ROOT WITH ME | Hair Mapping & How To Start Rooting | Melissa Ferrante

Hey Everyone! In this video I show how I root my reborn dolls. I show the supplies I use, how to create a hair map, and how to root the hair. I've been a reborn doll artist for a couple years now and I wanted to share my knowledge. If you don't know what reborns are, they are realistic vinyl dolls designed to look and feel like a real baby. Many people collect them as they are collectables rather than toys. Some dress and display them while others use them for a more therapeutic reason. I tried to do a How to Reborn series in the past and it fell through, but I'd like to try it again now that some of my techniques have changed. Anyways, be sure to SUBSCRIBE!
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[@cupcakequeenkate2010]

Thank u I am 11 and I am starting my own business with reborn baby dolls I am really excited about it this helped me a lot thank you so so much

[@Siimpllynae1902]

Same

[@clarieni]

👏👏👏

[@PiperG_Dancing]

I am 11 and want to start reborning. Is it suitable for my age

[@mycustompaintedlife502]

Ok. Well, I'm 49 and I would LOVE to learn where to order the supplies, esp. the sculpted doll

[@funwithdollsandmore2426]

I made my first reborn doll and I did I lot of custom dolls I had into reborn dolls

[@KleyleenPintoDelgado]

I am 13 and really really into dolls, and people say “it’s not for your age, you’re too “old” to play with dolls” I don’t listen to them. I am going to buy my 2nd reborn this year, sooo excited!! And newborning her! Rerooting painting her face and assembling her body! Tysm for this amazing video, I will definitely save it for later!❤

[@mycustompaintedlife502]

Are you kidding me? I had one of those dolls in high school and I would put my doll in a baby stroller that I’d wrap her all up and go to the mall! I'm embarrassed now but it was cool back then. So many people asked me if they could see the baby. Lol. She just looked and felt so real. I want one again but I could never afford one. Not unless I made it myself. I'm creative and artistic but anything new takes some learning, mistakes, etc…I don't want my baby to be my test doll. Lol…and they aren't inexpensive even raw, so Id hate to make mistakes with them

[@Elliestandsforpeace]

If you're too old, I'm ancient lol. I am 31 and adore dolls and want my own reborn doll myself

[@mycustompaintedlife502]

@@Elliestandsforpeace If you’re ancient than what the heck am I? I’m trying to work on gratitude and it’s so ridiculous how difficult it is for me. I am just days away from turning 50! Idk how or when I got old, but I am fighting this horrible sense that I haven’t done anything with my life and I am quitting running out of time

[@Honey_thehammy]

I'm the same age and I absolutely love reborn dolls! I will always and not be ashamed or embarrassed of them 🩷☺️

[@Jules-kw8qm]

This rooting tutorial is amazing! I honestly don’t understand why some reborn companies don’t just root it like this because it’s easy! Then again it may be unafforable or they just don’t want to take time 😂 loved the video!

[@sharonclarey680]

Thank you for making this video, i am trying to do better with rooting my reborn dolls . Will watch this over and over and practice. Thank you again,

[@MelissaFerrante]

You're welcome! Definitely practice makes perfect! If you need to look into solo heads usually sold for cuddle dolls or practice!

[@MyHeartIsInVermont]

Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video and share your knowledge with the rest of us Melissa!! You make it look so easy!! I'm going to trying my hand at rooting for the first time today. I appreciate you!

[@MelissaFerrante]

I'm glad I could help so many with this video it really makes me so happy. Have patience and keep trying, every doll I've created I've become better each time. Find what works for you!

[@tammycoleman4449]

The best rooting that I have seen yet! Thank you

[@MelissaFerrante]

Thank you!

[@vjcarter4657]

Wow, I have new respect for the woman who rooted my June Awake’s hair! So painstaking.

[@MelissaFerrante]

Ah yes the bigger heads are a totally different game LOL. Same idea just waaayyyyy bigger surface area to root. I’m currently rooting a Liam by Bonnie Brown still so many rooting sessions to go!

[@vjcarter4657]

@@MelissaFerrante Wow! Liam has a big head too!

