FAQ
What is a Garage Kit Doll?
A “garage kit doll” is a doll that is sent to you immediately after printing. It will need to be sanded and assembled by you, and will come with all the necessary parts to do this. The parts will feature marks from the supports used to hold them up in the printer, potential scratches and scuffs, vague layer lines, and a slightly glossy sheen. All of this is standard for a 3D printed doll prior to sanding and can be sanded away fairly easily.
Buying a garage kit can be a great way of cutting down on the cost of a doll, and the reduced workload on my end means I can ship your order out way sooner.
Due to me having arthritis, there may be times when garage kits are the only option for buying one of my dolls. If getting a garage kit absolutely isn’t possible for you, and fully assembled dolls are not currently available, you can shoot me a message using the contact form. I may or may not be able to make an exception for a single order. It doesn’t hurt to ask!
How Do I Sand a Garage Kit?
Always wear a respirator!
You can use 400 grit sandpaper to sand both the supports and any visible layer lines, and optionally polish at 800-1000 grit. If you're working with a darker resin, it's best to use the finest grit you can and just have patience with it, since any scratches in the surface of the resin will be much more obvious! Wet sanding works best, and be sure to sand in a circular motion!
For a more in-depth guide, you can check out this article on my website!
"How to Sand a BJD Garage Kit."
How is a 3D Printed Doll Different from a Cast Doll?
The biggest difference is their affordability! 3D printers are much easier and cheaper to operate than casting equipment, so dolls can be offered at a much lower price. They can be made on demand within a few hours, so the shipping times are often much faster when compared to the lengthy preorder period for a large-scale casted doll.
However, 3D printer resin is more fragile than casted resin, so you'll have to be careful with your new friends!
Why are They So Expensive?
Although 3D printed dolls are easier to produce and more affordable than their casted cousins, they are still a lot work! The price has to take into consideration the sculpting and development of the doll, the cost of materials, and the effort of running and maintaining the 3D printing machines.
How Long Do I Have to Wait for My Order?
All dolls are made to order, so I need time to make the dolls before they can be shipped out.
Garage Kits will ship 3-5 weeks after an order is placed.
Sanded Dolls will ship 2-3 months after an order is placed.
Preorders will vary, so refer to the individual product page for shipping information.
Help! My Doll Broke and I Need a Replacement Part! How Do I Order One?
Reach out to me via the contact form with the details about your doll! Include the COA number, doll color, and the extent of the damage. Be sure to tell me which specific part is broken, including whether it is the left or right side. (The DOLL’S left or right)
If your doll is in a standard color, you can just tell me the specs and I will ship you a new part, free of charge.
If your doll is NOT in a standard color, I would be willing to try to color match the replacement part. You will need to mail your doll back to me for this, and you will need to cover shipping for it (both there AND back). Understand that the replacement part may not be a perfect match.
Can I Order a Custom-Made Part?
While I am not officially open for commission, if your request is fairly simple, I may honor it. This will include things like new horn shapes, modified limbs, new ear shapes, new tails, skin details like scarring, symbols, and birthmarks, and different facial expressions. Prices for these parts will be much higher than ordering a standard part, and will vary depending on complexity.
VERY CLEARLY STATE whether you intend for this order to remain exclusive to you, or if you are okay with me distributing the part after the piece is made. Exclusivity comes at a higher price.
I reserve the right to refuse a custom order for any reason. With that said, go ahead and put in your request in the contact form!
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