I love your videos. I'm still quite new to the Reborn doll hobby. And I can't get my own because I can't afford one. So I enjoy watching others who share about their Reborns. Your channel is one of my favorite channels related to this hobby, thank you for providing us with good content!
Hi. I got my first kit from Amazon it was 30 something. I'm using basic acrylic paints. Same as she's using here. You don't have to spend a lot of money!
I LOVE your videos! They are so helpful and I just received my first doll kit a couple days ago. I have been watching so many tutorials and then i found you and i love that your dolls aren't super red or orange. they're very lifelike and their skin is so much more realistic. Thank you for posting!!
You are amazing! I am an artist who has just discovered reborns and was convinced it was out of my budget to ever make my own baby. You have given me hope. I can not get over Clover's hair, it is soooo realistic. Also, ignore your husband her eyebrows are perfect! Lol. I'm so glad I found your channel you are an inspiration.
Okay Sharon...boy I'm glad I didn't miss this video. You really have me wanting to try air dry paints now! Love how you were so specific about the steps! You're a very thorough instructor!! You truly made me want to get back to painting. Thank you for doing this type of video. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
she came out gorgeous and cute little baby girl. love her too. you're amazing and talented. congrats may the Lord bless you through this journey with this amazing hobby
She’s really sweet! I love her little face4! I enjoy your instructional videos. I just bought everything I need to start making my own reborns. I’m looking forward to the process, just have to get my desk set up with all my supplies. I’ve watched your other videos too. Hope you have a fabulous weekend! Hugs, Summer xo
Hi I really injoy watching your videos and your the reason why I started reborning I bought my first reborn kit Celeste I hope to paint myself 😊 I hope she comes out beautiful as your babies.thank you for your videos I'm learning. 🤗 God Bless
I’m just beginning to start reborning as a hobby. I was planning on buying an already made baby, but decided I may bond better if I create them myself. This video is SO HELPFUL.
What a great video Sharon, so helpful! As always! Love her name Clover too, so cute! Thanks for being so willing to share your techniques and experiences with us, it's so appreciated! I find your voice so comforting to listen to, and you really have the gift of encouragement! Blessings on you sister!
She is lovely! I want to start reborning. I love to be creative and have been looking for something to paint and I think these dolls will be perfect! Ty for the video!
Hi Sharon, I loved this video so much 😍 thank you so much for sharing bless you 😀 💞 I so badly want to do a proper kit now! 😃 I have just finished a10 inch doll and ohhhh it was so fidley to do with all the tiny details haha 😱 but it was so relaxing and it is very rare for me to relax as I suffer with very bad anxiety... I can't believe I'm admitting it on here as well 😱😲😳🤫🙈🙈 but I do love your videos ⭐ 😍 I think it's because you have a very calming voice! Thank you so much again for sharing sending love and hugs your way xxxxx 🇬🇧
I haven't tried reborning a doll yet, but hope to find time to start some practice pieces in the next couple of months or so. I hope to have finished as many as I plan on completing by the end of spring. I'm thinking if the arthritis in my hands will alow, I might get three to five dolls complete by mid to late spring. Thank you so much for the video. It was very informative. My art background should help pretty well with my hue and tonal balance awareness. Can't wait to get started.
I just found your channel looking for help in air dry painting my first baby. Like you I have birds (cockatiels) and was worried about fumes if I used heat set paint. I just wanted to say how much in awe I am of your beautiful artistry. You are clearly a very gifted lady and it is wonderful to get to see the reborning process by someone so talented. I just love your babies and your birdies (there is nothing nicer to me, than the sound of happy birds!), and I wanted to say thank you to you for sharing your God given gift with us all! Clover is just gorgeous, as are all your babies. Hugs from Ruby in the UK xxxxxxx
Hi i am just getting ready to start reborning and it was great to see this using the paints that you do. Iv got something else so see how it goes lovely Hi Clover xox
Thank you so much, i am planning to make a reborn for my grandma's birthdays that looks like my dad as a baby and this was very helpful for it. Its also my first time painting a reborn, so wish me luck
Since I just found you, I am watching older videos. Enjoy all. After watching this, I was thinking about trying to do a reborn. Since I am a disabled widow and can’t buy one. But after watching you I know that with my shakeing I won’t be trying one.
Thank you for the video. I am curious as to does the air dry paints mixed with the glass medium you have in your other video peel off like genius heat set paints do.
Thank u for making this video, I'm working on my first reborn, so I needed to know what colors to layer with to get the beautiful tones, very appreciative.
Yes, layering is very important. After flesh tone, you can add a little bit of red/purple to the flesh to give it more life; if too red, add some yellows; if too peach or yellow add some purples or blues. It's important to look at each layer and compare with your own skin tone, too. Different ethnic groups have different tones - I'm sure you already know that! I prefer blue/purple undertones to peach undertones myself. Good luck and let me know how your first doll turns out!
