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 OOAK Dollhouse Realistic Miniature 112 Groundhog Woodchuck Handmade $185.00 Time Remaining: 2d 18h 42m Buy It Now for only: $185.00 |
 Miniature Mouse Soft Pretzel Hand Made By Artist Cheryls Little Creations Ooak $6.95 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 17h 25m |
 Miniature fish scaling prep board Handmade 112 scale OOAK $38.99 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 8h 37m |
 OOAK Handmade miniature whimsical 12th scale Peter rabbit book stand 1665 $15.70 Time Remaining: 3d 15h 17m Buy It Now for only: $15.70 |
 OOAK Dollhouse Realistic Miniature 112 Parakeet Budgie Set Handmade $46.00 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 19h 28m |
 OOAK Dollhouse Realistic Miniature 112 American Goldfinch Handmade Bird $35.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2d 18h 11m |
 OOAK Handmade miniature whimsical 12th scale pair chicken ornates 1667 $12.56 Time Remaining: 3d 15h 17m Buy It Now for only: $12.56 |
 Miniature handmade TODDLER GIRL CHILD SCULPT TEDDY BEAR CHAIR ooak ART DOLL $111.58 (38 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 12h 28m |
 MINIATURE OOAK 2 OF BLACK CROWS HANDMADE OVER 3 8 inch $9.00 Time Remaining: 2d 15h 59m Buy It Now for only: $9.00 |
 Miniature handmade LITTLE GIRL CHILD SCULPT ooak ART DOLL 1 12TH DOLLS HOUSE $18.86 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 12h 37m |
 Miniature Bunny Bears Ooak Hand Made By Artist Cheryls Little Creations $9.95 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 18h 48m |
 OOAK baby doll 3 handmade disposal diaper nappy miniature in a box scale 112 $15.00 Time Remaining: 14d 16h 57m Buy It Now for only: $15.00 |
 TEAPOT WINNIE THE POO FRIEND EEYORE ooak miniature dollhouse handmade $9.99 Time Remaining: 14h 5m |
 OOAK baby doll 3 handmade disposal diaper nappy miniature in a box scale 112 $15.00 Time Remaining: 17d 14h 25m Buy It Now for only: $15.00 |
 Miniature cracked jam jar and bread Handmade 112 scale OOAK $30.00 Time Remaining: 3d 8h 37m |
 OOAK 112 EXCLUSIVE DESIGN BEAUTIFUL BRIDAL GOWN FOR A 6 DOLLHANDMADE BY KC $31.42 Time Remaining: 1d 11h 55m |
 FARM GNOME WHITE PUMPKIN DECORATION OOAK Thanksgiving Fall Handmade Polymer $7.99 Time Remaining: 7d 19h 25m Buy It Now for only: $7.99 |
 Miniature large colorful vegetable lot Handmade 112 scale OOAK $49.55 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 8h 37m |
 OOAK Handmade miniature whimsical 12th scale baby in pooh costume 1668 $14.13 Time Remaining: 3d 15h 19m Buy It Now for only: $14.13 |
 miniature boy child doll handmade ooak 12th scale 112 2 1 2 inches tall $16.50 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 13h 1m |
 Dollhouse Miniature Havana Brown Cat OOAK Handmade Sculpture woolytales $125.14 Time Remaining: 2d 13h 43m |
 doll house minis handmade ooak $9.00 Time Remaining: 17d 22h 51m Buy It Now for only: $9.00 |
 OOAK 112 EXCLUSIVE DESIGN BEAUTIFUL BRIDAL GOWN FOR A 6 DOLLHANDMADE BY KC $32.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 4d 11h 49m |
 OOAK HANDMADE PRETTY WOODEN OPENBACK 144TH DOLLS HOUSE FURNITURE DOLLS HOUSE TOY $21.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3d 10h 52m |
