Hobbies And Interests
Things You'll Need
Instructions
Removing Body Paint
Remove all clothing from the doll, and set it aside in a place far away from your work area.
Separate the plastic parts from one another if it is possible to do so without damaging the doll. You may need screwdrivers to remove screws or gently pry away parts that snap in place. Patience is key here if you want to avoid breaking the doll.
Pour a commercially available, undiluted, heavy-duty cleaner into a wash basin, bucket or tub, which you can purchase at stores that sell auto-cleaning supplies. You will need enough to soak the doll parts, but reserve as much as possible because you may need to repeat this process one or two times.
Brush on the solution, or dip the parts and try removing paint with a toothbrush first. If this does not yield reasonable results in 30 minutes, proceed to Step 5.
Soak the parts you wish to remove paint for up to 24 hours.
Check the parts periodically to make sure there is no damage to the integrity of the limbs. Check after the first five minutes and then again every 15 minutes for the next hour and every few hours after that. If you notice the material degrading or softening dramatically, discontinue immediately.
Fill a small tub or bucket with warm water about halfway full.
Put on rubber gloves, remove the doll parts from the cleaning solution and place them in the tub of warm water.
Scrub the doll parts with a scrub brush beginning gently and applying more pressure as needed. Use old toothbrushes and toothpicks to get into any crevices.
Rinse with cool water separately, and dry with a clean towel.
Repeat these steps as necessary.
Removing Face Paint
Cover the doll's hair as much as possible with a plastic sandwich bag and rubber bands.
Put on rubber gloves.
Apply a small amount of mineral spirits or cleaning solution to an old cotton rag, and rub the surface in tight circles, applying more pressure as needed.
Replace dirty rags as you go.
Continue working in small sections until you remove the paint.