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The Handbook Of Doll Repair & Restoration-new
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The Handbook Of Doll Repair And Restoration Was A First When It Was Published In 1979. It Is Still A Firstin Its Completeness And Detail. This Is A Responsible Book, Subscribing To The View Of True Doll Collectors: Do Nothing To An Antique Doll That Will Compromise The Authenticity And Reduce Its Value. Whether A Doll Is A Museum Rarity, One Of Many Common Antique Dolls, Or A Collectible, Marty Westfalls Book Will Lead You Through Procedures To Restore It. The Exquisitely Detailed Stepbystep Directions Make It Possible For Collectors, Dealers, Even Those Who Own Just One Or Two Treasured Dolls, To Make Necessary Repairs Without Reducing Value.The Techniques That Author Marty Westfall Used From 1973 To 1979 And Set Down In This Book Are Just As Practical Today. Her Aim Was To Help The Beginning Restoration Artist, And The Information Is Just As Valuable To Even The Most Sophisticated Collector. In Easytofollow Directions The Handbook Describes How To Set Stationary And Sleep Eyes, Restring Compo Bodies, Refurbish Old Wigs And Make New Ones, Repair Balljointed Bodies, Clean And Repair Kid Bodies, Make Cloth Bodies, Mend Chips And Cracks, Replace Missing Fingers And Toes, And Cope With Other Damages. The Handbook Encourages Those Who Wish To Learn The Art By Taking Them By The Hand And Showing Them How To Get Started. At The Back Of The Book Is An Updated List Of Suppliers For Those Who Lack Ready Access To Sources Of Repair Materials. Other Helpful Information Includes A Chapter On How To Distinguish Between A Legitimate Replica Doll And A Fake Made With The Intention To Deceive And Another On How To Determine Whether A Doll Has Been Mended, Even If The Repair Is So Skillfully Done That It Is Not Readily Apparent.Thousands Who Began Using This Book As A Guide Have Gone On To Develop Profitable Careers In The Restoration Field. The Same Procedures To Restore Dolls Work In Restoring Other Porcelain Objet Darts, Such As Figurines. Many Who Began As Doll Makers Have Combined Their Creative Art With Restoring Antique Dolls. By Learning The Techniques In The Handbook, They Have Improved Their Skills In Creating The Valuable Antique Dolls Of Tomorrow.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Handbook of Doll Repair & Restoration' about? A: The Handbook of Doll Repair & Restoration provides comprehensive guidance on restoring and repairing dolls while maintaining their authenticity and value. It includes detailed step-by-step instructions for various repair techniques.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Marty Westfall, who has extensive experience in doll restoration and repair.
- Q: When was 'The Handbook of Doll Repair & Restoration' published? A: The Handbook was published on August 19, 1997.
- Q: What techniques does the book cover? A: The book covers techniques such as setting stationary and sleep eyes, restringing compo bodies, refurbishing wigs, repairing ball-jointed bodies, and making cloth bodies, among others.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners? A: Yes, the book is designed to assist beginners in doll restoration with easy-to-follow directions and practical techniques.
- Q: Can this book help with repairing other items besides dolls? A: Yes, the techniques outlined in the book can also be applied to restoring other porcelain objects, such as figurines.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The Handbook of Doll Repair & Restoration contains 288 pages of detailed content and illustrations.
- Q: What kind of materials do I need for the repairs? A: The book provides an updated list of suppliers for repair materials, helping readers find necessary items for restoration.
- Q: Does the book include information on identifying replicas or fakes? A: Yes, it includes a chapter on how to distinguish between legitimate replica dolls and fakes made to deceive collectors.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.