Restoring a 1965 American Girl

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  • čas přidán 25. 08. 2024

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  • @OfficialSparklyPig
    @OfficialSparklyPig Před rokem +56

    I've never seen anyone restore the box before, awesome! Great outcomes on both!

  • @Remmeister2000
    @Remmeister2000 Před rokem +17

    I absolutely love how you restored the box, and watching it slowly come together was just so satisfying. Please please PLEASE restore more boxes/packaging. That was so relaxing to watch ❤

  • @geminisabah
    @geminisabah Před rokem +19

    The difference between before and after is like a much needed salon visit❤

  • @ChellyWood
    @ChellyWood Před rokem +15

    Thank you for explaining which tools you use for each stage in the process. It makes the video so much more interesting than some other doll restoration videos. And like SparklyPig said, I was especially impressed by your methods for restoring the box. Just... WOW.

  • @richardforen1223
    @richardforen1223 Před 5 měsíci +1

    That was brilliant. Your box restoration was amazing. A true artist. Your use of rolling papers, inspirational... in more ways then one..lol

  • @deborahnickrand4538
    @deborahnickrand4538 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I am so very impressed with all your work here.
    My husband says, "he is an artist."

  • @lizcollazos8547
    @lizcollazos8547 Před rokem +6

    Wow, great job. I ordered a My Scene doll and when I received her, I noticed that her hair was super soft, better than I'd ever seen before. I wrote to the Etsy shop owner and was told that she used Downey softener and let it set in overnight. Your work with the box was wonderful. I didn't think there was a way to restore them.

    • @DoeDeerWonderland
      @DoeDeerWonderland  Před rokem

      Oh yeah it does wonders on some types of fibers! Thank you 🙏🩷

  • @kathleenklein4231
    @kathleenklein4231 Před rokem +12

    She looks great! Amazing job with the box.

  • @memoriam.victoriam
    @memoriam.victoriam Před rokem +7

    The doll looks amazing as usual

    • @DoeDeerWonderland
      @DoeDeerWonderland  Před rokem +1

      Right? So much more aesthetically pleasing..
      Thanks a lot! 🤗

  • @vickinoeske1154
    @vickinoeske1154 Před rokem +2

    Great job on the box restoration. Yes, she looks like Doris Day! I wonder where Rock Hudson is? Great job. Barbie is refreshed.

    • @DoeDeerWonderland
      @DoeDeerWonderland  Před rokem +1

      A Pillowtalk Barbie gift set would be so great! I think you may have given me an idea lol

    • @vickinoeske1154
      @vickinoeske1154 Před rokem

      @@DoeDeerWonderland There ya go!🤣😂

  • @tataakalulu9450
    @tataakalulu9450 Před rokem +9

    Hi!! I loveeeeeee your redos!! I found a 1987 Midge doll, I cleaned her up last night!! I used Downy fabric softener after washing, on the hair!! It worked great!!! Can't wait to get home and finish her up!!! Luckily her face paint was perfect!! Thank you for working your magic on dolls and sharing!!!✌🏽♥️

  • @saracole5504
    @saracole5504 Před rokem +11

    I love this doll even before her makeover. 👋 I'm new here and impressed with your skills.

  • @siwarvidsson9705
    @siwarvidsson9705 Před rokem +1

    You made a outstanding job she is stunning now!!!

  • @dorisbrinkerhoff8124
    @dorisbrinkerhoff8124 Před 10 měsíci +1

    i,m sure she would appreciate what ever help you give her

    • @DoeDeerWonderland
      @DoeDeerWonderland  Před 10 měsíci

      I’d appreciate her starting by paying her share of the rent! 🤣

  • @darrellwallace4182
    @darrellwallace4182 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Excellent and totally INCREDIBLE work!
    You have master skills, and I'm obsessed with any kind of doll restoration!
    AMAZING!

