doll restoration
Fixing antique playthings
Doll restoration is the craft of repairing and refurbishing dolls—cleaning, repainting faces, rerooting hair, replacing limbs, and mending clothing to return them to original or improved condition.
The practice ranges from sentimental repairs on childhood toys to professional work on valuable antiques and collectibles: She specializes in antique doll restoration.
- antique dollsOld collectible toy figures
- color matchingPairing harmonious hues
- hair stylingArranging tresses aesthetically
- paintbrushesTools for applying paint
- adhesivesBonding substances
faceup · sandpaper · crazing · thrift store finds · mold casting · seam ripper · sculpting tools · sewing needles · restringing · bisque · fabric swatches · composition · magnifying glasses · repaint · acrylic paints · costume design · wig · fix