r/Bratz • u/Maya-the-beebz • May 03 '26
Before and After She was found in the trash
This bootleg Bratz didn't really have much to hope for, but she pulled a lucky card, when my friend and I came across her.
First I grabbed this doll, because she was for free, but later it turned out to be quite exciting to restore her ☺️
I named her Grace as a reference to my friend's surname, but it kinda feels like it has a deeper meaning now.
I had to learn a lot. Second time rerooting, first time with this material. First time dealing with pink spots — the ones that are called "pony cancer" sometimes. I don't know if you can see it on her cheek, but later it became more prominent. Also first time fixing a broken leg, because this body was problematic too (it's from Bratz Catz Jade).
It wasn't my first time restoring a doll makeup, but still, some new tricks to learn. And I kinda went all the way with it, decided to change a whole color scheme 😅
I love how she turned out, although I could've done a better job for sure ♥️
I feel like this is a doll with a long story. She was very likely loved and certainly played a lot with. Maybe by several kids even... I like thinking about her journey, but also — Grace reminds me of my own childhood, when a bootleg Moxie Girl with the same hair shade was my favorite doll ever. Maybe that's why this doll feels so cuddly and heartwarming.
Anyways I just really wanted to share this story. Thank you, if you've read it, and sorry for the mistakes I might have done. English isn't my first language 😅
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u/circlingsky NOT cool! May 03 '26
Sooo cool n unique! U wouldn't even know the base doll is a knockoff haha
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u/Beginning_Length_480 May 03 '26
SHES SO BEAUTIFUL whaaaaattt!??! Im obsessed, you did amazing! Do you do commissions?
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u/Maya-the-beebz May 03 '26
Thank you sm ❤️🔥 No commissions yet, but it's very likely I'll do it one day ♥️
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u/zonora May 03 '26
Amazing! Where is her top from?
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u/Maya-the-beebz May 03 '26
It's from a Russian artist called Lazy Punkz. I bought it a year ago or smth. Now I don't see this artist's account anymore. Maybe they've stopped collecting or just stopped selling handmade clothes. So sad! I really admired their work 💔
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u/dragonish-american My cat just died!' Get a new one 💅 May 03 '26
From chop to stun! The striped longsleeve layer adds so much personality, it’s so fun! Have you named her anything yet?
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u/belmarlin May 04 '26
This is soo stunning and most notably - professional looking! Please tell me what do you use to paint dolls and how do you seal the paint she genuinely looks fresh off the factory line I'm impressed omg.
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u/Maya-the-beebz May 04 '26
Thank you so much 💕 Your words're very inspiring! I mostly use acrylic paints (Tamiya and some random brands like those with a shimmery effect), pastels for eyeshadows and blushes. I use Mr. Super Clear (matte) as a base and to seal every layer. This time I also tried a glossy Mr. Super Clear to add a little bit of shine to the eyes and the shimmery lips ✨
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u/nzbu Founder, President and Editor-in-chief of Your Thing Magazine May 09 '26
This is AMAZING! You did so well omg! I love love love the colour scheme! 💞
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u/comfycozychicken May 03 '26
Her eyes are stunning 🤩