Cheap Reborn Dolls?

Looking for cheap reborn dolls?

I see people looking online a lot for cheap reborn dolls. Wanting to find that perfect reborn baby, but not willing to pay the big bucks that they go for on ebay. Many times people will assume that it will be easier and cheaper for them just to make their own reborn baby.

In fact, that is how many reborn artists get started in the first place. Some of the dolls on ebay do sell for thousands of dollars, but not the majority. Ebay is a venue that allows for this but the majority of quality reborn dolls sell for anywhere from $300 to $800 on average.

However - I'd like to give you an idea of what is costs to get starting reborning a doll. Not to dissuade those of you who would like to learn the art - rather to give the respect for the art and the artists and an indication of just what it costs to make a reborn doll. If you are a doll collector, then this can give you a general idea of the cost involved for the reborn artist. This is a list of what I have on hand at all times -

Basic Reborning Supplies

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Doll Kit - $50 to $110 plus the cost of shipping and the exchange rate as doll kits are only available in certain places and a lot of times we are shipping from other countries and overseas.

Mohair - $25 -$50 an ounce - can go up to $100 an ounce - depending on your skills with microrooting you may use all of it on one doll!

Wig ( if you are not rooting) $15

Felting needles $10-$15 - you'll break a lot of these at first.

Artist brushes - around $35 to start with a basic set but you'll need to add brushes as you go along

Sponges - $2 - $5

Ceramic Paint Palette(s) $5 - $20

Genesis Heat Set Paints - $8 -$12 each color - you'll need at least 8 to get started and will add to your collection over time.

Paint thinner or thinning gel - $5-$15

Doe Suede body $15

Glass beads or polypellets for weighting - $5-$10

Polyfill for stuffing - $5

Clothing/Diaper/Pacifier/Barrette/Blanket - $25-$100

Magnets $5.00

Eyelashes $5.00

Eyes - $7 - $35 a pair ( glass) !

Glue - you'll need a few different ones - $15

Grand Total amount?? On the very conservative side - around $300.00

Now this does not take into consideration that you will need a good digital camera, heat gun, photo tent, classes or books to learn the art, props for the photo shoot, magazines and tutorials and most importantly - the vast amount of TIME that is takes you ! The dolls frequently sold on ebay only cover the materials that were used to create the dolls in the first place- and not the artists time.

So is there such thing as cheap reborn dolls? NO. There isn't. Cheaply made perhaps but each doll is a work of art, an investment of time, love, patience, and skill on the part of the individual artist. You cannot buy a cheap reborn doll. Many artists out there are barely covering the cost to continue to make dolls.

So please, if you are a collector, respect the amount of money and time that goes into each creation , and if you are a beginner reborn artist - know going in that this is a very expensive hobby. Each kit alone can be over $100 and if you make a mistake - you may need to start all over. So consider the costs before you begin. Too many people see the dolls going for big bucks on ebay and think they can just slap together a reborn baby and walk away wealthy - it's just not going to happen.

The reborn artists who sell for top dollar are incredibly talented and have been reborning for years. Skills like that don't develop overnight - but they do develop, so if your heart is really into learning the art - then go for it! Just know what you're getting into - it can be very addicting! And please don't expect to be able to profit off of cheap reborn dolls.