How to Paint a Reborn Doll From Start to Finish!

[@shenanigansatsidwellsanctu5615]

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!!

[@lifewithsharonb5138]

Thanks so much for watching and for such a lovely compliment.

[@melodymiller3282]

I ALSO LOVE ALL YOUR VIDEOS, YOUR A FANTASTIC TEACHER! I REALLY APPRECIATE YOU AND YOUR VIDEOS

[@melodymiller3282]

SHE'S BEAUTIFUL! WONDERFUL JOB!

[@melodymiller3282]

How much would you charge for her?

[@melodymiller3282]

She looks REAL!!!!

[@nathalyparga8187]

i’m so obsessed with her voiceee 🥺🥺 she seems so sweettttt

[@babyyodatime5111]

Ikr 🥺

[@LikeAruka]

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!

[@bethstephey6026]

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!

[@fionamorris-cooper3937]

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.

[@HauntinglyAsh]

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.

[@lifewithsharonb5138]

I'm so glad to hear that!

[@serenadenursery]

She turned out super cute! It was fun and educational to see her come to life. ❤️❤️

[@Imasnosliw]

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!!

[@gachapiinky4409]

Dawn Keyballs same, I’m 10

[@emberbrunette1598]

And? Did it work?

[@wendy4520]

Dawn Keyballs how did it go

[@gachapiinky4409]

Tell me!!!!

[@enchantednatures7401]

Emily Zhu im 12 and im saving to buy my first kit soon! im going to get a amelia crawler!

[@ludycapetillo7394]

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

[@shhhlisten4850]

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

[@616imhotep]

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.

[@naturalworldrelaxation6992]

She is so real! I love the hair.

[@WishesNWonder]

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. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@henriettahenson]

Amazing... You can see why these dolls are expensive.... Gosh what a process... 💋

[@teresacolin2600]

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

[@luzmary4179]

You make her so beautiful and love her painting

[@barbarasuszek3410]

Thank you so much that you’ve showed whole proces of painting. You’ve inspired me sooooooo much 😘

[@lifewithsharonb5138]

I'm so glad!

[@chloesdreamdolls9563]

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

[@gachapiinky4409]

Chloes Dream dolls same,I’m 10

[@tinaluv1677]

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.

[@lifewithsharonb5138]

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]

@@lifewithsharonb5138 Thank you for the extra tips, so sweet of you.

[@lifewithsharonb5138]

@@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!

[@insaneindabrainbabiesTM]

You did well. I’d love to paint with you when I get the confidence to

[@rosepotter8188]

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.

[@lifewithsharonb5138]

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

[@picklesteascaptivehearts7056]

what a beautiful kit. never seen it before.

[@AbbyStocks]

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

[@lifewithsharonb5138]

Glad I could help!

[@rubyscosycorner1410]

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

[@lifewithsharonb5138]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate this comment! Hugs, Sharon

[@vtriplej8334]

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 🇬🇧

[@latoya7029]

Thank you for sharing of your talent .I love your reborn doll. :)

[@maddalena5708]

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.

[@lifewithsharonb5138]

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.

[@lesliegibbygal1979]

She is so beautiful, thank you for doing this video and showing us how to paint a baby.

[@cherishedmomentsreborns]

Beautiful job!!! Thank you for doing this.

[@joyceboswell7190]

Sweet little Clover. She is beautiful. Love her. So sweet

[@melodymiller3282]

She's BEAUTIFUL!

[@tjmakerextraordinaire]

You sound so nice! I thank you thank you thank you for your kindness and info.

[@purposefilledlife]

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!

[@marycallahan9618]

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

[@carvsh]

She's just lovely. Thank you for your videos. I just found you and am so so happy!

[@lifewithsharonb5138]

Thank you so much! I'm happy that you found me, too!

[@sshane1986]

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!

[@Jo.lawler]

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

[@lifewithsharonb5138]

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

[@latoya7029]

@@lifewithsharonb5138 I am sorry for your loss Sharon.May your sister rest in peace.Sending my regards to you.

[@MommyCassReborns]

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

[@rubybailey3197]

She is cute 💕🥰 thank you for your video 🥰

[@fancyfeathers261]

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

[@brendasassin7533]

She came out so good!!

[@LynnGalvanHippie-Chick]

As this video progresses my confidence is diminishing. As I don't know how to mix colors and remembering warm and cool colors. You are very good at what you do. I just hope I can do this. I'm already invested and I have 4 babies to paint. Molly, Lucy, Rose and Libby from bountiful baby. I couldn't resist. Please I pray god gives me the confidence to do this. Love the snow. Your babies beautiful

[@lifewithsharonb5138]

I am here for any questions - specific ones even!

