http://www.jessirae.com/blog/articles/2007/03/26/sanding-a-blythe-dolls-face en-us 40 <p>...without popping the head open.</p> <p>Here&#8217;s what I did&#8230;</p> <p>Take 400 (or up) grid sandpaper sheet, which cost me $1.09 before tax at Ace Hardware&#8230;</p> <p><img src="http://jessirae.com/blog/files/SandPaperSheet.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>Cut sheet into easier to handle pieces.</p> <p><img src="http://jessirae.com/blog/files/SandPaper.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>Cover Eyes with paper triangles (a la <a href="http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/sand-matting/">this awesome tutorial</a>)</p> <p>Buff face beginning on the back of the head in a circular motion. I left Blanche&#8217;s lips on, but if you buff them off too, make sure not to loose any of the contour of her lips by rubbing too hard. I am thinking about going over Blanche&#8217;s face once more with an 800 grid piece of sandpaper in order to smooth out some areas. So, if you are wondering what grit to buy, I would suggest buying two or more to experiment with.</p> <p><em>Shiny Blanche Before</em>:</p> <p><img src="http://jessirae.com/blog/files/Blanche3.JPG" alt="" /></p> <p><em>Matte Blanche After</em>... even with really messed up hair, she still looks better:</p> <p><img src="http://jessirae.com/blog/files/BlancheAfter1.jpg" alt="" /></p> Mon, 26 Mar 2007 11:48:00 -0500 urn:uuid:7780385b-a5ca-4ce2-a525-6ff405d0bfee Jessica http://www.jessirae.com/blog/articles/2007/03/26/sanding-a-blythe-dolls-face blythe doll sanding blythe http://www.jessirae.com/blog/articles/trackback/12695