If you are looking to make your own reborn doll then you are going to need to get some good paints. We recommend using the Genesis Heat Set paints which are not too expensive to buy but can take a little while to get used too.
If you are concerned about having to mix your own colors then look out for Genesis paints that have been ready mixed; Some people will do this for you and sell them on ebay and you can usually pick up skin tone color sets which are a great time saver.
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 HUGE Lot Genesis Heat set Paint for Painting or Reborn baby dolls LOOK $50.99 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 14h 40m |
 GeNeSiS HeAt SeT Baby Skin PaiNt for Reborn $19.99 Time Remaining: 17h 25m Buy It Now : $19.99 |
 M00298 MOREZMORE Genesis Heat Set Paint Metallic Gold $0.99 Time Remaining: 22h 6m |
 The Fairy Vine 1 Ounce Gold Genesis Heat Set Paint for OOAK or Painting $25.00 Time Remaining: 1d 2h 8m Buy It Now : $25.00 |
 NEW GeNeSiS HeAt SeT Flesh 04 PaiNt for Reborn Doll $8.99 Time Remaining: 1d 2h 12m Buy It Now : $8.99 |
 The Fairy Vine 1 Ounce Flesh 08 Genesis Heat Set Paint for OOAK or Painting $11.25 Time Remaining: 1d 2h 24m Buy It Now : $11.25 |
 The Fairy Vine 1 Ounce Glazing Gel Genesis Heat Set Paint for OOAK Reborn $12.50 Time Remaining: 1d 2h 44m Buy It Now : $12.50 |
 The Fairy Vine 1 Ounce Genesis Yellow Genesis Heat Set Paint for OOAK Reborn $13.75 Time Remaining: 1d 3h 1m Buy It Now : $13.75 |
 The Fairy Vine 1 Ounce Ultramarine Blue Genesis Heat Set Paint for OOAK Reborn $9.99 Time Remaining: 1d 3h 13m Buy It Now : $9.99 |
 3 pairs of reborn doll eyes lot oval and round heat set genesis paint included $2.99 Time Remaining: 1d 3h 54m |
 30 GENESIS HEAT SET PAINTSFOR REBORN BABY DOLLSMOST NEW $71.00 (24 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 6h 59m |
 M00363 MOREZMORE Genesis Heat Set Paint Medium GLAZING GEL 1 3 oz $1.29 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 16h 42m |
 GeNeSiS HeAt SeT PaiNtS NaiL TiP SmALL $6.99 Time Remaining: 1d 20h 13m Buy It Now : $6.99 |
 GeNeSiS HeAt SeT Burnt Umber Lt PaiNt Reborn Doll $18.99 Time Remaining: 2d 2h 48m Buy It Now : $18.99 |
 GENESIS HEAT SET VARNISH 2 OZ save money buy in bulk 0 $20.00 Time Remaining: 2d 7h 44m |
Of course, it is usually a good idea to try and pickup a selection of different colors and shades because a babies skin is never the same. In addition to that, the age of the baby you are trying to create will also affect the skin tone somewhat.
Genesis skin tone sets are often available and if you have the money can be a great investment - they last a long time and they also go a long way. Once you get more adept and painting, or even if you are ready to give it a try now, mixing the paints yourself can be very satisfying, just remember to make more than you need as getting the exact same color again could prove tricky.
For this reason, it's best to stick to measuring spoons when you are mixing your own tones with genesis heat paints.
