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jburle · Senior Member

Never done a 6" Mini

Play Days Dolls · Guru

Don't worry, Jody. The only difference is the size. If you can do a 17" preemie, a 6" will be easy, and there is less vinyl to paint. If you are using the same paints, you would use them the same way. If you are using the heat set paints, the baking time and temp is exactly the same.

Deep breath... relax and have fun!

Linda

jburle · Senior Member

Okay Ahhhhhh! Okay I did! lol Thanks linda your the best... I just wasn't sure! But Now I am very sure! I will have to post!

Tina W. · Guru

Linda's right they are a bit easier to paint. Rooting is a breeze too provided to get a comfortable grip (those heads are a wee bit small LOL )

jburle · Senior Member

I have already opened up my little one and I must say that your right the head is small i got so busy I must say i haven't started it. But I will soon work was a little stressful so I didn't want to make a mistake... Hehe Well thank you Tina!

Buffington · Guru

Some people think the smaller babies are easier to do I think basically because you only use 2 paints on them. I personally like to add flesh as a base paint but it's not necessary.
The first time I saw the little heads it made me think of plums! They are about that size hehehe
And rooting is fast but those heads sure are small. But they fit right in my hand so it goes fast.

Don't be scared or worried. One reason why I like the heat-set paints is cause you get do-overs! hehehe

jburle · Senior Member

Thanks Pat!!! I wondered the other day what kind of fruit they looked like!! lol I thought about using the flesh paint on them and a little blush and do some hair.... You guys are much faster at rooting than I am.. But in all I do love my Heat set paints..... I feel confindent to complete this 6" mini reborn baby!!!

Tina W. · Guru

Jodie you'l do just fine Can't wait to see a picture when your done.

Play Days Dolls · Guru

I like to make the mini babies look as real as I can so I use more than just the 2 colors on them. They are faster to make, but it's so much harder for me to see without my magnifying glasses. Would love to see your babies when you are finished.

Linda

jburle · Senior Member

Linda I placed her in the artist showcase!!! She's cute.... I thought she could have been better but she sold and the lady I work with absolutely loved her!!! So I guess I can breathe with a release of calmness... I have another order for a 6" mini that's going to quebec Canada I am a little worried about the shipping because of my coffee cup I use and I call it a Surprise in a Cup!!! lol it's cute.. I suppose... it became a hit..so yea it's cool

Buffington · Guru

Awesome! YOu should post the little mini in the cup in the showcase. I'd love to see a mini in a cup! :)

jburle · Senior Member

The little one I sold is in the Artist Show Case..... I couldn't find a tea cup any where so I thought a Coffee cup will do.. I put it on my E site and i already sold one still excited just started on that little darling.. the rooting was a breeze but I kept dropping that little head..... I sold the second one to someone in Longquiel Quebec, Canada Yikes I am afriad the shipping will be expensive but this is my trial run.... hehehe!!!!

Buffington · Guru

You could always do a flat rate box. I find that saves my customers money most of the time.

jburle · Senior Member

Well the little one is all packed and ready for shipping I found a little box that it would fit in. At least this time we will use this box but I think i am going to learn from my experience

Play Days Dolls · Guru

I'm really happy for you and not a bit surprised that she sold!

jburle · Senior Member

Thanks so much!

Buffington · Guru

You're very welcome