New in The Doll Repair Vault: How to Repair Green Ear (and Save a Family Heirloom)

I just released one of the most personal and important lessons I’ve ever filmed inside The Doll Repair Vault — and if you’ve ever faced the dreaded green ear problem, you don’t want to miss this.

In this new video tutorial, I walk you through exactly how I cleaned and repaired my mother’s wedding doll — a stunning vintage Barbie with rare white lipstick, a popular trend back when she got married. This wasn’t just any doll. Her outfit was lovingly handcrafted by my great-grandmother, who recreated my mother’s Priscilla of Boston wedding gown in miniature, down to the tiniest details. It’s a true family treasure.

But time wasn’t kind to Barbie.

Though the doll had been carefully stored and remained nearly pristine, the metal in her original earrings caused a corrosive reaction — known as green ear — threatening to destroy her vinyl. Her face and arms had also darkened over the years, putting her once-flawless finish at risk.

In this step-by-step video, I show you exactly how I:

• Safely removed and neutralized the green corrosion

• Brightened the darkened vinyl without damaging it

• Removed the green stain that had spread to her hair

This is a must-watch for collectors and restorers alike — especially those hoping to save beloved heirlooms or restore value to rare dolls.

👩‍🔧 Already a Vault member? Your new lesson is live now!
📦 Not in the Vault yet? Enrollment is currently closed, but don’t worry — we reopen in September!

💌 Get on the waitlist so you’ll be first to know when doors open again:
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Let’s keep these beauties in the family — and out of the landfill — for generations to come.