[@janetjackson9160]

You make it look so easy. I'm going to try your way next time I root. Thanks for the upload.. 👶🏻

[@MelissaFerrante]

It definitely it something that gets better with practice! The tools you use make a difference too! I highly recommend the Heavenly Illusions pink rooting needles!

[@marycallahan6015]

The very best Rooting video I've seen. VERY informative. 👶Thank you so much for this!!!!

[@MelissaFerrante]

Thank You!!

[@lekishamontgomery8764]

Thank you for sharing this video! My daughter’s dad thought he had ordered one of these dolls but got played🤦🏾‍♀️. I am an artist and have decided to make one of these myself so that my daughter can have a customized doll. I also loooove dolls myself and enjoy dressing my barbies🥰.

[@neanndrahaines5634]

Ugh same here!

[@jodiedaniels8306]

Same! My daughter has 10. We’ve got w friend who makes them. But I was like. That’s it. I can paint. I’m gonna have a try. So I started a business doing it. There’s so many fakes from China. I couldn’t know which were true or not. So I thought I’m gonna do it myself

[@tammicrawford1016]

Don

[@rosalbacarrera2232]

Yes China😔

[@debbiesantiago-jones5577]

Your videos teach me SOO much! Thank you for all the tips and hints!

[@kristinmary4025]

You really do make it look easy. Thank you for sharing. I will be making a reborn one of these days just for myself to have and say I made.Your very good at teaching.✌

[@MelissaFerrante]

Thank you! You totally should! It’s fun and relaxing! Check out my reborning series I already have 2 parts out with the third coming this week!

[@taranereames4587]

This is the best rooting lesson I ever had ! Thank you so much ! :)

[@juliadiaz7899]

I am new to rooting. You inspires me to try it. One of the best rooting videos. Precise to the point and include most aspect of the rooting process. I will love to see a video on painting reborn techniques. Sorry that I am not a fan of makeup, reborning is my passion now. Thanks for sharing!

[@MelissaFerrante]

😊 I’m glad to hear I inspired you to try rooting! I have painting videos in progress! And no need to apologize for not liking makeup lol 😅 if it’s not your thing then it’s not your thing. My channel is all about my life so there’s something for everyone lol

[@lindaedvardsson4218]

😨WOW❣️😍.. Beautifully done Work👏🏼😌❤️.. and so soothing to just look at🥰 .. INCREDIBLE ❣️ Thank You👋🏼☺️🇸🇪

[@MelissaFerrante]

Thank you!

[@Hallieisslay]

The first baby I’m routing is a toddler is probably gonna take me weeks to a month but we’re still gonna try

[@MelissaFerrante]

Oh wow! Yes it’ll definitely take awhile but it’ll be worth it! Remember to have patience and stock up on needles cause you’ll break a few, lol. Good luck!!

[@tracytaylor9825]

Hello, thank you for sharing. I've always been fascinated how hair rooting is done, and would like to learn how to root my reborn dolls hair. Thank you very much.

[@juliecollins9333]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge 😊👍 Great work !💜

[@MelissaFerrante]

Thank You!

[@kellymcdonald9414]

IT. LOOKS. NICE. 🌺

[@MelissaFerrante]

Thank You!

[@jordynhardy2202]

thank u so much!! i'm making my second baby soon and i'm gonna try rooting for the first time, and do it ur way :)

[@Dirvin2001]

Thank you so much for taking the time to share this info. I enjoyed watching, you make it seem relaxing. One tip if you don’t mind, the music is so loud compared to the level of your voice. I had my earbuds on whoa. The video would be so much better with no music. Other than that …wonderful :)

[@LorisCreations]

Awesome job, I loved watching❤️

[@MelissaFerrante]

Thank You! I'm glad you enjoyed!

[@TheRebornhobby]

BEAUTIFUL WORK !! MELISSA CONGRATULATIONS !! NICE MEETING YOU ..........

[@MelissaFerrante]

Thank You!!!

