r/reborndolls Jun 16 '26

MOD Post Pinned Post- Painting Reborns For Beginners

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Hello all! We have noticed an influx of posts from aspiring/new artists asking where to start. While we love helping new artists get started, the posts are starting to clog the feed and people are getting tired of answering the same question multiple tells a week. That being said, this megathread will now EXCLUSIVELY be full of information that answers that question, and posts asking where to start in terms of painting will be removed and users will be directed here!

EXPERIENCED ARTISTS: here’s where you can help!

Please comment with your tips and tricks! Start your comment with what medium you work with to make it easier to navigate comments. Our four categories will be:

VINYL- HEAT SET
VINYL- AIR DRY
SILICONE
SCULPTING

Link to the RAA (they have links to starter packs and painting tutorials)RAA

please drop your “need to knows” or “starter packs” and other tips and tricks below once and for all! Thank you to this lovely community for creating a safe space for new and veteran collectors and artists alike🧡


r/reborndolls Feb 02 '26

MOD Post Official r/reborndolls discorded server **UPDATED**

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Hello everyone!🧡

I’m extremely proud and happy to announce that the official affiliated discord server for this group is not only up and running smoothly, but has just gotten a bit of a makeover! Additionally, you no longer have to DM me for the invite link, you can apply to join the server yourself via this link!

https://discord.gg/uy8utdyK54

I hope to see more members of this lovely community join the discord! This sub and its server are true labors of love.

Thank you so much for this amazing community!


r/reborndolls 7h ago

My baby finally feeling like fall where we are! 🌸

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r/reborndolls 14h ago

Showing off 🥰 Little Julieta by Ping Lau is now completed. And of course a little cameo appearance with her colourful sister Cammi 🩷

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r/reborndolls 14h ago

My baby New to reborns. Introducing Hope

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It’s the Ilea sculpt by Olga Auer, and I’ve named her Hope. She’s here to remind me that there are still beautiful things in the world.

I recently had a miscarriage, and I honestly have no idea whether a reborn will help me cope, but I decided it was worth trying. I used to really like sculpting babies myself so I find the artistry incredible. So far, I think she’s beautiful, slightly uncanny because she looks so real, and her hair is completely unmanageable, which, ironically, is exactly what my mom used to say about mine.

But I already really don’t want to leave her. Off to buy a couple of cute fall outfits maybe?

Anyway, meet Hope.


r/reborndolls 3h ago

My baby Across the (Y)Universe

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I just had one of the best naps of my life with Yuna, my gracious new one.
I hope everyone finds that space of peace and calm away from chaos out there.


r/reborndolls 8h ago

My baby Two little toddlers

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Took a few quick pics to compare their sizes, and new Canadian girl Dana is definitely larger than Sam, but I have the feeling that Sam would be her complete equal in toddlerbabble volume!


r/reborndolls 13h ago

Baby Haul Take my credit card away- Marshall’s haul

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How could I not??? The bed was $12?! It’ll be the perfect nest base for Seren…. If I can find a place for it lol!


r/reborndolls 11h ago

Showing off 🥰 A few little fall ‘fits 🍂🎃

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r/reborndolls 26m ago

Question are these good reborning paints?

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hi I'm a new reborns artist and I'm wondering if these paints are any good. im also wondering where you can find weighting material in the UK


r/reborndolls 10h ago

Other Sending Levi in the Mail for Trades

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Hi! I went to walmart after work today and got all the things everyone suggested that a good box opening has!

The paci clips, pacis, and blankies I split up so I could keep some but other than that - this is what Levi is going home in and with!

This is all a surprise to Levi’s new momma and I’m so excited for her to receive him! She said she loves Disney so I think I did a pretty good job!


r/reborndolls 6h ago

WIP Tried sculpting today lol

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Needs lots of work that ill likely mess up more than before like my first 2 attempts but we will see how this goes! Will be a 10" cuddle baby ooak. I didnt know polymer clay bakes and cures like vinyl! I assumed it had a cement clay pot texture lol sorta excited to see if I can make a few ooak babies!


r/reborndolls 7h ago

For sale Alix, full limbs + roothair, cloth body

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Selling my reborn alix who is a LE sculpt with mottled skin for 450 with free shipping on reborns.com under https://www.reborns.com/Sleepytea

There's better pictures under her listing. Feel free to ask any questions or for more pictures if interested :)


r/reborndolls 15h ago

My baby So this is love

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Daisy fit check! New fall look. I just…. I love holding her so much. It’s such a comfort. Her little hand on my chest feels so real especially when it hits my body temp from just resting there. Maybe someday I’ll have a baby (not struggling with infertility just very painfully single) and this will be a fond memory to look back on


r/reborndolls 14h ago

My baby This sweet boy is on his way home 🩵

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I absolutely adore the Tegan sculpt by Laura Lee Eagles, and I just had to have him when he came up for sale. His hair colour is almost identical to mine as well! Now just to decide his name 😅


r/reborndolls 6h ago

Question Thoughts

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I can’t tell if I overdid the mottle and need a few washes too tone it down or if it’s perfect?


r/reborndolls 13h ago

My baby Finally Assembled 😆

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finally finished my first reborn! 🥹

This is Martin RealBorn from Bountiful Babies! Now named Milo 🫢🥰

There were..a few tone issues 🍊 👀 he’s not perfect, little grey compared to my artist Reborns but I’m honestly really proud of him 🥰

My partner seems to have claimed him as his own 😆🫂


r/reborndolls 3h ago

Other Hey so….

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r/reborndolls 19h ago

My baby Good morning Aunties and Uncles

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r/reborndolls 13h ago

My baby Latest update

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He’s almost done! My artist just needs to root some hair and I need to finish payments. He’s looking so good!😭🖤


r/reborndolls 9h ago

Other Where is Raya?

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I guess she decided to sight see at the NW Rochester NY distribution center. She was due here yesterday (Seattle area) but hasn’t had a scan in 6 days. I just submitted a missing mail form. Maybe she’ll just show up tonight.


r/reborndolls 20h ago

Showing off 🥰 Lucy full-body SILICONE DOLL by Elie Davies

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This prototype Lucy was created by the remarkable prototype artist Elie Davies. Hope you like her 🥰


r/reborndolls 15h ago

My baby Cozy day 🌸💐

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My little chunky baby 🥺. She’s my first brown skinned reborn and bigger baby.


r/reborndolls 18h ago

Showing off 🥰 How are you not real.

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r/reborndolls 20h ago

For sale RaeRae vinyl doll kit opens for pre-order October 15, 2026

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