Reborn Doll Kits And Doll Collecting : When I first heard the term "reborn dolls", I thought it sounded like something you'd see in the horror section of your local video store. However recently, the demand has become much higher for this type of doll that looks more lifelike and realistic than the traditional dolls that have been the focal point of this market for years. Leading the charge of this reborn doll craze are the Berenguer and Preemie dolls that resemble human babies with lifelike characteristics and realistic expressions.
Over the last five years, these types of dolls have become much more predominant in this market. Typically, these dolls are created through a lengthy process that begins by disassebmbling the doll and removing it's original paint. Once the paint is stripped, the plastic shell can be altered. Reborn dolls then have a purple hue added to the plastic which add to the realistic skin color of the doll. From there, other colors are added to create an actual skin tone, much like a human would have. These reborn dolls then have actual human hair or soft human-like faux hair added for the hair and lashes. Since this is done by hand, it is often a painstaking process, taking several hours. Once the hair is complete, the doll is put back together. It is at this point that softer fillings and sound boxes to emulate a heartbeat are added to add to the realism of the doll. For anyone who's interested in making their own without as much work, there are reborn doll kits that allow the buyer to make their own doll without as much work. The majority of people who want one don't have a problem sometimes spending upwards of a few hundred dollars to purchase one.
These dolls have become a popular gift at baby showers for new mothers. Creating these "reborn dolls" is a growing trend among doll collectors. The biggest challange lies in making the dolls look and feel as real as possible.