[@Teegansmammy_reborn-collector]

Thanks so much, this is great! Can I ask which sculpt this is, it's very cute

[@CathlynDeBurga]

Thanks for showing. I will try it.

[@wyckdolls]

Im a Master Reborner as well and you did an excellent job.

[@MelissaFerrante]

Thank You

[@Sherbearmiller]

This was a really great video! Thank you for sharing

[@MelissaFerrante]

Thank You!

[@irisjohnson8795]

Thank you so much for sharing how to root hair ❤️

[@janaschabel3724]

this video was so helpful!! thanks

[@MelissaFerrante]

Thanks! and You're Welcome!

[@TheRebornhobby]

EXCELLENT ................THANK YOU MELISSA XXX

[@MelissaFerrante]

You're Welcome!!😊

[@zoeymeyer4024]

thxs for this video i am becoming a reborn artist so this is very helpful for my furture

[@MelissaFerrante]

I’m glad you find it helpful 😊 good luck in your journey

[@ЕваАстра-в5ю]

Языка не знаю, но поняла больше чем во всех видео вместе взятых. Спасибо вам огромное.

[@Mantiss88]

Best explanation ever :) thanks

[@MelissaFerrante]

Thank you ! and You're welcome!

[@JoanneFairweather]

This helped me so much it's the best video

[@hiinsanity]

Do you have to glue the inside of head so the hair stays or will it stay on it’s own? Also amazing video, this is a very clear tutorial!

[@MelissaFerrante]

Yes! I always seal at the end with tacky glue. I pour a decent amount inside the head and brush around with a big flat paint brush. I allow to dry for a couple days until completely dry. Even with sealing the hair can still become loose if not gentle with it. And thank you!

[@papsui24]

Спасибо большое))) самое лучшее видео с прорисовкой и началом прошивки. Может будет продолжение процесса полной прошивки и стрижки?

[@MelissaFerrante]

You're Welcome! This doll has already been completed and shipped, bit I am currently working on a whole reborning series. I'll Probably do another video about rooting and painted hair in the future. As far as hair cutting goes, I usually cut the hair along the way as I root each section

[@cindyj8484]

So do you let that dry before you do more rooting? Also maybe you can answer this question….how do you keep the hair you already rooted from getting tangled while rooting the remainder of the head?? Maybe my hair is too long when I’m rooting. 🤷‍♀️

[@MelissaFerrante]

Usually I'll let it dry a little before continuing so it's not as wet. And I've definitely found cutting the hair along the way helped with tangling, but also take into consideration the quality of the hair and the texture ( wavy/straight/curly) as that can play into tangles as well. Take awareness to how much pressure your putting against the doll while rooting as friction from the hair rubbing will cause tangles and breakage. I always root the back first then the sides and then the front/top. I hope this helped in some way.

[@daiseys4ever]

I too like this video more than others I’ve seen. I seem to have missed an important piece or I’m just not seeing what you are actually doing. Are you rooting into the lines you drew or filling in between them?

[@MelissaFerrante]

I'm using the lines as a guide for the direction of my needle. I root into the lines and in between, but like I said in the video depending upon how thick or thin you want the hair will determine the spacing between each hair "follicle". Thicker = closer together, Thinner = further apart. If going for a thin appearance I wouldn't draw in so many lines when mapping; and focus on the spacing in between the lines remembering the direction. And remember to stagger your hair placement; you don't want rows of hair. I hope this helps and clarifies things.

[@MelissaFerrante]

@@amethystgarnet3161 yes the ideas are endless! as long as you follow your guide! Im also a cosmetologist do it was interesting learning color theory over and learning all about hair after learning how to reborn lol. It definitely can be relaxing when its quiet in the house I love listening to crime cases lol the time flies. Thanks!

[@maryrosesanpedro9129]

What size rooting needle do you use?

[@sherriehetzel6679]

Do you put glue to keep hair in

[@RisaLakwatchera]

i want to try in my reborn doll thanks for your tutorial

[@karshi1290]

amazing! After rooting and cutting do you need to spray something to seal it?