 One of a kind handmade Cartonnage for miniature 2 $20.00 Time Remaining: 1d 49m Buy It Now for only: $20.00 |
 miniature girl child doll handmade ooak 12th scale 112 3 inches tall $15.72 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2d 12h 54m |
 OOAK Handmade Freestanding Miniature Bug House Birdhouse Dollhouse Room Box $7.25 Time Remaining: 3d 12h 22m Buy It Now for only: $7.25 |
 SPOTTED GREEN FROG TEAPOT BEE WATER LILY ooak miniature dollhouse handmade $10.49 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 14h 12m |
 ROYAL PURPLE TEAPOT GLITTER HEART BIG BOW ooak miniature dollhouse handmade $9.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 14h 16m |
 MINI YELLOW SUBMARINE OOAK Handmade Polymer Clay Sculpture nautical ornament art $3.99 Time Remaining: 19d 17h 31m Buy It Now for only: $3.99 |
 OOAK 12TH DOLLHOUSE NURSEY SET HANDMADE CRIB WITH BABY BOYNEW $29.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 4h 44m |
 crafting craftsminiatures handmade ooakdollhouse $9.00 Time Remaining: 2d 10h 32m Buy It Now for only: $9.00 |
 TEAPOT WINNIE THE POO FRIEND TIGGER ooak miniature dollhouse handmade $9.99 Time Remaining: 14h 7m |
 Dollhouse Miniature Pet Blue Gold Macaw Bird Parrot Handmade OOAK $29.99 Time Remaining: 2d 20h 51m |
 Dollhouse Miniatures OOAK Hand Made Taylor Jade Witches HalloweenTable 112 $49.95 Time Remaining: 26d 20h 50m Buy It Now for only: $49.95 |
 Handmade Miniature Quilt VARIABLE STAR OOAK $19.95 Time Remaining: 15h 55m |
 MINI TOM TURKEY Polymer Clay OOAK Handmade sculptures wee folk art dolls fall $4.99 Time Remaining: 25d 11h 56m Buy It Now for only: $4.99 |
 Dollhouse Miniature Wild Barn Owl Bird Handmade OOAK $29.99 Time Remaining: 2d 20h 46m |
 LEMON YELLOW TEAPOT PURPLE ROSE ooak miniature dollhouse handmade $9.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 14h 24m |
 Dollhouse Miniature Dog Food Bowl and Water Bowl Handmade OOAK Diorama Pet Food $8.99 Time Remaining: 4d 1h 51m Buy It Now for only: $8.99 |
 TEAPOT WINNIE THE POO ooak miniature dollhouse handmade $9.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 14h |
 Artist miniature BIRTHDAY BEAR handmade dollhouse mini 1st Teddy baby doll OOAK $49.99 Time Remaining: 5d 18h |
 ESKIMO CHRISTMAS Polymer Clay OOAK Handmade sculptures igloo tree folk art dolls $8.99 Time Remaining: 28d 10h 34m Buy It Now for only: $8.99 |
 LAVENDER GIFT BOX TEAPOT PINK BOW ooak miniature dollhouse handmade $9.99 Time Remaining: 1d 14h 22m |
 WOOD STOVE OOAK Fall doll fur polymer clay mini handmade antique victorian style $7.99 Time Remaining: 5d 14h 34m Buy It Now for only: $7.99 |
 TUXEDO CAT TEAPOT BIG PINK BOW KITTEN ooak miniature dollhouse handmade $9.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 14h 30m |
 RED DRAGON TEAPOT GOLD COINS ooak miniature dollhouse handmade $9.99 Time Remaining: 1d 14h 25m |
 GINGERBREAD HOUSE Handmade Miniature for OOAK Art Crafts Dollhouse d011 $4.99 Time Remaining: 22d 9h 8m Buy It Now for only: $4.99 |
 OOAK 12TH DOLLHOUSE NURSERY NEWBORN BABY BOY THOMAS HANDMADE 3 INCH NEW $10.22 Time Remaining: 1d 2h 44m |
 lot 50 handmade dollhouse minis lampswreath ooak $9.00 Time Remaining: 3d 31m Buy It Now for only: $9.00 |
 BLACK ART DECO TEAPOT LILY OF THE VALLEY ooak miniature dollhouse handmade $9.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 14h 27m |
