Doll parts

6 years ago

I found at a yard sale a lot of doll body parts. I understand the parts that would be attached to a cloth body but the ones that are supposed to be moveable have nothing to string them with. Two legs had a part that looked like it was cemented in of some type, they cement was yellow. So my question is what/how do I need to put on the body parts to be able to string them?

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linray2

6 years ago

Hi Rosie1949, Don't know where you live but if you have a basement, you probably aren't near me in FL. Just came across your post to Sherry. What a table full of treasures she has come across. You are kind to offer help. She needs more than a little help. First she needs to identify the dolls by name. I am no longer making dolls and have lots of goodies to find homes for. For starters Doll Crafter magazines, and others - in boxes so can't remember names but I never missed an issue. BUT they go back to 1985. Full of instructions for assembling dolls, patterns, etc. still in books. Small fairies, cherubs, kewpies ALL sizes from 1/2" to 4 inch. Effener dolls 12 inch, lots of molds under 14 inch dolls, on, and on. Just no interest in them here. Will try to watch for your posts. Keep warm! Linda in FL

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Rosie1949
6 years ago
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Sherry I would love to help you with this. Your table looks like a small part of my basement! I call it my "Dolly Dungeon" ! lol I can see some of your dolls need a cloth body, and some need to be strung. There is stringing elastic for that. Doll molds that are sold needing cloth bodies usually have their own body pattern that fits them.

Has anyone tried to help you yet? "follow" me and I will try to help you. Rosie

PS I would love to run across a deal like this!!!! You are lucky!
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Rosie1949
6 years ago
Hi Linray2!!!! So glad to hear from someone who knows dolls. Just so sad you are so far from me! And sadder yet, you no longer make dolls!!!

I am in S'east Michigan near the Toledo, Ohio border. Ohhh I would love to see what you have.

I have given up looking for doll people. She never answered me so I hope she found someone close to her for help.

I also sew for my dolls. And I have not only porcelain but other dolls also. I guess you could just call me a doll A holic!!!! And patternAholic, and sewing material/supplies A holic!!!!! and so on, and so on!I am always on the lookout at the resale shops for eyes, wigs, supplies, fabric, stands,,,,well, I think you get the picture! Rosie
linray2
6 years ago
Oh Rosie, I know what you are saying. I ended up with what we call 'naked doll syndrome'. I was making dolls faster than I could sew the clothing. I finally gave in and started purchasing clothing at the Doll Shows in Orlando. Wish you were closer. I have yards of batisse (sp) thin weight poly/cotton, bought lace by the rolls - 30 - 50 yards at a time in every color it came in, if I really liked it. I finally fell into Joyce Wolfe's fairies. Then the glass cases, mirrors and pieces of coral to sit the fairies on. Have the silk dress kits for her fairies, wings, crowns. As I got older, my dolls got smaller. Sold BIG kiln and molds for larger dolls - around 18 inches. Now I find that I have no interest in the little ones either, have turbo kiln almost brand new. Did do some decals on porcelain blank plates, dishes, cups, bowls, that's a lot of fun. Even did glass decals on tiles for behind kitchen oven, very pretty. Wish we were closer, have I got some goodies you would enjoy. Wish I could find someone in FL with your love of dolls! Hope to remain in contact with you. teacup fairies.
Rosie1949
6 years ago
And I wish I could find someone in S'east Michigan with your love of dolls! But I guess we can keep talking, huh? If you follow me, I can send you my email. Easier than coming to this site. Sadly it is pretty dead. Rosie
linray2
6 years ago
Yep , email works. linray2@embarqmail.com will get to me, also do FB a little, I get confused sometimes there. Let me hear from you
Rosie1949
6 years ago
Forgot to say,,,your teacup fairies are so cute! Rosie
linray2
6 years ago
Thank you. They are a LOT of work! Tried to sell a 'fallen fairy' in red and black skimpy outfit on Harley. Got lots of bids BUT they wanted the Bike!, not the fairy. Duh
Rosie1949
6 years ago
Incredible! You didn't sell just the bike did you??? Hope not! BTW did you get my email on Jan 8th? Rosie
linray2
6 years ago
Yep, got it AND replied. Hope address is good. Will watch for your reply. I am on embarqmail and sometimes it isn't recognized by other carriers. And, no, I didn't sell the bike. I bought a collectors box with 6 bikes in it and they are quite the rage. They are lost in the back of a closet by now.
linray2
6 years ago
I don't think you are receiving my emails. check to see if I am blocked. I tried replying to you .... should have gone through. Still going to cover dolls in body of this. Have 6 dolls ready to assemble. Made box for each doll, included eyes, eyelashes, wigs, body and clothes patterns. One day I hope to put them together. Okay - just a side note about babies waiting for me. Hope to hear from you soon. been really sick here for over a week
Rosie1949
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Did you get my email yet? click on my name and "follow" me then we can private email through this houzz site. Rosie

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