[@5annmarie]

Fantastic I will try this on my painting hairline structure

[@thatonecreepydoll5527]

hi! I've been wanting to customize my paradise galleries tall dreams baby and I would really love some tips or ideas on how to make her more realistic looking! for instance does anybody know how to repaint her or add more details to her? or maybe add painted or rooted hair instead of her wig? thank you for the help!

[@MelissaFerrante]

Hi! I'm unsure about the paradise galleries babies, I don't think they can be rooted? I think they're a harder vinyl which may be really difficult to even try to root. Adding paint for more details might be possible, but I'd only recommend air dry paints. You could always look into getting a reborn that has those more realistic details you're looking for. check out my Facebook page facebook.com/melissasmiracles1/ I create dolls in varying price ranges, and I also do playborns for younger kids, budget babies, and cuddle babies 😊

[@jenniferbeasley2397]

Looks very nice, I am trying to root my reborn better more like that but I only have one working hand so I have to set the hair on the head and it never looks nice ,but still looking for ways👍👍

[@MelissaFerrante]

Thank you! Oh that sounds a little challenging, maybe theres something out there that'll help make things easier for you? Don't give up! Keep practicing!

[@KCsBabies]

Wow! It must take ages 😲🤔 Just subscribed to your channel 💝💐

[@MelissaFerrante]

Thank you! And Yeah it takes a little while depending on the size of the head and hair thickness. I'm currently in the process of releasing some painting videos too!

[@KCsBabies]

@@MelissaFerrante Fantastic ☺️

[@drivemeroundthebend1170]

Great video Melissa can you tell me how you get rid of the pencil lines. Xx

[@MelissaFerrante]

Thank You! Typically over the rooting process the lines will start to fade a little and the hair will eventually cover it.Also, as you wet the hair to brush that will help over the process wiping them away. However if you are rooting more fine looking hair then I just wouldn't fill in the sections with lines. I hope this helps :)

[@drivemeroundthebend1170]

It really does thank you xx

[@MelissaFerrante]

@@drivemeroundthebend1170 You're Welcome 😊

[@Bunny_Bbe]

I’m gonna try to do this imma watch this till I feel confident enough to do this what type of hair is recommended

[@lynnthompson6796]

I love your rooting method And your videos 😊📸👍 but what needles are you using and were can I get them thank you

[@MelissaFerrante]

They are Heavenly Illusions Pink Rooting Needles 42G 3 Barb. I buy from Irresistables but you can also look on MacPhersons or the Heavenly Illusions website directly

[@Ok-sp9mp]

hi! i love this tutorial but do you have any silicone dolls? if so i would love if you did a tutorial on how to root on them! ❤️

[@MelissaFerrante]

Hi! Thank you! Unfortunately no I don’t work with silicone dolls as of now. I’d love to in the future though so I definitely will when that time comes!

[@JustMiles955]

What size needle is used for a standard vinyl doll?

[@ashleyedler5873]

This is very helpful but I have so many questions about rerooting my reborn.....and all in all just resoring it in a different way from how I got it

[@ashawntamoore736]

Beautiful

[@midlightfair6495]

what is that spray that give a 'watering' effect to hair? Thanks

[@MelissaFerrante]

It’s just plain water. I use it to direct the hair in the direction I wanna style it. It’ll dry and the hair will appear like normal dry baby hair and stay in the style

[@CelesteJem]

Does the hair slide out of the scalp easily when combing or brushing?

[@michellehood3345]

You don't soften your vinyl before rooting ? I have seen some artist use hot socks with rice grains to keep the vinyl soft so the needles won't snap

[@marjorieharvey6679]

Hi Melissa. I am happy I came across your rooting video. Its simply the best. Really understandable. Im a new mommy in the dolly community. I have all full body silicone babies. My question is can this same technique be used on my baby girl. She is a really soft eco flex 20 baby. I have 1 bald girl and decided I want to root her.

