what paint???

[funnymom8]

what paint should I use if I want to customize the lalaloopsy dolls? I've seen so many with other color hair, thought it sould be fun to try it. But I want to know what paint is best and won't "run" or look dull? thanks..................Lise

[★Bama★]

That's a great question! I have been wondering too!

[vortex1310]

I have customized vinyl My Little Ponies and the community trusts acrylic paints.
You can find a wall of them at craft stores like Michael's.
My experience is that the 3.00 per bottle paints have a better consistency than the cheapy 99cent bottles.
Folkart is a common brand.

Acrylics are water soluble so you will want to seal the paint.
Many people suggest Mod Podge, but it can be water soluble as well so I prefer Testors Dullcote.

Testors Dullcote can be found in the model-making section and it's a spray that dries completely clear. You can't even tell it's there. Of course you can buy the equivalent in "glossy" as well.

Now of course I will say that I haven't customized a Loopsy myself yet, but this is exactly what I will be doing because it works perfectly on My Little Ponies which are made of the same material.

[allison1derlnd]

What can u use to take off the paint if u make a mistake?

[kinzy]

I've heard of people using nail polish remover to remove paint. I would just stick with "Goof Off" stain remover
www.goofoffstainremover.com/?gclid=CMbGj8vwx6oCFQKt7QodhV6E1g

As for painting, the only paints I heard of being used for dolls are acrylic and genesis heat set paints.

[pebbles87]

I'd like to see pictures after you try this...interesting.

[emmieken]

This is so interesting. I wish I could try my hand at this too.

[dreamtripper]

I've customized hundreds of action figures, and acrylic craft paints are what I always use.