I wish that everyone knew how many steps go into creating a reborn doll. I often get asked why my dolls cost so much, but if you look at how much time it takes to create a reborn, it begins to make sense. For me, this is what the process looks like start to finish: 1. Wash the blank kit: Kits can come with factory oils on them that will prevent the paint from sticking 2. Add between 30-50 layers of paint one at a time, heat setting the doll between each layer: 1 paint everything from veining and