 Dollhouse Miniature Pet Chocolate Lab Puppy Dog OOAK Handmade $29.99 Time Remaining: 2d 18h 57m |
 UNIQUE ROCKET ORNAMENT OOAK Handmade Polymer Sculpture boys clay ufo space ship $5.99 Time Remaining: 13d 12h 19m Buy It Now for only: $5.99 |
 Dollhouse Miniature Pet Handmade Ferret Supplies OOAK $9.99 Time Remaining: 1d 11h 48m |
 PURPLE YELLOW MUSHROOM ORNAMENTS OOAK Unique handmade Polymer clay easter prim $5.99 Time Remaining: 21d 10h 49m Buy It Now for only: $5.99 |
 IRRIDESCENT GOLD TEAPOT PURPLE FLOWER ooak miniature dollhouse handmade $9.99 Time Remaining: 2d 10h 20m |
 OOAK Dollhouse Realistic Miniature 1 1 2 Set of Two Hamsters in Cage Handmade $3.24 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 4d 8h 2m |
 1 12th scale dolls house miniature tudor handcart OOAK handmade by JPM $23.56 Time Remaining: 9d 3h 30m Buy It Now for only: $23.56 |
 Handmade OOAK 4 inch Artist made Owl Collectible w Feathers UNIQUE $49.99 Time Remaining: 1d 10h 31m |
 BARBIE KITCHEN FOOD HANDMADE GLASS OF SPRITE SODA BOTTLE 1 6 LITTLES OOAK $4.96 Time Remaining: 25d 13h 44m Buy It Now for only: $4.96 |
 Halloween Miniature Metal Red Wagon Tiny handmade Pumpkins OOAK Artist MINI $9.99 Time Remaining: 1d 18h 41m |
 TEAPOT BIG BLUE BOW YELLOW FLOWER ooak miniature dollhouse handmade $9.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2d 17h 37m |
 BARBIE KITCHEN FOOD HANDMADE GLASS OF GRAPEFRUIT SODA CAN 1 6 LITTLES OOAK $4.96 Time Remaining: 25d 13h 55m Buy It Now for only: $4.96 |
 Dollhouse Miniature Pet Black White Cat Handmade OOAK w Ball of Yarn $29.99 Time Remaining: 4d 18h 58m |
 OOAK handmade handcut arrowhead plant 1 12 scale dollhouse miniature decor $9.95 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 15h 3m |
 BARBIE KITCHEN FOOD HANDMADE GLASS OF CREAM SODA BOTTLE 1 6 LITTLES OOAK $4.96 Time Remaining: 25d 13h 52m Buy It Now for only: $4.96 |
 Miniature Cottage Dresser with Handmade OOAK Witch Wizard Accessories 1 12th $6.29 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2d 8h 33m |
 BARBIE KITCHEN FOOD HANDMADE GLASS OF SPRITE SODA BOTTLE 1 6 LITTLES OOAK $6.99 Time Remaining: 7d 7h 33m Buy It Now for only: $6.99 |
 OOAK handmade handcut elephant ear plant 1 12 scale dollhouse miniature decor $19.95 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 15h 18m |
 miniature boy child doll handmade ooak 12th scale 112 3 inches tall $15.72 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 4d 13h |
 BEAUTIFUL Handmade Doll House DELUXE Gorgeous one of a kind QUALITY $199.00 Time Remaining: 20d 19h 51m Buy It Now for only: $199.00 |
 Miniature platter of Crabs on ice Handmade 112 scale OOAK $33.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 4d 8h 37m |
 BARBIE KITCHEN FOOD HANDMADE GLASS OF GATORADE PUNCH BOTTLE 1 6 LITTLES OOAK $7.99 Time Remaining: 7d 7h 39m Buy It Now for only: $7.99 |
 SILVER TEAPOT WHITE ROSE BIG BOW ooak miniature dollhouse handmade $9.99 Time Remaining: 2d 17h 37m |
 OOAK 112 BEAUTIFUL VICTORIAN OUTFIT FITS A 6 DOLLHANDMADE BY KC $28.27 Time Remaining: 2d 12h 54m |
 1 6 scale handcut handmade dollhouse miniature flamingo anthurium plant OOAK $16.95 Time Remaining: 4d 12h 8m Buy It Now for only: $16.95 |
