I only work in Acrylic paints on my reborns. There is a learning curve in painting with "air dry" paints. The more talented you are as an artist with an understanding of human skin color, the better the result. Letting your Painted Layers CURE is key. (I'm also a professional fine and graphic artist).
I have paint, a year ago, a realistic doll for my 2 years old daughter with folkart acrylic paint. The doll, after a lot of handling and rough play, is still in a pretty well condition. So I have no doubt about the durability of air dry paint, even the cheap ones !
The Genisis paints are what puts me off trying to reborn, i'm not keen on having to bake them and toxic fumes!!. I am so happy you like the air dry paints I might get some and try it esp the fx sounds good. Clara is very lovely she looks well made. I enjoyed your Rose footage as i couldnt attend, maybe next year and thank-you
I have been making dolls from all sorts of mediums. I have ceramic dolls painted with "air dry" paints that are 30yrs old and the paint is still intact and reborns that I painted approx 7-10 yrs ago and paint still fine. It is dependant on the quality of paint and mediums used and how it is applied I have found. I have also found that light adult facial wipes clean the best with a light wipe not a rub. Anyhow that is my experience with "air dry" over 30 yrs.
Oh Wow Sis GREAT video! Thank You SO very much for answering all my questions! I feel so much more open minded now. I was so unsure and have missed out on a few gorgeous babies bc of it. You are awesome and I enjoy and appreciate your videos! <3<3
Really interesting. I think I might try air paints. I have not started yet reborning, but you brought out some good points. I have COPD so the air paints I think would be safer for me;.
Iām glad to hear people talking about this. I have been using air dry since I started because of what I read and I have health issues that would prevent me from breathing any kind of fumes. I made reborns for my nieces to test durability (and because I knew they would love them ) and the paint is holding up really well with heavy play :)
I enjoyed your sharing and informative comments on the air dry paint. I hope to start soon and wondered which would be best! Thanks so much, I am a happy subscriber now! Your baby is gorgeous , she will always have your heart; I think!
Thanks for sharing this I myself paint with Air Dry Paints, my dolls are in very good condition after 2 years. (sorry for my bad English) Im so happy for this video that someone speaks for Air Dry Paints.
How Do Air Dry Paints Hold Up For Reborn Babies?
Little Foot Nursery
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Answering a question with baby Clara (Levi sculpt). Her artist is Melissa George.