Step 1: Addinhg Depth

Requires: #2 shader brush, Fan brush, Burnt Umber Light mixture

First of all, take your #2 shader brush and with a small amount of the Burnt Umber Light Mixture, paint a line into each crevice on the doll. Remove any excess with a sponge and be careful not to add too much paint.

The purpose here is to add depth by producing shadows onto the doll. If areas appear too dark, then feather them out a bit with a fan brush.

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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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Requires: GoofOff (or paint remover), old cloth, felting needle, acetone, old toothbrush, warm water

Before you can start painting the base color of the doll you will need to remove any existing color or features the doll already has. This is an important step and some recommend skipping this. However, features are often visible when the doll has been completed which takes away some of the charm.

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