Wednesday, October 2, 2013

All About Porcelain Dolls

All About Porcelain Dolls

By Tom Guitard


Porcelain dolls are realistic-looking, ornate or collector's dolls with heads composed of porcelain glass. Their bodies, however, are usually created from cloth, vinyl or plastic. Some older dolls have painted-on hair, but the majority come with wigs. There are actually two kinds of porcelain dolls: China and Bisque. China dolls as a rule have a polished, glazed finishing while bisque porcelain dolls have a matte finish. Bisque dolls are particularly preferred because they have a more real looking finish. The heads of porcelain dolls are produced from molds and then baked in kiln ovens.

China doll were not created, and even generally manufactured in China. They get their label from the kind of glass from which they are made. China dolls are famous for their shining, glossy faces as well as painted-on tresses. They originally came into trend in Germany early on in the 1800's. Their acceptance decreased when bisque dolls grew to become prevalent later on that same decade. They continue to be well-liked by collectors.

Bisque dolls, because of their much more life-like, matte finishing for the facial skin, are a personal preference for most. They initially became preferred in Europe in the mid-1850s. Their demand has fluctuated over time, but still continue being a favorite of doll fanatics. They are available in several dimensions from life-size to only a few inches. Their apparel tend to be very sophisticated.

Porcelain dolls are extremely well-liked by enthusiasts however are no longer made in great quantity. There still exist, a handful of producers. There are a few large producers, but most are personal doll makers who work out of modest studios. These kinds of dolls can be bought from magazines, online stores like this store, antique malls, gift shops and sometimes memory-intensive gift stores.

I love all dolls, but none have the same place in my heart as a porcelain dolls. Their soft, life-like faces and beautiful dresses look great on the shelf that none can compare.




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