Restoring a 1965 American Girl

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  • Опубликовано: 4 окт 2024

Комментарии • 180

  • @Remmeister2000
    @Remmeister2000 Год назад +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 ❤

  • @OfficialSparklyPig
    @OfficialSparklyPig Год назад +56

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

  • @geminisabah
    @geminisabah Год назад +20

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

  • @ChellyWood
    @ChellyWood Год назад +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.

  • @lizcollazos8547
    @lizcollazos8547 Год назад +7

    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  Год назад

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

  • @kathleenklein4231
    @kathleenklein4231 Год назад +12

    She looks great! Amazing job with the box.

  • @tataakalulu9450
    @tataakalulu9450 Год назад +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  Год назад

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

  • @memoriam.victoriam
    @memoriam.victoriam Год назад +7

    The doll looks amazing as usual

    • @DoeDeerWonderland
      @DoeDeerWonderland  Год назад +1

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

  • @richardforen1223
    @richardforen1223 6 месяцев назад +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 11 месяцев назад +1

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

    • @DoeDeerWonderland
      @DoeDeerWonderland  11 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @saracole5504
    @saracole5504 Год назад +11

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

  • @hollienelson6738
    @hollienelson6738 Год назад +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  Год назад

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

  • @midwestkatie4
    @midwestkatie4 Год назад +6

    She looks happy.

  • @dorisbrinkerhoff8124
    @dorisbrinkerhoff8124 11 месяцев назад +1

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

    • @DoeDeerWonderland
      @DoeDeerWonderland  11 месяцев назад

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

  • @rogerlloyd1897
    @rogerlloyd1897 Год назад +4

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

    • @DoeDeerWonderland
      @DoeDeerWonderland  Год назад +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 ❤️

  • @darrellwallace4182
    @darrellwallace4182 Год назад +1

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

  • @suelipscomb7989
    @suelipscomb7989 10 месяцев назад +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

  • @judygouchie9701
    @judygouchie9701 17 дней назад +1

    Incredible job on both! Love to watch you work!🥰

  • @rg1whiteywins598
    @rg1whiteywins598 Год назад +6

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

    • @DoeDeerWonderland
      @DoeDeerWonderland  Год назад +1

      So sweet, thank you so much ❤️

    • @rg1whiteywins598
      @rg1whiteywins598 Год назад +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  Год назад +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

  • @glitteredbrat
    @glitteredbrat Год назад +3

    we love a crafty stoner

  • @siwarvidsson9705
    @siwarvidsson9705 Год назад +1

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

  • @karimiller4404
    @karimiller4404 Год назад +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 11 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @susyq5508
    @susyq5508 Год назад +1

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

  • @stache1954
    @stache1954 11 месяцев назад +1

    You have the best voice.

  • @XL-5117
    @XL-5117 Год назад +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 😍

  • @mariaalvarez6389
    @mariaalvarez6389 Год назад +1

    Beautiful work.

  • @lindaAA3101
    @lindaAA3101 11 месяцев назад +2

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

  • @LUDENSUTPUER
    @LUDENSUTPUER Год назад +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.

  • @dwilloughby13
    @dwilloughby13 Год назад

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

  • @lisaakinlabi
    @lisaakinlabi Год назад

    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.

  • @bagginsone
    @bagginsone 10 месяцев назад +1

    Lovely!!!!!

  • @mana_forseight
    @mana_forseight Год назад +4

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

  • @Erik98ish
    @Erik98ish Год назад

    She turned out amazing! Great job! ♥️

  • @jimsteele3423
    @jimsteele3423 Год назад +1

    She is a Gorgeous Doll

  • @YsanneLatty
    @YsanneLatty Год назад +1

    You are sooo underrated!! 🩷

  • @Senseshouldbesocommon
    @Senseshouldbesocommon Год назад +1

    Beautiful!

  • @johannaholmgren8088
    @johannaholmgren8088 Год назад +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  Год назад

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

  • @geraldcorbin5621
    @geraldcorbin5621 Год назад +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  Год назад

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

  • @heatherforster5962
    @heatherforster5962 Год назад +1

    Looks great

  • @KollectingKaos
    @KollectingKaos Год назад +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  Год назад +1

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

  • @vickinoeske1154
    @vickinoeske1154 Год назад +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  Год назад +1

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

    • @vickinoeske1154
      @vickinoeske1154 Год назад

      @@DoeDeerWonderland There ya go!🤣😂

  • @gailbordley304
    @gailbordley304 Год назад +1

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

  • @petra6900
    @petra6900 Год назад +1

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

  • @nevaehrinjani2599
    @nevaehrinjani2599 Год назад +1

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

  • @nicobe999
    @nicobe999 Год назад +2

    She looks stunning, great job! 😁

  • @arturogaray3354
    @arturogaray3354 Год назад +1

    Amazing Job!