[@LynnGalvanHippie-Chick]

Ok now I'm going to watch this video again and take notes. I'm going to do this. I have 4 kits so I need to do this. Molly, Lucy, Libby and Rose all from bountiful baby. Thank you I'm sure your going to hear from me lol hugs

[@Imasnosliw]

I just did the same thing and have 3 pages of step by step instructions.

[@LynnGalvanHippie-Chick]

Dawn Keyballs have you done reborns before?

[@Imasnosliw]

Never. I didn't get an expensive kit so I can screw up my first one. I am worried though that the paint won't stay if for some reason it's weird vinyl. I must say.. i REALLLLLLY love your videos. I have been obsessing over these babies for months and had no idea where to start.

[@msdony308]

Thank you so much for sharing. I am a beginning painter, not yet taken the plunge .

[@reginatalbot5071]

She is adorable! Great work

[@christinaclifton9257]

I just saw this video I'm a brand new artist and I'm so happy about this video

[@lifewithsharonb5138]

I'm so glad!

[@insaneindabrainbabiesTM]

I really love the top and left side of her hair

[@teresaduenas4754]

She's beautiful, great job

[@picklesteascaptivehearts7056]

Love your work Sharron.

[@blessedmamalife]

Can you do a tutorial on painting hair, please? Thank you so much for posting your process...it’s so hard to find good artists that use acrylics (that share their knowledge, anyways!)!!

[@tinalynnelogan2208]

She is so beautiful!! You did a great job 💘💘💘💘

[@lolliesnursery986]

You did a beautiful job she is so pretty I wish I was talented like that I would love to learn

[@carolannbolinger3795]

Thank you so much for showing step by step. It was very interesting.

[@pennyholmes5956]

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

[@lifewithsharonb5138]

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

[@mimaavalos6504]

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.

[@lifewithsharonb5138]

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!

[@Reeflections]

I loved this~ she is so cute 🍀

[@juliecollins9333]

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 🧡💜💛❤️💚💙

[@lifewithsharonb5138]

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

[@juliecollins9333]

@@lifewithsharonb5138 Thank you for replying so quickly Sharon 🥰 It is much appreciated thank you so much 👍

[@maryssab878]

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!

[@lifewithsharonb5138]

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.

[@Colleenrenee1]

She's beautiful!

[@migdaliarodriguez2081]

Hi thanks for getting back to me. The thing is I'm starting to buy everything I need to reborn for the first time ,don't know how that will go lol. I brought the Nuwave oven I'm waiting on the extension that's why I asked you if you bake your babys after painting.

[@lifewithsharonb5138]

Just take your time, and remember that the initial investment in materials is WELL worth it in the end. Don't give up. Trust your instincts. x0x0

[@migdaliarodriguez2081]

@@lifewithsharonb5138 btw I love your videos thanks for posting them I learned alot ,I'm here writing everything down God Bless

[@Rebeccasfunland]

Thank you for this video! She looks so real!

[@lifewithsharonb5138]

You are welcome. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@elizabethmoscone763]

No the eye brows look really good I use to struggle bad doing mine till I started using water color pencils. She came out out perfect. I have never tried the air dry paints.

[@lifewithsharonb5138]

I think the folk art acrylics work better than the air dry paints made for reborning! You should try them mixed with folk art glass & tile medium and distilled water. They work amazing. Thanks for your comment! Sharon

[@elizabethmoscone763]

@@lifewithsharonb5138 I use the heat set paints can you tell if you have to cook the acrylics and does it take less time to paint with them. Ty!

[@lifewithsharonb5138]

Yes, acrylics take less time because you don't need to bake them. You can use genesis matte varnish and bake at the end as a seal/matte coat which works wonderfully!

[@elizabethmoscone763]

@@lifewithsharonb5138 Thank you so much!!! xoxo

[@wigglesrebornnursery5224]

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

[@lifewithsharonb5138]

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.

[@ambermartinez8594]

Her name is also Clover because she is very lucky to be painted by such an amazing and wonderful person. 😊 Love the name Clover. 😊

[@brandysmith2580]

Another awesome video. Thanks for your inspiration!

[@shanellewarner6873]

Order my first kit and can't wait to start reborning

[@migdaliarodriguez2081]

Would love to see a written list of paints you use.

[@lifewithsharonb5138]

Folk Art Matte Acrylic paints - use your imagination for the most part, but you will need the basics to start. Flesh, red, brick, purple, yellow, mint green, brown, off white, and blue. You can mix them together to create other colors. You will need glass & tile medium too if you use acrylics. Hope this helps.

[@kaihawkins1050]

@@lifewithsharonb5138 what is glass and tile medium

[@kaihawkins1050]

@@lifewithsharonb5138 never mind I have found out what it is but how is it used!

