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

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Published 2024-07-17
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.

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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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All Comments (21)
  • @tmlwe
    Who says Singaporeans are dull and non-creative? Andrea is an inspiring individual who demonstrates the creativity and dynamism present in Singapore.
  • 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.
  • @papabear2515
    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!
  • @hilumi5135
    Amazing she has reached this level of detail and craft with a short 3 years, wonder if she has a past history of arts
  • @reginao3425
    She looks so young for 50 and she has an amazing talent!
  • @jiggss
    Perfect gifts for mother in laws
  • I'm not a mother but I can feel her bliss ❤❤ To me, this is a blessed gift.
  • 👏👏This is beautiful art, Ms. Lee is an amazing artist!
  • @hummit
    So interesting! Thanks CNA for the documentary! The dolls are so realistic!
  • @Dimaz42
    the next step is to add robotics elements / auto movements and baby AI that needs attention like Tamagotchi 😅
  • @izzuddin95
    wowwwww she’s such a talented artist!! i’m so amazed at how realistic they look
  • @latia876
    Bruhhhhh they look so realistic :O