Dolls

Establishing a doll collection---for yourself or for your child---can be a wonderful hobby, both in terms of artistic challenges and, if the collection features dolls from around the world, a tool...

Needle sculpting, a soft sculpture process usually done on artist's dolls and other plush toys, is a method of creating shapes in a stuffed cloth form. Generally, the shapes of facial and body...

American Girl dolls are great collector's items for young girls. The popular book series chronicles the lives of young girls throughout American history. There is a doll for each character:...

Cleaning a collectible doll and clothing must be geared toward the type, age and condition of the doll. From porcelain to vinyl, every kind of doll has a different cleaning process, and what might...

Beanie Buddies are a popular soft animal figures which children and adults enjoy collecting. They are appreciated for their soft texture and the creativity that went into their development and...

Porcelain dolls are collected and played with by doll lovers young and old alike. With proper maintenance, a porcelain doll can last hundreds of years. Dust accumulates in the hair of a porcelain...

Fixing American Girl doll frizzy hair can be a challenge. The American Girl dolls are very popular, as well as expensive, so you'll want to be sure to take good care of them, and that includes...

You're never too old to play with dolls, or so the old adage goes. For collectors, playing with dolls involves routine maintenance of prized and cherished dolls of all sizes, ages and types....

That quick paint touch-up on Great Aunt Sally's composition doll didn't go exactly as you planned. Those simple black squiggles that should have turned out as eyebrows, well, didn't. Removing...

Hats from the time of Queen Victoria, or the Victorian era, were not constructed much differently from today's formal hats. All hats featured a tip, which is the top portion of the hat, crown,...

Selling porcelain dolls can be a way to create some income--or lose money. Successfully selling porcelain dolls depends entirely on where you sell them. Selling the dolls at doll shows and craft...

Dolls have very unique hair that can become dirty in time if the doll is not in a case. Whether it was an accidental spill on your doll or just built-up dust and dirt, you will want to clean the...

Making fun dress-up dolls for your children is not difficult and can be done easily and inexpensively. Dress-up dolls can be old-fashioned or modern. You might even be able to replicate your...

The materials you'll use to make a miniature doll depend on the size of the doll. Miniature baby dolls used in dollhouses are sometimes no bigger than a fingertip. Tiny dolls are fun to make...

Secrist dolls are a particular brand of Reborn dolls, realistic vinyl baby dolls often sold in kits and self-customized by hobbyists and doll enthusiasts. Part of this customization involves...

Raggedy Ann has been delighting children and adults alike since her introduction by her maker, Johnny Gruelle, in 1915. He wrote and illustrated stories about Raggedy Ann and received a patent for...

I will tell you in the next 3 steps how to take the best pictures possible to draw people to look at your Reborn Baby doll for sale.

One popular style of cloth doll is the Japanese kimono doll, a figure designed to show off an elaborate costume and hairstyle of the region. This type of doll, prevalent in Japan in the 1920s,...

You can make a goth-style doll in any manner and material, but the simplest way to do so is through creating a cloth doll. Cloth dolls are easy to customize and can often have the look of creepy...

Mildew can form on just about any surface, including dolls and related accessories. According to Merriam-Webster's online dictionary, mildew is a superficial growth, usually whitish in color,...

Reborn dolls, which are a type of vinyl baby doll altered to look as close to a real baby as possible, have become popular among doll hobbyists and artists alike. Typically, an artist will choose...

Baby dolls are an important part of growing up and can be important decorative items. Small dolls can decorate couches, tables, bed, and chairs. They also are a universal gift for children. Dolls...

Creating a headboard for the master bedroom in a dollhouse is easier than it looks; a classy and quality headboard can be made using cardboard. Cardboard is sturdy and can look as fancy as you...

Long before Barbie dazzled little girls for hours, Pioneer and Native American children played with dolls made from corn husks. The original corn dolls originated in Pagan Europe, but the...

If you have or know a girl between the ages of 3 and 13 then you have probably heard of the American Girl Dolls. Because of the uniqueness of these dolls, finding American doll clothes can be...

