![]() ![]() ![]() It is cheap, easy to obtain and only takes a few seconds to remove the face paint. Question: What can I use to get ride of factory paint instead of 100% acetone?Īnswer: Most anything else will not work well and may damage the doll. You can use mica powders however as these are oil free. Most makeup for people has oil in it, which will stain and ruin a doll's face. Question: Can you use make-up, like blush or eyeshadow on a doll? I know you would NEVER want to use lipstick or any type of gloss, but would powders be okay to get some glitter or sheen?Īnswer: Short answer is no. ![]() Once you have a clean canvas to work on, you can begin.This prevents accidental drips, smudges, and dirt. Wrapping everything but the head in a cloth or paper towel before you start working is a good idea. Don't get any acetone on the body, though, as it may damage the vinyl that the body is made from. It is perfectly safe and does not damage the plastic in any way. Most artists use straight acetone, which is the quickest and most efficient method for vinyl dolls. When you are brave enough to start, you will be removing the face.After you become accustomed to handling your supplies, you will have to remove the doll's factory features and practice on a blank face. This enables you to get an idea of what the paint feels like on your brush, how it flows, and the shape of the doll's features. Painting over existing paint is never done by professional doll artists, but many beginners do this when they start. Some people like to start painting right over the existing factory paint, just to get a feel for what it is like to paint on a 3D surface. ![]() If you must use a Tonner to start, get a cheap older one on eBay. Even if you plan on painting the larger 16” Tonner dolls eventually, start on less costly models and you won't be upset if you have to redo it multiple times. Use the playline Barbies which cost less than ten dollars, or try Monster High ones if you prefer that basic shape.
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