How I Make Reborn Dolls: Why My Silicone Babies Cost US$6,000

Ever heard of reborn dolls? They are silicone or vinyl sculptures meticulously crafted to look and feel like real babies. Here’s how Singaporean artist Andrea Lee turned her childhood hobby of collecting dolls into a side-hustle - with her creations that cost up to US$6,000, selling out within minutes.

00:00 Intro
00:42 What are reborn dolls?
02:38 Why Andrea's dolls are worth thousands
05:57 Can reborn dolls be therapeutic?
08:10 Asian reborn babies in the future?

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Corrections:
06:48 The name of Andrea's daughter should be spelt Heulwen Oh.

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[papabear]

These realistic dolls can also help women suffering from dementia! It helps them relive some of the only memories they still have - of bring a young mother. It’s a beautiful thing to watch them sing to the babies, rock them and love them!

[Sunflowava]

I bought 3 dolls from Andrea so far, they bring me so much joy, I had them for two years now 🩷🌻 her work is unmatched, it’s crazy to know she’s only been doing this for 3 years, her art is truly worth every penny🩷 I’m not a mother, I don’t have mental illness, I just like cute realistic baby dolls, you don’t have to think people who own them are weird, it’s just like collecting Disney figure, we reborn collectors love these reborn dolls and the process of bringing them to life is a long process for both the artist and the buyer🩷 no regret at all, best purchase ever, it’s expensive but worth it for me

[hilumi]

Amazing she has reached this level of detail and craft with a short 3 years, wonder if she has a past history of arts

[gloriajean]

Anyone who says that these types of dolls look like corpses do not know what they are talking about. I know a woman who works in the NICU with sick and premature babies in the hospital and she says that they do not look like healthy babies, since there skin tone and texture ect change when they pass away. These dolls look like healthy babies only without movement. They are beautiful. I work at a university we use them as examples of what a healthy baby should look like when they are born ect.

[tmlwe]

Who says Singaporeans are dull and non-creative? Andrea is an inspiring individual who demonstrates the creativity and dynamism present in Singapore.

[reginao]

She looks so young for 50 and she has an amazing talent!

[nicolettefiona]

I'm not a mother but I can feel her bliss ❤❤ To me, this is a blessed gift.

[childearth]

A true painstaking artist bringing joy to so many.

[thaliacherish]

Wow this is amazing.. they look so real!

[Brakzillaa]

2:20 "this is the oven i use to bake all my babies". Imagine hearing that out of context. lmao

[chocolatte]

👏👏This is beautiful art, Ms. Lee is an amazing artist!

[hummit]

So interesting! Thanks CNA for the documentary!

The dolls are so realistic!

[becbell]

They are absolutely beautiful when done well. I remember seeing realistuc baby dolls advertised in a magazine when i was a kid n was positively fascinated, reading about how realistic their skin felt and that they were weighted to feel like a real baby. If i had one, id probably become one of those crazy people, dressing them up n taking them for walks, etc. unfortunately my husband would not be too accomodating

[kel]

They are so beautiful. I love the realistic hair a lot!❤️❤️

[wowzatrishiebunz]

I love this and it’s very hard work to do every detail. Wow

[Dimaz]

the next step is to add robotics elements / auto movements and baby AI that needs attention like Tamagotchi 😅

[LS-erpf]

I hope Andrea will teach others how to be a creative artist in this magical field of work!

[PlayerTenji]

I paint vinyl reborn dolls! They’re so fun!

[izzuddin]

she’s such a talented artist!! i’m so amazed at how realistic they look

[angelacassidy]

what an amazing reborn doll artist shes incredible love her work ❤❤