Violet, the compostion doll, needs some work!

 

This is 'Violet'. She has arrived to restore her composition surfaces.

Poor Violet has obvious issues!

A big split in her head.

When her wig gets removed her head falls into 2 pieces.

Progress!

All that flaking paint needs to get removed and, as old paint contains lead, this is an outdoor and weather dependent job.

And even more progress!

Violet's head has been put back together and several defects in her composition have been filled so she is finally in the paint booth.

This is after 4 coats of filler/primer with lots of sanding in between and 3 coats of paint. One coat of paint to go!

While Violet's paint dries, I contemplate her wig.

It is made of mohair which is very matted and is missing some sections.

After combing out the mats it still doesn't look much better.

It could get a few added wefts of mohair if some similar colour mohair was found or.....

....she could get a brand new wig.

Violet's owner liked this option best.

Which means Violet can get put back together.

Time to head home!