VINTAGE BARBIE RESTORATION! RESTORING A RARE VINTAGE BARBIE! SIDE PART AMERICAN GIRL BARBIE!

[@invadersilke]

I found your youtube a few weeks ago and Im hooked, the level of love, knowledge, care and technique you put in the dolls is incredible. Your work is truly amazing, seeing the dolls come to live and not only come to live as they were but looking incredibly even better is something I take great pleasure. YOU ARE A MASTER GIRL!

[@disneybarbiegirl615]

Wow, thank you! What a terrific compliment!! You made my day, thank you for being here!!

[@viviennecreamsicle1061]

THIS WAS TOOO GOOD! There is really nothing you aren't capable of restoring lol. I was floored she literally looks straight out of the box!!

[@disneybarbiegirl615]

Aww thank you so much! I really appreciate you! I’m going to have to take that statement into my next restoration! Because the next three dolls I’m working on look mighty grim!

[@ericabirchum493]

Quick tip for anyone who deals with 1960s Barbies when comes to the shoes. Specifically, the mules never just put them right on their feet. they will split on top 90% of the time. You need to put them in boiling water for for about a min ( they will not melt) and put Barbie‘s feet in boiling water for just a few seconds just enough to soften then place the shoes back on it will reshape the plastic of the shoes, and you don’t have to worry about them splitting, you don’t have to do this every time just the first time.

[@disneybarbiegirl615]

Great tip! Thank you!!

[@saharaRabbit-t1i]

I would absolutely love to see more African doll restoration videos

[@ml6820]

What a treasure you found! Barbie definitely needed a good spa day and now she looks very mindful and very demure! I had to say it. 😅 She’s absolutely stunning now! 🎉

[@disneybarbiegirl615]

Hahahahaha I hear that everywhere now, very demure ;) thank you for watching and being here!! Your comment made me smile and laugh!

[@ml6820]

@@disneybarbiegirl615 😂🤗

[@magdlynstrouble2036]

I can't believe that leg hack with the acrylic based super glue worked so well and so fast! I would've thought that girl needed a body donor!

[@disneybarbiegirl615]

Thank you! Which is why I wasn’t afraid of messing up because truly there wasn’t anything else I could’ve done! I’m happy my ideas work lol 😂 because a body donor for her would’ve taken some time to get!

[@rogerlloyd1897]

$50!?!?!?!? That is amazing! I'm waiting to find a good deal like that. So far, I know three collectors that found amazing dolls for a steal. A #3 for $17, a no-bang Francie for $4 and a Brownette for $40. I'm keeping my eyes peeled lol

[@disneybarbiegirl615]

I found my no bangs for 40$! She was in bad shape and was wearing a Joe Namath outfit lol 😂 I got my number 1 for 2,500. Which at the time I thought was overpaying, but now not so much. And I got 3 platinum AG dolls, two bubbles, 4 fashion queens, and 1 midge for 100$ once. I love finding good deals! Unfortunately though, I do think I’ll be selling her. Now she can bless another collector with her new clean smart look!

[@MrSpateoHead]

You are exactly my type of Barbie collector. You stay true to the integrity of the dolls you restore. You take your time. You're knowledgable. You're meticulous. Keep it up, girly! Also, AGs are my absolute favorite vintage Barbies. Still need to add a side part to my collection

[@disneybarbiegirl615]

Thank you so much! I try to keep the history alive. I try to take the approach of restoration just like an art conservator. Where you try not to add too much if any of yourself and let the original artists work shine! And I think she shines:) it’s all in the details. I’m lucky enough to have worked on so many Barbie’s, and also blessed to have been given skills probably based off my artist background. I’ve always wanted to make art that made people happy, and I think this is an outlet where I can do that! I really appreciate you so much for being here! And also, I never thought I’d have one so I’m sure yours is just around the corner!

[@MrSpateoHead]

@@disneybarbiegirl615 keep it up, girlie! We're out here preserving HISTORY!

[@Harold_L57]

🤩🤩She looks stunning at the end of the video!!! And I'm so glad that you got your first sponsor:)

[@disneybarbiegirl615]

Thank you so much!! I’m so happy you like how she turned out!! And yes isn’t that exciting?:) my first time making an add too. I really don’t know what I’m doing per usual lol 😂

[@Harold_L57]

@@disneybarbiegirl615 I have learnt a lot from your channel in the past few months. And you inspired me to restyle some of my old Barbies. I'm glad that your talent has been discovered by more and more people!!!🥰

[@disneybarbiegirl615]

@@Harold_L57 that brings a smile to my face:) thank you so much!!

[@rethamoore4282]

I love to watch you repaint their faces. Im NOT an artist and hate to say it but im pretty jealous of all you artist out there. You do such beautiful work !!❤❤❤

[@disneybarbiegirl615]

Aww thank you:)

[@steven_ryan]

THE SCREAM AT 23:30 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 took me out Amazing video! So detailed. Thank you for sharing! ❤

[@tongayoungman9492]

I'm a vintage barbie lover/collecter! I love this!

