Sure, you’ve heard that powdering your doll is important, but is it really? Absolutely, yes! Not powdering, or incorrectly powdering, your doll can shorten the lifespan, and affect the touch and feel of the skin. Let’s go over how to correctly powder your doll.
What You’ll Need
1. Talcum or Baby Powder
2. Powder Puff
3. Makeup brushes (one large for the body, a smaller one for the head)
4. Dye-protection Blanket
5. Clean Hands (or gloves)
Getting Started
1. Wash your hands! You may also consider wearing gloves because this will prevent any skin oils or dust from your hands from sticking to your doll.
2. Spread out your dye-protection blanket (or a plain, white, cotton sheet will work) over your work surface, such as a bed. Not only will this prevent any potential stains from dark bedding, but it will also help keep the powder from going everywhere.
3. Gently lay your doll down in a princess-hold position (like you’re carrying your bride to bed), and remove any clothing.
4. Dip the powder puff into the powder, but don’t shake off the excess. You’ll then pat the powder onto the skin – not rubbing it in or moving it around; just straight up and down like you’re using a stamp.
5. Using a makeup brush, gently brush away any excess powder. You’ll also want to make sure the brush is soft and clean. A larger brush is best for the body, while a smaller brush will be better for the head.
6. Once this is done, you can go ahead and store your doll as normal.
It’s important to make sure you’re thorough in your powdering – not doing so can cause little black balls of dirt, oil, and debris to form on the skin, which are difficult to remove. These can also lead to tiny tears and cracking.
If you won’t be using your doll for a while, it’s best to return their body to the factory-default neutral position; ideally without any clothes. The shipping box your doll came in is a great way to protect your doll during storage, but you can also buy specific storage solutions for your doll, if you so choose.
However, if you want to keep your doll out after powdering, it’s advised to put stockings on to prevent any dust or dirt accumulating on the skin. If you haven’t used the doll for a while, it’s also recommended to clean and powder the doll prior to use.
Now you know exactly how to powder your doll to keep them in top-tier condition and ready for playtime! Do you have any tips and tricks on how you powder your dolls?
