We are Yophi Babies. *"Lorraine and Enrroke Yophi are artists with over 18 years of experience in creating hyper-realistic babies. They have won multiple awards and continue to inspire artists around the world."*
All students will finish the course with a fully painted silicone doll.
LIMITED SPOTS
WHEN AND WHERE WILL THE COURSE BE HELD?
DATES: September 19 & 20, 2025
Location: Hornsby RSL Club, NSW
**Silicone Painting Course: Learn to Create Hyper-Realistic Babies!**
Who can take this course?
This course is designed for all levels:
- Beginners: If you have never painted silicone or have less than one year of experience, this course will guide you from the basics to achieving impressive results.
- Intermediate level: If you already have some experience and want to refine your techniques or learn new strategies to create more realistic details, this course is perfect for you.
- Advanced level: For those with over 5 years of experience, the course offers advanced techniques that will help you perfect every detail and take your creations to the next level.
What will you learn in the course?
- **Basic Silicone Painting Techniques**: We will start with the essential techniques for painting silicone, from material preparation to applying layers of paint for a smooth and realistic finish.
- **Correct Painting Technique**: You will learn to achieve a clean finish and a flawless silicone surface. We'll share the secrets to applying paint layers perfectly, avoiding stains or imperfections, and ensuring a professional result.
- **Layering and Realistic Details**: Learn how to create realistic skin tones, details such as veins, wrinkles, blushing, and how to add a natural shine to the skin.
- **Advanced Airbrush Techniques**: Learn how to use an airbrush for adding fine details and special effects, such as translucent skin, shading, and texturizing.
- **Correct Use of Sponge and Sponge Technique**: Discover how to use the sponge to create natural effects like mottling and skin texturing. You will also learn how to create your own sponge for special, unique results in each silicone baby.
- **Correct Brush Technique**: We'll teach you how to use brushes properly to achieve fine details such as wrinkles, nails, and other effects on the baby's face and body. You'll also learn about the different types of brushes and how to choose the right one for each task.
- **Layering Paint**: Learn how to work with layering paint, which is crucial for creating realistic skin tones. This includes details like mottling, veins, folds, blushing, and shine effects for a natural and soft look.
- **Fine Details on the Face and Body**: Learn to paint face details like the correct drawing of eyebrows, lips, eyelids, small capillaries, and more. You'll also learn how to add effects like birthmarks, scratches, newborn-style nails, and other small details that make your dolls even more realistic.
- **Shading and Sealing Techniques**: Ensure your silicone babies have a perfect, long-lasting finish with shading and final sealing techniques.
- **Correct Eyebrow Mapping and Facial Details**: From the correct drawing of eyebrows, their positioning, and step-by-step techniques, we'll teach you how to achieve a natural, detailed finish.
- **Advanced Airbrush Techniques**: We will use the airbrush to achieve more realistic details like shine effects and translucent painting. You will also learn how to shade silicone for a soft, professional finish.
- **Final Sealing and Shading**: We'll teach you how to do the correct final sealing to protect your work, along with new shading techniques to achieve a perfect and lasting finish on silicone.
Materials Included in the Course:
- 14" doll sculpture (Special Edition by Lorraine Yophi).
- Silicone pigments, sponges, brushes, and other specialized materials. (Exclusive color palette made by Lorraine Yophi, customized for the class).
- Sponges
- Brushes
- Certificate of Authenticity and Course Diploma.
- Care letter for your dolls and more.
Why Choose This Course?
- **Experienced Instructors**: Lorraine Yophi and Enrroke Yophi, artists with over 18 years of experience in creating hyper-realistic babies, will share their knowledge and techniques with you.
- **Personalized Attention**: The course is tailored to your needs and experience level, ensuring you can learn at your own pace.
- **International Awards**: The instructors have won multiple awards at Doll Shows and are members of various art associations. Learn from the best!
Course Dates:
- Course available starting September 19 & 20, 2025
Requirements:
- **No prior knowledge needed**: It doesn't matter if you've never painted silicone; this course will take you from the basics to advanced levels.
- **Intermediate or advanced level**: If you already have experience, you'll find new techniques to improve your skills.
**No matter your level, there's always something new to learn!**
Learn at your own pace and transform your passion for dolls into professional art.
**NO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED TO TAKE THIS COURSE!
TAUGHT BY LORRAINE YOPHI AND ENRROKE YOPHI
NORMAL PRICE * 1,800 USD, SPECIAL PRICE FOR AUSTRALIA $1,500 USD
**HOW TO ENROLL:**
- **Limited spots**, secure your place as soon as possible!
- To enroll or for any questions, please send us an email at: **yophibabies@gmail.com**
- Visit our website for more details on how to register and payment options.
Come learn, create, and take your skills to the next level at the **Reborn & Baby Creations Expo 2025**! We look forward to helping you transform your passion into professional art!