[@disneybarbiegirl615]

Thank you:)

[@tonyaadams5304]

Such a great job on that Side part!! Tonya ❤

[@wwelaine6072]

Hey girl! It's me - Elaine! Happy to find you on here, Your work is SUPERB!!! 🤩🤩

[@disneybarbiegirl615]

Omg!!! Thank you!!! So happy to have you here!!!💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@michbal3600]

I’m fully invested watching this

[@disneybarbiegirl615]

Haha yayy

[@RodDolls]

WOW! what a great purchase! Great job with everything specially the hair, I have a Fashion Queen "American Girl" wig and I've been flippin it out like midge this whole time! Thank you for the hair tutorial! When you see me do this on my American Girl wig stylin video, it was because of you Girl! Thank you!

[@disneybarbiegirl615]

No way! Thats awesome! I may be doing a video soon on how to fix those wigs. You may have inspired me:) thank you for liking my video!!

[@rethamoore4282]

I love to see you bring these antique dolls back to life and your repaints are amazing!!❤❤❤

[@disneybarbiegirl615]

Thank you so much!

[@sonyasaville5042]

I enjoyed watching your tutorial on how to restore Barbie’s. I have bought over 20 vintage Barbie’s that I put them in my curio cabinet waiting for the right moment til I am ready to restore them one day. I bought several dolls I would like to practice on them first before I get enough practicing before I start in my vintage ones. Thank you for sharing your skills and I just subscribed.

[@disneybarbiegirl615]

Wonderful! I’m so glad I could help you. I wish you all the luck on your new dolls!!

[@socalval67]

I’ve been collecting for 10 years now but only recently starting to explore restoring. This is the most watchable and clearly instructive videos I’ve come across so far. Looking forward to going through you playlist and improving my skills. Thanks 😊

[@disneybarbiegirl615]

Wow, thank you! That really made my day. I appreciate you so much!!! And I’m happy you’re here!:)

[@cassandralyris4918]

WHAT A FIND! And what a lovely restoration. Makes me miss doing this so much. Fantastic job.😍🥰

[@disneybarbiegirl615]

You should get back into doing it! It can be relaxing ☺️

[@rethamoore4282]

GEORGEOUS ❤❤❤

[@clivechiam]

The fact that you gave her ktips for volume is so fierce

[@disneybarbiegirl615]

Thank you:)

[@rikkib7636]

Amazing restoration! I look forward to a dedicated repainting video, but I learned a lot from you here:) I appreciate the knowledge and history tidbits you share. 💕

[@disneybarbiegirl615]

Awesome, thank you! ☺️ I’m so happy to see you come on back and enjoy the video!! I love to teach as well as entertain:)

[@siwarvidsson9705]

You made her absolutely stunning love your video ❤❤❤

[@disneybarbiegirl615]

Thank you so much!! ☺️ 💜💜💜

[@cesarvilla2677]

New subscriber! Love your restoration knowledge and fun sense of humor. If I could make a request, I would love to see a video on how you wash Barbie clothes. Thanks! 😊

[@disneybarbiegirl615]

Great suggestion! I will start planning, although I do warn you, probably won’t be as profound of a video! But I’ll try and make it enjoyable!!

[@bdpaquin1689]

Beautiful costume choice.

[@SilverArrowNZ]

Wow you are so talented, what an outstanding artist you are she is just stunning am in love.❤

[@disneybarbiegirl615]

Thank you so much 😀

[@cjdolls]

The makeovers you give them are so good. Have gotten so many good tips on how to fix mine up. 😊

[@disneybarbiegirl615]

Aww I’m so happy you like them and use them!!

[@cjdolls]

@@disneybarbiegirl615 ❤️

[@belindaalmodova8673]

Amazing! She’s gorgeous!

[@disneybarbiegirl615]

Thank you!!:)

[@JustJo1973]

Shes adorable you are so clever

[@disneybarbiegirl615]

Thank you so much!!:)

[@FLBeachLife]

I would love to see a video dedicated solely on restoring aVintage Barbie doll’s makeup. Your advice on diluting the paint and layer it on was extremely helpful to me. What product did you use to spray her makeup once completed?

[@littlebearhugs]

You are so talented. Thank you for sharing. 💜

[@disneybarbiegirl615]

You are so welcome, thank you for watching!

[@monologueking7800]

Absolutely your videos are the best I’ve seen so far on KZbin please can you do more models hair restoration especially the flip hairstyle on a Barbie if you could do that I would be so pleased. Thank you so much for doing.

[@disneybarbiegirl615]

Yes I will!:) I have a Marlo flip doll who’s dying to get her hair done. Thank you!!

[@monologueking7800]

@@disneybarbiegirl615 I would love that

[@monologueking7800]

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[@branimagination]

You did magic!

