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Matting a Silicone Doll
This is a guide for artists who are matting (or rematting) a silicone baby doll.
Artists: 2 ways to use
For best long lasting results: Ensure baby is clean and free of oils. Wipe down with a silicone friendly solvent (NOVOCS is recommended) and allow it to evaporate off. This step helps to ensure that you don't get peeling later as it takes away any leeched silicone oils or oils fro your skin as well as dirt. Once it is dry – apply a very thin (clear) layer of your preferred silicone paint system. Apply the powder using an atomiser spray, sifter shaker or powder brush before the silicone starts to kick (cure). Be careful not to end up with pools of clear paint in creases or deep areas.
After silicone has fully cured, dust of excess with a powder brush – rinsing isn't necessary but it does help to reveal any missed spots. (Users tip: Keep a little of the silicone paint mix in your palette to touch and observe to see how the curing is progressing rather than touching your artwork). Once you are happy – apply an additional light dusting of silicone velvet with a powder brush to give the silkiest feel ready to be dressed and sent home.
Quick touch up: Ensure baby is clean and free of oils and lay the doll on a lint free surface such as tissue paper or plastic wrap. Wipe down with a silicone friendly solvent (NOVOCS or Isopropyl alcohol are recommended). Allow a few minutes for the solvent to evaporate. Apply the powder in firm circular motion to work into the silicone using a small medium firm brush (makeup foundation brushes work really well and as they are soft but firm). No need to wait – dust of excess with a powder brush – do not rinse using this method.
***See our other products to achieve lanugo or a dewy glow on skin – these complement the Silicone Velvet.
Artists: 2 ways to use
For best long lasting results: Ensure baby is clean and free of oils. Wipe down with a silicone friendly solvent (NOVOCS is recommended) and allow it to evaporate off. This step helps to ensure that you don't get peeling later as it takes away any leeched silicone oils or oils fro your skin as well as dirt. Once it is dry – apply a very thin (clear) layer of your preferred silicone paint system. Apply the powder using an atomiser spray, sifter shaker or powder brush before the silicone starts to kick (cure). Be careful not to end up with pools of clear paint in creases or deep areas.
After silicone has fully cured, dust of excess with a powder brush – rinsing isn't necessary but it does help to reveal any missed spots. (Users tip: Keep a little of the silicone paint mix in your palette to touch and observe to see how the curing is progressing rather than touching your artwork). Once you are happy – apply an additional light dusting of silicone velvet with a powder brush to give the silkiest feel ready to be dressed and sent home.
Quick touch up: Ensure baby is clean and free of oils and lay the doll on a lint free surface such as tissue paper or plastic wrap. Wipe down with a silicone friendly solvent (NOVOCS or Isopropyl alcohol are recommended). Allow a few minutes for the solvent to evaporate. Apply the powder in firm circular motion to work into the silicone using a small medium firm brush (makeup foundation brushes work really well and as they are soft but firm). No need to wait – dust of excess with a powder brush – do not rinse using this method.
***See our other products to achieve lanugo or a dewy glow on skin – these complement the Silicone Velvet.
Silicone Doll Care (for collectors)
These instructions are for collectors who want to protect their doll from friction and give a velvety feel.
Collectors on finished dolls:
Use Silicone Velvet to make baby feel like silk and protect the surface paint for longer. To achieve velvety soft skin that is not only ultra real to touch and look at, but also helps clothes glide on and prevent friction that will damage your doll, regular use of silicone velvet will safely and purely protect you precious doll. Use on a clean dry doll with a (latex free) powder puff or small powder brush to gently work the powder into the doll’s skin. Use a large powder brush to dust off any excess.
Collectors on finished dolls:
Use Silicone Velvet to make baby feel like silk and protect the surface paint for longer. To achieve velvety soft skin that is not only ultra real to touch and look at, but also helps clothes glide on and prevent friction that will damage your doll, regular use of silicone velvet will safely and purely protect you precious doll. Use on a clean dry doll with a (latex free) powder puff or small powder brush to gently work the powder into the doll’s skin. Use a large powder brush to dust off any excess.
Reviews
Amazing product
Amanda williams (mandys babies) on Jul 24, 2018
This matting powder is just amazing. I’ve tried quite a few matting products but this is far the best. It feels so soft and silky. Gone are the days of clumping matting powder and the days of dreading matting a baby in fear of ruining all that hard work. Well done on creating a fantastic product and I can’t wait to move onto the other products too.
