There are many ways to go about creating a lifelike silicone baby doll or for crafting reborn dolls. There are several tutorials on this topic available on the web. The process can be broken down into four broad steps: sculpting, molding, casting, and painting.

A number of Smooth-On products are often used for making a silicone doll including:

The following videos provide very detailed mold making and casting information specific to doll-making: