How do you restring a Sasha doll?

How do you restring a Sasha doll?

This can be easily rectified by dismantling the doll and submerging the torso into a bowl of boiling water. Once taken out and cooled, the vinyl will naturally re-shape back to how it was first molded (as it hardens) and can be re-strung again with the right cord tension.

How do you wash a Sasha dolls hair?

Step by step instructions

1. First comb out the hair until no snarls from root to end are present.
2. Prepare all your supplies and get the doll ready.
3. Take Loma “Nourishing” conditioner.
4. Take Dawn dishwashing liquid and wash the hair.
5. Squeeze her hair with a towel.
6. Swish her hair back and forth.
7. Comb slightly.
8. Wait.

Are Sasha dolls marked?

German Sashas had the “Sasha” mark on their backs and necks, whereas the English dolls had no marking. Her handmade dolls, which she made until her death in 1975, were sold in Switzerland through her studio and the Heimatwerk shops, and in the United States at Marshall Field & Co.

How do I wash a doll’s hair?

Washing Doll Hair

1. Get a big bowl and fill it half way with cool water.
2. Add ¼ teaspoon of baby shampoo.
3. Cover the doll’s body with a plastic bag to keep it dry.
4. Turn the doll upside down, swirl it around until her hair is completely wet.
5. Gently work the shampoo into her hair.

How do you remove dye from a doll?

A tube of 5% benzoyl peroxide gel. Benzoyl Peroxide, also known by the trade names Oxy, PanOxyl and Clearasil, is an organic peroxide commonly used for treating acne. Among collectors and the American Girl fan community, it is used for removing ink and dye stains on dolls.

Are Sasha dolls still made?

When production resumed in 1995, many of the dolls were given individual names by the manufacturer, but all are still identified by the collective name of “Sasha”. Now that production has ceased, the dolls are becoming more and more collectible.

How much is a Sasha doll?

The average Sasha doll is rarely found under $100. Many nice dolls can be found between $135-$200. A very nice doll, often mint in the box, can be achieved for under $250. However dolls that look very similar to the untrained eye can cost between $100-$1000-$5000.

Is it OK to wash doll hair?

Washing Doll Hair Do not use warm or hot water because the heat can relax curls. Add ¼ teaspoon of baby shampoo. Cover the doll’s body with a plastic bag to keep it dry. Turn the doll upside down, swirl it around until her hair is completely wet.

How do you remove dye from an American Girl doll?

Benzoyl Peroxide, also known by the trade names Oxy, PanOxyl and Clearasil, is an organic peroxide commonly used for treating acne. Among collectors and the American Girl fan community, it is used for removing ink and dye stains on dolls.

How do you get stains out of an American Girl doll?

Put a little baking soda in a container with some water and mix it until it’s a pasty consistency. Then smear it on the doll’s skin, staying away from the eyes. Wipe it off with a wet wipe. If that doesn’t work, try applying rubbing alcohol to the stain, as this will remove some types of ink.

Who created the Sasha doll?

Sasha Morgenthaler
Sasha Morgenthaler (1893–1975) was a Swiss artist and dollmaker, best known for the “Sasha doll” produced in Germany and the United Kingdom beginning in the late 1960s.

What can we do for your Sasha doll?

*Sasha Hospital: We can cure your Sasha Doll [and other vinyl dolls: Gotz, Sylvia Natterer, Holly, fashion dolls like Sindy etc.] of a variety of common ailments. We can do Restringing, Repaints, Reroots, Stain Removal]

What can I use to reroot doll hair?

We also have the Doll Hair Rerooting DVD to help reroot all your dolls, KatSilk® Doll Paint, and much more! Our guide can be used to reroot saran hair, reroot nylon hair, or reroot nylatex hair. This guide is used for traditional rerooting needles.

How do I wash my doll’s head?

Boil some water and when it comes to a boil, remove the water from the heat (I pour it into a bowl) and immerse the doll’s head for about 10 seconds. Be careful not to burn yourself and do not use microwave water! Carefully blot the excess water out of the hair with a towel. Leave the hair to dry overnight then remove the rollers very carefully.

How do you get rid of extra hair on a doll?

Then I take a pair of tweezers (I use the little tweezers with handles or you can use needlenose plyers) and inside the head pull out all the extra hair until she has none showing where you want to reroot. I use doll a doll needle and thread about 6-10 strands of hair through the needle’s eye.