Saturday, October 2, 2010

Remove a Doll’s Head

Ethan before (left) and after (right)
Removing a doll's head is crucial for rerooting doll hair and swapping doll bodies. This tutorial outlines some ways to remove a doll's head without breaking the body. These tips are intended for common fashion dolls such as Bratz, Bratz Boyz, Barbie, Ken, Moxie Girlz, and similar dolls. They are not intended for action figures, Only Hearts Club, Blythe, porcelain dolls, American Girl, Obitsu, or BJDs.

You Will Need:
  • Doll
  • Tea Kettle (for hard heads)
  • Bowl (for hard heads)
  • Blow dryer (for hard heads)
  • Wash Cloth (optional)
  • If your doll has a soft head, you only need your hands

More after the jump!