https://www.instagram.com/p/CHAGXDlnC85/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link They say the best things take time, and this project was the ultimate test of that. Over the last few months, I’ve been immersed in a world of clay, resin, and mechanics as I brought to life a custom ball-jointed doll (BJD) inspired by one of my favorite films: Coraline . Specifically, I wanted to capture the eerie, beautiful aesthetic of the button-eyed dolls—starting with Coraline and Wybie. The 120V Hurdle Before I even began, I hit a major roadblock: the "Kiln Crisis." In many parts of the world, 220V is standard, but here in California, our 120V home outlets just don't have the muscle to power a kiln up to the 1100 celsius  needed for fine ceramics. Without the ability to fire at home, I had to pivot my process, but the dream of a home-fired ceramic doll is definitely still on my bucket list. Sourcing and Sketching As I balanced this with my other responsibilities, I had to be smart about my resourc...