I got this girl through Ebay, and I decided she is a Down Syndrome baby. I’m a member of a theater company whose actors all have disabilities. I was so drawn to her face, and fell in love, immediately.
After a while, though, I realized I don’t like her dark eyes, and also felt she needed more color and lashes. I’ve added the lashes, put more color in her face,put a birthmark on her right cheek, put more color on her lips and mouth, redid the eyebrows (my first time Not perfect, but okay with me.), and also did a couple of red washes on her limbs. I still need to get the glue cleaned up, then will put on a couple of layers of COAT, spaced at least 48 hours apart. I’ll also put a ring at her neck, since it does need support. Here is a picture I took, today. The lighting is a mixture of soft LED and brighter fluorescent from lamps.
Thanks so much!! Her hair was really dry, too, so I washed it, then used a spray conditioner that is left in the hair. I then blow dried the hair and gave her a working hairstyle. I started collecting last November, then got into refurbishing reborns that others had done. I have a container full of blank kits, so I’m good for a few years. I’m LOVING this hobby and am learning a lot from others and from my own happy accidents.
She now has two layers of COAT and I’ve glossed inside her nose, mouth, lips, eyes. I also have two layers of COAT on her limbs. I now just have to let everything settle for a few days, then I can put her together, again. I changed out her earrings because one of the sparkly stones came out. I think these little “pearl” earrings are better for her. I’m SO excited!!
It’s a type of matte sealer that has been recommended by many top artists. Great stuff, although it is more expensive than other sealers. I diluted it, a bit, and I’m so pleased with my results.
She is finally finished with her makeover, and I’m glad to have the experience. She’s not perfect, but I know I will improve with this craft. I took her outside for a photo session and here are the pics. LOL, she was so silly and so proud when she managed to take off one of her socks!! I ADORE this girl and am so glad she’s mine!!