@@tinaluv1677 You are very welcome. I enjoy helping people paint and not be afraid to experiment with color. I sometimes add a thin layer of baby brown if the skin just doesn't seem like it has enough 'color', even for Caucasian babies!
Thanks, Sharon, for the good information. Also, I was just wondering where you get the peg board to hold the doll parts while painting and air drying? Thank you!
Dolls by Sandie. It's a lot of money now - more than when I bought it. It's $25 plus shipping. They have a plastic one for $2.99 that I had as well but sold it. It's perfectly fine though.
It's very relaxing and informative. Basically you go with very "subtle" layers (very diluted colors), starting with a skin color that you keep perfecting with the neutrilizing/warming laser and in beetwin you add details as veins "mottling" (spell correct?? ) frackles..i am in love with the yellow on the nose.
Exactly. I add blue (subtly) at the bridge of the nose and on the sides of the lower nose also on the inside ankle bone area and in the center of the bottom of the foot. Blue needs to be added very carefully because it is difficult to correct if it's too dark. I add purple (thin, watery layer) where baby's skin is thinner like the crease on the inside of the knee. I mix blue with purple and put it on the bulb of the thumb on the underside. I sometimes dab a little bit of this color above the eyebrows too. I will add a hint of yellow on the upper forehead just under the hairline in the front, too.
I love your videos, as i also use air dry folk art paints. It would have been nice to see you actually paint the hair and brows. Maybe next time show how you do the hair, what brush you use. It is very beautiful and looks like real hair. thank you
You can use the glass & tile medium as a seal coat; however, it is difficult to master and requires multiple applications. You need to keep using a new cosmetic wedge, as the medium will become saturated on the sponge and not give you the desired "matte". You should also keep washing your mop brush in between applications, because the medium will "collect" on your brush and make globs stick on your vinyl. You will eventually get the hang of it. I have even successfully baked the doll with just the acrylic paint and glass & tile medium on it - I hope this was helpful. Sharon x0x0
Hi, I've always used Genesis paints. Could you tell me how 'permanent' the paints you use are? Do you seal it somehow so the paint doesn't rub off? I'm tempted to try this way myself if I don't have to constantly use the oven. Thanks in advance for any comment :)
They are permanent if you apply them correctly. I seal with folk art glass & tile medium which does not require baking. Sometimes I even use Genesis Matte Varnish and bake on acrylic-painted babies. You need to add the glass & tile medium with your paint and distilled water - every batch. Hope this helps.
I'm new to this but really want to make a kit. Are air dry paints known to chip more and is there a brand that's best or a type of vinyl that takes the air dry paint better
German vinyl is the best for any paint absorption. I like Folk Art matte acrylics mixed with Folk Art Glass & Tile Medium. This medium makes the acrylics stick more to the vinyl. I add a heaping brush full into distilled water and then add my paints.
Thank you so much for this video. Do you have a list of your essential colors that you use. At the end when you said you baked her do you actually put her in the oven? Or how does that work? When a baby does turn out to be shiny what do you use? Also when you make her lips and nail shiny what do you use you didn’t mention it? Thank you so much.
Essential colors are flesh, reds, purples, pinks, peach, blue, yellow, mint green, and browns. You can use Folk Art Outdoor Sealer (matte) as a final coat to prevent shiny-ness. You don't need to bake acrylic paints, only Genesis heat set paints, and then use a Nu-wave oven with the extender ring, never use a kitchen oven as fumes are toxic. Hope this helps!
I use folk art glass & tile medium as a final coat applied with a cosmetic wedge or I will use Genesis thinning medium and bake. This final step takes a lot of practice.
Awesome video well explain I just purchased a vinyl kit and watching your videos before I start I have a question when paint with the acrylics paints do I have to cure on the oven in every layer or not at all thanks for your very good videos I'm your subbie love to watch your videos.
If you are using acrylics with distilled water and mixing in a tiny bit of glass & tile medium, just let it dry a few minutes before each layer. No need to bake. I only bake at the end, and I use a Genesis product that requires baking - I like this better at the end. Sharon
Do you bake you doll when you use acrylics? If so how many times? every layer? I have a Nuwave oven so How long do I bake the doll per layer and what setting do I use? Maybe you could do a video on baking with Acrylic. Is Heat set paint steps the same as Acrylic sets?
