MY MATERIAL

These are the tools I use and recommend. Find them at your local stores, or click to be led to the online listings.

Required

The repositionable tape is required for the “no tabs” paper doll experience! The paper you choose has to be thicker than regular paper but flexible enough to easily cut. Check my recommendations below.

Check the ‘Paper’ and ‘Repositionable Tape’ sections below.

Flexible

I encourage you to use any coloring method, from markers to watercolors and everything in between. Make sure you use the appropriate paper for it, and that the paper is thick enough to withstand use.

Let me know what you love to color with!

A black case filled with alcohol markers in various colors, with some colors labeled on the caps, and a large white marker outside the case. The case and markers are on a gray surface, with a green ink mark and green caps visible.

Stacks of paper, colored markers, a plant, and a cup of coffee on a wooden table, with a bonfire-themed art print on top.

Package of Scotch Create Repositionable Tape Runner with double-sided tape and a visible example of a small purple and white gift card with 'THANKS!' written on it.

A set of 48 premium colored pencils in various colors in a white box labeled 'Swukonart'. The box advertises artist quality for layering, blending, shading, and coloring. There is a landscape painting of a house and trees at the bottom of the box, an

A hand using a red colored pencil with a PVC eraser to insert into a white OfficeGoods pencil sharpener, with a container of colored pencils nearby on a wooden surface and a blurred window background.

MARKERS

My pick is Ohuhu; Copic if you want to splurge and upgrade. I choose brush and fine tips for more detailed coloring.

PAPER

My pick is Strathmore Marker Paper for marker coloring. Choose any paper that fits the medium you’re using, and that’s thick enough to withstand multiple uses and being taped and removed from your doll, but not too think to cut in detail. Ideally around 50-60 lbs or 190-200 grams/m2 like the options I use below. Make sure you buy the size that fits your printer.

REPOSITIONABLE TAPE

Might also be marketed as Removable Tape. THIS ONE IS ESSENTIAL for the full experience of Paper Doll Society. Our ultra-modern method of making outfits cancels the floppy tabs of old paper dolls and uses this repositionable tape to play! It makes the whole difference! This is the only one I use and recommend. DON’T GET PERMANENT TAPE; IT WILL RUIN YOUR DOLL AND HER OUTFIT!
In any case, please test your double tape on scrap paper to make sure it’s easily removable without damage.

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS

I love supplementing my marker coloring with extra mediums. Here is what I like to use.

TOOLS & ORGANIZING

Extra tools for organization and to make outfit creation easier.

FOR YOUR ANALOG BAG

Skip the doom-scrolling and create new outfits for your paper doll on your trip! Just print the dolls and outfits you want to take beforehand, decide the color palette and take select colors in a small pouch! Easy peasy. Check out these super chic faux leather pouches I picked. So cute! Scissors should be airplane-safe if you’re flying but of course it’s always a good idea to check with your airline. Most of the suggested items come in different colors.