Creating a Munny doll to your own design can be a lot of fun. The doll starts out as a white blank figurine with no features. It has movable joints and can become any character you like. The fun begins when you have the liberty of doing anything you like to give it personality. Entering the world of creativity gives you free reign to decorate each Munny doll with markers and paints. The doll is your canvas and you are the artist.
It is possible to buy the Munny doll in a kit. This will include a Munny doll made out of vinyl and a coloring book. The doll weighs one pound and is seven inches tall. There are many colors available in markers and paints to make your Munny doll unique.
Preparation
It is best to collect all of your materials when you are ready to start the process. Preparation is the key when you start any project. Start by washing your Munny with delicate dish detergent to remove any grease or oil from your hands. It is essential to make sure the Munny is completely dry before proceeding. Think about how you want your Munny doll to look and make a sketch. Transfer the sketch to the Munny and you are ready to begin. You now have your own special made Munny tailored to your particular design.
A really good tip before starting this project is to take your Munny apart. This will give you a little more freedom to paint the parts. Be careful to tape up the joints, so when you reassemble the doll it will fit together correctly. It is always fun to work with paints and markers, but remember to work safely in a well-ventilated area.
Painting
Blue painter’s tape will identify the edges of the area you will paint. Use a good quality paintbrush for paints. Use even strokes when defining the colors on your Munny. Repeat this process until every part of the Munny is painted, being careful to make sure that each part is dry. It is only necessary for the paint to dry for two minutes and then remove the tape. The markers can be used to color in detailing and hard to reach areas.
It is very satisfying to be able to design and create something from raw material. This is rewarding, and gives an artist a feeling of accomplishment. Each person is unique and every Munny will be different in detail and character. These dolls will make great gifts and keepsakes for future generations. It will be fun to get together with friends and work on Munny dolls. This is a great way to bring people together that share the same interests in expressing themselves in character dolls.
| Rob works at a comic store in Brisbane, Australia where Munny World characters are becoming a huge hit. He also recommends trying home interior paint on your Munny, as it’s a harder wearing, different composition to using markers supplied with the toys.Using this type of paint can give a whole new look and different feel to your personalised character. |
The Munny Exhibition photo attached to this article can be found in flickr and belongs to flavouz. It was taken in Jardim Paulista, Sao Paulo Sp and demonstrates the depth of character that you can achieve when decorating your Munny character.