Step 3BARBIE DOLL RESTORATION

 

 

 
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Even though a collectible Barbie Doll that has been altered or restored may be worth less to collectors you may decide that you would still want to go ahead with the Barbie Doll restoration process.  If you are not going to get the price you would like at this point and you would rather keep the Barbie Doll then you should consider restoration.  Again it is important to know that it can devalue your Barbie doll but if you are not concerned with the value and more concerned with maintaining the essence of your Barbie then start the restoration process.  Some important facts to know when you start this restoration process with your Barbie is as follows:
 

8 Tips for Barbie Doll Restoration

 

  1. Plastic Dolls are slowly detiorating and it is not something that can be stopped but cosmetically it can be made less noticeable through restoration
  2. With the dolls you will feel stickness on the faces- it is suggested to use mild soap and talcum powder or even Twin Pines Formula 911 to restore
  3. To restore the splits on the body use Plastix (made by Locite)
  4. Green ear - this can be restored and takes much more effort- after much research it seems that CLR (found in most home improvement stores) is the best product to use.  It takes about a week of doing a treatment once a day and allowing 24 hours drying time.  You will need cotton balls, need and thread to use on the ear holes, and as well as eye dropper.
  5. You can shampoo the Barbie's hair with baby shampoo to help restore its shine
  6. You can do some restoration by repainting of features using Liquitex acrylic paints with the tiniest brush
  7. Replacing earrings- you can use the white pearls from bridal sprays and it does not cause green ear
  8. Removal of ink and marker stains- use Goo Gone or Removzit
 
 

 Here are some suggestions of books to aid in your Barbie doll restoration:  

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Remember at this point you may not want to sell this doll because you find more value with keeping it in your collection.  You may find that there are some things that you can not restore while working on the restoration of your Barbie Doll but when you put all your effort into the process you will be pleased with your results and you will have a new beautiful Barbie.
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