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"Japanese-inspired nine-tailed fox doll creation"

  • Barb and Alex from Ancientarium collaborate with Josephine from Daisy Stars to create a nine-tailed fox doll inspired by Japanese folklore.
  • Yokai, supernatural entities in Japanese mythology, often have animal features, influencing the doll's design.
  • The initial plan to create a doll inspired by Bakadanoki changes to a nine-tailed fox, specifically a Kokko Kitsune, a black fox spirit representing the northern polar star.
  • Catty Noir from Monster High is chosen as the base doll for the project.
  • A new camera is used to capture the details of the dark-skinned character, which can be challenging due to the flattening effect of dark colors.
  • The face design incorporates star elements and is painted with acrylic paints inspired by classic Kitsune masks.
  • A split complementary color palette of red, orange, yellow, and blue is used for the doll's face.
  • A kimono is made using a pattern from Requiem Art Designs, with jacquard fabric in perfect colors for the theme.
  • The doll's ears are sculpted with silk clay and yarn to resemble a fox, and the original tail is modified to create nine tails.
  • A tiny Japanese lantern is 3D printed, painted to look like wood, and fitted with electronics to emit light, adding a final touch to the doll's design.

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Custom model horses by Josephine from Daisy Stalls

  • Josephine from Daisy Stalls creates custom model horses, visit her channel and leave positive comments.
  • Inspired by Japanese folklore and culture, the art interpretation is respectful and well-received.
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  • A rectangle of maroon satin is cut for the obi.
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