Tell Us About Your Gacha Character!

What can we use instead of a black fineliner if we don't have one?

Use a thin black felt-tip marker or fine-point Sharpie, or darken traced lines with a colored pencil or gel pen, and test first on scrap paper to avoid bleeding when you Trace the important lines with your black pen or fineliner.

My ink smudged or erased when I removed pencil guide lines—what should I do?

Follow the step 'Wait for the ink to dry then gently erase any remaining pencil guide lines' by letting the ink dry longer (or use a hair dryer on low), then erase gently with a kneaded eraser or eraser shield and test your pen on scrap paper to prevent future smudging.

How can I adapt this activity for different ages?

For younger kids, simplify by choosing only two main colors, drawing larger basic head and body shapes and using markers so they can Color the big areas first, while older kids can add detailed hairstyles, patterns, shading, multiple accessories, and write a fuller 2 to 4 sentence backstory before sharing on DIY.org.

How can we extend or personalize the finished Gacha character?

Scan or photograph the page after you Trace the important lines and Color the big areas first to make stickers or trading cards, add extra accessories and a longer backstory, or create a group scene with other characters before posting on DIY.org.