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mkhammy1 · Senior Member

Question about ovens to use

Aviva · Senior Member

CONVECTION QUESTION

Buffington · Guru

RE: Question about ovens to use

Aviva · Senior Member

Thank you!! I just got an Oster and I have used it for the arms and legs of my morgan baby.

Buffington · Guru

How did that work for you? I am spoiled by mine. I just did 3 babies last week. I like that I can fit one whole baby in at a time, so while 1 is baking I'm working on the next one. Mine shuts itself off when the timer dings! Nice safety feature.

sara zata · Guru

Norma, this is where to look for your answers about ovens. XXXXXX June.

reba0926 · Newbie

I am new to reboring, Can you use the oven that you cook in? And if so is it safe to cook in it after you have baked your heat set baby in it? Thanks for any help

sara zata · Guru

They say it is best if you dont, but I have, some of the vinyl gives out toxic fumes so it needs to be well ventilated. Silicone is the worst. XXXXX June.

Buffington · Guru

Rebekah, for more information on baking you dolls and ovens, please use our search feature at the top of the page. Just type in baking, or ovens, or anything like that. All the posts that have that info in them should come up so you can get some good answers.
And welcome to our family forum!

sara zata · Guru

Squeekymouse, check the search button, here are some replys. XXXX June.

squeekymouse83 · Member

thankyou I am figuring all this forum out....glad to have found this site!!)

sara zata · Guru

When you want to ask a question Squeekymouse, you have to start a new topic if you can't find it in search, then they will be underlined as on left side where yours aren't. The message on that side is only seen if someone else is on the computer at the same time. XXXXX June PS, make sure it is in correct section or it will be deleted or moved.

Tina Hyatt · Member

i was wondering if i can use a Hamilton Beach countertop microwave oven instad of the countertop oven convection??

Buffington · Guru

Hello Tina and welcome to our little family forum.

In answer to your oven question: sorry to say the answer is no hun. Microwaves do not cure the heat set paints. But you can use a Hamilton Beach countertop oven. Convection is also not supposed to be used, just the bake part. It makes the vinyl way too hot and it needs to be baked for the time & temp stated.

If you use the "search" feature at the top of the page, in the red bar, you can find out more on many oven discussions. Just put in your word (ex: oven, or baking, etc) and click on submit. It will give you all the threads with oven or whatever word you put in. Then you just search through them.

Tina Hyatt · Member

thanks alot Buffington..i checked it out and now know the kind of oven i need but i was wondering do i heat the oven up before placing my doll in it after painting or do i put the doll in it and then let it heat up? i am so excited to get started but i want to make sure im ready before jumping ahead and messing up the doll

Tina Hyatt · Member

I was also wondering where i could buy glass beads for my reborn dolls i see i can get them on Ebay but i was wondering if i could get a better deal somewhere else

Buffington · Guru

Tina, you would heat your oven to the proper temp before putting you doll parts in. Be absolutely sure you get an oven thermometer before you bake any babies. Even new ovens can be off in temp.
As far as glass beads, have you checked the Secrist website? They do offer them. You also have to be sure of the type of glass beads you use as some are not suitable because they contain some kind of powder for glass bead blasting. You can read all about that too if you search for the links. I personally use the poly pellets, especially when starting out.

Tina Hyatt · Member

thank you so much Buffington..you sure have been a big help to me..

Tina Hyatt · Member

sorry to bother u but i have a nother question to ask you Buffington..do you use the poly pellets in the limbs on your reborn babies too or just in their head?

Tina Hyatt · Member

oh my goodness i have another question to ask u about the hair does it have to be exactly mohair to root the hair with or can i use hair extensions that are human hair???

Buffington · Guru

You are very welcome Tina. I use the polypellets in the hands, feet, head, and the lower part of the body (tummy & tushy area) to weight my babies. I don't fill the limbs as I want them to feel natural. The rest of the limb is full of polyfill.
You can use any kind of hair you want on your reborn, it doesn't have to be mohair hun. I know someone who uses the hair from the salon after haircuts, and also the Sally Beauty Supply extensions and the like. One thing with human hair... it's usually pretty course for babies, and the rooting needles but you are certainly welcome to give it a go! Some also use llama hair, I have angora goat hair right on the hydes.

Tina Hyatt · Member

thank you so much for the information you have given me..

Buffington · Guru

You are ve.ry welcome, it's what we are all here for hun! And while waiting for someone to come in and answer your questions, please feel free to use the "search" feature at the top of any page, in the red bar at the top. LOTS of info there too!