First, they think that the forum (and every other of its' kind) is there to tell them step by step actually how to sculpt, materials etc, then second, they think that it is cheaper to make a bjd than it is to buy one!
What can i say...it's a very personal process and no-one can teach you how to sculpt, joint, mold, cast etc. Every maker has a different process, every country has different products available. It's all down to research. But then nowadays everyone seems to think that you don't have to read and search for information, it should all be provided for you with buckets of people to hold your hand and tell you exactly what you want to hear. As to the cost...it costs a hell of a lot more to get to the stage where you have a decent looking bjd than it does to buy the things.
It also takes dedication over a lot of time and of course motivation. From a complete novice stage to getting a head that looks like a head and not some alien it took me 2 years. It has taken me another year and a half to learn about resin and moldmaking. I actually think that is pretty good for someone who never learned how to sculpt before and also had energy limitations.
I still have a lot of work to do to get a master decent enough to send away for casting but i think i have actually achieved something for myself getting this far.
