How Do You Repair A Walking Doll?
Walking dolls have a basic spring mechanism inside in the middle section. You can use inexpensive replacement parts to repair a vintage walking doll and restore walking function. Some walking dolls were made in Europe during the 18th and 19th century, and these dolls should be repaired by an experienced doll restorer. These antique walking dolls have more complicated mechanisms, similar to that of an antique clock with spinning parts and other moving pieces. But if your walking doll is more recent–mid-20th century, for example–you should be able to get her back on her feet. Look inside the doll body by gently pulling the leg socket to one side; use a mini flashlight. There should be a spring coiled around a device inside the doll; this spring enables the doll to walk at the knees and legs. Take out the worn spring with long needle nose pliers, and replace the old spring with seam circular elastic, which is purchased at sewing supply stores. Look inside the doll’s arm sockets to see t
