Discover the art of creating expressive, fully poseable ball-jointed dolls from the first sketch to a beautifully sculpted prototype. Without any special equipment - using air-dry clay!
BJD Sculpting Masterclass
Have you ever dreamed of sculpting your own ball-jointed doll — one that reflects your imagination, emotions, and artistic style?
In this BJD Sculpting Masterclass, I’ll guide you through the exact techniques I use to create my ball-jointed dolls.
You’ll learn to bring your ideas to life step by step, building confidence and skill with each lesson. Whether you’re new to sculpting or refining your craft, this course will give you the structure, knowledge, and creative freedom to design your very own ball-jointed doll from start to finish.
HOW IT WORKS
The BJD Sculpting Masterclass is a self-paced online course, designed to fit into your creative life.
All lessons are pre-recorded with detailed videos and step-by-step photo guides.
Learn anytime, on any device, with lifetime access.
Get personal support and feedback in the private student Facebook group.
You’ll never have to rush. Take your time, revisit lessons, and enjoy the sculpting process at your own rhythm.
What You’ll Learn
Create Your Blueprint
Design your doll’s proportions and features. You’ll learn how to build your own reference blueprint or use the downloadable one I provide to guide your sculpt from start to finish.
Sculpt Expressive Faces
Understand simplified facial anatomy for doll artists. Learn to sculpt features that capture personality, emotion, and the unique character of your doll.
Design and Sculpt Joints
Joints can be tricky - but I’ll show you how to design elegant, functional ball joints that give your doll natural, graceful movements.
Build a Fully Poseable BJD
From torso to limbs, I’ll demonstrate every step with photos, videos, and anatomy breakdowns, so you can create a complete, poseable ball-jointed doll from air-dry clay.
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Inside the Course: What You Get
30+ in-depth modules with clear, sequential lessons.
Over 1,000 process photos and high-quality videos.
Anatomy lessons tailored specifically for doll artists.
Lifetime access and free updates.
Access to a private Facebook group for student support.
You can see a little snippet from one of the lessons here: “Detailing the lower torso”
FAQs
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No, it’s fully pre-recorded. You can start anytime and move at your own pace.
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I use “La Doll Premix” air-dry clay, but “Premier” and “La Doll” also work beautifully. The techniques are optimized for air-dry clay and may differ slightly for polymer clays. You can find a full supplies list here.
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Forever! Once you enroll, you’ll have lifetime access across all your devices.
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Each lesson builds on the previous one with step-by-step instructions, anatomy studies, photos, and close-up videos. You’ll see every part of the process - including joints, detailing, and facial sculpting.
Are You Ready to Sculpt Your First Ball-Jointed Doll?
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Creating Porcelain BJD
If you've ever dreamt of creating a doll that not only stands the test of time but also captures beauty, artistry, and craftsmanship, this course is for you. As an artist who has dedicated years to mastering the delicate process of doll-making, I'm here to share my passion with you and guide you through every step of creating your own porcelain ball-jointed doll.