Engineer Joint System
1 weekDesign ball and socket dimensions with clearance for smooth pose range.
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This workflow is part of 1 niche field
Learn doll ball joint design from scratch with a clear step-by-step workflow, recommended tools, safety guidelines, and expert tips.
Design ball and socket dimensions with clearance for smooth pose range.
Sculpt prototype joints and create silicone molds for casting.
Cast resin parts, sand parting lines, and dry-fit full skeleton.
Elastic string through channels, tension for pose hold, paint and wig.
Industry best practices for ball joint design in doll making.
Stuff limbs firmly but evenly — lumpy stuffing shows through fabric and affects pose.
Baste joint positions before final sewing — repositioning is costly after stuffing.
Count needles in and out of your work area — stray pins hide in fiber fill.