  • @vinodkumarkv7315
    @vinodkumarkv7315 Před rokem +1

    Ur creativity is always beyond words❤❤❤❤

  • @mariaalvarez6389
    @mariaalvarez6389 Před rokem +1

    Beautiful work.

  • @jimsteele3423
    @jimsteele3423 Před rokem +1

    She is a Gorgeous Doll

  • @stache1954
    @stache1954 Před 10 měsíci +1

    You have the best voice.

  • @suelipscomb7989
    @suelipscomb7989 Před 9 měsíci +1

    What a stunner! I still have my high color American Girl from the 60’s! My dolls go to my son when I die

  • @rg1whiteywins598
    @rg1whiteywins598 Před rokem +6

    Excellent color matching on that box. Your videos always amaze me.

    • @DoeDeerWonderland
      @DoeDeerWonderland  Před rokem +1

      So sweet, thank you so much ❤️

    • @rg1whiteywins598
      @rg1whiteywins598 Před rokem +1

      @@DoeDeerWonderland about the Doris Day thing... It looks like a drawing of her from a TV show or record album from the very long time ago.

    • @DoeDeerWonderland
      @DoeDeerWonderland  Před rokem +1

      There is this one Barbie case with a drawing that looks exactly like her.
      They must've at least taken some inspiration for sure

  • @rogerlloyd1897
    @rogerlloyd1897 Před rokem +4

    She is so lovely!!! I recently restored my American Girl. I need to practice on my brows lol.

    • @DoeDeerWonderland
      @DoeDeerWonderland  Před rokem +2

      Thank you so much! It does take a looot of practice, the trick is to use very short strokes, working your way up from the tail.
      (Also diluting your color a lot so it's barely visible helps tremendously in getting started in terms of settling on a general shape when you have no guidelines)
      Thank you for your continued support btw, really appreciate it ❤️

  • @happyhippie2853
    @happyhippie2853 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Bravo 👏 you put so much time into the restoration and the before and after is so worth it.💜

  • @karimiller4404
    @karimiller4404 Před rokem +1

    WOW on the box and creative use of (oh yeah, "don't ask") May have to try that too one day. Another outstanding restore!

  • @Senseshouldbesocommon
    @Senseshouldbesocommon Před rokem +1

    Beautiful!

  • @susyq5508
    @susyq5508 Před rokem +1

    restoring the box couldn't believe it ive never seen a video where they do that your awesome

  • @bagginsone
    @bagginsone Před 9 měsíci +1

    Lovely!!!!!

  • @XL-5117
    @XL-5117 Před rokem +2

    I think the doll on the front of the box looks like Doris Day too! Nice restoration of the box and the doll, she looks so pretty 😍

  • @heatherforster5962
    @heatherforster5962 Před rokem +1

    Looks great

  • @Erik98ish
    @Erik98ish Před rokem

    She turned out amazing! Great job! ♥️

  • @arturogaray3354
    @arturogaray3354 Před rokem +1

    Amazing Job!

  • @lindaAA3101
    @lindaAA3101 Před 10 měsíci +2

    I love Doe-Deer's restorations....I wish Doe would do more of them!

  • @christyhubbard8074
    @christyhubbard8074 Před rokem

    Beautiful work of art as always!!

  • @dwilloughby13
    @dwilloughby13 Před rokem

    My gosh, you did an amazing job, your patience always amazes me, her and the box, both , wow

  • @hollienelson6738
    @hollienelson6738 Před rokem +2

    If I had a magic wand, I'd make it so you'd have nothing to worry about in life. You could just relax and resuscitate beauty one doll at a time.

    • @DoeDeerWonderland
      @DoeDeerWonderland  Před rokem

      😭 This has to be the sweetest comment I've ever gotten, thank you!!

  • @wadeervin5021
    @wadeervin5021 Před rokem

    Beautiful work!!!

  • @mana_forseight
    @mana_forseight Před rokem +4

    Oh,damn,she became so pretty🔥
    Never expected less from you,amazing

  • @nevaehrinjani2599
    @nevaehrinjani2599 Před rokem +1

    Watching this so satisfying and amazing skill you have, what a great job👍

  • @midwestkatie4
    @midwestkatie4 Před rokem +5

    She looks happy.

