Aine wrote:Yes, I am doing her face-up myself!And no, she doesn't have a name yet. ): I have this total block, maybe she'll tell me when I get her outfit finished, right now she's just "my Misuzu". My next adventure is to find a spray sealant that's safe for vinyl, since I forgot to buy some MSC.
I might just end up with an acrylic sealer that's paint on for now and get a spray when I next send out for doll things.
Testor's Dullcoat will work. It can yellow over time, but it does protect the vinyl from staining. You need to seal the entire head before any paint is applied. There are other options as well, Vallejo Matte Spray is good too. Ask and check in the tips and tricks section. If you do not seal the entire head there is a very real possibility of color bleeding from the painted areas into the unsealed sections. Also - before you seal the head you should wash it in Dawn dish soap and let it dry throroughly. Any dirt or oils on the head can lead to flaking faceups later.