Restoring a 1965 American Girl

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  • Hi dolls! In this video I demonstrate my process for restoring this 1965 American Girl Barbie and her box.
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  • @OfficialSparklyPig
    @OfficialSparklyPig ปีที่แล้ว +49

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

    • @DoeDeerWonderland
      @DoeDeerWonderland  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you very much ☺️

    • @tallblonde1976
      @tallblonde1976 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      And using rolling papers! That's a genius idea.

  • @Remmeister2000
    @Remmeister2000 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    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 ❤

  • @hollienelson6738
    @hollienelson6738 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +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  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @ChellyWood
    @ChellyWood ปีที่แล้ว +13

    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.

    • @DoeDeerWonderland
      @DoeDeerWonderland  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you very much Chelly ☺️ appreciate it

  • @geminisabah
    @geminisabah ปีที่แล้ว +17

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

  • @lizcollazos8547
    @lizcollazos8547 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @tataakalulu9450
    @tataakalulu9450 ปีที่แล้ว +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!!!✌🏽♥️

    • @DoeDeerWonderland
      @DoeDeerWonderland  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! It's so satisfying giving these girls a little TLC

  • @kathleenklein4231
    @kathleenklein4231 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    She looks great! Amazing job with the box.

  • @memoriam.victoriam
    @memoriam.victoriam ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The doll looks amazing as usual

    • @DoeDeerWonderland
      @DoeDeerWonderland  ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @richardforen1223
    @richardforen1223 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +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 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @DoeDeerWonderland
      @DoeDeerWonderland  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You're both very kind, thank you very much!!

  • @saracole5504
    @saracole5504 ปีที่แล้ว +11

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

  • @rogerlloyd1897
    @rogerlloyd1897 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @DoeDeerWonderland
      @DoeDeerWonderland  ปีที่แล้ว +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 ❤️

  • @linaanne3101
    @linaanne3101 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @suelipscomb7989
    @suelipscomb7989 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +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

  • @vickinoeske1154
    @vickinoeske1154 ปีที่แล้ว +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  ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @vickinoeske1154
      @vickinoeske1154 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DoeDeerWonderland There ya go!🤣😂

  • @rg1whiteywins598
    @rg1whiteywins598 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

    • @DoeDeerWonderland
      @DoeDeerWonderland  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So sweet, thank you so much ❤️

    • @rg1whiteywins598
      @rg1whiteywins598 ปีที่แล้ว +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  ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @darrellwallace4182
    @darrellwallace4182 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @XL-5117
    @XL-5117 ปีที่แล้ว +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 😍

  • @dorisbrinkerhoff8124
    @dorisbrinkerhoff8124 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @DoeDeerWonderland
      @DoeDeerWonderland  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @karimiller4404
    @karimiller4404 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @happyhippie2853
    @happyhippie2853 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @manaforseight1307
    @manaforseight1307 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @LUDENSUTPUER
    @LUDENSUTPUER ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @glitteredbrat
    @glitteredbrat ปีที่แล้ว +3

    we love a crafty stoner

    • @DoeDeerWonderland
      @DoeDeerWonderland  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      KAJSKJSKSJ Don't clock me like that 💀

    • @glitteredbrat
      @glitteredbrat ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DoeDeerWonderland shhh 🤫💗

  • @susyq5508
    @susyq5508 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @KollectingKaos
    @KollectingKaos 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +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  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @petra6900
    @petra6900 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @siwarvidsson9705
    @siwarvidsson9705 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @stache1954
    @stache1954 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You have the best voice.

    • @DoeDeerWonderland
      @DoeDeerWonderland  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You’re too kind haha! Thank you :)

  • @baldwinleatherworks
    @baldwinleatherworks 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +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  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @baldwinleatherworks
      @baldwinleatherworks 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@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 TH-cam. 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.

  • @papierdolls
    @papierdolls ปีที่แล้ว +1

    She's stunning!!! 🤩

  • @midwestkatie4
    @midwestkatie4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    She looks happy.

  • @michbal3600
    @michbal3600 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @DoeDeerWonderland
      @DoeDeerWonderland  ปีที่แล้ว

      I didn't have high hopes but I guess I managed haha

  • @johannaholmgren8088
    @johannaholmgren8088 ปีที่แล้ว +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  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @lisaakinlabi
    @lisaakinlabi ปีที่แล้ว

    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 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    She looks stunning, great job! 😁

  • @kathyvalentine1543
    @kathyvalentine1543 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @dwilloughby13
    @dwilloughby13 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @gailbordley304
    @gailbordley304 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @DoeDeerWonderland
      @DoeDeerWonderland  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! Well, it's all in the video!