 Handmade Miniature Quilt SAILBOATS OOAK $19.95 Time Remaining: 4d 13h 7m |
 2 SILVER FISH ORNAMENT PAIR Hand Sculpted set Polymer Clay ooak pair handmade $3.99 Time Remaining: 7d 17h 44m Buy It Now for only: $3.99 |
 Miniature Cottage Table Chairs Handmade OOAK Witch Wizard Pumpkins 1 12th $6.29 Time Remaining: 2d 5h 45m |
 SURFS UP SURFBOARD WALL SIGN HAWAII Beach OOAK Handmade Artist Pamela T $25.99 Time Remaining: 15h 22m |
 3 UNIQUE POINTSETTIA CAKES Polymer Clay OOAK Handmade folk art mini miniature $7.99 Time Remaining: 2d 11h 53m Buy It Now for only: $7.99 |
 TEAPOT ALICE WONDERLAND BEAR ooak miniature dollhouse handmade $9.99 Time Remaining: 2d 17h 37m |
 TEAPOT ORANGE OCTOPUS PEARL CLAM OCEAN WAVES ooak miniature dollhouse handmade $9.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2d 17h 37m |
 RED RADISH RATTLE unique folk art ooak polymer clay sculpture handmade easter $5.99 Time Remaining: 21d 10h 55m Buy It Now for only: $5.99 |
 handmade sculpture OWL ooak 112 miniature by Soraya Merino $45.00 Time Remaining: 3d 5h 29m |
 ELEPHANT CIRCUS CART STAND Set OOAK Polymer Clay Folk Art Handmade sculptures $7.99 Time Remaining: 20d 19h 22m Buy It Now for only: $7.99 |
 1 4 SCALE ALICE IN WONDERLAND CHESIRE CAT OOAK Handmade Artist Pamela T $125.00 Time Remaining: 1d 22h 35m |
 B FUL OOAK 12TH DOLLHOUSE NURSERY BABY SET HANDMADE BY ME NEW $26.32 Time Remaining: 1d 11h 29m |
 BARBIE KITCHEN FOOD HANDMADE PARTY CHEESEBALL ON PLATE LOT 1 6 LITTLES OOAK $13.48 Time Remaining: 10d 15h 14m Buy It Now for only: $13.48 |
 Dollhouse Miniature Cat Food Bowl and Water Bowl Handmade OOAK Diorama Pet Food $4.99 Time Remaining: 1d 19h 24m Buy It Now for only: $7.99 |
 Collectors Handmade Dollhouse Vtg 3 Fls Furnished Electrified OOAK $610.00 Time Remaining: 3d 12h 54m Buy It Now for only: $610.00 |
 miniature girl child doll handmade ooak 12th scale 112 3 1 2 inches tall $15.72 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 4d 12h 13m |
 OOAK Hand Made Designed Perfume Bottles Miniature Dollhouse or Your Own Home $3.99 Time Remaining: 1d 15h 18m |
 OOAK stuffed mini Bear Hair Clips 100 Handmade $3.99 Time Remaining: 10d 16h 41m Buy It Now for only: $3.99 |
 Miniature Cottage Chair Witch Hat Handmade OOAK Witchy Cauldron 1 12th $4.71 Time Remaining: 3d 5h 26m |
 BARBIE KITCHEN FOOD HANDMADE SLICES OF PUMPKIN PIE FOR 2 LOT 1 6 LITTLES OOAK 2 $10.64 Time Remaining: 12h Buy It Now for only: $10.64 |
 Miniature Cottage SideTable with Handmade OOAK Witchy Kitchen Accessories 1 12th $26.69 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 9h 4m |
 Handmade Miniature Baby Bassinet Cradle Blanket Mint Green OOAK $14.99 Time Remaining: 4d 12h 41m |
 BARBIE KITCHEN FOOD HANDMADE GLASSES OF FRUIT JUICE BOTTLE 1 6 LITTLES OOAK $9.22 Time Remaining: 12h 5m Buy It Now for only: $9.22 |
 OOAK Hand Made Designed Perfume Bottles Miniature Dollhouse or Your Own Home $2.99 Time Remaining: 2d 11h 1m |
Reborn Dolls and Kits for Collectors
Definitely a new hobby of creating reborn dolls is not for just any crafter or collector. But reborn dolls are making the scene throughout the earth. Although the craft of crafting dolls has been around for many generations, creating OoAK reborn dolls has evolved to highly tuned proportions over the past nine generations.