  • @Weezie1957
    @Weezie1957 Před rokem

    Great makeover!

  • @LUDENSUTPUER
    @LUDENSUTPUER Před rokem +2

    An amazing job as always,love the end result;
    and the box restoration simply amazing,i had never seen that kind of work,at least with a doll box.

  • @gailbordley304
    @gailbordley304 Před rokem +1

    Love watching your restorations. Could you put a list together of what you use, for cleaning body & hair? Thank you!

  • @KollectingKaos
    @KollectingKaos Před rokem +3

    I have watched a lot of doll restoration and customization video's over the last few years, but yours is the only channel that I have subscribed to. The information you give is both informative and helpful and makes me think that some day I may decide to dig out that plastic tub of barbie's I have and see what I can do with them.

    • @DoeDeerWonderland
      @DoeDeerWonderland  Před rokem +1

      Thank you so much! That's my hope with this channel, to inspire people to give these old ladies a second chance ☺️

  • @johannaholmgren8088
    @johannaholmgren8088 Před rokem +1

    Another really satisfying video, as well as a superb restoration. Watching you do that really fine painting (fingernails etc), I think of how I'd end up gettong to nail number 9, and then having a moment, and end up with a big streak of paint all across her arm....I dont know how many times I've done something like that..!

    • @DoeDeerWonderland
      @DoeDeerWonderland  Před rokem

      Well, it wasn't the case here, but I do sometimes mess up and have to start over 😂
      Thank you!

  • @YsanneLatty
    @YsanneLatty Před rokem +1

    You are sooo underrated!! 🩷

  • @lisaakinlabi
    @lisaakinlabi Před rokem

    I just found your channel - I love to restore barbies. I still have mine from 60's - 70's. I need an American girl body - I have searched for years but never found one.

  • @nicobe999
    @nicobe999 Před rokem +2

    She looks stunning, great job! 😁

  • @kathyvalentine1543
    @kathyvalentine1543 Před rokem +2

    Oh my! You are an artist! This is an amazing transformation!

  • @petra6900
    @petra6900 Před rokem +1

    🥰 Awesome job,especially on her original box. Love the new Barbie, hair,makeup and outfit.

  • @user-hj4cu5rk2e
    @user-hj4cu5rk2e Před 11 dny

    Hermosa Barbie

  • @glitteredbrat
    @glitteredbrat Před rokem +3

    we love a crafty stoner

  • @michbal3600
    @michbal3600 Před rokem +3

    Omg you really know what you’re doing! I didn’t know that the box can be restore as well.

  • @baldwinleatherworks
    @baldwinleatherworks Před rokem +2

    Wow, I am very impressed with your color matching skills! Your touchup work on the boxes is excellent. It doesn’t need to be perfect. Like you said it just needs that your eye doesn’t go to the damage at first glance. Great job!

    • @DoeDeerWonderland
      @DoeDeerWonderland  Před rokem +1

      Thank you very much! Can you tell I watch a lot of Baumgartner? 😂

    • @baldwinleatherworks
      @baldwinleatherworks Před rokem

      @@DoeDeerWonderland lol yes I do and I would guess since you know who he is you do too? Your channel always brings a smile to my face and my heart. Thank you for your beautiful and loving restoration of these dolls. I’ve had five spinal surgeries in the last three years, so I get to watch a lot of CZcams. I love your channel. It’s one of my favorites. I never got to play with dolls when I was a kid because they were expensive and and we couldn’t really afford them.

  • @baldwinleatherworks
    @baldwinleatherworks Před rokem

    I see the Doris Day too 😊

  • @maureentuohy8672
    @maureentuohy8672 Před rokem +1

    Amazing how good that old damaged box ended up looking! That was the most surprising. So interesting.

