Pickle was created from the PICKLE kit by the talented NIKKI JOHNSTON. Pickle is from a limited edition, and would make a wonderful addition to any reborn collection. She was created in a smoke free home.
Date of birth: January 12, 2024 Pickle is 24” long She weighs 7 lbs. 12 oz Certificate of Authenticity: 966//3700
Pickle is an adorable little chubby baby girl created by the talented Nikki Johnston. It has been so much fun bringing this little beauty to life.
Pickle was painted with Genesis heat set paint. I strive to create amazing realism with my skin tones and textures. The Genesis paint is perfect for painting in thin layers or glazes, and is permanent when heat set.
Skin: She has gentle blushing, texturing, and mottling which simulate the uneven appearance of a 5-6 month old baby's skin tone. In addition, I paint subtle veins on the head, arms and legs to give ultimate realism to the skin. Gentle blushing and shading are painted all over each limb and the head to bring out all of the excellent details on the baby. No crease or roll is overlooked.
This process takes many hours of work, but I do this to achieve the look that I want. It is worth it when I see the realistic results.
I have applied a thin layer of matte varnish to protect the paint. The skin does not feel rough.
Hair: Pickle’s hair is a pretty medium brown color.
I used premium medium brown angora mohair on her, and the texture is soft, fine, and very straight.
I painstakingly micro-root using a very fine needle that roots only 1 or 2 hairs at a time. The natural pattern of hair growth is followed giving the scalp a realistic look.
It takes many hours and days to root the hair, but the results are worth the effort. I also paint the fine hairs that grow around the scalp with tiny brush strokes to simulate the hair that grows around a baby's face.
Pickle’s hair has been internally sealed, and it can be wet, gently brushed, and styled.
Face: Pickle's little sleeping face and expression is so adorable.
I have very softly painted Pickle’s brows with a tiny brush one hair stroke at a time, and she has some rooted eyelashes.
Her face has been painted and blushed to look like my interpretation of a 5-6 month old baby. A fine layer of dewy skin varnish has been applied on her face for subtle texture and to protect the paint.
Body: Pickle has full arms and legs that have been filled with glass beads and fiberfill.
She has a cloth, non-jointed body. Her head, arms, and legs can be turned for posing. Her head has been weighted to be floppy.
Magnet: A magnet has been applied in her head for her hair bow. Her pacifier has been modified, and does not need a magnet. Caution: magnets can be harmful to people with pacemakers.
Layette: Pickle wears size 6 months.
She will come home with the outfits shown in her pictures, a pacifier, plus some extras to make a special box opening for the buyer.
* A romper set, socks, shoes, bib, 2 hair wraps, and 2 hair bows.
*Blankets, toys, and other items are for her photo shoot and are not included in her layette.
Miscellaneous information:
*Pictures were taken over many days, under different weather conditions. I use natural light, so colors may vary slightly.
*I do not offer a layaway, however there are payment plans offered with PayPal and other financial venues that will allow payments.
*I no longer make custom dolls.
*Please feel free to ask questions if needed.
Artist: Cathy King Sculpture Artist: Nikki Johnston Kit Name: Pickle Purchased From: purchased from Macphersons Length: 24" (60.96 cm) Weight: 7 lb 12 oz Certificate Of Authenticity (COA): Yes
Head Material: Vinyl Body Material: Cloth Limb Material: Vinyl Age: Older Baby (3-12 mo) Gender: Girl Torso/Plate: Belly Plate (with chest) Arms: Full Length Legs: Full Length Edition: Limited Edition (LE) Eyes: Asleep Eye Color: Other Lashes: Rooted Hair: Rooted Paint: Heat Set Paint Weighting: Fine Glass Beads Weighting: Polyfil Skin Color: Fair Ethnicity: White / Caucasian Pacifier: Included Pacifier Type: Modified Pacifier Drink and Wet: No Smoke Free Environment: Yes Pet Free Environment: No
Category: Reborn Baby->Fully Reborned Seller: Is the artist Availability: Ready to be shipped
