For cotton casual, you can retie the original ribbons, and then recolor them! Simply fold a piece of paper over several times so it’s a little thick and place it under the ribbons to protect the dress, then take a yellow and orange sharpie and gently dab the ribbons. It doesn’t take much, and it’ll refresh the color perfectly! It will make it look almost new!
On my Cotton Casual dress the ribbons frayed to thin strings, barely noticeable from the originals, which is why each had to be replaced as shown in the video. The option you suggest is perhaps another way to restore the ribbons if in good condition and for those who do not want to replace the ribbons. Thank you for watching!
I love this video! thank you for posting it. I can’t seem to find the video in your channel that talks about the cleaning paste and how to make it. Could you steer me in the right direction pretty please? 😊
Awww....thank you! I am so glad you enjoyed the video. Yes, here is the video to guide you on how to make the paste. It is not my best work, but I hope you like it just the same. Cleaning a 1960s Shantung Opera Coat and 1950s Wool Jacket - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-NZ2elAMMjIM.html. Use equal parts, where preferably it is a paste consistency. Start out with a small amount of the baking soda, peroxide and Dawn then work your way up just to see how the piece takes to the solution; especially in the case of Vintage items. Now, although my paste was thinned out a bit it is really dependent on the item(s), size (as with the Barbie clothes) and stain(s). Keep me posted on how everything turns out. All the best to you!
Yes, it does eliminate mustiness from the clothes. Leaving the items not only clean, but fresh and bright. As for a recipe, use equal parts of Dawn (not Palmolive as noted in the Description), baking soda and peroxide. You do not want the paste too runny, soapy or thick; just a nice consistency. I start with the peroxide in a plastic or ceramic bowl (never metal or aluminum) then add the baking soda followed up with the Dawn. If it is too thick I add a bit more peroxide. Here is a link to the first time I used the paste: VIDEO REFERENCE - Cleaning a 1960s Shantung Opera Coat and 1950s Wool Jacket - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-NZ2elAMMjIM.html As for using the paste on dolls' hair, I never have, so, I would not recommend it. I posted a video last November (2021) on how to wash and care for Vintage and other Dolls' hair. Just click the link: Swirl Ponytail Barbie: Shampooing (and Restyling Juliet's Hair - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Knu8_vqNs50.html. I hope this helps. Let me know how everything turns out and thank you for watching.
Sure! Start out with a small amount of Baking Soda, about 1/3 cup then add the Peroxide then the Dawn; not too much of the Dawn, because it is very concentrated. Mix into a paste. Here is a video I recently posted. I hope it will be of some assistance. Vintage Doily and Table Runner Cleaning - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-W48Tsc5r1-s.html. Let me know how everything turns out. Thanks for tuning in!
That is wonderful! I am assuming the doll has something of a dirty sticky grim on her vinyl? If so, I recommend using a Mr. Clean eraser to clean her. Dampen it with water and lightly clean. Don't scrub. If you like, add just a dab of Dawn on the Eraser, and see how that works. I have heard using cleansing powder can be used, but I personally would not recommend it. Your doll is a valuable asset and it would be a shame to damage or ruin her this way. Let me know how this works. Congratulations and thank you watching the video!
@@panacheluxury4262 yeah I just dont like literally buy the best best vintage pieces on the market 1. its prohibitively expensive, 2 the items I get are literally hanging by a thread, so washing has to be a minimun and only if the clothes really need it..