The Art of Creating High Quality Reborn Baby Dolls
The art of making hi-quality reborn baby dolls
The technique of creating these toys, known as reborning, is an art. The artists are proud of their exquisite work equivalent to craft sculptures. The Internet is about the craft forums, places to buy materials and places to learn how to create 'reborn dolls. "
For the artist Stephanie Sullivan, owner of the firm hunnybuns, the technique behind the creation of their dolls is an art that gives you satisfaction and you can make friends with people from around the world. "Fabrico 'reborn babies' because it satisfies my artistic side and the results are gratifying. I sincerely believe that is an art form. The reactions of people to see my dolls also re-enact my work. I have collectors all over the world who worship my babies, "she said.
Since 2002 it has been in business and initially motivated by curiosity. "I found the first doll on eBay and I was amazed, shocked and intrigued all at the same time. I could not believe that anyone could make a vinyl doll with paint and a wig make her look like a real girl. Within a week, I had done my first 'reborn' and have not stopped since. "
Something morbid
In terms of side 'morbid' to collect these controversial dolls, Stephanie believes that this is a fabrication of the media. Your customers are collectors who admire the realism of their creations and not women who seek solace in them.
"Based on conversations with collectors, estimated that 99 percent collect the babies because they like art. Most collects them as a hobby. Only a small percentage collects" reborn babies "because they need to replace a child.
"Although the media have sought to exploit this aspect, both collectors and the manufacturers know that it is not real babies. I have sold dolls all over the world. As far as I know, only once a woman bought one of my "rebirth" for comfort, "says the artist.
The psychological effect
Other artists have had more personal reasons for creating the 'reborn dolls. " In 2005, Heather Anne Arkley of Ohio, owner of Lil Peanuts Nursery, found comfort in this crafts and an outlet for the frustration that involved trying to conceive a second child.
"During treatment and the agony of trying to conceive with all kinds of help, 'reborning' helped me to control my thoughts. Art helped me stay sane through these beautiful creations," he said. The story had a happy ending, after the birth of Mia, her mother now combines the care of his daughters to the creation of these dolls.
Heather believes that his creations actually stimulate the emotions of their clients. "I think people collect them because the thrill of carrying the baby reborn leads to that innocent time of birth of their children and help them remember." On the other hand, the artist perceives these dolls as support for those who have lost their children. "The reborn help fill that void."
Roberta Zaim owns Roberta's Reborn Babies, and has orders for all sorts of reasons: many people buy reborn by her beauty like any other art object. Others seek a reminder to represent loved ones. Many buy the dolls gifts to children or grandchildren as if they were a family heirloom. "
Others want replicas that would be the equivalent of commissioning a portrait of his son. "No two orders alike. I have bought toys for use in television or film as replacements for actual children or infants. Like any beautiful work of art there are definitely psychological reasons to explain his appeal."
Certainly, the words of these artists reflect a different reality than shown in the press. A curious detail is that Stephanie Sullivan notes that there are many men interested in their creations: "When I take my 'born again' to a public place, I am surprised that many men are fascinated. More men than women stop to ask or make comments on the dolls. "