REALISTIC VEINS FOR YOUR REBORN BABY, I will explain step by step how to make the veins in your baby so real, it will be hard to tell the differnce between a real baby and your reborn baby doll.

How to make a Chippewa Indian Doll. The Anishanabe made dolls & toys for their children to play with, and you can make those old time dolls with my step by step instructions.

If you have a beloved doll or a collection of dolls, you may occasionally find the need to use a doll hospital. A doll hospital is a place where a person can bring his or her dolls for repair....

American Girl dolls are expensive. But your daughter loves to play with her, dress her up and brush her hair. Is her dolls hair beyond frizzy? Use these tips to give her a healthy brushing that...

Vinyl dolls, just like plastic and fabric dolls, can get stained and dirty. Most commonly, vinyl dolls get stained because the doll is being handled too much or its clothing had gotten wet and the...

Modern doll collecting is all about customization and creating your own unique doll. More than simply changing the clothing or hairstyle of a doll, many doll enthusiasts now strive to refurbish...

Plush dolls, or soft, pliable dolls most often used as toys for young children, are a popular project among crafters and traditional artists alike. Crafters enjoy creating unique designs that...

The art of dollmaking has resurged in recent years, as more crafts-oriented and artistically-inclined people branch out into older forms of self-expression. It is not a huge leap for a home...

Making your own doll is a popular project among crafters, home stitchers and artists alike. Part of the enjoyment of dolls is the customization involved in making a doll look a certain way,...

Doll customization and doll restoration are becoming increasingly popular among doll enthusiasts, as the demand for unique dolls grows. Many collectors enjoy repairing the damage done on old or...

Cabbage Patch Kids are a brand of dolls created by Xavier Roberts in 1978. Xavier Roberts has his signature on the bottom of each Cabbage Patch Kid. Cabbage Patch Dolls come with birth...

Many of us have amassed a vast collection of dolls over the years. Childhood dolls often live on shelves that never see the light of day, only growing older (and dirtier) with each passing year....

Dressing dolls is a popular children's pastime. Most little girls love playing dress-up with their dolls. Dressing miniature dolls can be a creative outlet to designers as well, offering them...

This eHow Article will walk you through the process of making a removable doll wig. All the supplies needed can be found at your local arts & crafts store, or can be purchased online....

Baby dolls come in hundreds of sizes, styles and colors. For many little girls and older collectors, the best baby dolls are the ones that resemble a real baby as much as possible. This includes...

Restoring antique dolls is becoming a very popular--and profitable--hobby. You can find vintage and antique dolls at flea markets, antique stores, consignment stores, and even yard sales. While...

If you have a daughter and she owns the Baby Alive doll, then you are already acquainted with how expensive purchasing more food for this doll is. While you probably want to do your best to keep...

Children love to dress their dolls in a variety of "occupational"outfits; just look at how many different professions Barbie has had over the years---waitress, astronaut, veterinarian, princess...

Step-by-step, create a Greek doll from an ordinary doll. Because the size of dolls vary widely, from dolls smaller than Barbie to dolls larger than baby dolls, the exact amounts of ribbon and...

A beautiful doll cradle is not only a toy to play with, but can also become a family heirloom to be cherished for years to come. While there are commercially made doll beds of all shapes and...

The real beauty of a rag doll lies entirely in the face and though this rag doll is not a true beauty, she does have character. You can learn to create a rag doll - eHow style with these simple...

Dolls made by hand can be treasured by you now and handed down through many generations. One of the easiest types of dolls to make is the straw doll. They take very little time and can be dressed...

A character doll adds an element of whimsy to a doll collection, especially when the doll is displayed in a shadow box, open-sided dollhouse or diorama. A granny hat can turn your doll into Betsy...

Sleep-overs are a favorite activity for pre-teens and younger girls. Since many spend their vacations camping, it's easy for them to imagine their dolls doing the same with sleeping bags just like...

Gene dolls are beautiful collectibles that can be handed down from generation to generation. Often, though, these dolls are stored incorrectly in basements or attics, and take on a musty odor....