Thanks to months of research and experimentation, I have finally found the solution for perfect baby tears! I'm excited to share my baby tears process because I'm one of the few (if not the only) reborn artist who uses Jewelers Grade Resin to make my tears and seal the eyes. Resin is essentially two liquids that when mixed together become a hard, crystal clear plastic-like substance. I use resin because:
However, nothing is without caveats. You may not want to use resin because:
I tried a few different resins and came to the conclusion that the best resin for reborn dolls is Little Windows Brilliant Resin. A small set is only $8 and will provide tears for a lot of dolls. If you choose to shop your own resin, please watch out for:
What About Paper Glaze?I almost ruined a LeLou using Aileen's Paper Glaze. Though recommended by most tutorials, paper glaze has a shelf life. Once it has reached the end of that shelf life, it no longer dries clear. So I had to scrape an ugly haze out of my doll before deciding I would not bother with paper glaze again. You can still use paper glaze, just test it on a clear surface first to make sure you're still in the clear-dry phase of the shelf life. Once it gets old, throw it away! Think You Might Try Resin?
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Misty
2/11/2016 06:04:08 am
Hi Kim, Thank you for your amazing video's! They really help a great deal. I have a question: Have you ever tried any of the light cured resins they advertise as super bonding glues? They are supposed to cure in like 3 seconds when you shine the light on them, but I was unsure if they were ok to use or not.
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2/11/2016 10:43:03 am
Hi Misty! Thanks for your note! You know, I saw a commercial for one of those the other day and was thinking, "I wonder if I have a use for that?" LOL I've never tried them, but it may certainly be worth looking into if you need to get some time back. :)
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Marlena
1/15/2018 06:50:50 pm
Ive always used resin but then again its probably because Im a jewelry designer also lol
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Rita Batten
4/11/2016 11:52:21 pm
Resin is a great idea for baby tears. I'm afraid the 3 day curing time would be difficult for me. Have you heard of anyone using Minwax polyurethane as baby tears? It is what I use and it has much the same effect as resin. I use a dropper and put a drop or two in each eye and let them dry overnight. I also use it to gloss the lips and nails.
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4/13/2016 01:53:01 pm
Hi Rita,
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Christine
8/19/2016 08:28:18 pm
I do have a question about the 2 to 1 ratio with resin. Can you use a syringe to measure out a smaller amounts such as 2ml to 1ml?
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8/21/2016 12:35:15 pm
Hi Christine,
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Betty Ann harmer
5/11/2017 08:12:17 am
We're do u buy the resin to do eyes
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Olivia
5/10/2019 10:29:12 am
Hi Kim! I've loved reborns since I was 11, and now at 19 I used your tutorials to finally paint my first reborn! One thing I encountered was that I couldn't find paper glaze in any craft store I went to, but I found something called Mod Podge Dimensional Magic, and it works amazing for baby tears!
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Ivón Soberanes
2/2/2020 08:32:13 pm
Me encantaría recibir todos sus comentarios
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Hazel Barnett
2/16/2022 04:49:52 am
Do you sale the babies you create and do you do a full body silicone babies
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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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