When it comes to doll repair, sandy hohne can do it all, and quickly, too. This book is for the most part dedicated to bisque, parian, and china doll repair. Mohair wigs for bisque headed dolls, and tagged clothing for particular dolls. The author takes a realistic approach to doll repairthat which allows dolls to be restored to realistic standards but which does no harm to the doll.
Search or browse our list of doll repairs companies in missouri by category or location. Porcelain and bisque doll repair was common at the time. Porcelain is made from a mixture of clay and water. Dolls restored, backdrop repairedcleaned, dresses handmade, wigs handmade home online store estimate about us contact us fees doll clothing services testimonials shipping restored dolls gallery. This doll has blue sleep eyes and the original froggy like body that is clean with celluloid hands that are perfect. Do nothing to an antique doll that will compromise the authenticity and reduce its value. This is how every antique doll collector dreams of finding a doll. The doll cradle is the oldest doll hospital in the mid west and continues due to true integrity and experience in business.
It is great to see the doll in such good shape after all these years suzanne wrote. Owner of martinez doll center has lovingly restored. I do not recommend anyone else for learning there are plenty out there advertising seminars, be sure to ask exactly what they guarantee you will finish in class. Unfortunately there is very little detailed information on repair of composition. Several hundred porcelain doll heads, doll legs and doll arm styles to choose from as well as replacement doll wigs for sale. Nancy ann stonebisque baby all bisque antique bisque.
Restored dolls antique doll repair and doll restoration. Thank you so much for everything and i sure will be passing your name on to other doll lovers. Today, most bisque dolls are made entirely of unglazed porcelain and are geared toward the. Owner of martinez doll center has lovingly restored treasured. Clean magic eraser, her tool of choice for cleaning dolls. I had to chip away all this strange material and rebuild the shoulder plate in front and then refill all the cracks and holes front and back.
Porcelain doll repair parts, supplies and doll wigs for modern and antique dolls. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Search or browse our list of doll repairs companies in colorado by category or location. To restore is to bring back to an original condition. We provide a variety of services, from basic cleaning and stringing, to extensive reconstruction and restoration of porcelain and composition dolls. We are a full care facility that specializes in a wide range of doll repairs on all types of dolls from antique to modern. Tlc doll hospitalshoppe specializes in doll repair and restoration. On the right, a 10 bisque kewpie had a missing piece from her shoulder and the loop on. Large size 14 bye lo baby by grace putman marked on the neck and wearing the all original bye lo baby gown. Algerina pernabaltimore sun sandy hohne cleans the face of a madame alexander doll using water and a mr. Therefore, with every doll different, every job becomes customized. Home doll hospital doll repair doll restoration dolls.
Paper dollheritage edition, by nancy harlacher code. The definitive book on what collectors need to know about the care of the bisque dolls of french and german origin. If you are looking for a doll repair and restoration seminar, rubie is the only one i refer to because i know her work, her honestly and expertise. We apply the human touch that is so very important when dealing with precious childhood treasures.
Experts give insights, tips on antique and vintage doll repair. The earlier repair was removed, the head put back together, repainted and eyes reset. Forever young doll restoration 115 followers agould. If your doll needs first aid or is on lifesupport, contact the doll doctor. Clark had stolen the child, bound and gagged her, and begun to undress her. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. We also repair snow globes, music boxes and build custom display nver,edgewater,colorado. The handbook of doll repair and restoration was a first when it was published in 1979. Can anyone help me identify these dolls, what year they were made or more history on them. Search results are sorted by a combination of factors to give you a set of choices in response to your search criteria. Dolls magazine, september 2004 issuelisted as one of top doll hospitals 2004 national doll doctors association doll restoration contest award winner bisque dolls category. This book features the most popular styles for miniature houses along with hints on tools, restoration, lighting, decoration and furnishing.
Your doll is special to you and can be returned to her former glory. Buy the handbook of doll repair and restoration underlining by marty westfall isbn. Learn doll repair and restoration a lifetime career now available is a 14day training course so you can learn doll repair which will teach you all you need to know to run a full service doll hospital. The beauty of this french doll head is the translucent qualities of the bisque, which done incorrectly, are hidden under gobs of heavy paint. In her cockeysville work room, hohne repairs dolls made in the early 1800s up to the present. Complete restoration of a german armand marseille my dream baby head. She sculpts, paints, patches, makes wigs, and replaces eyes and teeth. But, if you have a vintage barbie thats a messno face paint, vinyl splits, hair in disarray and no original clothingthe doll likely has little value and makes a perfect candidate for noholdsbarred restoration, including treatments and repainting that cannot be. Deb at debs doll repair works on most types of dolls.
