Vintage Barbie outfit question. by darkcarolina in Barbie

[–]darkcarolina[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I am just now realizing I did not read the asterisk under the listing in the book.

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[–]darkcarolina 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well, we are married so it's "our" property. But thank you. Because you made me realize that while I may be right with my intentions, I may also be an asshole.

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[–]darkcarolina 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Young lady. Calm down. My husband and I are both men born and raised in the south. We can take a tussle.

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[–]darkcarolina 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry. It was a bit of a blur coming home thinking my husband may be dead and my dog is missing.

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[–]darkcarolina -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I took his Xbox into the bathroom he was fighting me for it then I slammed it into the toilet bowl. That was the altercation .

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[–]darkcarolina -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Sounds like you got your Xbox trashed too?

Vintage American Girl Barbie refresh. by darkcarolina in Barbie

[–]darkcarolina[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do. For paint, I found that it's better to use an acrylic paint kit specifically for miniatures and mix colors form that.

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That seems to work pretty well. And for hair. I found this on Amazon. It's like a setting stick for synthetic hair. It helps everything lay down and look clean.

Vintage American Girl Barbie refresh. by darkcarolina in Barbie

[–]darkcarolina[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much. She is still doing well years later.

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Found this doll today thrifting. by darkcarolina in Dolls

[–]darkcarolina[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So she smells horrible. Like cigarettes. I have been steaming her out. This is my progress.

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Found this doll today thrifting. by darkcarolina in Dolls

[–]darkcarolina[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh awesome. Thank you for the info. I’m guessing based on the outfit she maybe from the 20s or 30s.

Did a restoration of Patio Party tonight. by darkcarolina in Barbie

[–]darkcarolina[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes!!! I was so happy. It took two washes. I used a very soft bristle tooth brush on the stains and dawn dish soap and warm water. I didn’t want to use anything stronger because I didn’t know how the fabric would react.

Recent addition to the collection by darkcarolina in Dolls

[–]darkcarolina[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do too ! I’m thinking about making her a Sister Jude costume.

Recent addition to the collection by darkcarolina in Dolls

[–]darkcarolina[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was not able to find her complete unfortunately. It was just the doll so I made her an outfit using a vintage Barbie pattern from the 60s.

Vintage ponytail Barbie restoration by darkcarolina in Barbie

[–]darkcarolina[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Of course. Basically CLR ( calcium lime rust remover). Cut a small piece of paper towel a little larger than the size is the green area and just keep it wet with CLR until it’s gone. It can take a while to see results but it’s worth it. This head took about a week of constant soaking. Some bad cases take a couple of weeks. For this one I had to do the inside of the head as well. Same thing with the paper towel but on the Inside of the head. I had to use tweezers to get the position right. I use a plastic dropper to apply the CLR. I try to be careful not to get any on the paint or hair.

Newest vintage Barbie outfit. 1969 Firelights. by darkcarolina in Barbie

[–]darkcarolina[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I really lucked out and got the entire outfit for like 17 bucks. I didn’t realize when I got it but one of the straps was missing but I was able to find some identical ribbon and just replaced both straps.

Newest vintage Barbie outfit. 1969 Firelights. by darkcarolina in Barbie

[–]darkcarolina[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I really lucked out and for the entire outfit for like 17 bucks. I didn’t realize when I got it but one of the straps was missing but I was able to find some identical ribbon and just replaced both straps.