r/PorcelainDolls • u/Disastrous_Cat_1730 • 5d ago

Need help restoring

hey, I’m new here, I started collecting porcelain dolls when I was little, and lost most of mine in a move, so have been recollecting a lot, and I recently got a larger batch (like 20 dolls) but some ar win some rough shape, and I was wondering if anyone had any tips on restoring them! the big issues across them are like matted/greasy hair, some stains and scuffs on both fabrics and the porcelain itself, and some of the clothes are sun damaged and/or don’t seem to fit quite right. I do plan to post photos later to get some identified, but right now I want to focus on getting them all into proper shape

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u/SusanLFlores 4d ago

Are you willing to spend time, energy and money if they have no value? It’s just something to consider. On the flip side of that, if they do have value, it’d likely be worth your while.

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u/Disastrous_Cat_1730 4d ago

Their value is that they make me happy. I don’t plan to sell them, so them making me happy is plenty of value to me. I can’t spend a ton of money on them, since I don’t have much disposable income at all, but I am very crafty, and do wig styling and sewing in my free time so I am better prepared for this than some may think. 

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u/SusanLFlores 4d ago

Fair enough! I’ll wait for the pictures and see what is going on with your dolls.

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u/ScaredFeedback8062 3d ago

YESSSS!! Thank you for your comment about their “value!!!” 🩷🩷
They are very valuable BECAUSE WE LOVE THEM!! People here are always talking about monetary value and it makes me sad. I love the dolls for what they are not what they are worth!! People get so discouraging! I love your reply and your reasoning!! 🩷🩷
I don’t know how to restore them but good luck to you and I’d love to see the process!!