Near miss in may, 1988, in everett, washington, fouryearold feather rahier disappeared while playing outside after dinner. Bisque doll repair archives antique child doll restoration. I do not recommend anyone else for learning there are plenty out there advertising seminars, be sure to ask exactly what. Plan to visit and experience an extraordinary doll store. Vintage german glass huge handmade 30mm brown paperweight. Your barbie by year, identification and appraisals, before and after photos, gallery. Nov 19, 2012 owner of martinez doll center has lovingly restored treasured keepsakes for almost 30 years. If you have order questions or problems, you may call the restoration bookstore at 816.
When the owner of this doll passed away, her collection was sold at auction, and any doll that had restoration work done was so tagged. When it comes to doll repair, sandy hohne does it all. Only at the last instant was the little girl saved by her mothers desperate intervention. A doll house complete with doll house miniatures like tiny couches, tiny kitchen sets and other necessities is the perfect setting for a new little friend. Photo gallery of restored dolls kristas doll restoration. Secaucus doll and teddy bear hospital 161 front st. Doll repair parts, doll wigs, doll eyes, doll clothes doll. Gary sowatzka has one of the best doll hospitals in the united states, and is always there to help his patients. Owner of martinez doll center has lovingly restored treasured keepsakes for almost 30 years. Pictures are always appreciated to help evaluate your doll. I spend a lot of time studying reference books about antique and vintage dolls. This labor intensive, handson career training will need you. The most important principle of doll restoration is to do nothing irreversible to dolls of historical value or vintage dolls. When it comes to doll repair, sandy hohne can do it all and quickly,too.
The restoration feels like a deep honoring of her mother, long deceased. I undo a previous repair, add a new pair of glass eyes and restore her to good as new. When bisque dolls began appearing in france during the 1850s, their matte finish offered a trendy, realistic. Apr 17, 2015 when it comes to doll repair, sandy hohne can do it all and quickly,too. This labor intensive, handson career training will need you to bring dolls that you will fully restore in class.
Antique doll restoration is a fine art process because many of the materials these dolls were made from, porcelain, composition, paper and vinyl. Set of matching bisque arms and legs for a china, paper mache or pariantype doll, molded brown glazed boots. We can professionally restore cracked and damaged composition or porcelain dolls, even if some parts are missing. I have been in the top 25 of the australian songwriters association and top 5 of the australian independent music awards, was awarded an australia day award for music in 2014 and for im a. Send us your doll or teddy bear for an immediate diagnostic. The toni doll arrived this past weekend and she is adorable. We serve cookies our website uses cookies, which help us to improve our site and enables us to deliver the best possible service and customer experience, as well as to provide social media features. Doll hospital located in sunny southern california. Japanese bisque dolls are made of bisque, which is unglazed porcelain. The resulting volume is the first allencompassing study made of the unique, small children dolls and figures made entirely of bisque this book is primarily photos of dolls with supporting text of explanatory and historical facts. Every doll is unique and special to the person who treasures it. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. For over 25 years, owners julie and jim taylor have built a solid reputation as expert doll restorers. We offer services in repair and restoration, and also have classes on how to make your own dolls.
This is a responsible book, subscribing to the view of true doll collectors. Fashion doll restoration tips december 3, 20 always be on the lookout for a curling iron, that has a narrow post, and can run a low heat setting. The seminars are a week long intensive study in the art of doll restoration. Yp the real yellow pages sm helps you find the right local businesses to meet your specific needs. Buy the complete dolls house book first edition by nisbett, jean isbn. Beginning with identification and the features of both the antique and reproductions of the antique bisque dolls, caruso discusses doll repair, eye repair, wig care, making cloth bodies, doll costuming and accessories. No two dolls are alike, similar maybe, but not alike.
Professional restorations and repair for ponytails, american girls, swirls, bubblecuts, ken, skipper, skooter, and mod dolls. Over 35 years experience in antique doll restoration and doll repairs. She sculpts, paints, patches, makes wigs, restrings legs, arms and heads, and replaces eyes and teeth. Depending on the repair, some are completed quickly, but some may take longer to locate missing parts, or to complete severe spa treatments. Below are just a few examples of our restored dolls. Restoration of german armand marseille my dream baby. A previous restoration on this french thuillier doll head had been done incorrectly utilizing paints that were heavy, flaked and did not last. See more ideas about dolls, vintage dolls and nancy doll. You will complete the restoration on a composition doll from beginning to end, and learn other techniques which will include restoration techniques for hard plastics, paper mache, and bisque repair. Antique bisque doll, soft body 14 grace putnam sleep. Whether your doll is in need of a simple cleaning, a restringing, or a complete makeover, we strive to give it that special touch that can only come from the great love of dolls we ourselves have.
Clear stepbystep instructions for stringing dolls, setting eyes, styling wigs and much more, this book should be in the library of every collector who owns a bisque doll. Unfortunately there is very little detailed information on repair of composition dolls. Lani, this would be a great idea for the doll from grammy. Her frantic cries drew feathers mother to the dark garage that was home to richard matthew clark. For the care, restorations and repair of all antique, vintage and modern dolls. You can also bring a treasured doll or bear into our hospital for repair or restaration.
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