I came across the first actual 'Reborn' doll in the Cape whilst staying with friends. June had collected a number of them and I was given a view of her lovely collection. These little faux humans had vein, true skin tone, and even finger nails. I was in awe! I left their home thinking about these dolls and decided that I would like to try my hand at making one.
Research in progress, and having bought an oven to 'bake' my baby in, I bought "Shyann" the model name of the first and only doll I have completed to date, created by Aleina Peterson. Shyann is a 19 inch doll when completed, with a vinyl head and three quarter vinyl limbs. Her body is cloth.
I had great fun experimenting with the painting and when eventually satisfied, baked the doll and started rooting the Mohair. This was a long and tedious process, and I went through 2 packs of Mo'. This was starting to be a very expensive little dolly! Hair rooting is also very messy and I was full of the stuff. I wore less of it as my technique improved.
Eventually the day was here when she was finished, washed and assembled. Shyann reborn by Linda Maclean of Linda's Jewels was born on the 4th July 2012, and weighed in at 3lbs 4oz. Attached are some pictures of her for you to see.