[@MelissaFerrante]

Hi there! Thank You so much! From my understanding with the amount of knowledge I have working with Silicone dolls my answer would be yes! I suggest using chalk to map out your rooting design rather than the pencil. That'll be easier to work with and erase. Next, since Silicones you can't seal on the inside you want to root a little bit away from the end of the hair strand like in this video. You want to really push the needle with the hair strand deep into the silicone so it doesn't pull out easily. And lastly, the only other thing I would add to suggestions that differ from reborns is wrap the body/neck/face with plastic wrap since the hair and lint will easily stick to silicone. I hope this helps😊

[@marjorieharvey6679]

@@MelissaFerrante that was super, great advice. I will start her on Tomorrow, only because I need to get the wrap to wrap her. She is a preemie. Hopefully by Friday i will be done.. 😊.. THANK YOU . AWSOME ADVICE.

[@MelissaFerrante]

@@marjorieharvey6679 you're very welcome! Good Luck!!

[@brandielee7971]

Im planning on rooting a werewolf doll and so a lot of the face will be rooted with fur. Is there a concern about the matte spray that protects the faceup cracking at all?

[@DollFairyCrafter]

Is the tool the same kinda needle for needle felting ?

[@chakeiasheffield9146]

Where do you order your products from? I’ve been dying to learn but can’t seem to figure out where to start

[@MelissaFerrante]

I've bought from bountiful baby, irresistables, macphersons, truborn, facebook reborn sale groups

[@maraniapenny223]

I live in nz and i'm not sure if we have tacky glue in nz and my dad won't let me order it online from a different country. Do you recommend something else like craft glue? Or mod podge

[@MelissaFerrante]

I just looked online and it said something about Aleene's Tacky Glue so maybe? But basically any craft glue that is good on multiple surfaces and an important thing is it has to be waterproof so if water drips through the holes when styling then the glue won't come apart.

[@carolynrousseliere5528]

The needle seems to go in very easily.....I have tried several times and it’s really hard to push the needle in. I have broken two needles and bent another...help!

[@MelissaFerrante]

Some Vinyls are harder than others. Try using a heated rice sock. Grab a clean (white preferably) sock, fill with raw white rice (the amount can vary depending on head size), Tie an knot, Heat in microwave I usually do about a minute. Stuff inside the head and let sit to warm. This will soften the vinyl and make it easier to puncture. Remember to keep the needle straight too. I hope this helps!

[@marilynkuykendall5657]

Do you use a lamp to warm up the head? if not how do you do it so easy?

[@joannorona8334]

If you’re rooting a micro preemie do you have to use a smaller needle???

[@MelissaFerrante]

Not necessarily no. I mainly use a 42G but I have used a 43G on mini/smaller dolls and it does give a slightly smaller puncture hole, but I found the 43G to break more easily than the 42G. Use what needle works best for you, practice makes perfect

[@rekations]

Can I use human hair on the doll? I couldn’t really find any good mohair for my doll.

[@MelissaFerrante]

Absolutely! It’s just a little more difficult in my experience since the diameter of the hair is thicker but it’s possible. I buy mohair from irresistables.com

[@donnaboucher684]

hi can you tell what would be the name of the mohair and does it take a lot of grams I have only a 9'' kit.

[@MelissaFerrante]

I buy premium quality slightly wavy yearling mohair from irresistables.com and you wouldn't need much for a kit that small but I'm unsure on the grams

[@maragretegan3789]

Is the head varnished already??

[@MelissaFerrante]

Yes. You want to seal/varnish the head before you map out the hair. I use Genesis Heat Set Matte Varnish

[@maragretegan3789]

@@MelissaFerrante Thank you so very much!😆

[@MelissaFerrante]

@@maragretegan3789 You're very welcome! Glad I could help 😊

[@elaineholley3025]

Where did you get your rooting pillow

[@MelissaFerrante]

I honestly just use a receiving blanket rolled up and around itself to create a "pillow" custom to each size head I root

[@ArtSavant-bw6ut]

How deepvdo you insert the hair? And you do not need any glue? Will it stay in place for good? When does it fall off ? Never?

[@ombrebunny2619]

You can seal it with mod podge or e-6000 but there are other options for sealing it, but it may still lose some hairs.

