Rehabbing and Restringing A $3 American Girl Doll From Goodwill

[@DoriesDollies]

You can always try epoxy sculpt to make new fingers and fix her hand, also to smooth over holes on face. I have seen miracle repairs using both the putty and clay smoothing with water. It states it is safe to use with vinyl, couldn’t hurt. 🤷🏼‍♀️😉🥰💕

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Thank you for the tip 💜💜

[@pambrandon4186]

Dried spider? How perfect for Halloween. She looks great. I think the flaws in any doll are part of their life story. My first American Girl doll was a flea market Nicki that came with her almost complete meet outfit and she has been my favorite for a long time.

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

LOL!! I feel like I got a 2 for 1 deal 😆

[@hildasantiago-perez7470]

To clean the face of the doll use mr. Clean sponge it's worked perfect for all the spot I used an d the doll look like new

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Mr Clean erasers are a collectors best friend 💜💜

[@brutejonny]

Molly is my favorite and I’ve restored several! If you dip a toothbrush in boiling water and shake off the excess water, it’s perfect for brushing her bangs. It only takes a very light touch and they’ll look almost new again. It’s always my finishing touch when restoring PC dolls. Love how she turned out!

[@prairierose_]

Does that work with super rough/dry hair too? I have a white body Kirsten who came to me with hair in awful condition. I did a boil wash and used a flat iron and improved the back of the hair a lot, but the top of her head and the bangs are still pretty terrible. I really don’t want to replace the wig because I think she might have tinsel hair. Or maybe not, but either way I don’t want to replace the wig.

[@brutejonny]

@@prairierose_ There's only so much you can do if it's in super rough shape. I definitely wouldn't flat iron her bangs if you can help it since it's so hard to get the wave just right. I would suggest starting with just a room temp damp toothbrush, then change to hot water, then try the toothbrush in boiling water. Too much heat on the bags will straighten them out, so I would just go carefully and keep her eyes covered. If the ends of them are really bent and resemble split ends, I don't know how much this all will help. You might have to weigh up if you prefer tinsel hair vs a fresh wig. I hope that helps!

[@prairierose_]

@@brutejonny Thank you for the advice! Unfortunately the ends do resemble split ends, but I will see what I can do. It might help just enough to make her look more presentable until I can find a wig that I like, if that’s what I choose to do. Thanks!

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

I have never heard this before but it is a GREAT tip and I'm gonna give it a shot! Thank you for sharing 💜💜

[@princessmyhand]

Wow! She came out really cute! You managed to salvage every bit of her. Even giving her glasses to hide the bite marks on her face.🤓 Even her missing fingers give her a little character. It tells a story of how she was saved and is still loved, even with her "special" hand! 🤗😍🥰

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

I think so too! I love dolls with stories and her hand tells a good one..the glasses really worked out well too 🤓

[@Frankieclaw]

I think she cleaned up very well! As for her hand I think it looks kinda like she's a disabled girl and it adds to her character! My favorite American Girl dolls are the CYOs as I think they're more personal but I also have a particular fondness for Corinne and Kira!

[@brittanypreston8849]

My favorite doll is Felicity. Molly turned out so cute! I love fixing up old dolls. American Girl is particularly fun to do. They clean up so well and are excellent quality.

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

I love it too, and I agree, AG tends to clean up particularly well.

[@historybuff7491]

Kaya. Not only did I think she was a pretty doll, but I loved her story, and finding her way back home.

[@Lettersfromanamericangirl]

This was such an amazing restoration! Molly is my favorite, but Felicity is a close second!

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Thank you so much! It took several days and was a bit of work but I think it was worth it to give her new life 💜

[@carolynledford6484]

I, too bought a Pleasant Company “Molly” from Goodwill. I think I paid $2.99 for her. She was in really good shape except for the bad hair cut someone gave her. Lol I cleaned her up, tightened her limbs and she turned out great!! As I said before, her bangs had been cut short, and I had to even up her hair; but I am well pleased with her!!! Enjoyed your video today, thanks for sharing.

[@julz1371]

Great job! Interesting to see how these dolls are put together... only recently started to collect these cuties 😆😂... never ends new dolly interests 💖

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

I'm always finding something new to love too 😆

[@steph585]

Fun makeover!