  • @mariaalvarez6389
    @mariaalvarez6389 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Beautiful work.

  • @pokeman260
    @pokeman260 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @bagginsone
    @bagginsone 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Lovely!!!!!

  • @maureentuohy8672
    @maureentuohy8672 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @jimsteele3423
    @jimsteele3423 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    She is a Gorgeous Doll

    • @DoeDeerWonderland
      @DoeDeerWonderland  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you!

    • @jimsteele3423
      @jimsteele3423 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@DoeDeerWonderland …You’re welcome

  • @vinodkumarkv7315
    @vinodkumarkv7315 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ur creativity is always beyond words❤❤❤❤

  • @geraldcorbin5621
    @geraldcorbin5621 ปีที่แล้ว +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  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @nevaehrinjani2599
    @nevaehrinjani2599 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @tallblonde1976
    @tallblonde1976 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @Erik98ish
    @Erik98ish ปีที่แล้ว

    She turned out amazing! Great job! ♥️

  • @heatherforster5962
    @heatherforster5962 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Looks great

  • @Senseshouldbesocommon
    @Senseshouldbesocommon ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful!

  • @YsanneLatty
    @YsanneLatty ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are sooo underrated!! 🩷

    • @DoeDeerWonderland
      @DoeDeerWonderland  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's too sweet, thank you! 🩷🩷

    • @YsanneLatty
      @YsanneLatty ปีที่แล้ว

      Of course! Love your relaxed vibe!

  • @Tama-Hero
    @Tama-Hero ปีที่แล้ว

    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  ปีที่แล้ว

      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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @DoeDeerWonderland
      @DoeDeerWonderland  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! 😊

  • @arturogaray3354
    @arturogaray3354 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing Job!

  • @baldwinleatherworks
    @baldwinleatherworks 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I see the Doris Day too 😊

  • @christyhubbard8074
    @christyhubbard8074 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful work of art as always!!

  • @karenwillis3118
    @karenwillis3118 ปีที่แล้ว

    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  ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @crystalflores1750
      @crystalflores1750 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @wadeervin5021
    @wadeervin5021 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful work!!!

  • @missypammypoos
    @missypammypoos 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +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  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +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 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@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. 😁

  • @Weezie1957
    @Weezie1957 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great makeover!

  • @dianathorpe2280
    @dianathorpe2280 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    She's gorgeous! Well done !!!

  • @ehh3291
    @ehh3291 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow great job keep up the great vids!

  • @rikkib7636
    @rikkib7636 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @dlgrek
    @dlgrek ปีที่แล้ว

    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  ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @fs1568
    @fs1568 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @DoeDeerWonderland
      @DoeDeerWonderland  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @fs1568
      @fs1568 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Would love to see more, it was magical ✨

  • @juanmartinbarbosa160
    @juanmartinbarbosa160 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @misfittoy1316
    @misfittoy1316 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Don’t ask……….lmbo!

  • @Jerephilwee
    @Jerephilwee 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Slayyyy

  • @totalblu
    @totalblu 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Any recommendations on how to fix an indented Barbie head?

    • @DoeDeerWonderland
      @DoeDeerWonderland  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hot water should fix any small holes :)

    • @totalblu
      @totalblu 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @DoeDeerWonderland
      @DoeDeerWonderland  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @whatanitemare
    @whatanitemare ปีที่แล้ว

    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  ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @whatanitemare
      @whatanitemare ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @kierli816
      @kierli816 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@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

  • @charlenezacks8105
    @charlenezacks8105 ปีที่แล้ว

    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  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @BlakeGildaphish76
    @BlakeGildaphish76 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @panoreapan470
    @panoreapan470 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    my god , what a differance you make

    • @DoeDeerWonderland
      @DoeDeerWonderland  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ayy I see what you did there! Thank you ☺️

  • @christinehuband4383
    @christinehuband4383 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Because after 50, every girl needs a little help 😊

    • @DoeDeerWonderland
      @DoeDeerWonderland  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      And I'm more than happy to help!

    • @christinehuband4383
      @christinehuband4383 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@DoeDeerWonderland and you did a brilliant job 👏

  • @cmsclaudio
    @cmsclaudio ปีที่แล้ว

    Supersonic...!!! ¿:-D

  • @shydreamguyman4098
    @shydreamguyman4098 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @DoeDeerWonderland
      @DoeDeerWonderland  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I do! You can DM me on Instagram @DoeDeerWonderland