Dollcraft

Articulated (jointed) dolls are more fun. They walk better, sit better, and are simply interesting and fun to pose. Pocahontus can't get comfortable on the couch. Re-bodying dolls is a way to combine an interesting or attractive head with a body that has better articulation. I found helpful guidelines from "How to Play with Barbies" in the post How We Re-body Dolls . Re-bodying is generally my first step with a new doll, before hair or re-painting. Re-bodying supplies Basic summary: protect doll hair by wrapping with paper towels and a rubber band warm neck joint with hair dryer slowly pull head off pry with tiny screwdriver if necessary Optional first step: cut a slit in the back of reject head to remove easier. I do this with Liv doll heads. I frequently purchase old Liv dolls and articulated Barbie dolls, like old Fashionistas. Posing with my favorite bodies I've been disappointed with most of the athlete Barbies, like gymnasts, because...

The best thing to happen to Barbie recently isn't made by Mattel- it's Sparkle Girlz clothes, by Funville. They can be found at Walmart, generally $2 per outfit. They usually come with a purse and shoes that are unremarkable. These outfits fit Barbie-sized dolls well. They are too large for Monster High sized dolls.  Hmm, this is the first time I've noticed that the feet are sized in the opposite way- Barbie's feet are tiny! At first, I was hesitant about these clothes. Many of them have a 2-dimensional design- very flat front and back. Mulan's skirt is extra shapeless in this picture, but I like the outfit for rock 'n roll potential. I wish the outfit on the right was in two parts for mix and match potential, but nope. However, many outfits have more depth and design. Several didn't interest me. Like Mattel, Sparkle Girlz thinks that single shoulder outfits are trendy. I can't figure out why. Seems like 80s to me. I als...