[@cordulaberlin288]

Well done! Especially the trick with the glasses. 😁👍 ...I never had an American Girl Doll since we don't have them in Europe. I had a Götz doll and a Waldorf doll my mom made for me. And later in school I made two Waldorf dolls myself. Every pupil has to make one in Waldorf schools (which my brother was not amused about 😄).

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@allisonj6431]

The dead spider in her hair SENT ME 💀😂🕷 you did a great job!!!

[@kydrasims9734]

I think that would have been a deal breaker for me lol

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

🤣🤣🤣 I feel like I paid $2 for the doll and $1 for the spider 🕷️

[@rachelthompson7487]

It was cool to watch you fix up a doll. Great work!

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@goblintalesbjd]

Very interesting video, I loved to see the process. I'd never seen the inner engineering of one of these dolls. Thank you for sharing it with us!

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Thank you so much for watching 💜

[@haruhi7745]

Ah your skills is so cool and amazing able to restore her. She look so adorable. My American Doll Jessie is very old when I got it from a flea market. Your video is so helpful for me,as I don't know how to restore her,as she is my first American Girl Doll. Thank You🌷🌷💜💜

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Thank you so much I hope you can get Jessie looking great 💜

[@lindamccoy4871]

She looks great.

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@Beyondthebayou]

I always end up watching your videos late at night when I can’t sleep. Great video BTW!

[@prairierose_]

I really enjoy restoration videos, it’s so fun to see a doll saved and made beautiful again! You did a wonderful job, she is adorable! Of all the girls, I always thought Molly was the “cutest…”But Kirsten has always been my absolute favorite. 💕 The spider in Molly‘s hair freaked me out though! Along the same lines, I have taken the stuffing out of a few dolls and it always creeps me out to stick my hand in and not know what I’m going to pull out. I have no idea what I think I’m going to find, but it just is creepy for some reason! 😳

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

I have pulled out some interesting stuff from stuffing before, once there was even a bit of shredded newspaper mixed in, not sure how that happens!

[@carrieannemichelle3195]

You did a great job on her.

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@carrieannemichelle3195]

Your Welcome.

[@Sky-xl2ml]

My favorite is Kirsten 💕🌸🌺❤️

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

💜💜💜

[@sadiestyles5023]

Deff a great transformation! I would try epoxy sculpting for her hand ✋

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Thank you for the tip!

[@tinmanlover1994]

I've never seen anybody use a wing nut thingies to restring an American Girl doll. Thats cool and very helpful if the store doesn't have the gold clasp things

[@saritaysusjuguetes9353]

Beautiful job ❤️

[@pennydreadfull]

She looks great! I love the artist outfit! Honestly I was never a fan of the dolls but I loved the books and all their clothes and accessories!

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

The accessories and clothes were on point!

[@lorrainemarliese5255]

She looks so cute now! Well done! 😃

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@tinmanlover1994]

I've always wanted to complete fix a tlc rough doll. I have a hair cut Samantha with her leg hanging out of the socket with the elastic dangling

[@elizabethasanaj8422]

good job!

[@1racethehumanrace946]

You did a good job of rehabbing her. She looks great!

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@laurelldockall2399]

Great job. She turned out great. 💗

[@princesssadieloo]

Great job!😊

[@andrispaez374]

She looks beautiful, cute teeth 💜🙋‍♀️💜

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

💜💜💜

[@tinmanlover1994]

I got a few crochet hooks I'm thinking I can get the tension cups out using those with the hair dryer and then knot the elastic using a crochet hook with some medical supplies

[@tinmanlover1994]

I gotta get Clorox wipes for when I bring home AG dolls 2nd hand.

[@tamtamc1678]

She’s adorable

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@nildajurado8423]

Hi will you in the long run get her a new hand you really did a great job ❤

[@ich3734]

Hello, where can I buy these white capsules from the arms and legs, because they have become porous and broken. I can find any shop that offers these spare parts. Thanks for the answer.

[@tinmanlover1994]

I've never seen anybody use wool lite for washing a doll hair is it safe to use? Will it do any damage to the wig or vinyl,?

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

I've used it for years and it's been fine for me but I don't have a chemistry degree or anything so who knows 🤣 it's made for super delicate stuff so I imagine it's way better than harsher detergents

[@tinmanlover1994]

What year do you think this molly is from? 90's or 2000s?

[@tinmanlover1994]

Maybe try using some kind of a Clay or something to give Molly a new hand without sending her into the doll hospital for a new hand