I only bake at the end. I use Genesis thinning medium as my final coat. I bake twice - I wait for the vinyl to cool first and then re-bake. I use power level 6 (which I believe is 250 deg.) for 10 minutes. My Nu-Wave oven has the extender ring so that the heating element is further away from the vinyl which are on top of a soft towel. Genesis paints are oil based and MUST be baked. Acrylic paints are water based and do not have to be baked. The final step that I bake makes them "matte", and slightly textured. I do it to make the paints more durable. Hope this helps. Sharon
What where the 3 colors name you used ? And thanks so much for uploading this video . I am starting to reborn and I am trying to figure out how to use acrylic paint on reborns.
Hi Sharon loving your folk art acrylic reborning I started off using special care nursery as I dry paints BUT always used the folk art tile and glass medium to make the paint adhere to the vynal ☺ I was wondering if you can tell me, with the folk art paint wen checking for thinness to apply should you be able to see the color your using when you check by brushing it onto the kitchen towel many thanx for your continued help Rosemarie 👌❣x
I don't prep the kit beforehand - just wash the kit in Dawn liquid and hot water to remove oils/dust. I seal with Genesis Thinning Medium applied on a "ripped off tip" of a cosmetic wedge (to provide texture) with my mop brush and bake in my Nu-Wave oven on power level 6 for 10 minutes - let cool and re-bake.
Hello Sharon I am practising air dry painting and am having a go at painting hair as well . What do you use if you make a mistake and you want to remove some to re-do it? I thought it was water but that wouldn't work so wondered if you used something different ? Thanks Sharon from Julie 🥰👍Your videos helped me make my mind up to use air dry paints so you have already been very helpful and Clover is gorgeous 🧡💜💛❤️💚💙
Hi Julie. Try using rubbing alcohol mixed with water. If that doesn't work, try just rubbing alcohol, but it will remove a LOT! If you want to start conservatively, just use a little Dawn dishwashing liquid mixed with hot water. Then add some rubbing alcohol with water and take it from there. If you want to remove everything down to the bare vinyl, then you will need paint remover, which has a horrid smell, or nail polish remover, which also has a horrid smell. Hope this helps a little. Good luck! Sharon
Boy Sharon you are good at this, the complexion of this doll is superb, her face looks lit from within. Can you tell me why you changed to heat set paints? I hope you are well and you and your family had a lovely Easter. Jo x
I switched just because I wanted to experience Genesis again but I do like both methods. Thank you for checking in. My camera is broken, waiting for another, so thus no videos for quite a while. My sister passed away on Easter. She was suffering with brain cancer and a host of other complications. She hung in there for weeks, until they put her in hospice on Thursday. We are going to be ok, but my poor brother-in-law and my sister were together for 59 years - married for 54 and dating for 5. She left behind 3 lovely ladies (my nieces) and 6 grand children. They were a very close family. I was sad that I couldn't fly up to NJ from FL, but I stayed in constant touch on the phone. Just wanted someone to know. Thanks for your prayers. Sharon
On ebay, or try Dolls by Sandie. Her rack is plastic and small - I like the wooden one better. Search by reborn doll wooden drying rack. Hope this helps.
I bake at the end with Genesis thinning medium. You don't have to bake with acrylics but you must seal it at the end with glass & tile medium, which takes some practice. Hope this helps! Sharon
I do. Either glass & tile medium pounced on with a sponge (keep changing the sponge and keep washing your brush). This takes some practice. Or use Genesis thinning medium and bake in a Nu-Wave oven.
@@barbarasuszek3410 If you are using acrylic paints, put a little glass & tile medium in every color you apply. Then use it by itself when you are all finished. If you want to use Genesis matte varnish, I would suggest mixing it with Genesis thinning medium. Then you would need to bake it - twice - wait until it's cool, turn over, and bake again. The acrylics do not need to be baked. Only if you use Genesis products. Hope this helps.
I can use either. I prefer using heat set varnish on acrylic painted dolls because I like the texture better. But I use the Folk Art Outdoor Matte Sealer if I don't want to bake. They don't make glass & tile medium anymore. The Outdoor Matte sealer works just the same.
awesome video. Going to use it to help me start my own reborns. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I do have a question? Do you use heat or just straight air dry?
What a beautiful baby you have created! Thank you so much for sharing your process. You are very talented and the obvious pleasure that you have from what you do comes out in your videos. :) I have a doll that has a shiny look to her skin instead of the flat matt that I'd like her to have. Especially on her face. Do you have any suggestions as to how I could take the shine away?
I use Genesis Thinning Medium applied with a mop brush on a cosmetic wedge that has the top ripped off to create texture. I bake in my nu-wave oven at power level 6 for 10 minutes, wait for the vinyl to cool and re-bake. You can use Plaid Folk Art Glass & Tile Medium applied and pounced with a cosmetic wedge as well (if you don't want to bake). This take some practice and requires a few coats. This product is available at Joann's fabrics, or ebay, or directly from plaid folk art's website.
