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Jodie,
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jburle wrote:

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I got all my materials that I needed.... I have couple questions...

1. The internal purple wash I use on the inside of the baby head?
I did watch the movie but I am still unclear. I know I must seem really stupid but Iam just a little confused.

If this is a Secrist doll, use the internal purple wash inside the head and limbs as directed.  If it is not a Secrist doll, you can skip this part if the vinyl is opaque and not translucent.  On dolls made of Secrist vinyl, the internal purple wash really does seem to make the doll come alive.

My second question is: do I have to use the special paint brushes that came with the kit? or can I use the paint brushes you would find in an artist paint aisle like in Joanns or Hobby lobby?

Use whatever paint brushes work best for you.  Use brushes that are a high enough quality that they do not shed brush hairs.  It can really be annoying to keep trying to get brush hairs out of the paint.

3. after each layer you have to bake the head and limbs?

Yes, bake after each layer of paint or paints or when you want to preserve your work and prevent the color from mixing with another color.  Sometimes it's okay to bake after more than one paint color or layer is applied.  For instance, you can do the internal purple wash and veining before baking (if you feel comfortable doing so) because the paint is being applied to separate areas.  Or, maybe you want to try for a more mottled newborn look by applying two or more flesh colors on the same layer. Bake when you want to lock in the color.

4. Last question!! I use flesh 08 for my base coat but then I ca use other flesh coats over? and if I use the flesh 08 then if I want a skin color like An American Indian then I would use one of the tan skin tone paints?

Yes, you can and should use other paint colors over the base color that you have baked.  This is the way to create the look of more realistic skin texure. 

If you decide to make an ethnic or darker skinned baby, I would suggest starting out with a darker base color. Making ethnic babies is considered a more advanced skill, and that is why it is not usually included in the beginning reborning tutorials.  There are books / electronic media available on the subject.  You might also try searching in this forum or on the internet for more information.

Thank you for your patiences.... I am starting her this week hopefully by friday which is tomorrow.... It's a girl, she is for my mom for her birthday.... can't wait to see how she turns out and I will share my photos when she is done......

I bet your mom will love the baby doll because you made her so have fun experimenting with the paint colors.  Can't wait to see your finished baby doll!