⁸COCO MALU BY ELISA MARX

Description

I fell in love with this baby from the moment I first saw him.  He has the most adorable expression on his face, and I just love those little dimples.
Coco Malu has 3/4 arms and full legs.   He is 19 inches long and weighs approximately 4 1/2 pounds.
Many layers of Genesis heat set paints were applied to create his baby complexion.  I am so pleased with the end result.
First, a flesh base coat to protect the vinyl and act as a sort of buffer.
Next several mottling layers to give the appearance of blood flowing under baby's skin.
Then subtly painted veins on the hands and feet, legs and head.
Baby skin tends to be thin so I added a little blue shading for added realism.
Several complexion layers were added followed by beautiful blushing to warm and brighten the skin
Creases were painted to create the illusion of little folds in the skin and tiny wrinkles were highlighted with an ultra fine liner brush.
Extra attention was given to accent blushing and "sweet spots" to give hands, feet, elbows and knees a realistic baby skin look!
Gloss varnish was used to give the lips and nostrils a "moist look."  The nails were tipped and sealed. A little gloss in the corners of his eyes gives the look of "baby tears.
His medium brown hair was hand rooted using a tiny German needle  and matching "barely there" eyebrows were painted with an ultra thin brush. He has applied light brown wispy eyelashes.
Finally a light layer of heat set matte varnish was applied to give the skin texture and as a permanent paint seal.
Coco's cuddly body has been stuffed with polyfill and poly pellets.  His limbs and head are weighted with fine glass beads.  (No poly pellets in the limbs or head as they can interact with the vinyl.)
When properly handled and cared for you can enjoy this darling baby for many years to come.
Coco comes from a smoke free home with the clothing he is wearing in his photos along with his Certificate of Authenticity, magnetic pacifier and carefully wrapped in a  blanket.
I constantly study real babies and never stop learning.  With each new baby I create, I strive to improve and expand my personal technique.
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