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Marge's Rare 22" Earlier
Issued Ideal Toy Corp. Saucy Walker with a rod from
her head into her torso instead of a band connecting
the head to the neck plate.
Dear Sheryl,
Words are inadequate to express my appreciation for
the amazing work you and your husband, Cary, have done
in restoring my Saucy Walker. I am in awe of your
skill.
I know that Saucy was a challenge from the start, with
her central rod, deep facial cuts, "wonky"
eyes, open seams and unusual skin tone and very aged
clothing. I had seen your website and chose you
because I knew of your skill. I was overjoyed to
discover that you are also superb artists. Your
talent, creativity, ingenuity, and perseverance
overcame all of the challenges. My Saucy looks the way
I remember her as a child (maybe even better than I
remember). It's amazing, as well, how beautifully you
were able to restore her original clothing to new.
I also truly appreciated and enjoyed all of your
communications and photos throughout this process. I
feel so privileged to have met you and to have
experienced your excitement in what you do so well. I
will certainly recommend you to anyone I meet who
needs doll restoration.
I plan to return to your website often to watch your
progress with other dolls. May you continue to bring
as much joy to others as you have brought to me. Thank
you so much for everything.
All my best,
Marge
The photos will tell the story: To Go Back To The
Saucy Walker's Main Web Site
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| Original Shoes Re-Soled.
We put stuffing in the toe area to prevent the
wrinkling of the brittle leatherette material. |
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washed her hair and conditioned it. It
is still wet in these photos. We curled the
bangs as she originally had long curly bangs
rolled in a banana bang style. We had to
do all of this before we take her head off
because when we do, she will have a long rod
coming from inside her head that connects to
the rod in the torso at the arm opening
area. Once the head is removed we then
can repair the eyes and polish them and try to
repair the scratches on the right side of her
forehead and cheek area. |
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| Hi Mommy!!!
This Spa Place Is Fun!! They let me stay up
late. |
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| Mommy...You
should see all the pretty dollies here with
me, they are everywhere. |
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one next to me that I am looking at is REAL
tall Mommy and she has a real pretty dress . |
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is my body Mommy and Dr. Saucy Lady is going
to perform cosmetic surgery on me |
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and the next time you see me I will be put all
together. Love you Mommy!! |
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| Above
are the patches before we sand the body and
paint the patches on the outside. We
have used a plastic compound that is drying at
present. We have sealed the seams that
were split and the cracks by gluing and also
patching with the compound on the inside of
the doll for future support. Both of the
arm openings and one complete shoulder. |
| Marge:
Dr. Hubby is right now at this moment painting
over the red area on the face and trying to
blend the more pink color. That indeed
is a challenge but we have our ways of
overcoming. So Pray! |
| Prays
answered!! We combined another tone with
the Saucy Blend. Saucy faces are always
darker than the bodies especially with
age. We do not sand the faces except for
this small area of your Baby girls' face and
to get the color to blend with the aged
areas....I think we got real close but have to
wait till it dries for about 3-4 days, then we
will know for sure. Today is 8-14-09 |
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| Thicker
and over-lapping patch because we have learned
that dainty and thin patches never hold in
this area because of the rod being seated here
and the movement from the doll walking
stresses this area. Painting later. |
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