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Last post of 2008

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 18:38:56 +0000

This is the last post on my blog for 2008.

Just a roundup on how the year has gone and what plans I have for 2009.

The reborn doll niche has really come into its own over 2008 with a few big tv documantaries such as UK channel 4’s one hour doc “my fake baby”. Not forgetting a feature on the USA “today show” on reborning.

They have all brought this controversial hobby into the mainstream and created new collectors and new artists.

This has resulted in many new enquiries, just a shame I couldn’t create babies for every mum looking to adopt. Reborning is a craft that takes many hours. Its impossible to create high volume babies and produce top quality standards.

The art has evolved with new ideas and techniques emerging. I am really looking forward towards 2009 to adopt and create some new ideas to make my reborn babies more incredibly lifelike.

For all who celebrate xmas, I hope you have a great time and wish you all a happy newyear also.

Thanks

Deborah xxxxx

Reborn artistry

admin — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 16:24:32 +0000

I make dolls that look like real babies.

My hobby is making reborn dolls. If you have never heard of this, its making vinyl baby dolls as lifelike as possible so they look like real babies.

Some people are shocked when they see my work, I have been labelled weird, strange and odd, but like every thing in life everyone reacts differently. One person thinks they are incredible and start to collect straight away whist others run a mile!! Personally since the moment I stumbled on reborns I loved them and thought of this as a wonderful form of art.

Reborn artistry takes along time to perfect. Reborning techniques are constantly changing and as an artist I am always trying new things to create the most lifelike babies I can.

Sometimes collecters prefer there dolls to have a smooth complexion but now it is becoming more and more popular to have dolls with mottled skin and veins. It’s not just a process of slapping on a bit of paint and glueing a wig to a doll. It actually takes many coats of carefully applied specialist paints, while the hair is pain stakingly hand rooted, strand by strand with a needle.

The reborn artistry community relies on Ebay auctions to provide the audience of collectors to view and bid on our dolls. Collectors log on from all over the world to bid on our finished creations. Some dolls have sold for over $10.000 which shows the demand is unique and at times breath taking.

So if you wish take a peak into the world of reborn doll making, its a love or hate thing, its up to you.

Welcome Fairy Baby “Bramble”

admin — Thu, 10 May 2007 09:14:00 +0000

Look who I found in the bramble patch!!!!
I have truly enjoyed creating this gorgeous little fairy baby!!

She is reborned from the delightful “Raven” sculpt by Shawna Clymer.

This lovely little Fairy is from a limited edition of 150 worldwide and is therefore very collectable.

I have worked on so many different babies but have to say, this sculpt is my absolute favourite!

Lollipy our pet rabbit also has taken a liking to her, you can view her auction here.

Love Debi

Welcome Baby Lucy

admin — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 21:32:13 +0000

My latest baby which is currently being auctioned on ebay is called Lucy.

She is made from The Pat Secrist Sculpt “Honey”. This baby is 18 inches long and approximately 5 pounds in weight.

I think she is a real cutie and have replaced the original eyes with better quality masterpiece glass versions which have made a big difference.

She can be viewed Here.

Love

Debi XX

Soon to be reborned.

admin — Sun, 22 Apr 2007 19:52:12 +0000

I am currently working on a masterpiece Doll by Shawna Clymer called Tabitha.

Tabitha is now sold out as there are only 350 of this sculpt worldwide.

She is a real sweetheart and I’m sure will be lovely when reborned.

Pictured below :

The other Doll I am expecting very soon and am very excited about is the Raven Fairy Doll Kit which is also created by Shawna Clymer.

This is a unique doll perfect for reborning and has Angel Pixie Ears.

This should be available withing a few weeks, below is a picture of this wonderful doll, which happens to be my favorite sculpt at the moment.

Lots of Love

Debi xx

Article in the Womans Own Magazine

admin — Sun, 22 Apr 2007 15:53:58 +0000

We would just like to thank people for the positive and encouraging comments about our featured article in the UK magazine “Womans Own”.

The article was fairly accurate and wasn’t negative which is what I was hoping for.

If anybody would like to read it, it is only available offline and was released in the 16th of April issue.

Love Debi xx