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Doll Repair

Restoring Doll Bangs, Pin Curls and Hair Parts

May 29, 2020May 29, 2020 / DandridgeHouseDolls / Leave a comment

   Let’s fix those bangs and frizzy parts! Awhile back I did a Restoring Hair Tutorial. We covered hot water dunking basics and how to restore straight hair, big curls and tight ringlets but we didn’t get to bangs. Today we will discuss bangs, pin curls and frizzy parts. American Girl dolls have nice quality … Continue reading Restoring Doll Bangs, Pin Curls and Hair Parts

Replacing Neck Strings Tutorial

March 12, 2020March 12, 2020 / DandridgeHouseDolls / 6 Comments

   What are neck strings and why do we want them? From 1986 to 2016 American Girl dolls had neck strings to keep the head attached to the body. The single cord goes in one side and out the other in a sewn loop on the cloth body and can be cinched tight around the … Continue reading Replacing Neck Strings Tutorial

Doll Eye Removal and Replacement Tutorial

February 6, 2020March 27, 2020 / DandridgeHouseDolls / 6 Comments

   Let's talk about eyeballs! Eye replacement can be very scary if you have never done it before. I was really nervous my first time and I've messed up some eyeballs along the way but now it's a common occurrence here at Dandridge House. Today I will share my mistakes and what I've learned. Some … Continue reading Doll Eye Removal and Replacement Tutorial

Restoring Doll Hair Tutorial

August 1, 2019August 16, 2020 / DandridgeHouseDolls / 12 Comments

   Let's get our glam on! Nothing makes a doll look worse than bad hair! I see dolls that aren't in bad shape but their hair makes you cringe. As I have already shared with you, I love to fix up abused dolls and restore them to their former glory. Because of this, I have … Continue reading Restoring Doll Hair Tutorial

A Doll Cleaning Tutorial

April 19, 2019August 21, 2019 / DandridgeHouseDolls / 10 Comments

 I have a large collection of AG dolls and the majority of them came to me secondhand. I love a good deal and pick up abused dolls whenever I find them. Sometimes I buy them just because I don't like to see them in such terrible shape. Over the years I have learned how to … Continue reading A Doll Cleaning Tutorial

How To Re-String A Doll Tutorial

February 21, 2019August 21, 2019 / DandridgeHouseDolls / 6 Comments

   I have a very large collection of AG dolls and the majority of them came to me secondhand. Over the years I have learned how to repair almost every issue I have encountered. Today let’s focus on loose limbs. American Girl doll vinyl limbs are attached to the body with an elastic cord from … Continue reading How To Re-String A Doll Tutorial

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