[@怡-y4d]

Hello, may I ask where do you get that hair?

[@bethsoliver-plantandoemcas6156]

Like 👍 709, merecido parabéns pelo trabalho maravilhoso que Deus continue abençoando vc grandemente e toda sua família, estou aprendendo com vc, agora vou implantar cabelos em meu reborn, obrigado por ensinar, dá trabalho más vale muito a pena, estou ganhando dinheiro com essa técnica,😘

[@MelissaFerrante]

Obrigada! Estou feliz por poder ajudar!

[@ClaraOmundodasprincesas]

Uau parabéns. Foi o melhor q já vi. Quem sabe os meus ainda fiquem assim um dia.

[@MelissaFerrante]

obrigado! apenas pratique e você vai ficar melhor com cada boneca, e um dia a sua pode e vai se parecer com a minha

[@MelissaFerrante]

I used a translator to hopefully make it easier so I apologize if anything is incorrect

[@amberthieme9184]

Where can I go to get this done I don't want to root mine.

[@purplerabbit7190]

This is a wonderful tutorial. Please can you help me with the name of a supplier where I can purchase rooting needles. Greetings from Melbourne Australia

[@sharonclarey680]

I am left handed does it make a difference how i hold my needle

[@MelissaFerrante]

It shouldn't affect it much, once you figure out what way holding the needle catches the hair best just continue that way :)

[@jdimenonlinemarketing]

Q: I have a reborn doll but not rooted hair…do u accept or do a reborn hair rooted that’s isn’t bought from u…is it possible to ask u if u can root my reborn hair on her n how much it cost..? Thnx

[@jdimenonlinemarketing]

Q: I juz wanna ask n knw…how long does it take to root a hair of a reborn doll..?

[@burgermister7580]

We're do you get your needles by bulk and what size??

[@MelissaFerrante]

I buy from irresistables.com which come 10 in a pack and usually I'll order 2 at a time (20 needles) and I'm good for awhile but that all depends on if you're prone to breaking them. if so, I'd buy a little more. Other companies also sell them, just search Heavenly Illusions Pink Needles and they should come up.

[@roelieno]

Thank you for sharing will it be possible to post photo of your map at back, top and front please see the me stages the video blurr and my phone screen is not so big to see properly please if you dont mind

[@MelissaFerrante]

I'm unsure if I posted any photos of the map but you can try checking out my Facebook page facebook.com/melissasmiracles1/ other then that try making sure the quality of the video is set to the highest possible . But there are many different maps you can use even google images to look up additional inspiration

[@nicholesendtimesdreams]

Do you ever root silicone babies?

[@ellakazdoy3390]

Do you still do custom rooting, please?

[@MelissaFerrante]

I do, but currently my custom orders are closed until further notice. stay updated by my Facebook page facebook.com/melissasmiracles1/

[@lajuannarayl4493]

Where do you get your needles?

[@nyx5081]

How many ounces of hair will you need for a reborn of that size?

[@156aliciasy]

Hello, how can I get my ashton drake doll head soft enough to re root it's hair?

[@ombrebunny2619]

I don't believe you can with Ashton Drake dolls because of the thick vinyl.

[@bettymiller7604]

How long does it take you to do a whole head?

[@MelissaFerrante]

Depending on size, hair texture, hair thickness, and my work schedule could be shorter like 3-4 months or longer like 6-8 months. I have limited time to reborn and I prefer quality over quantity hence the wait time. That's on top of the couple months for painting

[@hugger1ify]

how you seal the hair after punch

[@MelissaFerrante]

After rooting and cutting the hair, and I'm 100% satisfied with how it looks I use regular Tacky Glue, I drizzle it and spread it out with a large paint brush inside the head covering all the hairs in a decently thick coat of glue. I allow it to dry completely before moving on; usually takes a day or 2 depending on how much glue was used. It should dry clear so if its still white you know its still wet.

[@lindawang1741]

I am from Hong Kong, could you tell me what kind of needle you use? is it just like a needle that we commonly use at home? how to make sure the rooted hair will not easily loss even we comb the hair?

