Rehabbing and Restringing A $3 American Girl Doll From Goodwill

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  • @DoriesDollies
    @DoriesDollies 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    You can always try epoxy sculpt to make new fingers and fix her hand, also to smooth over holes on face. I have seen miracle repairs using both the putty and clay smoothing with water. It states it is safe to use with vinyl, couldn’t hurt. 🤷🏼‍♀️😉🥰💕

  • @princessmyhand
    @princessmyhand 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wow! She came out really cute! You managed to salvage every bit of her. Even giving her glasses to hide the bite marks on her face.🤓 Even her missing fingers give her a little character. It tells a story of how she was saved and is still loved, even with her "special" hand! 🤗😍🥰

    • @MunecasPoupeesDolls
      @MunecasPoupeesDolls  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I think so too! I love dolls with stories and her hand tells a good one..the glasses really worked out well too 🤓

  • @pambrandon4186
    @pambrandon4186 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Dried spider? How perfect for Halloween. She looks great. I think the flaws in any doll are part of their life story. My first American Girl doll was a flea market Nicki that came with her almost complete meet outfit and she has been my favorite for a long time.

  • @brutejonny
    @brutejonny 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Molly is my favorite and I’ve restored several! If you dip a toothbrush in boiling water and shake off the excess water, it’s perfect for brushing her bangs. It only takes a very light touch and they’ll look almost new again. It’s always my finishing touch when restoring PC dolls. Love how she turned out!

    • @prairierose_
      @prairierose_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Does that work with super rough/dry hair too? I have a white body Kirsten who came to me with hair in awful condition. I did a boil wash and used a flat iron and improved the back of the hair a lot, but the top of her head and the bangs are still pretty terrible. I really don’t want to replace the wig because I think she might have tinsel hair. Or maybe not, but either way I don’t want to replace the wig.

    • @brutejonny
      @brutejonny 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@prairierose_ There's only so much you can do if it's in super rough shape. I definitely wouldn't flat iron her bangs if you can help it since it's so hard to get the wave just right. I would suggest starting with just a room temp damp toothbrush, then change to hot water, then try the toothbrush in boiling water. Too much heat on the bags will straighten them out, so I would just go carefully and keep her eyes covered. If the ends of them are really bent and resemble split ends, I don't know how much this all will help. You might have to weigh up if you prefer tinsel hair vs a fresh wig. I hope that helps!

    • @prairierose_
      @prairierose_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@brutejonny Thank you for the advice! Unfortunately the ends do resemble split ends, but I will see what I can do. It might help just enough to make her look more presentable until I can find a wig that I like, if that’s what I choose to do. Thanks!

    • @MunecasPoupeesDolls
      @MunecasPoupeesDolls  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have never heard this before but it is a GREAT tip and I'm gonna give it a shot! Thank you for sharing 💜💜

  • @julz1371
    @julz1371 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great job! Interesting to see how these dolls are put together... only recently started to collect these cuties 😆😂... never ends new dolly interests 💖

  • @Frankieclaw
    @Frankieclaw ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think she cleaned up very well! As for her hand I think it looks kinda like she's a disabled girl and it adds to her character! My favorite American Girl dolls are the CYOs as I think they're more personal but I also have a particular fondness for Corinne and Kira!

  • @historybuff7491
    @historybuff7491 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Kaya. Not only did I think she was a pretty doll, but I loved her story, and finding her way back home.

  • @Lettersfromanamericangirl
    @Lettersfromanamericangirl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This was such an amazing restoration!
    Molly is my favorite, but Felicity is a close second!

    • @MunecasPoupeesDolls
      @MunecasPoupeesDolls  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much! It took several days and was a bit of work but I think it was worth it to give her new life 💜

  • @brittanypreston8849
    @brittanypreston8849 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My favorite doll is Felicity. Molly turned out so cute! I love fixing up old dolls. American Girl is particularly fun to do. They clean up so well and are excellent quality.

    • @MunecasPoupeesDolls
      @MunecasPoupeesDolls  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I love it too, and I agree, AG tends to clean up particularly well.

  • @cordulaberlin288
    @cordulaberlin288 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well done! Especially the trick with the glasses. 😁👍 ...I never had an American Girl Doll since we don't have them in Europe. I had a Götz doll and a Waldorf doll my mom made for me. And later in school I made two Waldorf dolls myself. Every pupil has to make one in Waldorf schools (which my brother was not amused about 😄).

  • @carolynledford6484
    @carolynledford6484 ปีที่แล้ว

    I, too bought a Pleasant Company “Molly” from Goodwill. I think I paid $2.99 for her. She was in really good shape except for the bad hair cut someone gave her. Lol I cleaned her up, tightened her limbs and she turned out great!! As I said before, her bangs had been cut short, and I had to even up her hair; but I am well pleased with her!!! Enjoyed your video today, thanks for sharing.

