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How to Make a Doll That Looks Just Like You

Making a one of a kind doll that looks like you is a fun craft project for a rainy day. Popular vinyl dolls like Barbie and Tyler are good choices for base dolls because they come in a spectrum of skin colors, hair colors and hair styles. If you have short black curls or waist length red-hair, there is a vinyl doll for you. The popular vinyl dolls come in sizes ranging from 10 inches to 14 inches and have a wide variety and outfits available. They are also easy to paint. Find a customizable doll with your hairstyle and skin tone by searching online auction sites, Craigslist, or thrift stores.

Things You'll Need

  • Vinyl doll
  • Acrylic paint
  • Miniature paint brush , size�
  • Clear acrylic varnish
  • Magnifying glass
  • Doll clothes
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Instructions

    • 1

      Paint the eyebrows with a paint that closely matches your eyebrow color. Put as little paint on the brush as possible and use the painted on eyebrow as a guideline. The painted on eyebrows are usually thin, but if they are thicker than your natural brows, remove part of them with a Q-Tip dipped in acrylic nail varnish remover.

    • 2

      Paint your doll's irises in your eye color using a miniature paintbrush. Choose an acrylic paint that is close to your eye color. Dab the paint on, keeping inside the original iris. When the paint has dried, dab a small circle of black paint for the pupil and add a white dot (this adds a fake "reflection" and gives the eye a more natural appearance). Dry for one hour. Add a coat of clear acrylic varnish and allow to dry.

    • 3

      Add beauty spots, freckles and moles by dipping the tip of the paintbrush into brown or black acrylic paint and dotting onto the skin.

    • 4

      Look on online auctions, at doll stores, or other doll clothing outlets for an outfit that matches your style. Don't forget shoes, a purse, or a hat if you wear one.


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