Melt marks near the eyes on composition dolls are terrible injuries and require careful work on just that one area, so as not to damage the eyes.

This 1930's Snow White had not only the wrong wig on her, but missing facial paint.

Refinishing of bad lifting of the paint

The cracking around the eyes was carefully fixed and sealed, and her pretty lashes and lips were retouched.

This absolutely adorable composition doll from the 30's had missing teeth, fingers, a badly ripped organza dress, and bad crazing on his face. The dress was repaired, missing fingers rebuilt, cracking sealed and antique appropriate teeth were added. He looks much happier, doesn't he?

Missing fingers rebuilt

Before