Thank you very much for your quick reply! I already have some of the Glass & Tile Medium on it's way to me in the mail right now! So I guess that's what I'll try first. :) Can the Genesis Thinning Medium be used after having applied the Glass & Tile Medium if it doesn't "matt it down" enough? Also, I don't have a nu-wave oven. Just a regular one in my kitchen. Can I use that and what heat would you suggest?
When you use the glass & tile medium, you need to stir it really well with a wooden craft stick, because the thick part rests at the bottom, and that's the part you really want. Yes, you can use the thinning medium on top of the glass & tile medium. I would not use an oven in my home, as the fumes will go throughout your house and they are not safe. I only bake in my portable oven either outside when the weather cooperates or in my garage. You can google what temp to bake your kit. I actually don't remember. I put my nu-wave oven on power level 6 for 10 minutes. Wait for the vinyl to cool, and re-bake.
I tried the glass and tile medium with my acrylic paint and after a few layers my paint flaked off when the vinyl was squeezed. Am I doing something wrong in my mix or application?
You are either applying the paint to thick or not waiting long enough for each layer to dry. Wait at least 2 hours before going on to another coat, and make them watery. Put the glass and tile medium into the distilled water and a little paint for every layer. Seal with just glass & tile medium put on a small section at a time, changing your cosmetic wedge frequently so it doesn't get build up. You can seal with Genesis matte varnish and bake as well - twice - once again after vinyl cools. Hope this helps.
Not unless you use a Genesis product. Then you don't have to bake at all. But if you do want to bake, I like the Nu-Wave oven for its portability and safety. You can get one with an extender ring (very important) on ebay for about fifty bucks!
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i’m so obsessed with her voiceee 🥺🥺 she seems so sweettttt
Ikr 🥺
I love your videos. I'm still quite new to the Reborn doll hobby. And I can't get my own because I can't afford one. So I enjoy watching others who share about their Reborns. Your channel is one of my favorite channels related to this hobby, thank you for providing us with good content!
Hi. I got my first kit from Amazon it was 30 something. I'm using basic acrylic paints. Same as she's using here. You don't have to spend a lot of money!
I LOVE your videos! They are so helpful and I just received my first doll kit a couple days ago. I have been watching so many tutorials and then i found you and i love that your dolls aren't super red or orange. they're very lifelike and their skin is so much more realistic. Thank you for posting!!
Thanks so much for watching and for such a lovely compliment.
I ALSO LOVE ALL YOUR VIDEOS, YOUR A FANTASTIC TEACHER! I REALLY APPRECIATE YOU AND YOUR VIDEOS
SHE'S BEAUTIFUL! WONDERFUL JOB!
How much would you charge for her?
She looks REAL!!!!
You are amazing! I am an artist who has just discovered reborns and was convinced it was out of my budget to ever make my own baby. You have given me hope. I can not get over Clover's hair, it is soooo realistic. Also, ignore your husband her eyebrows are perfect! Lol. I'm so glad I found your channel you are an inspiration.
She turned out super cute! It was fun and educational to see her come to life. ❤️❤️
Okay Sharon...boy I'm glad I didn't miss this video. You really have me wanting to try air dry paints now! Love how you were so specific about the steps! You're a very thorough instructor!! You truly made me want to get back to painting. Thank you for doing this type of video. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Love this video. Thank you so much. I ordered my FIRST EVER kit today. I'm sure she will be a hot mess but that's ok!!
Dawn Keyballs same, I’m 10
And?
Did it work?
Dawn Keyballs how did it go
Tell me!!!!
Emily Zhu im 12 and im saving to buy my first kit soon! im going to get a amelia crawler!
she came out gorgeous and cute little baby girl. love her too. you're amazing and talented. congrats may the Lord bless you through this journey with this amazing hobby
She’s really sweet! I love her little face4! I enjoy your instructional videos. I just bought everything I need to start making my own reborns. I’m looking forward to the process, just have to get my desk set up with all my supplies. I’ve watched your other videos too.
Hope you have a fabulous weekend! Hugs, Summer xo
Hi I really injoy watching your videos and your the reason why I started reborning I bought my first reborn kit Celeste I hope to paint myself 😊 I hope she comes out beautiful as your babies.thank you for your videos I'm learning. 🤗 God Bless
I’m just beginning to start reborning as a hobby. I was planning on buying an already made baby, but decided I may bond better if I create them myself.
This video is SO HELPFUL.
I'm so glad to hear that!
Thank you so much that you’ve showed whole proces of painting. You’ve inspired me sooooooo much 😘
I'm so glad!
What a great video Sharon, so helpful! As always! Love her name Clover too, so cute! Thanks for being so willing to share your techniques and experiences with us, it's so appreciated! I find your voice so comforting to listen to, and you really have the gift of encouragement! Blessings on you sister!
Beautiful job!!! Thank you for doing this.
