The level of realism that people are achieving today with lifelike baby dolls is nothing short of amazing. Some of the better produced dolls can look as though they will start to cry at any moment. So then does it take a skilled artist with years of experience to make one?
Anyone Can Do It If They Really Want to
The fact is that almost anyone with enough determination can in a relatively short time learn the basic techniques and tricks that go into creating a lifelike baby doll from a kit. All it takes, is a willingness to try and the ability to complete a tedious task, once started.
Make it Easy on Yourself for Your First Project
As stated above, it's best to start out with a kit. Of course you can save a little money buying what you need individually but a kit sure makes things a heck of a lot easier and far more simple for your first project. Make it easy on yourself in the beginning, so you can focus on developing and learning techniques.
Making Clothes for Lifelike Baby Dolls is Easy
If you have any sewing experience, you may want to consider creating your own outfit for your doll. Remember that you're dealing with a very small size, so it's not as if there's a whole lot of labor or materials involved. Even so, another option is to simply purchase your first outfit.
You Really Only Need One Outfit
Now while I'm on the subject of doll clothes, I might as well bring up the point that you really only need one outfit. Remember that your baby isn't going to be out and running around, so you you can even dress it in one set of jammies for its entire life if you want to.
The Basics to Get Started Painting
So then let me tell you a little bit about painting. To do quality painting work, you need good acrylic paints, good tools and brushes and a dust proof place to do the actual painting and drying. A closed closet is great for drying because you can hang the pieces off clothes hanger to dry, after they've been painted.
Scout Out and Buy Top Quality Paint Brushes
If you've never purchased high quality paint brushes before, you may be in for a bit of a surprise when you find out how much top quality brushes cost, compared to cheap brushes. Take good care of them though and they'll last for years. Clean them well and allow them to dry after each use.
Practice Makes Perfect So Make Sure to Do it First
Now here's a great tip that you can make use of even today. Head on down to your local thrift store and pick up a couple of cheap worn out lifelike baby dolls from the toy bin. These will be great to practice your painting techniques on for a week or so, while your waiting for your real doll to arrive in the mail. Have fun!