As for the BJD doll, I think Google’s first question should be: Why are BJDs so expensive? For newcomers to BJD dolls, the cost of buying dolls far exceeds their budget, so why are ball-jointed dolls so expensive? If you want to get a reliable answer, you have to start with the production process of the BJD doll.
The reason why BJDs are so expensive
There is a saying in the BJD doll circle, “Born for you.” Because the process is complicated and expensive, BJD dolls are usually made after the order is placed, and they are made only because of the needs of the fans. Before each BJD doll is made, the designer needs to find some inspiration to create a story for the hid doll a style tone the name of the doll appearance characteristics and clothing, and finally determine the design.
Then we enter the modeling stage, making the head, limbs and torso of the BJD doll. This process includes engraving, polishing, switching joints, perfecting the whole, turning molds, polishing, and assembling. Only when turning molds, the machine can be used to vacuum. All procedures must be completed by hand. The production staff also need experience. Then a purely manual completion. This inevitably leads to ball-jointed dolls being unable to be mass-produced, and production is very energy-intensive and time-consuming.
For designers who have formed a style, there are usually many doll models at this stage for designers to choose and use. Basic matching accessories will also require modelers to release them at the same time, such as high heels, masks and other accessories such as design headwear and clothes for BJD dolls.
Test the assembly effect. After the model comes out, the designer will complete basic assembly according to desired final effect and quality of model and determine overall torso of doll.
Finally comes the important coloring stage, which is very important. The facial expressions, looks, and tattoos of the characters must be strictly completed accordina to the roles set by the designer. The same character may have several different looks happy, sad, and closed eyes. Some characters have only one bjd doll, high-end orphan, generally expensive.
Put on a wig and shoes for the doll, complete the drawn torso assembly, which can be sold as a finished product.
In short, to make a bjd doll you need pure handwork, focus on details, time-consuming and labor-intensive.
