| We're Makin' Dolls 1330 Walnut St Murphysboro, Il 62966 618-687-4101 www.weremakindolls.com |
| We can fix your doll if it is made of porcelain, composition or Plastic If you want to restore that childhood doll that has seen better days... Repair a doll that is damaged by time, play, smoke or improper storage, or Increase the value of a collectible or antique doll or a vintage doll We can repair or replace missing or broken parts. Some doll materials such as composition can have defects such as a hole or cracks filled or repaired. Professional doll repair determines what materials to use. Broken porcelain parts must be replaced. If the doll repair is for a doll that is missing an arm or both arms or leg or both legs, we can fix it. Often restoration requires replacement of eyes or of the criers or voice box (If applicable and available ). In all cases if the parts are available or can be found, we can fix the doll. Our professional Doll Dr. will quickly fix and return your doll. Please be aware though that doll repair and restoration is timely project. Estimates on time are just that. Sometimes it may take longer to get the parts replaced or maybe it was more extensive damage that needs to be repaired than previously thought. Please be patient with us. If repairs are longer than stated. We want you to be pleased with your doll, and satisfied with the work that we do. Repairs are handled in a first come first serve basis. We can clean and/or repair body surfaces. Using the latest is safe and effective solvents and cleaners made specifically to clean antique dolls or doll parts including the wig or hair. We can remove the dirt, grime, and smudges of all those years of love and play. We can remove SOME ink and marker stains. If paint is required after cleaning or if fill is required to fill defects, we will do t hat repair and then paint the part. Smoke damage can be hard to clean but we can usually make your doll look like new. |
| This little Kestner Princess came to us in the box, the eyes needed fixed, the body restrung and about 60 years worth of dirt removed off of this baby. The silk dress was thread bare, so a new one was made to compliment the old one which we always recommend that you keep and display with the Doll if at all possible. Her hair was washed and replaced the missing mohair fibers. This Doll belongs to Mrs. Patty Simon Illinois the late Senator Paul Simon |
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