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More Coloring Options

Genesis Heat Set Paints
Great for Vinyl, Silicone-Vinyl, and Clay dolls
This now seems to be the most popular medium to use for reborning. Genesis Heat Set paints are oil paints that don't dry until they reach a certain temperature. This is so nice because you can leave your paint palette and brushes for months and the paint will still be "wet" just like when you took it out of the tube.
To reborn with this paint, you can apply it in almost the same way I show you how in this tutorial. BUT, it should not be mixed with regular oil paints and I always use a thinner. Genesis has it's own thinning gel, but I personally don't like it because it seems to leave streaks on the vinyl. Instead, I use a thinner called 'Mona Lisa Odorless Paint Thinner.' I found it at Michaels. A little bit goes a long way. After you apply the paint (mixed with thinner) to your doll, let it dry for a few minutes before adding a new layer or baking. You can then place the doll on a glass baking pan, and put it in the oven. I usually put mine in for 15 minutes on 260 degrees F.
What I really like about this paint is that it makes it easy to paint in layers. You can apply a base color on your doll, then bake. Then add the blushing and bake. Then add more details and bake, etc.

Gouache Pigments
Great for Silicone-Vinyl dolls
I love these paints for silicone/vinyl dolls. The only gouage paint that seems to work is "Jo Sonja's Artists' Colours" because they are acrylic-based paints. Other gouache paints are water-based and can wash right off. I personally do not use these paints for a base color, but only for blushing, lips, and nails. This paint basically "stains" the skin, creating a beautiful, translucent look. The colors I use are Burgandy, Plum Pink, and Pthalo Blue for veining. For a thinning medium, I use an acrylic paint thinner found at most craft stores where the acrylic paints and glosses are. It's called "Brush'n Blend Medium Extender" by Deco Art. I buy my gouache paints from www.dickblick.com. They have great prices.