What is Silicone Magic?
Silicone Magic is a comprehensive series of tutorials to teach you how to make your own silicone baby doll, from start to finish.
The courses below are free of charge and can be accessed without registering:
There are over 50 hours of tutorials in the whole package, guiding you step-by-step along with diagrams, reference photographs, video notes and cheat sheets, and you can work in your own time, any time of the day or night, and take as long as you need to complete the course.
- SCULPTING learn step-by-step how to sculpt a full-sized full-body baby in clay, using a tried and tested 'system' compiled by experienced silicone doll artist Carolyn Doughty. No previous knowledge or experience of sculpting necessary. 72 video tutorials (approximately 25 hours).
- MOULDING learn step-by-step how to make a mould from your clay baby - first the flexible silicone 'glove mould' and then the hard shell, or 'mother mould' using a lightweight epoxy putty. All materials are listed to make it easy for you to buy your supplies, along with technical data sheets and safety sheets .
- POURING learn step-by-step how to prepare your mould for pouring (or casting), and then pour using a soft silicone, and how to get your silicone baby out of the mould afterwards. All information about materials used and approximate costs, are listed in the course. 22 video tutorials (approximately 8 hours).
- FIXING learn how to 'seam' your silicone baby and fix any blemishes, bubbles invisibly, so that your blank silicone baby is smooth and virtually perfect and ready to be painted.
The courses below are free of charge and can be accessed without registering:
- PAINTING ** this section is now FREE OF CHARGE ** learn how to paint your silicone baby in realistic tones, then seal and matt your baby. Lots of information about materials and techniques along with step by step video tutorials. 17 video tutorials (approximately 8 hours)
- ROOTING ** this section is now FREE OF CHARGE ** learn how to root your baby just one or two strands at a time, using soft mohair. 22 video tutorials (approximately 8 hours)
- TIPS AND TRICKS ** this section is now FREE OF CHARGE ** including making a silicone-safe sponge, how to use a vacuum degasser, airbrushing, dispelling myths, and lots, lots more! 10 tutorials including diagrams, photos, references and video demonstrations.
There are over 50 hours of tutorials in the whole package, guiding you step-by-step along with diagrams, reference photographs, video notes and cheat sheets, and you can work in your own time, any time of the day or night, and take as long as you need to complete the course.
How much does it cost?
We are now offering the whole MASTERCLASS:
The PAINTING, ROOTING and TIPS & TRICKS sections are now available free of charge.
- SCULPTING
- MOULDING
- POURING (CASTING)
- FIXING
The PAINTING, ROOTING and TIPS & TRICKS sections are now available free of charge.
I am away at a doll show the weekend 6th / 7th April 2024, so any new subscribers over the weekend
I will send login details on the Monday afternoon on my return home
I will send login details on the Monday afternoon on my return home
Just click on the Paypal / debit card button below and
start your exciting journey!!
Once you have subscribed, I will send you an email with details of your login and password, and you can get started!!
You will also be invited to join our dedicated facebook group just for students, where you can chat to other students, show your work and see others' progress, and ask questions.
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Once you have subscribed via Paypal, it may take a few hours for me to jump on the computer and add you to the course (it may even be the following day) please be patient, don't click the subscribe button again (if you do I will cancel duplicate subscriptions, but it's easier if you just wait).
You can stop your subscription at any time.
You can stop your subscription at any time.
Alternatively you can get lifetime access to the course material for a one-off payment of just £497 - no further payments!!
(email [email protected] if you would like to purchase this option)
(email [email protected] if you would like to purchase this option)
As a paid member of Silicone Magic, you will also get access to our SILICONE MAGIC facebook group where our lovely students chat, show photos of their work, ask questions and get help along the way. Carolyn is present to guide and advise you as you work your way through the course.
