Years ago, I started reborning with a Bountiful Baby Beginner Kit. Though it does not contain absolutely everything you need, starter kits are great when a massive shopping list of supplies seems overwhelming. Before you start buying paints a la carte, let's see what's useful in the Starter Kit's Premixed Paint Set.
Finally, your starter kit will include a small jar of Matte Varnish. Matte Varnish is a clear coating that removes shine from the doll. However, it is hell to work with straight out of the jar. It can become flaky, crusty and even turn white. After years of working with it, I've found ways to make Matte Varnish work for you, so check out my Secret Sauce recipe for flawless skin texturing and sealant on your reborn doll. Learn More
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Melody Kerst
4/18/2017 10:11:40 am
Very informative thank you.
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Jennifer
1/24/2019 04:24:18 pm
I have only painted one doll so far and I love her, somethings that I would change but overall a pretty baby for my first try, no major mess ups. I painted the hair using brow brown, brow blonde and the nail tip color, its really pretty actually. My aunt is asking if it is possible to make a redheaded baby, and I would like to try to but am still so new that Im not comfortable rooting yet. Is there any color mixture you can recommend to get a nice red headed paint color?? It would be for a tiny preemie so Im thinking more orange that red..... Ive looked around a bit online but I don't really see anything helpful.
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Hi, I’m looking for help, my daughter has been given a reborn, (that’s was hand made for her a few years ago) sbut all her hair has come out and also a lot of her colouring, her feet and hands have gone almost blue/grey. I would like to repaint her and try and do what I can to bring her back. Can you help and advise
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freya
4/6/2023 08:32:47 am
hi, you can get a rooting needle of amazon for a good price and buy some new hair from there as well! Its called mohair and the blue/grey is the vinal is died but its normal! vallejo paint is a great paint to get you started but most of all just have fun.
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AuthorHi! I am Kim. I've been creating dolls all my life. I started stuffing cotton balls into my mom's pantyhose when I was a little girl. Now I hand-craft dolls that look and feel like real babies. Archives
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