[@disneybarbiegirl615]

Thank you:) ☺️

[@Timlesstoybox]

This has been one of your best videos yet!! They should make a reproduction of her so more people can get such a unique doll!! Also you gave so many subscribers on my goodness!!

[@disneybarbiegirl615]

Aww thank you! I’m pretty proud of this project!! I’m so glad you liked it too!:)

[@marlenemerow3769]

Beautiful job! ❤

[@disneybarbiegirl615]

Thank you! 😊

[@dianathorpe2280]

Such a fabulous restoration! I love how you fixed her legs. Have you ever fixed a leg that was missing the knob? I need to replace/build a knob for a doll leg. I'm thinking of trying your recipe of super glue and baking soda. What do you think???

[@mariafernandanapal4405]

Wow😍 you are the best!!❤

[@disneybarbiegirl615]

Thank you:)

[@CarlosGarcia-jg6kp]

You're very professional

[@disneybarbiegirl615]

Thank you so much!

[@whatanitemare]

Who else would we have thought of as the quintessential American girl back then other than Doris Day? When using the glueless method of rerooting, if you use a rooting needle that's too big, it makes a hole that's large enough to allow the hair to pull back out when you brush it. I've seen some dolls that have been done with needles so large it actually created a tear line like between sheets of paper towel. The needles made for full sized baby dolls do NOT work on Barbies!! I got my first Barbie in 64 and as a collector, love your videos.

[@romonaelrod7870]

She is beautiful

[@brincandocomatianeide9816]

Ficou linda demais ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@disneybarbiegirl615]

Thank you so much!!💜

[@m.cunningham9817]

You're very talented💖. Did you teach yourself to do doll restoration?

[@disneybarbiegirl615]

Yes I did! When I started there were no tutorials lol 😂 there was a lot of trial and error!

[@patrickdolan2137]

Great job!! Unfortunately, I could hear poor Barbie screaming when you inserted the huge needle!!😮😢Yikes!!!

[@disneybarbiegirl615]

Oh no! Sorry

[@gabriellevallons8248]

Who is the cutie on the floor?! I got distracted 😂

[@disneybarbiegirl615]

That’s probably my kitty Marge, she’s my shadow, just always out of reach!

[@Alexardelean89]

I went to a doll show today. I did get a late 90s early 2000s Barbie and her hair was in a ponytail for who knows how long. I washed her. I conditioned her hair. I did the boil wash. She’s still air drying but the bump is still there. Should I do it again? Also her head keeps falling back a little. I remember you doing the super glue technique.

[@disneybarbiegirl615]

What hair fiber does she have?

[@Alexardelean89]

@@disneybarbiegirl615 it’s not poly. Maybe saran or something else. It was easy to brush through and it came out soft. I dipped her in the hot water. Maybe I should have poured the water.

[@muffiinmcgee6395]

I have a Cool Shavin' Ken whos legs have fallen off, do you think that leg repair you did would work with legs with a ball joint in the hips?

[@disneybarbiegirl615]

With that I’m not so familiar as I never seen that happen before!! I may have to ponder that one!

[@greenbean3582]

Do you find modern saran has the same thickness as vintage? I feel like my vintage girls have this super thick fiber but I mostly work with nylon

[@disneybarbiegirl615]

Yes I do, but what is the real difference is the texture. The modern saran is a lot softer in most cases than vintage saran. But we have to remember, saran as a hair fiber was relatively new and of the highest quality, mainly for durability, when Barbie was new. We can look at saran from the 80s, and it varies. Sometimes it’s waxy, sometimes it’s silky, but in all cases is the same weight and thickness. Vintage Saran, although truthfully I believe it was made of a more corse fiber, is easier to curl. Whereas new Saran has to be heated pretty well and dried before it holds form. Hope that helps!

[@bdpaquin1689]

Ty for the tutorial… SNL- “Buh-Bye”… remember?

[@valleyofthedawlz]

Come thru sponsorship! ❤

[@chadsdollhouse9868]

I use vintage barbie wigs for hair donor ❤❤❤

[@disneybarbiegirl615]

That’s a great idea, especially for color magic!

[@ceecee2286]

Wow..again!! Would you do the same sort of hairstyle on a bubble cut? I have a titian girl that needs a restyle.

[@disneybarbiegirl615]

Yes I would!! Curl under and after the set is boil washed brush it out and train it in place with your comb and finger!

[@ceecee2286]

@@disneybarbiegirl615 Will do. I just wanted to add that I used your hair reroot method and the glue and baking powder, fantastic! Thank you!

[@fenixash05]

How are you making it into a knot? I can't seeeee T^T That could be a whole 2 minute video!

[@disneybarbiegirl615]

I have a video actually in my doll restoration tutorials playlist if you’re interested in seeing it!

[@MrJoseoz]

Beautiful restoration ❤🎉

[@disneybarbiegirl615]

Thank you! 😊

[@romonaelrod7870]

She is beautiful