SILICONE DOLL CONTEST CATEGORY
The Silicone Doll Contest is for artists who create realistic baby dolls in silicone. Entries may be sculpted entirely by the submitting artist or painted from a purchased silicone kit, but must represent baby dolls only.
This category celebrates skill, craftsmanship, and artistic creativity in working with silicone, including painting, rooted or painted hair, and finishing. Dolls may be any skin tone, and artists are judged on their ability to produce lifelike and carefully executed baby dolls with attention to detail, realism, and overall presentation.
Fantasy or non-baby silicone dolls should be entered in the Fantasy Silicone category, which is judged separately.
Eligibility & Entry Requirements:
- Silicone dolls may be any skin tone.
Dolls must be newborn size, measuring approximately 17–20 inches in length.
Dolls must be full-body silicone.
Silicone dolls may be sculpted by the submitting artist or purchased as a kit and painted by the submitting artist.
Entries must be entirely the work of the contestant.
Deadline to enter: August 1, 2026, or until the category is sold out, whichever comes first.
If any silicone entry is found to be created using any part of a vinyl kit not owned by the contestant or without written permission from the original artist, the entry will be disqualified.
Presentation Rules
Dolls must be full-body and wear a diaper only.
No clothing, accessories, or props are allowed.
Dolls must be newborn size, measuring approximately 17–20 inches in length. (There is no selected silicone baby in this category.)
KDS will provide a woven basket for display. Basket dimensions: 14" long x12.6" wide x 6" tall
Contestants must provide filling material to support the doll inside the basket.
The basket must be covered with a plain white blanket, with the doll placed on top.
The contestant number sticker provided at setup must be placed on the blanket and be clearly visible.
The presentation must remain simple and distraction-free so judges can focus on the artistry.
Judging Criteria
No rips, tears, or damage to the silicone
Silicone coloring must be non-translucent and appropriate for the doll’s age
Paint must be smooth, evenly blended, with no patchiness
Realistic skin tones appropriate to the age of the doll
Overall appearance and presentation
Mastery of the silicone painting process
Quality and execution of workmanship must be evident
Awards:
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Special Awards:
Best Ethnic Silicone Doll
Silicone Doll Contest Category
Be sure to reserve your spot early before all contest slots are filled! Contestants must attend the Kansas Doll Show on both Saturday and Sunday. Winners will be announced during the Awards Banquet on Saturday.