Amazing... You can see why these dolls are expensive.... Gosh what a process... 💋
She is so beautiful!! You did a great job 💘💘💘💘
You make her so beautiful and love her painting
She is lovely! I want to start reborning. I love to be creative and have been looking for something to paint and I think these dolls will be perfect! Ty for the video!
Hi Sharon, I loved this video so much 😍 thank you so much for sharing bless you 😀 💞 I so badly want to do a proper kit now! 😃 I have just finished a10 inch doll and ohhhh it was so fidley to do with all the tiny details haha 😱 but it was so relaxing and it is very rare for me to relax as I suffer with very bad anxiety... I can't believe I'm admitting it on here as well 😱😲😳🤫🙈🙈 but I do love your videos ⭐ 😍 I think it's because you have a very calming voice! Thank you so much again for sharing sending love and hugs your way xxxxx 🇬🇧
She is adorable! Great work
She's BEAUTIFUL!
She came out so good!!
I haven't tried reborning a doll yet, but hope to find time to start some practice pieces in the next couple of months or so. I hope to have finished as many as I plan on completing by the end of spring. I'm thinking if the arthritis in my hands will alow, I might get three to five dolls complete by mid to late spring. Thank you so much for the video. It was very informative. My art background should help pretty well with my hue and tonal balance awareness. Can't wait to get started.
I'm getting a reborn kit soon for the first time and this video is so helpful thank you for helping me figure out what colours I want for my doll
Chloes Dream dolls same,I’m 10
what a beautiful kit. never seen it before.
I just subbed today I work with air dry paints too and have a lot lot of babies on my channel that were done with air dry paint
She is so real! I love the hair.
I just found your channel looking for help in air dry painting my first baby. Like you I have birds (cockatiels) and was worried about fumes if I used heat set paint. I just wanted to say how much in awe I am of your beautiful artistry. You are clearly a very gifted lady and it is wonderful to get to see the reborning process by someone so talented. I just love your babies and your birdies (there is nothing nicer to me, than the sound of happy birds!), and I wanted to say thank you to you for sharing your God given gift with us all! Clover is just gorgeous, as are all your babies. Hugs from Ruby in the UK xxxxxxx
Thank you so much. I really appreciate this comment! Hugs, Sharon
She's beautiful, great job
Sweet little Clover. She is beautiful. Love her. So sweet
She is so beautiful, thank you for doing this video and showing us how to paint a baby.
Love your work Sharron.
She's just lovely. Thank you for your videos.
I just found you and am so so happy!
Thank you so much! I'm happy that you found me, too!
She's beautiful!
I loved this~ she is so cute 🍀
You sound so nice! I thank you thank you thank you for your kindness and info.
Thank you for sharing of your talent .I love your reborn doll. :)
Another awesome video. Thanks for your inspiration!
Thank you! I picked up many good tips and I appreciate it!
and BTW, beautiful job!
She is cute 💕🥰 thank you for your video 🥰
You did well. I’d love to paint with you when I get the confidence to
love the hair too
Thank you for this video! She looks so real!
You are welcome. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Hi i am just getting ready to start reborning and it was great to see this using the paints that you do. Iv got something else so see how it goes lovely Hi Clover xox
She is beautiful!!
Thank you so much for showing step by step. It was very interesting.
Nice job super cute😊
Thank you so much, i am planning to make a reborn for my grandma's birthdays that looks like my dad as a baby and this was very helpful for it. Its also my first time painting a reborn, so wish me luck
Glad I could help!
Since I just found you, I am watching older videos. Enjoy all. After watching this, I was thinking about trying to do a reborn. Since I am a disabled widow and can’t buy one. But after watching you I know that with my shakeing I won’t be trying one.
Awe, I am so sorry to hear that. Yes, shaking hands and painting a reborn don't necessarily go together. Prayers for your healing... x0x0
Love this video and the 🐦 are relaxing
Thank you for the video. I am curious as to does the air dry paints mixed with the glass medium you have in your other video peel off like genius heat set paints do.
No I haven't had any paint peel off of any of my dolls the way I paint them.
i am ordering my first kit soon, very excited!
Thank u for making this video, I'm working on my first reborn, so I needed to know what colors to layer with to get the beautiful tones, very appreciative.
Yes, layering is very important. After flesh tone, you can add a little bit of red/purple to the flesh to give it more life; if too red, add some yellows; if too peach or yellow add some purples or blues. It's important to look at each layer and compare with your own skin tone, too. Different ethnic groups have different tones - I'm sure you already know that! I prefer blue/purple undertones to peach undertones myself. Good luck and let me know how your first doll turns out!
@@lifewithsharonb5138 Thank you for the extra tips, so sweet of you.