[@ombrebunny2619]

It is not the standard needle like for sewing. And you can seal it with mod podge or e-6000 although there are likely other options.

[@sherriehetzel6679]

I live in Canada where do I buy the hair and rooting needles from

[@Mindyourbuisnessplease]

Online shops, Amazon, AliExpress, temu, etc

[@MaazIsmail-w9n]

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[@jennybell1204]

Do air dry paints come off if they get wet?

[@MelissaFerrante]

Nope :) Air dry paints when completely dry don't rub off but is still recommend to do a varnish to seal the paint. Air dry paints do however require a little faster working pace since once it drys it stays, compared to heat set paints which don't settle n the vinyl until baked and can be rubbed off with a little paint thinner

[@maryrosesanpedro1352]

what type of Prisma color pencil are you using?

[@MelissaFerrante]

I purchased mine from www.irresistables.com and went with a light brown color but any reborn supply site should have them and there’s different colors too. I imagine all prisma pencils are pretty much the same.

[@Baldisbeautiful48]

What kind of hair are you using

[@MelissaFerrante]

It's Premium Yearling Mohair from Irresisables

[@THGAMQUN]

Is it easy to get off the pencil your using? Just being the first time if I do it by myself will be hard not to make a mistake

[@THGAMQUN]

Would you ever do it for someone if they paid you?

[@araleyserrano6078]

Do you accept any kits as an artist ofc I’d pay but I’m wondering if you take orders?

[@MelissaFerrante]

I do😊 but my custom orders are closed currently. You can follow my Facebook page for updates on when customs reopen and whatever current dolls I have for sale will be there as well. Pricing depends on size of doll and details of the order www.Facebook.com/melissasmiracles1/

[@neanndrahaines5634]

How long does it take you to root the full head

[@MelissaFerrante]

Between my work schedule and other orders I'm working on it usually takes me a few weeks. But it also depends on the size of the head, thickness of desired hair, and if the vinyl is hard or soft and easy to root. But in a different perspective, if I were to sit down and continuously root without breaks, I could most likely complete a full head in 1-2 days

[@mykaylalovesyou4799]

do you warm the vinyl for rooting?

[@MelissaFerrante]

Sometimes. Some vinyl is soft enough where I can root easily, and some vinyl is hard so for those I do warm the vinyl with a rice sock.

[@giraffeman6975]

hey would you be able to root one of my dolls hair if sohow much would it be

[@MelissaFerrante]

Hey! Absolutely when my customs orders reopen! Check out my Facebook page Melissa’s Miracles, send a message to talk details and for a price :)

[@abigailcote3666]

How is the vinyl so soft

[@MelissaFerrante]

Some vinyls are softer than others, but I often will use a heated rice sock inside the head to warm the area I'm gonna root, this makes the vinyl more flexible and easier for the needle to puncture; but you still have to have a steady hand and keep the needle straight.

[@elizabethredfern9075]

what size needle do you use

[@MelissaFerrante]

I use Heavenly Illusions Pink Needles which are a 42G 3 Barb Needle

[@itsyagirlsilver93]

I am 11 and wanting to make a reborn I know it sounds dumb but I was born with a art talent so I know I could make it look good but I am vary scared of rooting I really want my baby to have rooted hair but im scared im going to mess up is it easy to mess up is there away to make it easier please answer and mabey give me some tips if u can

[@MelissaFerrante]

Hi there! Doesn’t sound dumb at all! I was born creative too :) everyone starts somewhere and even though my first reborn I thought looked so realistic, over the years I can say I’ve definitely improved lol. Mistakes are how we learn so don’t put too much pressure of yourself. And honestly the only way I would say this gets easier is by practice! You can buy solo vinyl heads to practice rooting before rooting your final painted kit. But I’ve found that with each and every doll I’ve done I’ve gotten better with each and the more you do it the easier it becomes. Draw out your map well and keep you needle following in the direction of your map.

[@itsyagirlsilver93]

@@MelissaFerrante tysm for responding and your comment is going to help me alot!