faq 

where do you get these dolls?

most of these dolls were purchased by my grandmother at some point between 1992 and 2000; from QVC, Costco, or another big box store in the San Francisco Bay Area.  They purchased with the idea that it, as long as it remains pristine, would increase in value- an idea widely evangelized by home shopping networks and based on the astronomical value of original bisque dolls produced during the mid 1800s. My grandmother purchased hundreds of these porcelain dolls not only to show off her own social status, but to act as an investment for myself when these dolls, like their 1800’s counterparts, inevitably skyrocket in price. 30 years later, the price of these dolls has not increased (and in many cases has plummeted). I also find dolls at second hand stores and creative reuse centers like SCRAP SF and Urban Ore. 

what holds the glass together?

Solder! These pieces are made using the same copper foiling technique popularized by LC Tiffany in the 1800s. The process involves wrapping the edges of the glass and porcelain pieces in copper tape, adding flux, and sodering the pieces together using a 70/40 lead solder. Its easier than it sounds! 

do you break the dolls yourself?

its my favorite part

What's the best way to see what you have available?

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