Choosing The Right Reborn Doll For You

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Article Title: Choosing The Right Reborn Doll For You
Author: Jay Villaverde
Category: Collecting
Word Count: 443
Keywords: dolls,doll collecting,reborn dolls,collectibles
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Thinking about buying a reborn doll for your own collection? These beautiful, lifelike dolls are truly amazing works of art. However, there are a few things you're going to need to be aware of before you buy. After all, the world is full of unscrupulous sellers who are just trying to make a buck, and have realized that reborn dolls go for high prices. There are also a number of artists out there who want to make high quality reborn dolls, but don't have the skills or knowledge to do it. To avoid fakes and low quality dolls, and make sure you're getting a real, extremely lifelike doll of your own, keep an eye on these details.

When looking to purchase a reborn doll, you'll first, want to take a look at the paints that have been used to create the reborn doll's very realistic skin. Find out how many layers have been used, too. The best paint for the job is genesis heat set paint, as it won't fade or rub off over time. It can even stand up to handling. More layers will give the doll a more lifelike look, creating more depth.

Think about the method used to weight the doll you're considering purchasing, as well. The doll should feel just like holding a real baby, which means that weighting materials inside the body are important. The preferred weighting materials are glass dust in fingers and toes, and tiny glass beads in the body. These give a more realistic feel to those areas.

The rest of the body should be filled with soft, but resistent poly pellets, which feel just like the fat in a human infant. Silicone is often used around the doll's joints, as well. The whole fill is generally wrapped in fiber fill to create a cuddly feeling doll, and to keep the materials from escaping.

Hair is important for realism, as well. Good quality reborn dolls have high end mohair eyelashes and scalp hair, individually rooted to create the right look. If the hair has been inserted correctly, it will lie just like that of a real baby, and look like it's growing. Lower quality dolls may have multiple hairs inserted at once, which creates a "plug" look.

Reborn dolls have been getting a lot more popular, which means there are more choices on the market. However, it also means you'll have to sort through the options to find one that's right for you, and that has been produced to a high degree of quality. If you take the time to learn how to buy a good reborn doll, you'll get one that will be a beautiful addition to your collection.

If you're looking for the latest information and great deals on reborn dolls, then a visit to http://www.reborndollhouse.com is a must. From tutorials to supplies, you're sure to find what you're looking for.
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