Reborn dolls are the hottest items in the doll-collecting world right now. Theses ultra life like dolls which many owners dress, pamper and treat as though they are real children have gained world wide notoriety. The Today Show, 20/20, Dr. Phil and a host of talk shows and Internet videos all have covered the phenomenon and have added to the hype surrounding it.
Besides being so life like that most people easily mistake them for real, these dolls represent hundreds of hours of work by skilled artisans in some cases. The high level of craftsmanship and high quality work combine to make very valuable pieces of work. On top of their quality, these dolls are usually made individually and therefore are very rare.
As with any collectible the higher the quality, more rare and more sought after it is the more its going to cost. Quality reborn dolls can cost anywhere from $150 to $5000 and more. Needless to say, there is an incredible amount of money to be made in the reborn doll industry.
Some of the biggest sellers in the reborn doll world are reborn doll kits. These reborn doll kits usually come with the base doll, paints and instructions. Some come equipped with other parts like eyes, hair or other accessories. Due to the unique nature of the dolls and the creative aspirations of the artists the reborn doll kits usually are just stripped down dolls that have been prepared for the reborning process.
In order to reborn a doll it must be stripped of its factory paint. Most standard dolls come with a mass produced orange waxy look to them. This paint must be removed with harsh chemicals and if not correctly the doll with have the appearance of bruises on it. A consistent layer of new pigment must be laid down in order to give the artists a base from which to work.
There are literally thousands of Ebay auctions for reborns. The online marketplace has become the go to place for reborn purchases around the world. Combined with doll shows and expositions reborn sales are going through the roof. Artists from around the world, involved in the doll industry or not, have begun creating their own unique reborns to meet the rising demands of the market.
If you're interested in the reborn market and have some artistic talent and the patience to learn a new set of skills then purchasing reborn doll kits and starting your own reborn business could be for you.
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