[@wigglesrebornnursery5224]

sorry to pester you again but what do you use when your not applying Matt varnish to protect the paint on your completed reborn ☺❣

[@lifewithsharonb5138]

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

[@ludycapetillo7394]

love the hair too

[@wigglesrebornnursery5224]

What sculpt it tou have painted thank so much for sharing she is beautiful

[@lifewithsharonb5138]

She is Mikayla by Sheila Mrofka. She had a twin. I think the twin's name was Marcus?

[@777coppertop]

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?

[@lifewithsharonb5138]

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.

[@777coppertop]

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?

[@lifewithsharonb5138]

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.

[@777coppertop]

Thank you so much for your helpful answers. They are much appreciated! :)

[@carolannbolinger3795]

I love her hair. I have one doll that I wanted to paint hair on my doll. So Thank you so very much

[@norma9548]

She is beautiful!!

[@justpassingthroughthistime9947]

Thank you! I picked up many good tips and I appreciate it! and BTW, beautiful job!

[@lorielrod4537]

Do you add glass and tile medium to all of your coats?

[@lifewithsharonb5138]

Yes, I do. I use the same color and add to it for creasing and blushing, so I don't add additional medium when I do that. Hope this helps.

[@lorielrod4537]

Born Again Reborns yes,thank you!!

[@letsplaydolls1287]

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?

[@lifewithsharonb5138]

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

[@lavendereyesgal1125]

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.

[@lifewithsharonb5138]

No I haven't had any paint peel off of any of my dolls the way I paint them.

[@naturalworldrelaxation6992]

Ive just ordered my first kit! Wish me luck!

[@lifewithsharonb5138]

Good luck!!

[@AdozioniLetreSquamineBS]

Happy Sunday, Dear Sharon, l have watched your video thousands of times, and finally I have received my kit! I am going to be painting her entirely with air dry paint. I washed her with water and then I have been trying to neutralise her, by adding turquoise, distilled water and the blending gel (folkart) and after the second coat, there is no difference at all! Should I have given a base coat with the gel first? 💕Thank you very much 💕

[@lifewithsharonb5138]

Neutralizing - is the kit too orange? I'm assuming so if you are using a blue/green color. These layers should not be too heavy - they should be a 'wash', so maybe just continue with your next layer of color - flesh color maybe? I have not used blending gel. Are you using the glass & tile medium or outdoor sealer by Folk Art? If not, maybe that could be why it's not visible?

[@AdozioniLetreSquamineBS]

@@lifewithsharonb5138 yes it is! I have just noticed I am using the blending gel and not the glass tile medium :( that is potentially why...I will try again as you said! thank you very much for you help 💕have a good day :)

[@LynnGalvanHippie-Chick]

She's very beautiful

[@sagemarie4069]

i am ordering my first kit soon, very excited!

[@wwjd_]

Do you have any video's of you doing each step...would of liked to see the hair being done and eyelashes

[@lifewithsharonb5138]

No, I don't sorry. I will try and do one. Thank you. Sharon

[@jordimorgan3561]

I wish I could have your instructions in written format. Your video is great. If you wrote a book on your methods, I would buy it.

[@lifewithsharonb5138]

That is very encouraging. Thanks so much! It means a lot to me. Sharon x0x0

[@jenniferbeasley2397]

Nice job super cute😊

[@michelebattle1013]

do u have to use a nuwave oven to set the paint

[@lifewithsharonb5138]

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!

[@valeriegleason4858]

Do you seal the paints once you are finished, or not? I see you used acrylics, do you ever use Genesis Heat Set paints? Beautiful job!

[@lifewithsharonb5138]

I now use Genesis and seal with their matte varnish. I sealed my acrylic babies with glass & tile medium and sometimes even Genesis matte varnish and baked them.

[@valeriegleason4858]

@@lifewithsharonb5138 Thank you so very much! God bless!

[@alliemarie7667]

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.

[@lifewithsharonb5138]

It's available on ebay. Just search for Folk Art Outdoor Matte Sealer.

[@ericamcrayart]

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

[@shanellewarner6873]

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.

[@EVDStudio75]

Hi there I know this video is 2017 so I am hoping you can help me- but I cannot find the glass and tile medium by plaid... is there another kind I can use that will work the same? Thanks and thank you for these great videos, they are very helpful.

[@lifewithsharonb5138]

Someone commented on one of my videos that they found a product that worked for them. I unfortunately didn't write it down. It was some kind of an acrylic matte finish product. I will try and look for it and comment again.

[@EVDStudio75]

@@lifewithsharonb5138 Thank you! :)

[@lethataylor1506]

Can you please do more babies of color, your work is so,so,so nice 👌 and you do a very good job explaining how to do it 😊 love your work.I am a fan, of your work.