  • @tinmanlover1994
    @tinmanlover1994 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've never seen anybody use a wing nut thingies to restring an American Girl doll. Thats cool and very helpful if the store doesn't have the gold clasp things

  • @haruhi7745
    @haruhi7745 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ah your skills is so cool and amazing able to restore her. She look so adorable.
    My American Doll Jessie is very old when I got it from a flea market. Your video is so helpful for me,as I don't know how to restore her,as she is my first American Girl Doll. Thank You🌷🌷💜💜

    • @MunecasPoupeesDolls
      @MunecasPoupeesDolls  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much I hope you can get Jessie looking great 💜

  • @Beyondthebayou
    @Beyondthebayou 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I always end up watching your videos late at night when I can’t sleep. Great video BTW!

  • @allisonj6431
    @allisonj6431 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The dead spider in her hair SENT ME 💀😂🕷 you did a great job!!!

    • @kydrasims9734
      @kydrasims9734 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think that would have been a deal breaker for me lol

    • @MunecasPoupeesDolls
      @MunecasPoupeesDolls  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      🤣🤣🤣 I feel like I paid $2 for the doll and $1 for the spider 🕷️

  • @hildasantiago-perez7470
    @hildasantiago-perez7470 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    To clean the face of the doll use mr. Clean sponge it's worked perfect for all the spot I used an d the doll look like new

    • @MunecasPoupeesDolls
      @MunecasPoupeesDolls  ปีที่แล้ว

      Mr Clean erasers are a collectors best friend 💜💜

  • @pennydreadfull
    @pennydreadfull 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    She looks great! I love the artist outfit! Honestly I was never a fan of the dolls but I loved the books and all their clothes and accessories!

  • @sadiestyles5023
    @sadiestyles5023 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Deff a great transformation! I would try epoxy sculpting for her hand ✋

  • @carrieannemichelle3195
    @carrieannemichelle3195 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You did a great job on her.

  • @lindamccoy4871
    @lindamccoy4871 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    She looks great.

  • @prairierose_
    @prairierose_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I really enjoy restoration videos, it’s so fun to see a doll saved and made beautiful again! You did a wonderful job, she is adorable! Of all the girls, I always thought Molly was the “cutest…”But Kirsten has always been my absolute favorite. 💕 The spider in Molly‘s hair freaked me out though! Along the same lines, I have taken the stuffing out of a few dolls and it always creeps me out to stick my hand in and not know what I’m going to pull out. I have no idea what I think I’m going to find, but it just is creepy for some reason! 😳

    • @MunecasPoupeesDolls
      @MunecasPoupeesDolls  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I have pulled out some interesting stuff from stuffing before, once there was even a bit of shredded newspaper mixed in, not sure how that happens!

  • @rachelthompson7487
    @rachelthompson7487 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It was cool to watch you fix up a doll. Great work!

  • @goblintalesbjd
    @goblintalesbjd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very interesting video, I loved to see the process. I'd never seen the inner engineering of one of these dolls. Thank you for sharing it with us!

  • @tinmanlover1994
    @tinmanlover1994 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've always wanted to complete fix a tlc rough doll. I have a hair cut Samantha with her leg hanging out of the socket with the elastic dangling

  • @Sky-xl2ml
    @Sky-xl2ml 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My favorite is Kirsten 💕🌸🌺❤️

  • @1racethehumanrace946
    @1racethehumanrace946 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You did a good job of rehabbing her. She looks great!

  • @elizabethasanaj8422
    @elizabethasanaj8422 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    good job!

  • @lorrainemarliese5255
    @lorrainemarliese5255 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    She looks so cute now! Well done! 😃

  • @princesssadieloo
    @princesssadieloo 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great job!😊

  • @laurelldockall2399
    @laurelldockall2399 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job. She turned out great. 💗

  • @andrispaez374
    @andrispaez374 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    She looks beautiful, cute teeth 💜🙋‍♀️💜

  • @steph585
    @steph585 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fun makeover!

  • @tamtamc1678
    @tamtamc1678 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    She’s adorable

  • @tinmanlover1994
    @tinmanlover1994 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I gotta get Clorox wipes for when I bring home AG dolls 2nd hand.

  • @saritaysusjuguetes9353
    @saritaysusjuguetes9353 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful job ❤️

  • @tinmanlover1994
    @tinmanlover1994 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Maybe try using some kind of a Clay
    or something to give Molly a new hand without sending her into the doll hospital for a new hand

  • @nildajurado8423
    @nildajurado8423 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi will you in the long run get her a new hand you really did a great job ❤

  • @ich3734
    @ich3734 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello, where can I buy these white capsules from the arms and legs, because they have become porous and broken. I can find any shop that offers these spare parts. Thanks for the answer.

  • @tinmanlover1994
    @tinmanlover1994 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What year do you think this molly is from? 90's or 2000s?