My doll is porcelain, and she has red curly hair. She fell of a stool the other day while I was moving her. She did not break, but her face and ear is cracked all the way through. I've read articles about using glue, but i'm not sure how to repair her because I can't glue it from the inside. Is there someplace I can send her to get her fixed, or is there someway I can do it myself?
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To tell you the truth if you really love this doll I would suggest that you take her to a doll repair shop and let them fix her for you. They understand the right type of glue to use to fix the doll and can also cover up the cracks with special paint. Doing this on your own you will always see the cracks in the dolls face and this will always worry you.
Where are you located? There are doll hospitals and doll museums that offer (pre-COVID) restoration services. With more info, I can help. I would not attempt to do it yourself if you want to have the doll keep her look.
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In case you want to fix this yourself, there are links to this issue. If it is a keep sake, antique, or collectors, you may want a professional fix. Here is do yourself links - ourpastimes.com/
I guess the first question would be about the value of the doll or if it is a personal doll that you wish to keep as these answers would help to determine if you're willing to spend a rather large amount of money on professional repairs.
If you have never made repairs to a doll, and, you wish this repair to be acceptable, then you probably should try some repairs on dolls that have no value as from what I've read and heard, any repairs can be tricky.
You could ask for advice on a doll forum and see what they tell you about repairs.
If you wish to seek help with this you will need several good pictures of the doll with and without clothing as well as information about what you plan to do with the doll.
If you give your location they may be able to offer some help near by.
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