@@tinaluv1677 You are very welcome. I enjoy helping people paint and not be afraid to experiment with color. I sometimes add a thin layer of baby brown if the skin just doesn't seem like it has enough 'color', even for Caucasian babies!
absolutely amazing!
I did not have a camera when I started painting. But I have one now so I can share . I love this kit you are using ..Thanks for sharing
do u have to bake the vinyl? i cant afford a nu-wave oven. can u use primsacolor pencils for hair and eyebrows? pls respond quick thank you
Thanks, Sharon, for the good information. Also, I was just wondering where you get the peg board to hold the doll parts while painting and air drying? Thank you!
Dolls by Sandie. It's a lot of money now - more than when I bought it. It's $25 plus shipping. They have a plastic one for $2.99 that I had as well but sold it. It's perfectly fine though.
Thank you so much for sharing. I am a beginning painter, not yet taken the plunge .
It's very relaxing and informative. Basically you go with very "subtle" layers (very diluted colors), starting with a skin color that you keep perfecting with the neutrilizing/warming laser and in beetwin you add details as veins "mottling" (spell correct?? ) frackles..i am in love with the yellow on the nose.
Exactly. I add blue (subtly) at the bridge of the nose and on the sides of the lower nose also on the inside ankle bone area and in the center of the bottom of the foot. Blue needs to be added very carefully because it is difficult to correct if it's too dark. I add purple (thin, watery layer) where baby's skin is thinner like the crease on the inside of the knee. I mix blue with purple and put it on the bulb of the thumb on the underside. I sometimes dab a little bit of this color above the eyebrows too. I will add a hint of yellow on the upper forehead just under the hairline in the front, too.
You did a beautiful job she is so pretty I wish I was talented like that I would love to learn
I love your videos, as i also use air dry folk art paints. It would have been nice to see you actually paint the hair and brows. Maybe next time show how you do the hair, what brush you use. It is very beautiful and looks like real hair. thank you
sorry to pester you again but what do you use when your not applying Matt varnish to protect the paint on your completed reborn ☺❣
You can use the glass & tile medium as a seal coat; however, it is difficult to master and requires multiple applications. You need to keep using a new cosmetic wedge, as the medium will become saturated on the sponge and not give you the desired "matte". You should also keep washing your mop brush in between applications, because the medium will "collect" on your brush and make globs stick on your vinyl. You will eventually get the hang of it. I have even successfully baked the doll with just the acrylic paint and glass & tile medium on it - I hope this was helpful. Sharon x0x0
She is adorable❤
Hi, I've always used Genesis paints. Could you tell me how 'permanent' the paints you use are? Do you seal it somehow so the paint doesn't rub off? I'm tempted to try this way myself if I don't have to constantly use the oven. Thanks in advance for any comment :)
They are permanent if you apply them correctly. I seal with folk art glass & tile medium which does not require baking. Sometimes I even use Genesis Matte Varnish and bake on acrylic-painted babies. You need to add the glass & tile medium with your paint and distilled water - every batch. Hope this helps.
I'm new to this but really want to make a kit. Are air dry paints known to chip more and is there a brand that's best or a type of vinyl that takes the air dry paint better
German vinyl is the best for any paint absorption. I like Folk Art matte acrylics mixed with Folk Art Glass & Tile Medium. This medium makes the acrylics stick more to the vinyl. I add a heaping brush full into distilled water and then add my paints.
I really love your videos!
Order my first kit and can't wait to start reborning
Thank you so much for this video. Do you have a list of your essential colors that you use. At the end when you said you baked her do you actually put her in the oven? Or how does that work? When a baby does turn out to be shiny what do you use? Also when you make her lips and nail shiny what do you use you didn’t mention it? Thank you so much.
Essential colors are flesh, reds, purples, pinks, peach, blue, yellow, mint green, and browns. You can use Folk Art Outdoor Sealer (matte) as a final coat to prevent shiny-ness. You don't need to bake acrylic paints, only Genesis heat set paints, and then use a Nu-wave oven with the extender ring, never use a kitchen oven as fumes are toxic. Hope this helps!
adorable!
Thank you so much for this video! I have recently started reborning and I absolutely love it! Quick Question--What kind of matte varnish do you use?
I use folk art glass & tile medium as a final coat applied with a cosmetic wedge or I will use Genesis thinning medium and bake. This final step takes a lot of practice.
Awesome video well explain I just purchased a vinyl kit and watching your videos before I start I have a question when paint with the acrylics paints do I have to cure on the oven in every layer or not at all thanks for your very good videos I'm your subbie love to watch your videos.