  • @tallblonde1976
    @tallblonde1976 Před 11 měsíci +1

    One of my favorite Barbies, she's so beautiful. Thanks for sharing your restorations.

  • @pokeman260
    @pokeman260 Před rokem +2

    This is such a cute Barbie ❤ I’m not really interested in collecting vintage Barbie’s,, but man..I really want her 🥰

  • @ehh3291
    @ehh3291 Před rokem

    wow great job keep up the great vids!

  • @dianathorpe2280
    @dianathorpe2280 Před rokem +1

    She's gorgeous! Well done !!!

  • @papierdolls
    @papierdolls Před rokem +1

    She's stunning!!! 🤩

  • @geraldcorbin5621
    @geraldcorbin5621 Před rokem +1

    When you popped her head off, I noticed that her body is the Miss Barbie body by the same neck knob. -Gerald-

    • @DoeDeerWonderland
      @DoeDeerWonderland  Před rokem

      It is! She came that way and it's good enough until I manage to find her a body

  • @Tama-Hero
    @Tama-Hero Před rokem

    Gorgeous, lovely work!
    I tried the denture tablet thing on a doll I'm working on and it worked like a charm!
    And then within two days immediately the limbs became red again lol

    • @DoeDeerWonderland
      @DoeDeerWonderland  Před rokem

      That is very odd. Might be a deeper issue which cannot be solved with denture tablets.
      You should try benzoyl peroxide and sunlight or 40 vol hair developer if there are stains which will not leave. Let me know how it goes!

    • @Tama-Hero
      @Tama-Hero Před rokem

      @@DoeDeerWonderland Ill let you know once I can try it out :) thanks for the great videos!

    • @DoeDeerWonderland
      @DoeDeerWonderland  Před rokem

      Thank you! 😊

  • @karenwillis3118
    @karenwillis3118 Před rokem

    Wow amazing love the box restoration Barbie looks beautiful I had a number two with bad smoke damage tried your denture tablet hack and wowzers she came out amazing thanks for the awesome videos now I’m going to try to fix her box lol

    • @DoeDeerWonderland
      @DoeDeerWonderland  Před rokem

      Aw I'm so glad!! Thank you very much ❤️

    • @crystalflores1750
      @crystalflores1750 Před rokem

      Agreed! That denture tablet hack is AMAZING! I am so thankful I found this channel.

  • @missypammypoos
    @missypammypoos Před 11 měsíci +1

    Hi there. Wow, she’s gorgeous! I’ve just won an American Girl on EBay but she has a little vinyl nip above her lip, so it’s very noticeable. I’d like to know long you keep her under the curing light each time you use the soft resin/acrylic mix please. Thank you. 😊

    • @DoeDeerWonderland
      @DoeDeerWonderland  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Usually I keep mine under the lamp for a few minutes. 2 should be plenty, but I do 5 just in case :)

    • @missypammypoos
      @missypammypoos Před 11 měsíci

      @@DoeDeerWonderland Thank you. That’s really helpful. I shall order a curing light from Amazon, they are pretty cheap and I’ve just heard my A Girl will be with me on Wed. Can’t wait. Thank you again. 😁

  • @rikkib7636
    @rikkib7636 Před rokem

    Amazing. She looks fabulous! I like how you restored the box too, very cool 😁

  • @juanmartinbarbosa160
    @juanmartinbarbosa160 Před rokem +1

    Loved how the box! Which acrylics did you used for it and the face?

  • @dlgrek
    @dlgrek Před rokem

    Love your work. It's very inspiring. Thanks for sharing your experiences and being generous with that. By the way, I've tried to restyle a Farrah Mego doll, and when I put hot water on hair (almost boliling), the hair retracted and shrinked :( Will need a replace. My mistake not to test in a little peace of hair the effects of the boling water

    • @DoeDeerWonderland
      @DoeDeerWonderland  Před rokem +1

      Thank you! Yeah, often those dolls will have very cheap fibers that don't react well to hot temperatures... But hey, it's a lesson learned right?