[@lifewithsharonb5138]

Thank you. I have slowed down tremendously with making reborns, but I will try. I will certainly do a video if I do an ethnic baby or a Black baby. God bless

[@abigailcote3666]

In also gonna use this for my little baby, thank you so much!!!

[@rikitamccoy9054]

Can you make up a sheet. With How & what you use for the reborn painting.& post it or sell it because it’s hard trying to write everything down.

[@sunshinescradle5632]

Your an amazing artist

[@lifewithsharonb5138]

Thank you!

[@jumpyspiderlady8454]

How soft and squishy is her vinyl? She’s gorgeous!

[@lifewithsharonb5138]

Her vinyl was amazing. She has a new mommy. Thank you for your lovely compliment. Sharon

[@franwebb7756]

Hey Sharon she is adorable. How long do you bake and what temp? Thanks 😊😊

[@lifewithsharonb5138]

10 minutes at 250 degrees. Power level 6 on nu wave oven.

[@franwebb7756]

Thank you!

[@ruthann664]

You are so helpful! I want to try this so bad, but I’m too afraid! I am crafty and I am proficient at several crafts, but I am not an artist. Is there a kit that would be best for a TRUE beginner to start with? Can most errors be corrected? Your babies are so beautiful! I am envious!!! 💕

[@lifewithsharonb5138]

Purchase a soft vinyl doll from Wal-Mart. Purchase some Folk Art matte acrylic paints at a craft store along with a few brushes. Purchase Folk Art glass & tile medium or Folk Art Outdoor sealer from their website or ebay. Mix the paint, water, and medium and paint away! Use thin watery layers and build. Get reds, blues, yellow, mint green, flesh, and off white. Get cosmetic sponge wedges to apply the paint. Make sure they aren't infused with Vitamin E. Walmart's sometimes are. Good luck! It's only paint and acrylics can be wiped off if you don't like the result.

[@ruthann664]

Born Again Reborns Thank you soooo much! I am excited to start!!

[@lifewithsharonb5138]

@@ruthann664 I'm excited for you. Let me know how you do. I am always here or you can email me at [e-mail]. Good luck again! Sharon

[@ruthann664]

Born Again Reborns Thank you! I sincerely appreciate your help! 💕

[@carolannbolinger3795]

She is beautiful

[@Canadiannaturegirl]

i am so scared because i am afraid of failing because i so badly want to be good at this. This video taught me allot and i saw how you explained in another video how to learn with acrylic. If i get confident with this i am going to use air dry paints as i am not able to do heat genesis. What was is like for you when you first started?

[@lifewithsharonb5138]

I started with an inexpensive Wal Mart doll just for kicks. She turned out so well, and I learned what colors not to use, and what colors to use very thinly, and everything went from there! You get better with each doll. Just go slow, work in good lighting, use thin, watery layers, and examine your work as you go along. It's only paint. Don't be nervous! You can wipe it off right away before it dries if you're not happy with the color or the depth of color, and you can always go over it if it is too light. Good luck. Glad I am able to help. Sharon

[@Canadiannaturegirl]

@@lifewithsharonb5138 I cant find that message from you with your email can you please email me [e-mail]

[@jenndob3865]

Hi Sharon! Do you mix your paint with just water or something else?

[@lifewithsharonb5138]

I recommend using Folk Art Outdoor Matte sealer. A brush full of that in each batch.

[@marinayolandahernandez6983]

Hi! Thank you for sharing! How many times do I have to bake her? How many minutes do I have to bake her? If I am using the air dry paints you mentioned? Thanks ! :)

[@lifewithsharonb5138]

You don't need to bake air dry paints. I sometimes seal the vinyl with genesis matte varnish which does need to be baked. You can use air dry varnish which doesn't require baking. I recommend Folk Art Outdoor Sealer (matte) or glass & tile medium.

[@marinayolandahernandez6983]

@@lifewithsharonb5138 Thank you so much for your quick reply! Then after washing my kit and let it dry, do I have to add a base coat before applying the first layer of color? You are the best! Thanks again!

[@gymnastabigail6262]

Also I have one more question and it may be kinda stupid... so in this video did you bake the doll at all..and if so can you tell me when u did bake her..? Thanks!

[@lifewithsharonb5138]

I baked her at the end with Genesis Thinning Medium applied with a cosmetic sponge with the top ripped off for texture. I baked twice - after it cooled I did it again for 11 minutes. I use a Nu-Wave portable convection oven and do not use it inside my home. Hope this helps. Sharon

[@gymnastabigail6262]

Butterfly Baby Kisses Nursery Is there any air dry sealers that you know of?

[@omgbuffy2276]

@@gymnastabigail6262 try the decoart soft touch. Very soft polyurethane varnish.