If you are using acrylics with distilled water and mixing in a tiny bit of glass & tile medium, just let it dry a few minutes before each layer. No need to bake. I only bake at the end, and I use a Genesis product that requires baking - I like this better at the end. Sharon
Butterfly Baby Kisses Nursery thank you so much for awnsering my question defenetly I'm using acrylic paints.:)
Do you bake you doll when you use acrylics? If so how many times? every layer? I have a Nuwave oven so How long do I bake the doll per layer and what setting do I use? Maybe you could do a video on baking with Acrylic. Is Heat set paint steps the same as Acrylic sets?
I only bake at the end. I use Genesis thinning medium as my final coat. I bake twice - I wait for the vinyl to cool first and then re-bake. I use power level 6 (which I believe is 250 deg.) for 10 minutes. My Nu-Wave oven has the extender ring so that the heating element is further away from the vinyl which are on top of a soft towel. Genesis paints are oil based and MUST be baked. Acrylic paints are water based and do not have to be baked. The final step that I bake makes them "matte", and slightly textured. I do it to make the paints more durable. Hope this helps. Sharon
What where the 3 colors name you used ? And thanks so much for uploading this video . I am starting to reborn and I am trying to figure out how to use acrylic paint on reborns.
I just saw this video I'm a brand new artist and I'm so happy about this video
I'm so glad!
Hi Sharon loving your folk art acrylic reborning I started off using special care nursery as I dry paints BUT always used the folk art tile and glass medium to make the paint adhere to the vynal ☺ I was wondering if you can tell me, with the folk art paint wen checking for thinness to apply should you be able to see the color your using when you check by brushing it onto the kitchen towel many thanx for your continued help Rosemarie 👌❣x
Yes, you need to be able to see the color. It should look like a "wash" - light in color but enough to make a difference on the vinyl.
Your an amazing artist
Thank you!
What do you seal it with, and do you prep the vynel with anything? I ordered paint but it hasn't come yet and I'm beginning to get impatient
I don't prep the kit beforehand - just wash the kit in Dawn liquid and hot water to remove oils/dust. I seal with Genesis Thinning Medium applied on a "ripped off tip" of a cosmetic wedge (to provide texture) with my mop brush and bake in my Nu-Wave oven on power level 6 for 10 minutes - let cool and re-bake.
shes beautiful
I love her hair. I have one doll that I wanted to paint hair on my doll. So Thank you so very much
She's very beautiful
In also gonna use this for my little baby, thank you so much!!!
Hello Sharon I am practising air dry painting and am having a go at painting hair as well . What do you use if you make a mistake and you want to remove some to re-do it? I thought it was water but that wouldn't work so wondered if you used something different ? Thanks Sharon from Julie 🥰👍Your videos helped me make my mind up to use air dry paints so you have already been very helpful and Clover is gorgeous 🧡💜💛❤️💚💙
Hi Julie. Try using rubbing alcohol mixed with water. If that doesn't work, try just rubbing alcohol, but it will remove a LOT! If you want to start conservatively, just use a little Dawn dishwashing liquid mixed with hot water. Then add some rubbing alcohol with water and take it from there. If you want to remove everything down to the bare vinyl, then you will need paint remover, which has a horrid smell, or nail polish remover, which also has a horrid smell. Hope this helps a little. Good luck! Sharon
@@lifewithsharonb5138 Thank you for replying so quickly Sharon 🥰 It is much appreciated thank you so much 👍
Did you put primer on the doll after bathing her, and before her first coat of flesh-colored first coat?
No. I didn't.
Hi Sharon, hope you are well, how long does it take each coat to dry? :)
On a dry, sunny day, it only takes 20 minutes.
Hello! I was just wondering if I could use any brand of glass & tile medium? I see folk art has discontinued their brand of medium.
It's available on ebay. Just search for Folk Art Outdoor Matte Sealer.
I really love the top and left side of her hair
Boy Sharon you are good at this, the complexion of this doll is superb, her face looks lit from within. Can you tell me why you changed to heat set paints? I hope you are well and you and your family had a lovely Easter. Jo x
I switched just because I wanted to experience Genesis again but I do like both methods. Thank you for checking in. My camera is broken, waiting for another, so thus no videos for quite a while. My sister passed away on Easter. She was suffering with brain cancer and a host of other complications. She hung in there for weeks, until they put her in hospice on Thursday. We are going to be ok, but my poor brother-in-law and my sister were together for 59 years - married for 54 and dating for 5. She left behind 3 lovely ladies (my nieces) and 6 grand children. They were a very close family. I was sad that I couldn't fly up to NJ from FL, but I stayed in constant touch on the phone. Just wanted someone to know. Thanks for your prayers. Sharon
@@lifewithsharonb5138 I am sorry for your loss Sharon.May your sister rest in peace.Sending my regards to you.
I'm sorry if this has already been addressed, but where does one find a drying rack suitable for holding painted reborn parts? Thank you.
