How to Make a Reborn Berenguer Doll

The first attempt I ever tried at making my own reborn doll resulted in a tiny little beauty that a friend snatched up so quickly I didn't even think to take pictures before she was adopted into her new home. Since then, I've made several reborn dolls. Almost invariably, I use Berenguer dolls to reborn, because they aren't as costly to start with.

I can also guarantee one other thing: upon seeing a reborn doll I've finished, friends either want to know how much I'd charge to adopt her, or how I went about creating the baby.

Let me say something from the start. This process is simply my process, the one that I use because it works for me and I'm comfortable with it. There are nearly as many processes as there are reborn artists. No way is the "right" way - it is simply "one" way. This may be one of the easiest ways, though.

So I'm going to assume that you've never made a reborn doll before. If you have, much of this article will be second-nature to you. There's always something new to pick up in someone else's work, though, so I'm continuing on with my assumption.

Materials to Start a Reborn Berenguer Doll

I'm a big believer in starting out with a bare minimum and working your way up from there. Why? Because if you jump in and spend hundreds of dollars (very easy to do with reborn dolls!) only to find out that you don't enjoy the hobby at all, you're stuck. Also, if you start out small, you don't put so much pressure on yourself to be perfect. Revitalizing dolls is like any other hobby - it takes time and practice to start feeling like you've done a good job. If you have a small amount of money invested in your first projects, you'll be much easier on yourself.

So with all this in mind, what's the bare essentials? I'm going to suggest a doll to start with, in addition to the tools - it is an inexpensive Berenguer baby that will get you going without stress.

14" Lots to Love Berenguer Baby Doll (these only cost about $7 at Wal-Mart)

Craft Knife

Pair of doll eyes (18 mm for the Lots to Love doll) - Darker eyes look best on "newborn" baby dolls.

Craft Glue (Aleen's Tacky Glue is great - just get the kind that dries clear!)

The Berenguer Lots to Love baby doll before she's been taken apart.

Credit: lolaness

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