Dolls found at garage sales might be gold ... or not! In the never-ending quest for items to sell on Ebay you are often going to come across dolls. If you are not a doll collector, this could cause you to...
In this guide I will take you through the repair and restoration of a Cameo Kewpie . This guide will teach you the basics of restoring a poor condition composition doll . What you will need to get started:...
How to find YOUR perfect misfit: A Guide Composition dolls are dolls that are moulded from a combination of sawdust and glue (usually) that has been painted. Dolls can have either painted on eyes or inset...
Of the many mysteries in the universe, the one that often confounds doll collectors is whether their old doll is made of composition or hard plastic. And let’s face it: even those of us who know dolls (or who...
Buying a doll is for most people an emotional decision, replacing childhood dolls or getting the one you never had! However, with the costs of antique and vintage dolls being what they are, you need to have a...
As an aficionado of old dolls, particularly composition dolls and early plastic dolls from the 50's, I frequently browse Ebay's pages. I look for values, bargains, and mostly ideas in order to re-dress my own...
You will only appreciate this guide if you like to do ARTISTIC painting. I took to painting a composition doll that was below the good into the ugly doll category. So here is what I did. The doll was WORTH...
I have grown so tired of seeing someone trying to sell a popular composition doll that looks as though it has been run over by a mack truck or has been BADLY repainted for the full value of the doll. I am sure...
I've been selling antique and vintage doll clothing on Ebay for quite a number of years and the clothing I've acquired has arrived in all kinds of condition. Some of the clothing is just too far gone and...
Over the last few months I've purchased a number of dolls, with the intention of restoring them. I'm writing this guide for sellers so they know what buyers expect when it comes to listings. And I'm writing it...