BJD Artist Academy

Specialty Course

BJD Eye Design Masterclass: Carving, Coloring & Finishing

Create detailed BJD eyes from base preparation to final shine.

All levels36 lessons6 modules12 hr 36 min
$49
Focused specialty
Private streamingPayhip student accountNo physical product
Eye Design Masterclass BJD course cover

Course direction

Eye bases, carving, color depth, lenses, domes, and finishing

A specialty eye-making course covering base preparation, blank shaping, carving, color theory, gradient painting, gluing, glitter placement, lens covering, dome finishing, and final presentation.

Best for

  • BJD makers who want a focused eye-making process
  • Artists who enjoy carving, tiny color details, glitter, and finish work
  • Students who want eye design as a separate signature skill

What you can develop

Skills designed to carry into your own BJD work.

Prepare and shape eye bases with a clear process
Carve iris texture and build controlled color depth
Place gradients, glitter, lenses, and finishing layers cleanly
Present a polished pair of custom BJD eyes

Inside the course

A focused curriculum, revealed when you want the detail.

36 lessons6 modules12 hr 36 min total video
Tools, Materials & Color Foundations5 lessons
  1. 01Course Setup - Essential Tools and Molds
  2. 02Material Kit - Polymer Clay, Pigments, Brushes & More
  3. 03Material Kit - Powders, Rhinestones, Glue & Containers
  4. 04Clay Foundations - Mixing Your Base Clay
  5. 05Color Foundations - Mixing Basic Gel Colors
Eye Bases & Blank Shaping7 lessons
  1. 06Base Making I - Casting the Plaster Eye Base
  2. 07Base Making II - Painting the Outer Gradient and Inner Ring
  3. 08Base Making III - UV White Mix and Gradient Ring Painting
  4. 09Base Making IV - Double - Layer Gradient and Base Casting
  5. 10Base Repair Tips - Fixing Small Eye Base Flaws
  6. 11Blank Shaping I - Two Core Blank Shapes and Type One
  7. 12Blank Shaping II - Type Two Blank Demonstration
Carving & Pattern Design7 lessons
  1. 13Carving Foundations - Theory, Techniques, and Tool Effects
  2. 14Carving Techniques - Multi - Method Demonstration
  3. 15Pattern Demo I - First Eye Pattern Step by Step
  4. 16Pattern Demo II - Second Eye Pattern Step by Step
  5. 17Pattern Demo III - Third Eye Pattern Plus Pro Tips
  6. 18Pattern Demo IV - Fourth Eye Pattern Plus Pro Tips
  7. 19Pattern Wrap - Up - Key Takeaways and Q&A
Color Theory & Painting5 lessons
  1. 20Color Theory - Hue, Light, Shadow, and Value
  2. 21Painting Structure - Placement of Color Zones and Shadows
  3. 22Color Testing - Swatches, Tone Control, and Value Checks
  4. 23Color Demo I - Gradient Ring Application
  5. 24Color Demo II - Multi - Zone Color Blocking
Gluing, Glitter & Lens Design8 lessons
  1. 25Before Gluing - Stone Selection and Prep Notes
  2. 26Gluing Demo I - Blue - Green Color Preservation Technique
  3. 27Gluing Demo II - Blue - Purple Sealing and Scraping
  4. 28Gluing Demo III - Yellow - Green Semi - Oily Clay Method
  5. 29Glitter Basics - How to Mix Glitter Correctly
  6. 30Glitter Placement - Where and How to Apply Sparkle
  7. 31Lens Design - Choosing the Right Eye Piece Shape
  8. 32Lens Covering - Two Ways to Apply the Cover Piece
Dome Finish & Presentation4 lessons
  1. 33Dome Finish - Hand - Dropped Curvature Demonstration
  2. 34Final Checkpoint - Quick Recap and Common Notes
  3. 35Photo Showcase - Shooting Setup, Angles, and Editing
  4. 36Content Bonus - Basic Video Editing and Selling Tips
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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

This is a focused eye-making specialty course, not a complete introduction to faceup preparation or full facial makeup.

Language and subtitles

English subtitles are included for all 36 current video lessons. 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?

Eye Design Masterclass

Create detailed BJD eyes from base preparation to final shine. Complete checkout through Payhip, then enter your private student dashboard.