Some student comments and feedback:
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"I had watched your youtube videos, but the lessons are so much better. Your details are spot on and have made a beautiful baby's head. Just put it in the oven for the last bake after ears and head smoothing." [Laurie]
"I can't think of anything which will better it, it is already very good. instructions etc, are very clear to follow." [Jani]
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"I have enjoyed EVERY part of this Silicone Magic course, there is not one thing I can think of at this time I haven’t enjoyed to the fullest. I am perfectly pleased!!" [Lynne]
"This course so far has been great. My first attempt at sculpting gave me a little old man. I have now completed a pretty amazing little baby head and can't wait to start on the body." [Angela]
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Some student comments and feedback:
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"For me it is brilliant as I would never have thought of building a face like this... so much easier to have guidance with measurements, photos and videos of Carolyn actually showing me what to do." [Angela]
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"The videos are brilliant, Carolyn is lovely and teaches so well with praise and encouragement. The pdf's are really well made, I print and put into a folder so that they are there whenever needed. The community support is fabulous, they all treat each other with love and respect and I think that is priceless." [Angela]
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"I would recommend this course to anyone I come across that expresses an interest in sculpting, I feel this course is suited not only to the “beginner” like myself, but also for the more experienced sculptor as well." [Lynne]
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Apply now!
Learn at your own pace, and in your own time.
Learn at your own pace, and in your own time.
- Can you imagine how it will feel when you pull your very first silicone doll out of the mould and hold her in your arms?
- Can you imagine how it will feel when you sell your first silicone baby?
- Can you imagine the look of pure joy in your customer’s eyes.
Some student comments and feedback:
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"Silicone Magic is the best instructed class I've ever taken. Carolyn explains and demonstrates every aspect of being a sculptor while making me feel as if I have always known her and that she really cares that I can succeed." [Laurie]
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"I absolutely would recommend Silicone Magic to everyone~ the instructor has learned from her own trial and errors and knows how to explain the process so it makes sense even for a beginner like me!" [Robin]
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"I’ve liked the feedback at each stage and the expert advice on what to do to get the sculpt right . I’ve enjoyed playing with the features of the sculpt . Then seeing the end result." [Anne]
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"I love the class. I'm still in awe that I'm sculpting a baby!" [Andrea]
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Can I see some sample videos from the course?
To see some sample tutorials, click on the videos below.
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Who is the tutor?
My name is Carolyn Doughty and I’m a doll sculptor, and silicone doll artist, living in Preston in the UK.
And, while I don't claim to know it all, I HAVE helped many people like yourself achieve their dream of making their very own baby in silicone, from start to finish. I help many on their silicone journey through my demo videos on YouTube, I have mentored a handful of artists on their journey to become professional silicone doll artists, and for a good few years I have helped beginner artists through the facebook group Making Silicone Babies.
Many of these artists are now professional doll artists, making a good living from their silicone doll businesses.
And, while I don't claim to know it all, I HAVE helped many people like yourself achieve their dream of making their very own baby in silicone, from start to finish. I help many on their silicone journey through my demo videos on YouTube, I have mentored a handful of artists on their journey to become professional silicone doll artists, and for a good few years I have helped beginner artists through the facebook group Making Silicone Babies.
Many of these artists are now professional doll artists, making a good living from their silicone doll businesses.
Some student comments and feedback:
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"I was very nervous when I took the plunge to do this course, but I jumped in feet first and have never once regretted it. So many questions I've often wondered about sculpting have been answered, for me that is huge, learning how to do what I really want to do is massive! Carolyn will guide and support you through the whole process whilst instilling a confidence to trust your own instincts too. The online group is invaluable in seeing how well everyone is doing and making us all feel so welcome, it gives us all a platform to support each other as well as Carolyn supporting us." [Angela]
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"I have at dabbled sculpting before starting this course . The course has been so beneficial in that I was able to get the sizing correct , and see every bit of the sculpting process and follow easy instructions. The videos were so clear and explanatory . I could pause , rewind etc . Also the feedback was great from Carolyn she would put you right , show you were you were going wrong ( in a nice way of course) get you back on track with encouragement and diagrams on photos of your sculpt ,so you could see what needed adjustments. I can’t recommend this course enough. I’m enjoying every bit so far" [Anne]
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