Artists creating dolls have studiously refined painting techniques to create more realism. They don't stop at the beauty on the outside either, by including technical advancement elements such as a heartbeat simulator, these creations are truly life-like.
To restate, reborn dolls aren't for everyone. To the uninitiated this is a strange obsession, but to the collectors who appreciate these creations, the act of making and owning these works of art provide an unique pleasure.
Although not everyone will love reborning, many can get started in the technique with a cheap purchase of a reborn doll kit. From the most basic and tiniest premature reborn doll kits to the napping toddler, you can add the enhancements as your needs develop. As touched upon earlier this could be a heartbeat simulator or a battery powered breathing add-on. Imagine a visitor's surprise when they see a sleeping, breathing baby in a crib that has a real heartbeat{!}
Before we dive into a discussion on creating these dolls (from kits or scratch), let's talk a little more about the finished product. The term reborn doll refers to a factory made baby that has been customized. The process of customization is to repaint and enhance the baby so that it resembles a human. As such, creating is called reborning.
Every doll is as personable as the artist who created it. Each has elements of beauty and artistry just like human babies. They come in every shape, length, and color imaginable today. You can purchase kits or create Caucasian, African American, Asian and East Indian dolls from a variety of shops - online or off.
Currently selling or vintage dolls used for reborning have been stripped of their factory finishing touches before being made over into a lifelike baby. If you visit http://www.angelsupply.com/reborn-dolls you will find hundreds of finished reborns to get an idea of this specialty craft.
Some of these are so realistic they make passersby do a double take. In fact it was told that in Australia last year, police officers broke in through a car window parked on the road to assist an unconscious baby from a locked vehicle. The baby retrieved was a reborn doll. The same happened in America in 2009.
Before you start thinking that the police in either country weren't too aware you'll have to see some of these creations. From their skin tone to their micro- rooted hair (done with special tools and techniques), a perfectly proportioned and weighted body, these babies not only look and feel real they also breathe.
From a true work of art to a starter's kit, reborning baby dolls could be a lucrative hobby for many home crafters. In fact there are now many famous artists in this industry who sell their creations for thousands of dollars. However, should you choose to just keep this as a hobby you'll want to enter slowly into the hobby and investigate the many hand tools, make up paint and embelishments available on the marketplace.
Those who buy Ooak, handmade reborn dolls are not only collectors. The market reports that these dolls are owned singly by women who yearn for a child of their own, or men and women who have lost a child and need a small helper to get through the worst of days. These babies' chests rise and fall with every breath and when held closely emit a subtle heartbeat.
What other embellishments are available to make these dolls seem more true to life? Consider a reborn with a heating pack to maintain an internal temperature of 98.6F. Or a preemie including an incubator and an oxygen nasal tube. Popular smells are also available in sweet milk and baby powder type.
About the Author
Katrina (aka Katy Doll) Stephens is a long time crafting enthusiast who enjoys making one of a kind Reborn Dolls. She shares her experiences with doll creation and collection atwww.AngelSupply.com
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