There are a lot of processes involved in reborning a doll, from choosing a doll and dismantling it to painting and adding hair. Each part has a completely different set of skills. Over time, anyone can master them all but if you are new then knowing everything you will come up against can be a little daunting.

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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.

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All of the vinyl doll pieces need to be colored next, which is the key to making a reborn doll.

This is to make them look more like skin, and less like the orange doll you have in front of you.

This can be quite a tricky process but it is important to remember that less is more. If you do not put enough on, you can simply add more until you are happy with the results.

This part is one of the hardest for newcomers to master, so to make it as easy as possible, please read this section carefully. It has been split into small sections for each part so it should be easier to follow.

It is best to do this in a well lit area so you can see the true color that is being applied. If you are in a dark room, make sure you have a lamp overlooking where you are working.

Also, there are many methods to painting your reborn doll so you will want to find the best one for you.

Dolls come in a variety of base colors. It may be necessary to neutralize the color of the dolls vinyl. The guide below is based on an orangey doll, although if yours is any different you can use the color chart below to find what one you need to use.

http://realcolorwheel.com/realcolorwheel.htm

Simply find the skin tone of your doll, and use the opposite color on the other side of the chart.

For example:

If the baby is too orange; put a touch of blue in your first layer of color.

If it is too pink; put a touch of green in your first layer of color.

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