Hi! MaleficentMrsof(All)Evil from various places (NEOH, USA)
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Sun Jan 08, 2023 2:09 pmby MaleficentMrsofEvil
Playline doll and BJD collector. Also hoping for help with older dolls - composition, porcelain, etc. A sibling inherited a rather large doll collection, and they've just been sitting in a closet. At least one has white stuff on it that looks like mildew (feels like plastic). I'm sort-of adopting the collection in hope of restoring it for sibling's kids, who the collection will be passed down to. Looking for restoration recommendations. Right now, I'm starting with water and highly diluted dish soap...
Re: Hi! MaleficentMrsof(All)Evil from various places (NEOH,
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Thu Jan 12, 2023 8:29 pmby Jobee
Welcome! I don't know much about antiques, but I hope some of us can help.
Re: Hi! MaleficentMrsof(All)Evil from various places (NEOH,
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Fri Jan 13, 2023 6:29 amby victoriavictrix
Well here is the answer to your "white stuff" question
It might be mold, and this link tells you how to be sure
https://www.collectorsweekly.com/storie ... alker-dollIt might be plasticizer leaching out, and this link tells you about that.
https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/restore ... ls-4083333
Re: Hi! MaleficentMrsof(All)Evil from various places (NEOH,
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Thu Jan 19, 2023 6:57 pmby MaleficentMrsofEvil
Oh, my, you sent me down a rabbit hole. That is an excellent website!
I suspect it's mold, sadly. The parents kept all the dolls in a closet that didn't get much air.