sew and stuff your doll.
2 – tea dye the doll, making sure you use a heavy coating of tea. you may want to dye it a second time if the first one is not dark enough. you can use instant coffee to get a really dark look.
3 – after the doll is dry paint it with your choice of color. make sure you water down your paint. use 2 parts paint to one part water. the thinner paint will sand easier during the next step. dry the doll.
4 – when the doll is dry use a med grit sand paper and lightly sand your doll. make sure you sand all 