  • @kathyvalentine1543
    @kathyvalentine1543 Год назад +2

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

  • @christyhubbard8074
    @christyhubbard8074 Год назад

    Beautiful work of art as always!!

  • @michbal3600
    @michbal3600 Год назад +3

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

  • @baldwinleatherworks
    @baldwinleatherworks Год назад

    I see the Doris Day too 😊

  • @Tama-Hero
    @Tama-Hero Год назад

    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  Год назад

      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 Год назад

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

    • @DoeDeerWonderland
      @DoeDeerWonderland  Год назад

      Thank you! 😊

  • @wadeervin5021
    @wadeervin5021 Год назад

    Beautiful work!!!

  • @baldwinleatherworks
    @baldwinleatherworks Год назад +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  Год назад +1

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

    • @baldwinleatherworks
      @baldwinleatherworks Год назад

      @@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 RUclips. 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.

  • @Weezie1957
    @Weezie1957 Год назад

    Great makeover!

  • @maureentuohy8672
    @maureentuohy8672 Год назад +1

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

  • @pokeman260
    @pokeman260 Год назад +2

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

  • @tallblonde1976
    @tallblonde1976 Год назад +1

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

  • @MarianaDiazmiranda
    @MarianaDiazmiranda Месяц назад

    Hermosa Barbie

  • @missypammypoos
    @missypammypoos Год назад +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  Год назад +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 Год назад

      @@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. 😁

  • @karenwillis3118
    @karenwillis3118 Год назад

    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  Год назад

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

    • @crystalflores1750
      @crystalflores1750 Год назад

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

  • @ehh3291
    @ehh3291 Год назад

    wow great job keep up the great vids!

  • @dianathorpe2280
    @dianathorpe2280 Год назад +1

    She's gorgeous! Well done !!!

  • @papierdolls
    @papierdolls Год назад +1

    She's stunning!!! 🤩

  • @vinodkumarkv7315
    @vinodkumarkv7315 Год назад +1

    Ur creativity is always beyond words❤❤❤❤

  • @fs1568
    @fs1568 Год назад +1

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

    • @DoeDeerWonderland
      @DoeDeerWonderland  Год назад +1

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

    • @fs1568
      @fs1568 Год назад

      Would love to see more, it was magical ✨

  • @juanmartinbarbosa160
    @juanmartinbarbosa160 Год назад +1

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

  • @rikkib7636
    @rikkib7636 Год назад

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

  • @dlgrek
    @dlgrek Год назад

    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  Год назад +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 Год назад

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

  • @misfittoy1316
    @misfittoy1316 10 месяцев назад +1

    Don’t ask……….lmbo!

  • @tropics78j29
    @tropics78j29 2 месяца назад +1

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

    • @DoeDeerWonderland
      @DoeDeerWonderland  2 месяца назад

      @@tropics78j29 depends on how discolored the doll is

  • @rosemaryr.long-morgan9704
    @rosemaryr.long-morgan9704 3 месяца назад +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  3 месяца назад

      Not many modern fibers are similar actually unfortunately

    • @rosemaryr.long-morgan9704
      @rosemaryr.long-morgan9704 2 месяца назад

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

  • @christinehuband4383
    @christinehuband4383 Год назад +1

    Because after 50, every girl needs a little help 😊

  • @charlenezacks8105
    @charlenezacks8105 Год назад

    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  Год назад

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

  • @Jerephilwee
    @Jerephilwee 10 месяцев назад +1

    Slayyyy

  • @whatanitemare
    @whatanitemare Год назад

    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  Год назад

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

    • @whatanitemare
      @whatanitemare Год назад

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

    • @kierli816
      @kierli816 Год назад

      @@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

  • @BlakeGildaphish76
    @BlakeGildaphish76 4 месяца назад

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

  • @totalblu
    @totalblu Год назад

    Any recommendations on how to fix an indented Barbie head?

    • @DoeDeerWonderland
      @DoeDeerWonderland  Год назад

      Hot water should fix any small holes :)

    • @totalblu
      @totalblu Год назад

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

    • @DoeDeerWonderland
      @DoeDeerWonderland  Год назад

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

  • @panoreapan470
    @panoreapan470 Год назад +1

    my god , what a differance you make

  • @cmsclaudio
    @cmsclaudio Год назад

    Supersonic...!!! ¿:-D

  • @shydreamguyman4098
    @shydreamguyman4098 7 месяцев назад

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

    • @DoeDeerWonderland
      @DoeDeerWonderland  7 месяцев назад +1

      I do! You can DM me on Instagram @DoeDeerWonderland