So being new to all this, I have been on fb like mentioned in other topics, you ask for advise, what people think etc… Very touch and go! Hard to give honest criticism, with out upsetting a lot of people, it’s furstrating because another more wise eye can help you better your art, at least that’s my point of view… But on the other hand most don’t want the drama of the chance to criticize… Any advice as to how to ask and have no drama would be great!
I think that the key is to accept suggestions with a grain of salt and don’t shoot the messenger. When you want honest critique, ask for it. When it is given, it should be prefaced with something GOOD about what has been presented followed by a suggestion for what could be changed. Trust me - this forum has very recently dealt with exactly what you are talking about. I will often PMS suggestions to the person.
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That’s why I didn’t post a photo cause I wAnted to set out feelers thank you so much I would love help and criticism… When I use to draw that’s how I ended with my best work
Facebook is scary… Too many snide remarks. I like helping people but lately there seems like a few ladies like to make remarks that are unnecessary. Just because they dont agree doesnt give them the right to say hurtful things. Everyone learns and reborns differently. Its great to give and receive advice but the extra snide comments are not necessary. I think I will take a break from posting on fb for awhile. Got my feathers all riled up thats for sure lol. You can ask for critique on here. These ladies are great. Just remember what they say are not being mean, just honest advice. Once you learn who is who you will see they mean the best. Hugs
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I think Pia hit the nail on the head with her comments.
I have to say on FB it is hard because there are so many teens and novices churning out dolls that look like a sloppy mess. It also seems that there is a growing number of these “boo boo” dolls being further morphed into “monster, gothic, zombie, alternative” babies etc. when the person working on them realizes they can’t pass as a nice newborn. There is the mindset that art is art no matter what but to me reborns fall in a category that is a bit different from just art. There is the artistic vision of what the finished baby will look like but then there is also expectation of producing a quality product that doesn’t just look like a kid playing in the paints. No matter what kind of reborn doll is being made, it should still look like time and care was taken to make it and be a quality presentation.
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I totally agree… I’m not perfect by far hVe only been doing this few short months but I take my time there are big things I’ve noticed, like kits not even painted shading not done…etc I’ve just wanted to say hey that would look better if… But like I said I’m not a pro… With that being said I do have few I would love help with…
This kit looked awesome until I woke up in am all the paint faded badly
What kind of paint are you using? Heat set or air dry? Monitors are all different with every computer so I don’t know if what I am seeing is correct or not. What are you using to do your mottling?
Heat set genius my motting I did with tweezed out wedge
I had applied yellow white to nose are and brow and blue tint around nostrils and corner of eyes and above brows the ears I had shaded in as well I hang everything on racks I’m a bit baffled as to why this happens to me over night
It sounds like your paint was too thin. If it is thin it will not hold a nice mottle pattern. If it is too thick it will not look soft and natural. You kind of have to play with getting it right. Sometimes you can go back after its flashed and before it is heat set and take a clean sponge and soften the darker spots if it is not even looking. Here is a picture of how I like mine to look.I like mine soft and subtle. Everyone is different on what they want to achieve.
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I am new to reborning too… have yet to do a baby, even though I have 5 and 3 on the way… those darn BB sales lol. I have been doing a LOT of reading here and watching videos and I have seen several discussions on some vinyl sucking up the paint. Suggestions were made to first seal these babies with a matte varnish, wondering if this would be a solution to your disappearing paint? And I like you, when I do my first and ask for criticism, I hope everyone will be honest and help me grow in this very exciting hobby 
The motting on this did you do yellow and blue motting or is the blue just veins and yellow wash that’s excactly how I’d like to do my kits lol
I heard or read the Matt seals the paint and adds texture and it’s not a good idea to add before any layers, I don’t know if there is truth to it but seems accurate
I used yellow, purple, red, and blue mottling. All should be subtle and not over powering. You can always come back and add more if they appear too pale.
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Thank you so much did you tweeze wedges to do that? If so do you have a example of patterns to use? By the way you are one of the best I’ve seen thus far I spend all day looking at photos and I ador babys like yours😊
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Sealers can be added to help paint adhere to some vinyls that are slick. I sometimes add them very sparsely to my flesh wash at the beginning so that the paint will have something to stick too. Most vinyls are okay but a few like the LDC soft touch vinyl can be tricky to get the paint to stick.
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Do u recommend the Matt varnish for that or is there another?
I’m soaking this up lol I remember more that I read vs what i watch
The head above is not bb it’s zion from Cheryl webber, my bb kits seem to hold the paint bit better 