Doll Restoration

We have worked on all types of dolls from the most expensive antiques to the well loved dolls of today. From Bebe' Gourmand to the American Girl dolls. We also do face-ups and repairs to the now famous BJD's.

Below is a list of the doll repair services we offer:
Restringing,composition,paper mache ,bisque,porcelain,cloth and hard plastic repair. Blushing, repaints,face-ups, doll clothing cleaning and conservation, shoe repair or replacement. New clothing or vintage fashions are available per job. Replacement parts are made when necessary. There is also an extensive part inventory for our customers dolls.

We do extensive wig cleaning and repair. When others have said there is no hope for your doll's hair we will disagree. We are able to do amazing things with the antique wigs of mohair and human hair. The modern rooted hair,many times can be restored also. Do not throw your wig away! Let us work our miracles.

We can also make one of a kind creations.Would you like your doll to have a makeover? Such as a new eye color? hair color? Would you like her to have different eye makeup. These types of services are offered for the modern fashion and Ball-Jointed dolls. All you need is an imagination and a dream. Would you like a doll to resemble you??

Melody has been restoring dolls for years and is hired to consult at doll auctions with identification and preparation of massive collections.. She has an extensive collection of her own and continues to update her knowledge and techniques to align with industry standards. She will be handling your doll personally. If these services are needed to preserve your childhood memories, restore a family heirloom or any other reason you have come to the right place.

Please do not ask what your doll is worth as there is a fee for this serivce that needs to be payed for prior to the research and written appraisal. There are options for this service. We do insurance appraisals,estate appraisals and just appraisals done for curiosity. They start at $10.00 each for a verbal or email identification that needs little research. If you need a written insurance appraisal or estimate of repair due to a fire or damage of your doll or collection the cost of said appraisal will be determined at that time. We have done many insurance evaluations for our customers.

If you have a repair please follow the steps below:
Contact us via email at melzbelles@aol.com or call 518-766-9324.
Along with your email send pictures and a description of what you need to have done. We will send a response back in a timely manner with the estimate for repair. Your doll or dolls will be identified and appraised as a free service after they arrive for repair.

Doll Restoration Testimonial

Thank you Melody for repairing My Doll... SHE IS BEAUTIFUL!!...
She is now on display on the table in my living room... I attached the pictures of her.... Now every time I see her I will think of my Auntie! You can use me as a reference anytime. Since each of my 6 sisters received a doll from my Aunt I will also pass along your info just in case something happens to their dolls.

God Forbid...LOL... but at least we now have you...Thank you so much for making her whole!! Have a great weekend!!!

Yours truly,
Alicia