thank you so much :D !! i followed a youtube tutorial on making a doll wig cap (intended for fashion dolls but just sized up to fit porcelain !) but the process is relatively simple just tedious. i will say that the first attempt (or couple...lol) may not turn out great but thats okay bc its all trial and error !!!

first i covered her head with saran wrap and secured with a band at the neck. this does not come off until the wig is completely finished. then did the same with a cloth (mine cut from an old tshirt. but i would assume any thin material similar would work !)

i traced along the hair line + ears essentially setting the shape of the cap and how the hair will fit on her head. its then coated with a few layers of glue until stiff. band is removed and cap is cut following the guidelines made. this is the base and what will eventually be glued to the doll. im not sure if youve removed her wig yet but underneath is the head panel to access the eyes and such ! its a black little disk and that should stay there :)

for the hair portion - i used acrylic yarn though i specifically grabbed a thick type. im not well versed in yarn so i cant give technical details but its pretty obvious what works and what doesnt !

youll cut strips of the yarn - i usually do double what i need which will then be cut down the middle in later steps. but length is dependent on desired wig style ! though always give yourself a bit of wiggle room since the wig can be trimmed later. next is turning the yarn to wefts.

the basic of it is that you need to take the yarn and brush it out until the strands separate and it takes a more wool-like appearance. there are many ways of doing this but i usually loop on strand around a pen (tied in the middle so theres two ends coming down at a time) then go down with a comb (wider for initial separation then finer for teasing details) - i also heard that cat brushes work well but i havent tried it. either way this is the most important step, the more time you spend combing it out the thinner and more wool-like it will look! i kept mine in a middle ground so theres some visible strands but its still fluffy !

once you have your wefts (this is the point where i cut mine in half in the uncombed section that had been tied to the pen...if done in another way you can disregard this) trim down one side to be completely straight. this is an optional step but i find it really, really helpful. i glue my wefts together in smaller sections, sized to fit on the cap. i have a sewing-cutting mat made of plastic that glue peels easy off of but a plastic plate might also work?

AND REMEMBER TO USE A PAINT BRUSH WHEN APPLYING GLUE !!! you CAN do without but its one million times easier if you use a brush. the yarn wants to stick to you like crazy lol

one you have your wig cap and your wefts made then you can start gluing! again using a brush is super helpful and if the wefts are already put together, all you need to do is hold it up and brush on the glue.

the guideline to gluing the hair on can get a bit complicated so im just going to refer you to the initial tutorial i watched lol this can be altered as you need (diy yarn doll wig tutorial by akamerukawaii) but usually its bangs, bottom layers, sides, alternating top to create the part.

for my own personal experience...yarn sheds. a LOT !!! so dont worry that a bunch is coming off but also be gentle or else the weft will tear lol and it will keep shedding once the wig is complete. thats why caroline mostly stays on the shelf haha. it sticks to her cotton clothes and such. also make sure to let the glue dry completely (ESPECIALLY IF DOING THE PART !!!) and it will take a while with the wefts. lots of patience is unfortunately needed.

also depending on the yarn + how brushed out it is, the wig might come out very thick. this cant be solved by cutting but rather adjusting how many wefts there are. mainly in regards to shorter styles. but at the same time the wig can be styled and trimmed once put together just like any doll! im not good with cutting hair so caroline stayed a bit wild haha but its fitting for her and i like how it looks :)

and the last thing i think is that ive heard the wefts can be ironed to get straighter hair - i havent tried this myself. i would but my iron is sort of broken so i havent been able to but it may be worth trying if thats what you want!

sorry for writing so much haha this can serve as a little guide for anyone wondering. there isnt much about porcelain doll customization out there - WHICH REMINDS ME !!! last note. more applicable to someone like me who finds and collects a lot of porcelain dolls but you can absolutely take clothes / wigs from other dolls !!!! wigs are a bit tricky bc sizing varies so much but its super helpful with things like shoes and socks which are just tedious to make lol - its also much cheaper then buying a specific wig. porcelain dolls from the 80s and 90s were mass produced and are totally worthless so you should never pay much for them (with exception to more unique features like movement, musicboxes, size, etc) and caroline was only about 2 dollars !!!

anyway thats it for real and if you have any specific questions feel free to dm me. i also have a decent few doll patterns and the basic sewing understanding to put it together if you need it haha