Most BJD dolls are made of resin or high-grade plastic, which have to made in molds, which are extremely expensive to make. It is much, much, much less expensive to buy a resin or high-quality plastic BJD doll than to make one yourself.
How do you make ABJD doll?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IU0Yz4c62s
Is Eva BJD legit?
Eva is not a true ball-joint doll, but she is well-made and her default makeup is quite pretty.
How much does it cost to make a BJD?
If you have a skilled sculptor work on the doll, it will cost minimum $30,000 to $50,000. This cost vary depending on the quality of the doll or the capabilities of the sculptor.
Why are BJDs so expensive?
Primarily, here are some factors of what influences price. In the BJD world, the production of the ball-jointed doll is an arduous process. The heads and bodies of the dolls are first sculpted by artists, usually in clay, and cast into molds. The dolls are strung by hand.12 Aug 2012