The realism achieved on reborn dolls is part of their global attraction. There are a number of reasons why they can look so real but painting is one of the most important, and sometimes the hardest to get right. Every artist has their own technique when painting a reborn doll and can use numerous supplies to achieve different effects. The video below is an example of one method of painting a reborn baby.

 

 

The face is often the focal point on a reborn doll and it can lead to a cute looking baby if done right. However, with some many features making up the tiny face there is a lot of room to go wrong. Unlike other body parts it is generally not covered up so this is an important area to focus on.

 

This video highlights one way of applying eyelashes on a reborn doll.

 

There are many different techniques and styles used when fitting the hair on your reborn baby. However, it is also one of the features that can make or break your attempts at creating a lifelike doll.

 

We have selected some videos that detail how to microroot effectively below, some techniques appeal more to different people. If you arent sure which is the best microrooting method to use then you should pick a couple and give them a try.

 

Dremeling a reborn doll is the step to remove the old dolls hair. There are many techniques to do this, and this first video shows an example of one of them. You will need acetone, cotten balls and tips to complete this stage properly.