Oustanding! Fantastic results
Anne Cameron (Thistledown Nursery) on Jul 22, 2018
I tested this product and am amazed at the results. Having used several other matting powders from various suppliers this is definitely one of my very favourites. It does what it says on the tin AND the is definitely velvety in terms of the feel of the silicone when matted. Absolutely outstanding. Ordering more right now!!
PERFECT MATTING POWDER!
Elie Habibi on Jul 18, 2018
I used this for the first time to matt my silicone. WHAT A DIFFERENCE! It truly does make your dolly feel velvety and soft!!! I just love it. Easy to apply, it doesnt clump up like some matting powders and its so very easy to apply it.
Thanks Ella! Will be using this for sure from now on I cant figure out a way to post pics or I would! Its just fantastic.
amazing
Jo birch (Ten Tiny Toes Silicone Nursery) on Jul 18, 2018
ive been making silicone for about 4 years now and tried many products, from corn starch to other well known products, I was asked to test this new product, and am blown away, it leaves your baby super silky and lovely to touch, with no nasty clumping I find you get with some products, would highly recommend not just for artist but also collectors to keep your baby in top condition,
Velvet matte
Lynette Daff on Jul 16, 2018
I have used velvet matte on my latest silicone baby Dee Dee and I am amazed at the finish I have gained, soft and smooth with the realistic feel of a new born baby, I’m very excited about using this amazing finishing powder for my silicone babies,
What an amazing product
I love this product!
Ros Johnson on Jul 16, 2018
Leaves silcone so soft. Easy to use and a small amount goes such a long way. When you are spending such a lot of money to produce a silicone baby, you just have to use the best matting product out there and this is it.
Best Matting powder
Anouska Kusters on Jul 16, 2018
The best mattingpowder I have used so far, it really is very nice to work with and very economical in use.
Amazing
teresa bierton on Jul 16, 2018
One of the best matting powders i have used , beautifull silky soft finish, would definately recommend
Amanda williams (mandys babies) on Jul 24, 2018
This matting powder is just amazing. I’ve tried quite a few matting products but this is far the best. It feels so soft and silky. Gone are the days of clumping matting powder and the days of dreading matting a baby in fear of ruining all that hard work. Well done on creating a fantastic product and I can’t wait to move onto the other products too.
Oustanding! Fantastic results
Anne Cameron (Thistledown Nursery) on Jul 22, 2018
I tested this product and am amazed at the results. Having used several other matting powders from various suppliers this is definitely one of my very favourites. It does what it says on the tin AND the is definitely velvety in terms of the feel of the silicone when matted. Absolutely outstanding. Ordering more right now!!
PERFECT MATTING POWDER!
Elie Habibi on Jul 18, 2018
I used this for the first time to matt my silicone. WHAT A DIFFERENCE! It truly does make your dolly feel velvety and soft!!! I just love it. Easy to apply, it doesnt clump up like some matting powders and its so very easy to apply it.
Thanks Ella! Will be using this for sure from now on I cant figure out a way to post pics or I would! Its just fantastic.
amazing
Jo birch (Ten Tiny Toes Silicone Nursery) on Jul 18, 2018
ive been making silicone for about 4 years now and tried many products, from corn starch to other well known products, I was asked to test this new product, and am blown away, it leaves your baby super silky and lovely to touch, with no nasty clumping I find you get with some products, would highly recommend not just for artist but also collectors to keep your baby in top condition,
Velvet matte
Lynette Daff on Jul 16, 2018
I have used velvet matte on my latest silicone baby Dee Dee and I am amazed at the finish I have gained, soft and smooth with the realistic feel of a new born baby, I’m very excited about using this amazing finishing powder for my silicone babies,
What an amazing product
I love this product!
Ros Johnson on Jul 16, 2018
Leaves silcone so soft. Easy to use and a small amount goes such a long way. When you are spending such a lot of money to produce a silicone baby, you just have to use the best matting product out there and this is it.
Best Matting powder
Anouska Kusters on Jul 16, 2018
The best mattingpowder I have used so far, it really is very nice to work with and very economical in use.
Amazing
teresa bierton on Jul 16, 2018
One of the best matting powders i have used , beautifull silky soft finish, would definately recommend