Starting Your Reborn | WASH & NEUTRALIZE | Melissa Ferrante

[@addyeskimo7125]

I’ve been debating on if I should start making reborns for 4 years now and I was always so scared I wouldn’t be able to do it but now my hubby is encouraging me to go for it and these videos are super helpful I’ll be ordering all my stuff next week I’m so excited! :)

[@MelissaFerrante]

Yesss! Definitely go for it! It took me a few years of collecting and learning to actually make my first one. the beginning can be a small investment but so worth it! It's a great hobby that I love! It does take time and practice but we all start somewhere so don't get discourage! I wish you the best of luck!!

[@MommyWisest]

Yay! I've been looking for more tutorials!

[@MelissaFerrante]

You've found the right place!

[@rebornlovebabies3740]

Great to see how I will be starting . Thanks so much for sharing 💗

[@MelissaFerrante]

You’re welcome 😊 and good luck!

[@auroragavaramartinez9831]

Gracias😘

[@chin_01]

hi! i've been thinking of starting to paint my own reborn for quite some time. I'm not sure if oil paints can also work on the vinyl? 😵‍💫

[@mariarafaela5838]

what color to use when the kit is white? like the ones from Bountifull

[@sunflowernursery774]

Can you use like a air fryer to make the reborns? Or will that not work? I wanna start using heat to set the paint but idk what I can use.

[@Teegansmammy_reborn-collector]

Is this the same procedure when upgrading an already painted doll?

[@conniemccrae4313]

Videos are wonderful and helpful. I’m trying my first doll for my daughter, but it looks chalky when I use the Mona Lisa thinner. Any suggestions? Last question how do I take off paint if I have already baked it?…😔 thanks for all the videos. They are to the point and not super long. When you have children running around it is hard to stay focused are long videos…

[@MelissaFerrante]

Thank you! What paints are you using? Are you using enough or too much thinner? I've never really experienced that chalky look except with the matte varnish if too much was used. Sometimes though it could also be the vinyl I feel like. As far as removal goes I've heard acetone will take off the paint, but I'm pretty sure it'll remove all the layers of paint.

[@conniemccrae4313]

@@MelissaFerrante GHS paints. I purchase them from Macpherson’s crafts. It’s the flesh tone layer that’s chalky. I’m afraid to go onto mottling and veining, in case it continues. Thanks you so much for helping me. I love your videos. They are straight to the point. With having a house hold of 7 people it’s busy and loud so sometimes it’s hard to watch long videos.

[@MelissaFerrante]

@@conniemccrae4313 I've never purchased paints from them but I do remember having some chalky look with light flesh paints before so I started mixing in blush colors to deepen and warm up the color and that seems to help; try that maybe and see how it does. remember to use your sponge and pounce the extra paint off, thin layers of paint. For future though, companies sell extra heads and limbs that you could always purchase to use as testers :) Some artist will even put a thin layer of varnish on the blank kit before painting so that's something you could try as well, I personally don't though. I'm glad you like my videos :) I definitely try to keep them short and to the point while also leaving enough footage for visual learners to watch. I know what it's like in a busy home so I understand completely

[@eronicakrueger664]

What kind of paint do you use, sorry if you said in other videos I'm thinking of doing my first kit, just planning and trying to figure out everything I need first before ordering anything! Thank you nope you reach back out

[@MelissaFerrante]

I use Genesis heat set paints. Most are from Bountiful Baby but some are from Irresistables. It's definitely a cost to get started but totally worth it!

[@rhetadalynn]

Will acrylic paints stick to vinyl? And should I still use paint thinner?

[@MelissaFerrante]

Yes I have heard of artists using acrylic paints and you still would need a thinning medium or paint thinner. I've never personally used acrylics on reborns so I'm not too educated on the topic, I just know using them has been and can be done

[@Ducking_dallas]

Sorry if you already answered this but do you prime the doll before or after neutralizing

[@MelissaFerrante]

I don't do any priming, only wash the kit with soap and water to prep, and only neutralize if needed, I do a matte varnish to seal the paint at the very end. some artist will do a thin layer of matte varnish in the beginning but I've never done it and never had a problem

[@Ducking_dallas]

@@MelissaFerrante thank you

[@MelissaFerrante]

@@Ducking_dallas You're welcome

[@zaurisreborns9883]

how lond should i let the kit dry after i wash?

[@icya6175]

Odorless paint thinner is still toxic to your lungs. Heating the Vinyl & GHSP paints releases toxic fumes into the air you're breathing. It's much safer to use water based Acrylics. ARTICLE: "Are We Poisoning Ourselves?" By Stephanie Sullivan (originally featured in LifeLike Dolls Magazine)

[@MelissaFerrante]

correct, it can be toxic which is why its recommended to be in a well ventilated area when using. But like I said, and like you recommend, there are other alternative paints artist can use. There's also air dry paints that are made for reborning. This is just what works for me and what I prefer.

[@melodymiller3282]

I definitely would use Genisis heat paints but I have a little pooch so I'm going to use air paints, I'm not taking any chances

[@caterinacapano7995]

Non capisco con cosa dilute il colore

[@michellewilliams3972]

You should never use the same oven you cook in to back your dolls in

[@MelissaFerrante]

It has been said it's better not too, however this just works for my situation, my oven gets cleaned, and I take the risks of toxins from heated vinyl but I always have good ventilation, and never directly breathe in when opening the oven. Ive been doing this for 5 years and so far so good