How Do You Get Paint Off a Doll’s Face?

Paint Removal and Application Techniques

Removing Paint from Dolls

To remove paint from a doll’s face:

1. Moisten a cotton ball with rubbing alcohol for permanent marker removal.
2. Acetone nail polish remover is also effective.
3. For other paints, gently rub the area with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol, taking care around other painted or colored areas.

For acrylic paint stains:

• Gently work with a toothbrush, cotton swab, or small towel.
• Use acetone or turpentine with caution.
• Apply benzoyl peroxide for stubborn stains and let sit before wiping clean.

Choosing Paints and Applying to Dolls

Paint and Protection for Plastic Dolls

For painting plastic dolls:

• Use high-quality acrylic satin or gloss sealers.
• Katsilk acrylic doll paint is suitable for vinyl, plastic, and composition dolls.

Professional Tips for Doll Repainting

For a realistic appearance:

• Use shading techniques to give features a rounded look.
• Avoid painting over existing paint if possible.

When starting out with doll repainting:

• Practice painting over existing paint to learn about paint thickness, flow, and shaping doll features.

Additional Tips for Doll Customization

Doll Hair and Stain Removal

To paint doll hair:

• Use standard hair dye.

For most stain removal:

• Use a combination of baking soda, soap, and water.
• Try rubbing alcohol first for crayon marks.

Preparing Dolls for Repainting

Before using watercolor pencils:

• Seal the doll thoroughly.
• Apply more sealer after each color layer.
• Touch up factory paint chips with matching acrylic paint.
• Use plastic primer so spray paint adheres properly.

To clean the doll’s face:

• Wash with a cloth dampened with diluted dish soap.
• Gently rub soap in and let sit before wiping off.

Repurposing and Priming

• Tree Change Dolls repurpose materials for a more realistic representation of children.
• For Monster High dolls, use spray paint only after priming the plastic.