Posted on September 30th, 2008 by leim
A reborn baby doll is a toy doll that has been taken apart and reconstructed to look like a real baby with special techniques and paints that mimic the imperfections of a real baby. The process of making a Berjusa reborn doll is quite time consuming, but it’s no wonder the dolls have become so [...]
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Posted on September 30th, 2008 by leim
Reborn dolls are not new but they are getting renewed attention lately in the wake of a reported attempt to rescue one from a locked car. The doll apparently looked so realistic it was mistaken for an actual baby. I noted this in an article and also gave some brief info about reborn babies and [...]
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Posted on September 29th, 2008 by leim
The first attempt I ever tried at making my own reborn doll resulted in a tiny little beauty that a friend snatched up so quickly I didn’t even think to take pictures before she was adopted into her new home. Since then, I’ve made several reborn dolls. Almost invariably, I use Berenguer dolls to reborn, [...]
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Posted on September 28th, 2008 by leim
Baby dolls are supposed to be lifelike, but the Reborn Baby Dolls are eerie. Some might say they are borderline creepy, but the artistic minded collector will see them as astonishing realistic works of art. In some cases, they might even break the hearts of those who have lost a child. To fully appreciate their [...]
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Posted on September 28th, 2008 by leim
Recently there is a hot trend in a very unique hobby, which is having a Reborn Doll. The term Reborn Doll refers to a vinyl baby doll that has been customized by a process of repainting and enhancement to resemble a human baby. The process of creating a Reborn Doll is referred to as Reborning.
Not [...]
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Posted on September 28th, 2008 by leim
The Madame Alexander Doll Company made baby dolls throughout all the years. These dolls were often purchased by mothers for their children to play with while collecting the more elaborate expensive dolls for display. The Baby Dolls line have been primarily play dolls and have not increased in value as the other Madame Alexander dolls [...]
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Posted on September 27th, 2008 by leim
Discovering ink on the face or skin of a vinyl doll can be a nightmare, especially if it’s new, on loan, or a collectible item. When toddlers end up with pens, for some reason they are inclined to write on the face or skin of a doll, and sometimes pens inadvertently come in contact with [...]
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Posted on September 26th, 2008 by leim
I collect dolls. I’m 25 years old and still have a love for them. I’m not talking regular K-Bee Toys baby dolls, I’m talking expensive porcelain dolls, or vinyl baby dolls that look so real people mistake them for actual babies.
Ashton Drake Galleries has always been one of my favorite online stores when it comes [...]
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Posted on September 26th, 2008 by leim
How long a collectible vinyl doll will be around is anyone’s guess as the long-term life of vinyl has yet to be established. Since vinyl play dolls didn’t begin appearing until the 1950s, and therefore establishing criteria for a collectible vinyl doll is still in its infancy.
When play dolls first arrived on the market most [...]
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Posted on September 20th, 2008 by leim
Making decorative craft dolls does not have to be difficult. While some stitch them from muslin and design elaborate outfits and accessories, it is possible to make very sweet baby dolls using a few simple materials. These wooden bead dolls can be used for play, or for decorating your home.
Materials Needed
1. One 1-inch wooden ball [...]
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