This webpage describes a product available in our e-shop. This document was created according to the Markdown scheme, which is also used in llms.txt # Luke Silicone by Tay Freitas ## Product SKU Luke Silicone-TFreitas ## Product Description > Luke Silicone by Tay Freitas 16" UNFINISHED Silicone Doll Kit With Full Limbs ### Luke Silicone by Tay Freitas PLEASE NOTE: You are purchasing an unpainted and unassembled silicone doll kit. This is NOT a finished doll. These unassembled doll parts (head without hair) need to be painted, rooted and put together to complete your own creation. We keep a few in stock of our silicone's at all times ... however if you happen to catch us in between orders we will let you know right away and you can determine if you are willing to wait the extra week or two to receive the kit. You may choose our "Pour ON Demand" option with a deposit of 200.00 and we will bill you the balance when it arrives for you to pay at your convenience. You can also choose our pay in full option and use our three easy pay option at the point of check out which gives you three months to pay Our turn around time has been excellent so we will keep you in the loop!! Photos of completed dolls shown here by various artists are included to show the different artistic interpretations to help you visualize what the doll kit can look like when it’s finished. Details of the kit are as Follow: Full Price: 698.00 Size: 16" Head Circ: 11 3/8" Arms: Full Legs: Full Eye Size: N/A Sleeping Cloth Body: Is Included Flange Rings: Is Included Edition: TBD Silicone: Ecoflex 20 ## Product prices Base price: : $698.00 Base price for variant: : $698.00 Price without VAT: $698.00 Price without VAT: $698.00 Price with VAT: $698.00 ## Link to this product (html) [Luke Silicone by Tay Freitas - Web](https://macphersoncrafts.com/silicone-dolls/silicone-doll-kits/luke-by-tay-freitas-6782-7517.htm) ## Product attributes Width: 6 IN Length: 6 IN Height: 6 IN ## Product's categories ### Silicone Kits & Supplies > Silicone Doll Kits [Silicone Doll Kits - Web](https://macphersoncrafts.com/silicone-dolls/silicone-doll-kits) ### Doll Kits by Sculptor > Tay Freitas [Tay Freitas - Web](https://macphersoncrafts.com/online-store/doll-kits-by-sculptor/tay-freitas) ## Additional Product Information ### Product ID 7518 ### Product SKU Luke Silicone-TFreitas ### Product Name Luke Silicone by Tay Freitas ### Short Description Luke Silicone by Tay Freitas 16" UNFINISHED Silicone Doll Kit With Full Limbs ### Product Description ### Luke Silicone by Tay Freitas PLEASE NOTE: You are purchasing an unpainted and unassembled silicone doll kit. This is NOT a finished doll. These unassembled doll parts (head without hair) need to be painted, rooted and put together to complete your own creation. We keep a few in stock of our silicone's at all times ... however if you happen to catch us in between orders we will let you know right away and you can determine if you are willing to wait the extra week or two to receive the kit. You may choose our "Pour ON Demand" option with a deposit of 200.00 and we will bill you the balance when it arrives for you to pay at your convenience. You can also choose our pay in full option and use our three easy pay option at the point of check out which gives you three months to pay Our turn around time has been excellent so we will keep you in the loop!! Photos of completed dolls shown here by various artists are included to show the different artistic interpretations to help you visualize what the doll kit can look like when it’s finished. Details of the kit are as Follow: Full Price: 698.00 Size: 16" Head Circ: 11 3/8" Arms: Full Legs: Full Eye Size: N/A Sleeping Cloth Body: Is Included Flange Rings: Is Included Edition: TBD Silicone: Ecoflex 20 ### Product Weight 1.25 ### Product Weight Unit LB ### Product Length 6 ### Product Width 6 ### Product Height 6 ### Product Dimensions and Weight IN ### In Stock 18 ### Product Unit KG ### Custom Page Title Luke by Tay Freitas ### Meta Description Luke by Tay Freitas Silicone doll kit by Tay Freitas ### Meta Keywords Luke by Tay Freitas Silicone doll kit by Tay Freitas ### Published Yes ### Product primary category Silicone Doll Kits ### Created On 2022-07-18T08:07:31+00:00 ### Product Modified Date 2022-09-30T17:50:26+00:00 ### Minimum Purchase Quantity 1 ### Purchase Quantity Steps 1 ### Product Information 1 items ### Sculptor Name Tay Freitas ### Description ### Interview by ### MacPherson Arts & Crafts 1. Where are you from and where do you live now?I am from Brazil. I still live in the same city I was born, Fortaleza. 2. Have you always been interested in dolls?Yes, I have always loved dolls. I say I got that passion from my great-grandmother, she had many dolls and loved to give dolls to me when I was a little girl. 3. When did you first become interested in sculpting?When I was 12/13 years old, I used to make little animals with play dough when I was bored. After seeing my creations, my dear grandma Nancy gave me a set of air dry clay and modeling tools. Since then I never stopped working with clay. 4. How did you first encounter reborn dolls?On TV shows. 5. Have you sculpted dolls from the time you started sculpting, or did you start off with something else?I started sculpting decorations for birthday parties, characters from cartoons and custom figures. 6. How long have you been sculpting?I started to "play with clay" in 2007. But only in 2014 I had my first attempt to sculpt babies. 7. What medium do you use to sculpt your babies with?Until 2020 I used to sculpt with a kind of air dry clay very popular in Brazil, made with white glue and cornstarch. But since 2021 I have been using polymer clay to sculpt my babies. 8. What inspires & motivates you to sculpt?Peace of mind. 9. Do you sculpt full time & do you have other hobbies?I do not sculpt full time. 10. Do you only sculpt for kit production or do you do custom ~ portrait orders too?I sculpt mostly One-of-a-Kind mini babies, some of wrich are custom portrait orders. 11. When did your first kit come out and what was the baby's name?In June 2021, the baby's name was Serena and sthe kit was produced by MacPherson 12. How many kits have you produced to date?I have sculpted four babies that were produced into vinyl kits. They were not produced by me, though. 13. Do you have a list of names of all of your kits you have produced as we would love to have an archive directory for your sculpts?Serena, John John, Ayla and Luke. 14. Which baby of yours has been your all time favorite and why?It's hard to pick only one, but I choose a preemie sized OOAK baby boy that I sculpted in 2019 and belongs to my personal collection. There's something about his expression that catches my heart, also I find him very unique. 15. Do you plan to continue sculpting babies for kits?At this moment I really don't know. Sculpting natural size babies takes a lot of time, energy and inspiration. The final result is so worth it and rewarding, but till you get there there's quite a process. 16. How do you feel about the reborn doll industry? What excites you and what upsets you?The progress of the art itself is exciting. To see the reborn babies looking every time more realistic and artists outdoing themselves is fascinating. What upsets me? Its not related to industry per se, but I find annoying when people that aren't into this hobby judge and criticize someone's passion for dolls. They are not just dolls, they are Art. 17. How do you feel about the progression of the art of reborning over the past 10 years?I feel proud of how much this beautiful art, sculpting and reborning, progressed. 18. Do you think that this industry has a long term future or do you think its just a fad that will blow over?I think people's love for dolls will last long, so I hope that the reborn doll industry will as well, consequently. 19.What are your plans and hopes for the future?I don't have plans for the future regarding my art, I usually just let it happen. But I hope to have inspiration for many years to keep sculpting those little ones that we love to much. 20. Do you have something new in the works?As for vinyl kits, no. ### Product Categories Silicone Doll Kits, Tay Freitas ### Parent orderable Yes