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I received the kit for Ilea on 08.07.2026, but unfortunately, I haven't had time to start working on her yet. 

The belly plate is not part of the kit and comes from the Colour Set by once so real.

I started on 17.07.2026. 

Here I applied the first layer, and a slight texture is already visible.

Unfortunately, I haven't recorded how long I worked on this yet. So I will just estimate the time.

Estimated working time: 1:30h

Estimated total time: 1:30h

On 19.07.2026, I applied the second layer. The skin texture is now very well visible.

Estimated working time: 1:30h

Estimated total time: 3:00h

On 19.07, I decided that I wanted to use different arms for my Ilea, as I would like to have at least one open hand. Therefore, I paused the painting so that the arms would also have the same shade.

On 21.07. the arms arrived. However, I unfortunately had to realise that I don't really like the proportions of the arms. Therefore, I am currently very undecided about how to proceed with Ilea. For now, I have decided to paint all four arms and then decide which ones I will ultimately use.

I have also decided that Ilea will have a twin. For this, I have ordered the kit Mayven by Vivane Aleluia.

On 22.07. Ilea then had the third layer applied. I think it's really great how beautiful the skin texture is already visible!

Estimated working time: 1:30h

Estimated total time: 4:30h

The fourth layer was then applied on 23.07.

Estimated working time: 1:30h

Estimated total time: 6:00h

On 24.07. I continued with a bit more colour. I first did a yellow wash and then coloured the mouth cavity and the lips. Now she already looks much more like a baby.

Estimated working time: 2:30h

Estimated total time: 7:30h

On 25.07. I then added yellow details and corrected the lip colour a bit with the yellow.

Estimated working time: 2:00h

Estimated total time: 9:30h

On 26.07., I was finally able to receive Elias and found in direct comparison that Ilea's head is significantly larger, even though according to the manufacturer's specifications, she is supposed to be smaller than Elias. I also find that Elias's limbs do not match the size of his head. Therefore, I decided to swap the limbs of the two. This, in turn, means that I have to completely decolour everything and start over. Now one might say that it's a shame about all the work. But I see it completely differently. I think that I am lucky to have already been able to practice a bit and now have a fresh start with Ilea. Additionally, I also had the book Your DIY Reborn Tutorial Book by Annett Klein ordered and am waiting to continue processing until it has arrived.Here you can follow the creation of Elias.

Working time: 1:40h

Total time: 1:40h

Estimated total time including 1st attempt: 11:10h

After I had thoroughly decoloured Ilea's head - also with the toothbrush - I started with the primer in the form of the Blue Wash.

In the pictures, you can always see one uncoloured and one coloured part.

1. Image: Arm coloured, leg not coloured
2. Image: Left coloured, right not coloured

Working time: 1:00h

Total time: 2:40h

Estimated total time including 1st attempt: 12:10

After 24 hours of drying time, the first blue shades could be applied. This brings life directly to the skin!

Working time: 4:05h

Total time: 6:45h

Estimated total time including 1st attempt: 16:15h

Today I finished the shades on the left leg. These many little wrinkles take quite a while. But I think the result is worth seeing.

Working time: 1:30h

Total time: 8:15h

Estimated total time including 1st attempt: 17:45h

Today I made the shades on the first arm. I am really in love with the beautifully stretched, wrinkled hand.

Working time: 1:40h

Total time: 8:55h

Estimated total time including 1st attempt: 19:25h

Unfortunately, I didn't finish the shading on the foot and leg today. There are really a lot of little wrinkles. And each one is carefully coloured.

Working time: 1:35

Total time: 10:30

Estimated total time including 1st attempt: 21:00h

Today I was able to complete the blue shades on the second leg.

Working time: 1:00h

Total time: 12:30h

Estimated total time including 1st attempt: 22:00h

Today I was able to complete the second arm and with that, the blue shading on Ilea is also finished!

I think it looks really good already!

Working time: 1:45h

Gesamtzeit: 13:15h

Estimated total time incl. 1st attempt: 23:45h

After the first layer of Red Wash, she already looks much more vibrant!

Working time: 1:55h

Total time: 15:10h

Estimated total time incl. 1st attempt: 24:40h

After the second layer of Red Wash, Ilea already looks noticeably rosier. Even though there is still a lot to do, she is getting closer to looking like a real baby.

Working time: 0:30h

Total time: 15:40h

Estimated total time incl. 1st attempt: 25:10h

Now it was time for the red folds. It was really fun to watch as the folds looked more and more natural.

Working time: 5:00h

Total time: 20:40h

Estimated total time including 1st attempt: 30:10h