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The Care of Favorite Dolls : Antique Bisque Conservation

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This is an easy book to follow. As a beginner it was wonderful to have pictures and easy to follow instruction, I am now able to set eyes, restring comp bodies and fix wigs.. if you are a beginner it is a MUST HAVE - money well spent !

I am an avid antique doll collector, and an glad to see all these practical repair tips.

This book is very informative and helpful to antique doll restorers,the author has a good sense of humor about the care of dolls and tells in concise detail all aspects of care and restoration.Lots of colorful and interesting pictures.This book is a must have for any antique bisque doll collector,well worth the money!

This is a book that I will keep close at hand as I work on the Antique Bisque dolls to restore them to their original beauty! So complete in all areas of restoration with clear directions and wonderful pictures. It is just like having Mary there with you to personally guide your hands! Without hesitation, I give it 5 big stars!!!

THIS BOOK IS FULL OF HELPFULL HINTS AND WONDERFUL STEP BY STEP DETAILS. THE PICTURES ARE GREAT AND HELP EVEN MORE. I WILL KEEP IT WITH ME AS I WORK TO BRING THESE BEAUTIES BACK TO LIFE!! A MUST HAVE FOR ANYONE TRYING THE SAME!!

Being a novice restorer, I am always looking for information. This book is great. She doesn't waste time on expensive French leather bodies. In fact, I don't remember anything about soft body repair. I am so greatful for instructions on restringing a solid wood body when the hooks are imbedded within the wood. How often does that come up? But, here are instructions for restringing. She talks about how to salvage eyes when a chunk is missing. (Personally, I hate replacement eyes no matter how "antique" they are.) She talks about resetting wigs and illustrates with photos. Her solutions are practical and easy to follow. My only disappointment is that there are at least two references to material to be found later in the book, but it isn't there at all. That said, I highly recommend this book to all lovers of "TLC" antique dolls.