    • @dlgrek
      @dlgrek Před rokem

      @@DoeDeerWonderland Yes, it's about learning. Fortunately didn't happen with a Wonder Woman Mego.Thank you for your answer :)

  • @fs1568
    @fs1568 Před rokem +1

    Amazing work!
    Is this a re-upload or did you do a box restoration video previously?

    • @DoeDeerWonderland
      @DoeDeerWonderland  Před rokem +1

      Thanks! No this is my first box restoration and it's not a re-upload :)

    • @fs1568
      @fs1568 Před rokem

      Would love to see more, it was magical ✨

  • @tropics78j29
    @tropics78j29 Před měsícem +1

    How long can you soak a Vintage Barbie doll in the denture tablets?

  • @rosemaryr.long-morgan9704
    @rosemaryr.long-morgan9704 Před 2 měsíci +1

    If I need to do hair redo which fiber should I go with? (Not for resale just my collection) Thanks for video. /Rosemary

    • @DoeDeerWonderland
      @DoeDeerWonderland  Před měsícem

      Not many modern fibers are similar actually unfortunately

    • @rosemaryr.long-morgan9704
      @rosemaryr.long-morgan9704 Před měsícem

      @@DoeDeerWonderland thx. There's a new (for my neck-of-the-woods monofiber out there called Hanlon is that the closest right now?)

  • @misfittoy1316
    @misfittoy1316 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Don’t ask……….lmbo!

  • @Jerephilwee
    @Jerephilwee Před 9 měsíci +1

    Slayyyy

  • @charlenezacks8105
    @charlenezacks8105 Před rokem

    Do you know how to fix cracks in the cases? I HATE when they crack. The corners crac, and there must be a way to fix them.

    • @DoeDeerWonderland
      @DoeDeerWonderland  Před rokem

      I would think some sort of filler material could help in those cases (?)

  • @whatanitemare
    @whatanitemare Před rokem

    I come from the early days of "reborn" dolls so I have nightmares about product migrating or changing color with age. Can you tell me if you've been using clear varnish as a sealer long enough to know if it's going to stay clear? I'd hate to have my dolls turn yellow or worse, orange, in 10 years time.

    • @DoeDeerWonderland
      @DoeDeerWonderland  Před rokem

      I have had some varnishes turn yellow, some not.
      Generally speaking, the ones that mention UV protection should be the safest options.

    • @whatanitemare
      @whatanitemare Před rokem

      @@DoeDeerWonderland So not good if you plan to sell. Thanks for your insight!

    • @kierli816
      @kierli816 Před rokem

      @@DoeDeerWonderland Do you have a preferred UV protection varnish that from your experience has not yellowed? Looking into buying some, so I thought I should ask

  • @totalblu
    @totalblu Před 11 měsíci

    Any recommendations on how to fix an indented Barbie head?

    • @DoeDeerWonderland
      @DoeDeerWonderland  Před 11 měsíci

      Hot water should fix any small holes :)

    • @totalblu
      @totalblu Před 11 měsíci

      @@DoeDeerWonderland no holes the dolls head has caved in around the nose and eye

    • @DoeDeerWonderland
      @DoeDeerWonderland  Před 11 měsíci

      Ouch! Hard to say tbh, I’ve never heard of that happening

  • @BlakeGildaphish76
    @BlakeGildaphish76 Před 2 měsíci

    i can see a slight resemblance Doris Day, but i would not have seen it if you hadn't mentioned it.

  • @christinehuband4383
    @christinehuband4383 Před rokem +1

    Because after 50, every girl needs a little help 😊

  • @panoreapan470
    @panoreapan470 Před rokem +1

    my god , what a differance you make

  • @cmsclaudio
    @cmsclaudio Před rokem

    Supersonic...!!! ¿:-D

  • @shydreamguyman4098
    @shydreamguyman4098 Před 6 měsíci

    You do restorations ?
    i will have some jobs for you .