Have you ever wondered about the origins of the sex dolls around you when rationality takes the upper hand? How do materials like metal, silicone, or TPE undergo some industrial "magic" to become these incredibly lifelike sex dolls? Why do the combination of these industrial raw materials result in some unattainable and expensive sex dolls? Is it even possible for me to create a sex doll myself? Well, if these questions have successfully ignited your curiosity, then join us as we unveil the mysterious veil of sex doll production. Considering that the manufacturing processes employed by each manufacturer may vary, this blog primarily provides a macroscopic perspective on how sex dolls are made.
Step1: Design and Modeling
This step begins with professional artists designing and drawing a doll on paper. The design encompasses the body shape, facial features, and other characteristics of the doll. It can be said that the artist's unique design language is poured into the doll's blueprint, much like high fashion. Subsequently, these drawings are used to create a three-dimensional model of the doll.
Step2: Mold Creation:
Once the design is completed, the manufacturer will create molds based on the 3D model. The doll's head, being the most detailed part, is usually manufactured separately as its own mold. However, there are exceptions to this rule, which are described below. The doll's body, on the other hand, is typically treated as a whole and requires only one mold. However, some factories may choose to construct the doll's arms and legs separately. Regardless of the manufacturing process, the molds play a crucial role in determining the doll's shape and size. Moreover, the molds must be made from materials that can withstand high temperatures and possess sufficient flexibility. This is necessary to facilitate the subsequent casting and demolding steps.
It is important to understand that using different molds to manufacture the head and body of a doll can greatly save costs of sex doll production process, as different heads can be combined with different bodies. However, sex dolls with integrated heads and bodies cannot achieve this, which explains why seamless sex dolls are more expensive. Prominent doll manufacturers like Piper Doll employ this technique. While dolls manufactured in this way may not meet the specific customization needs of some customers, they are all unique in their own right.
In addition to using 3D models to create molds, sometimes molds can also be based on real human models. In such cases, the model's skin is coated with Vaseline or other lubricants, and plaster or rubber is poured onto their body. Once fully hardened, the mold is formed. This technique is utilized in the production of some torso sex dolls from Qita.
Step3: Place the Skeleton
After selecting a suitable skeleton based on the customer's requirements for doll size, workers will use metal wires to secure the skeleton inside the prepared mold. This is an extremely careful step in the sex doll manufacturing process because any mistakes at this stage can render the produced doll unusable. As for the doll's skeleton, it is the unsung hero that enables the doll to move and pose flexibly. There are generally two types of skeletons: standard skeletons and EVO skeletons. Of course, some manufacturers have also developed their own unique skeletons. For more information about skeletons, you can click here: "What is a Sex Doll Skeleton?" to read the related blog.
Step4: Casting
In the previous step, we obtained a mold with an embedded skeleton. In this step, melted TPE or silicone will be poured into the mold. Of course, the materials used for pouring have been pre-mixed with pigments according to the customer's requirements for doll skin tone, ensuring that the doll's complexion looks lifelike. From this step onwards, some factors that affect the price of the doll become clearer. For example, when it comes to the type of pouring material, silicone is much more expensive than TPE. Speaking of which, if you're curious about the price of a sex doll, you can read our previous blog: "How Much Does a Sex Doll Cost?".
Compared to the materials used to pour the doll's body, either silicone or TPE, the material used for the doll's head may be different. Some dolls are produced based on the likeness of manga characters, often featuring cute faces that border on the unreal. Some manufacturers, like MOZU, use Vinyl material (also known as PVC plastic) to create the heads of their anime sex dolls in order to enhance their visual appeal.
Step5: Cooling and Demolding
The cooling time varies depending on factors such as the type of material, temperature, and manufacturing process employed by each factory. Once the doll has completely cooled, it can be removed from the mold. This step also requires extra care as the doll's fingers and toes are delicate more than you think.
Step6: Trimming and Ironing
Do you remember the molds we mentioned earlier? Well, actually, the mold consists of two parts. After installing the skeleton, these two mold parts are bonded together for further work. However, the two mold parts cannot perfectly close together, resulting in a small amount of pouring material remaining at the edges of the doll's body and orifices, such as between the fingers and in the vaginal area, causing them to be connected and the vaginal opening to be sealed. The first step in the post-production process, trimming, is aimed at addressing these issues.
Even after being trimmed, the doll is far from being perfect as it still has many rough edges. In this step, workers use an electric wand to make the doll's skin smoother and more natural. Of course, every minor issue with the doll is meticulously addressed by experienced stuff. Scratches and imperfections on the skin are locally heated and smoothed using sandpaper.
Step7: Custimization
This step can be considered the most complex and time-consuming in the sex doll manufacturing process, involving the most diverse range of professions. It is during this stage that meticulous work such as the size and color of the doll's nails, the size and color of the areolas, the color of the labia, and the intricate folds inside the vagina are completed. Furthermore, for some manufacturers, this step is the moment to inject their brand's essence into their dolls. For example, professionals at Top Sino apply realistic body makeup to their dolls, including the texture of blood vessels and human skin, ultimately creating a lifelike sex doll. As each customer's customization options differ, this step is unique for each sex doll.
Conclusion
The above is a general outline of how sex dolls are made. It's important to note that the sex doll market is now filled with a wide variety of brands. The production processes of sex dolls may vary among different manufacturers. Due to intense competition between brands, they generally do not disclose their core technologies or proprietary projects to the public, which is a limitation of this article. If you are an avid DIY enthusiast, you may feel a bit disappointed upon reading this. However, don't worry, even without these techniques, ordinary individuals like us can still create a doll. If you're interested, you can click here: “How to Make a Sex Doll Yourself?”, for more detailed instructions. Lastly, it must be said that the time and effort required to manufacture a sex doll in the industry are beyond imagination. Each doll is a work of art, deserving of your love and cherish.
