BJD Artist Academy

Core Course

BJD Faceup Core Program: From Tools to Finished Makeup

Build a stable foundation for clean, expressive BJD faceups.

Beginner to intermediate12 lessons4 modules19 hr 40 min
$59
Structured foundation
Private streamingPayhip student accountNo physical product
Core Program BJD course cover

Course direction

Layer control, drawing fundamentals, and a complete working process

A structured foundation program covering tools, drawing drills, color control, eyelashes, body blush, sanding, repair, and final presentation as one repeatable workflow.

Best for

  • Learners who want a stronger and more systematic foundation
  • Makers improving drawing control, layering, and color balance
  • Students who want a repeatable workflow from preparation to presentation

What you can develop

Skills designed to carry into your own BJD work.

Build a complete preparation-to-finishing workflow
Improve dots, lines, shapes, eyelashes, and balanced color layers
Understand body blush, sanding, and small correction methods
Produce more consistent faceup results across future projects

Inside the course

A focused curriculum, revealed when you want the detail.

12 lessons4 modules19 hr 40 min total video
Week 1: Tools, Setup & Airbrush Basics2 lessons
  1. 01Week 1 Lesson 1 - Essential BJD Faceup Tools and How to Use Them
  2. 02Week 1 Lesson 2 - Practical Tool Use, Setting, Removal, and Airbrush Basics
Week 2: Drawing Control & Basic Faceup3 lessons
  1. 03Week 2 Lesson 1 - Core Faceup Drawing Skills - Dots, Lines, Shapes, and Color
  2. 04Week 2 Workshop - Dots, Lines, Shapes, and Color Practice
  3. 05Week 2 Lesson 2 - Everyday BJD Basic Faceup Demonstration
Week 3: Linework, Refinement & Body Blush2 lessons
  1. 06Week 3 Lesson 1 - Facial Feature Linework and Full Process Drawing
  2. 07Week 3 Lesson 2 - Faceup Refinement, Eyelashes, and Basic Airbrushed Body Blush
Week 4: Sanding, Repair & Presentation5 lessons
  1. 08Week 4 Lesson 1 - White Faceup Design and Basic Sanding Theory
  2. 09Week 4 Theory - Sanding Materials Overview
  3. 10Week 4 Lesson 2 - Platform Posting, Photography Skills, and Head Sanding Corrections
  4. 11Week 4 Lesson 2 - Workshop - Head Sanding, Repair, and Full Spraying Workflow
  5. 12Bonus Lesson - Repairing Chips and Bumps in BJD Faceup
Optional bonusComplete Faceup Companion Tutorial3 hr 27 min · Optional companion bonus · no captions
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Course format

Pre-recorded streaming lessons. Access is through your private Payhip student account.

A stable internet connection and a current web browser.

Private streaming access

Course videos play online through your private student account and are not downloadable.

No downloadable course materials are currently included.

How this course differs

Core goes deeper than Quickstart into repeatable control and correction. It is the recommended foundation before Pro Workshop.

Language and subtitles

English subtitles are included for all 12 current core video lessons. The optional companion bonus is clearly marked as having no captions. A small amount of original on-screen text may remain.

How it works

Checkout on Payhip, then learn from your private course dashboard.

Payhip handles checkout, your student account, and course access. The pre-recorded lessons stream online.

  1. Choose the course and continue to Payhip checkout.
  2. Complete payment and create or sign in to your customer account.
  3. Open the course from your private student dashboard.
  4. Stream the pre-recorded lessons from your private course area.
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Course FAQ

Access, devices, and support.

Is this a live course?

No. It is a pre-recorded, self-paced course. It does not include live Q&A, mentoring, community access, or certification.

Can I download the videos or course materials?

No. Course videos are available through private online streaming, and no downloadable course materials are currently included.

What do I need to watch?

A stable internet connection and a current browser on desktop, phone, or tablet. Playback quality depends on the source lesson and your connection.

What if my course does not appear?

Use the same email address and Payhip account used at checkout. If access still fails, contact bjdacademy@gmail.com with your order number.

Ready to learn?

Core Program

Build a stable foundation for clean, expressive BJD faceups. Complete checkout through Payhip, then enter your private student dashboard.