On ebay, or try Dolls by Sandie. Her rack is plastic and small - I like the wooden one better. Search by reborn doll wooden drying rack. Hope this helps.
It does help. Thanks so much! I'd actually considered purchasing an actual baby bottle drying rack LOL
P.S. Clover is absolutely PRECIOUS!!!
I can’t wait to do my own thank you for showing me the. Steps only thing you didn’t say is when do you bake her in oven xx
I bake at the end with Genesis thinning medium. You don't have to bake with acrylics but you must seal it at the end with glass & tile medium, which takes some practice. Hope this helps! Sharon
Thanks for all your help. I have finished painting my baby. Do I have to use a sealer when I am done so the paint will not come off?
I do. Either glass & tile medium pounced on with a sponge (keep changing the sponge and keep washing your brush). This takes some practice. Or use Genesis thinning medium and bake in a Nu-Wave oven.
thank I wish I could put the pic of my finished doll turn out great
@@lifewithsharonb5138 glass & tile medium ? So when i have to put matt varnish?
@@barbarasuszek3410 If you are using acrylic paints, put a little glass & tile medium in every color you apply. Then use it by itself when you are all finished. If you want to use Genesis matte varnish, I would suggest mixing it with Genesis thinning medium. Then you would need to bake it - twice - wait until it's cool, turn over, and bake again. The acrylics do not need to be baked. Only if you use Genesis products. Hope this helps.
Do you use a matte varnish to seal or do you use the tile and glass medium? Thanks
I can use either. I prefer using heat set varnish on acrylic painted dolls because I like the texture better. But I use the Folk Art Outdoor Matte Sealer if I don't want to bake. They don't make glass & tile medium anymore. The Outdoor Matte sealer works just the same.
Thank you. I did find a medium to replace the glass & tile medium on Amazon. In the comments people talked about using it as a replacement. 😀😀😀
Hi Sharon! Do you mix your paint with just water or something else?
I recommend using Folk Art Outdoor Matte sealer. A brush full of that in each batch.
awesome video. Going to use it to help me start my own reborns. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
I do have a question? Do you use heat or just straight air dry?
oop.. nvm I saw some else asked.
This is awesome!!!
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beautiful
What a beautiful baby you have created! Thank you so much for sharing your process. You are very talented and the obvious pleasure that you have from what you do comes out in your videos. :) I have a doll that has a shiny look to her skin instead of the flat matt that I'd like her to have. Especially on her face. Do you have any suggestions as to how I could take the shine away?
I use Genesis Thinning Medium applied with a mop brush on a cosmetic wedge that has the top ripped off to create texture. I bake in my nu-wave oven at power level 6 for 10 minutes, wait for the vinyl to cool and re-bake. You can use Plaid Folk Art Glass & Tile Medium applied and pounced with a cosmetic wedge as well (if you don't want to bake). This take some practice and requires a few coats. This product is available at Joann's fabrics, or ebay, or directly from plaid folk art's website.
Thank you very much for your quick reply! I already have some of the Glass & Tile Medium on it's way to me in the mail right now! So I guess that's what I'll try first. :) Can the Genesis Thinning Medium be used after having applied the Glass & Tile Medium if it doesn't "matt it down" enough? Also, I don't have a nu-wave oven. Just a regular one in my kitchen. Can I use that and what heat would you suggest?
When you use the glass & tile medium, you need to stir it really well with a wooden craft stick, because the thick part rests at the bottom, and that's the part you really want. Yes, you can use the thinning medium on top of the glass & tile medium. I would not use an oven in my home, as the fumes will go throughout your house and they are not safe. I only bake in my portable oven either outside when the weather cooperates or in my garage. You can google what temp to bake your kit. I actually don't remember. I put my nu-wave oven on power level 6 for 10 minutes. Wait for the vinyl to cool, and re-bake.
Thank you so much for your helpful answers. They are much appreciated! :)
you r truly the best ever
She is beautiful
Ive just ordered my first kit! Wish me luck!
Good luck!!
I tried the glass and tile medium with my acrylic paint and after a few layers my paint flaked off when the vinyl was squeezed. Am I doing something wrong in my mix or application?
You are either applying the paint to thick or not waiting long enough for each layer to dry. Wait at least 2 hours before going on to another coat, and make them watery. Put the glass and tile medium into the distilled water and a little paint for every layer. Seal with just glass & tile medium put on a small section at a time, changing your cosmetic wedge frequently so it doesn't get build up. You can seal with Genesis matte varnish and bake as well - twice - once again after vinyl cools. Hope this helps.
do u have to use a nuwave oven to set the paint
Not unless you use a Genesis product. Then you don't have to bake at all. But if you do want to bake, I like the Nu-Wave oven for its portability and safety. You can get one with an extender ring (very important) on ebay for about fifty bucks!