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Tour of the Doll Room at Land of Oz Dolls Continues!

Good morning everyone! Today my tour of the doll room at Land of Oz Dolls continues. I know most of you are too far away to ever be able to visit in person so I have had many requests to add this virtual tour to the website. I hope you enjoy your look around and more photos coming yet another day! Dolly Hugs, Connie Zink

“Fall” Open House Continues Tomorrow!

My “Fall” Open House continues through tomorrow until 5:00 pm. Here are a few of the visitors who stopped by today.

Open House September 5th 2014

Open House September 5th 2014

 I am the first one on the left, then Sue Sharp, Pam Willits, Jo Lovig , and Conni Lynch on the right. Pam and Sue make a lot of the costumes I show on my dolls. Conni and Jo were my first official guests at Roberts’ Roost Country Guest House. To learn more about Roberts’ Roost visit www.RobertsRoostCountryGuestHouse.com

It was great to see them all today!

If you are in the area please stop by tomorrow from 9:00 to 5:00!

Dolly Hugs, Connie Zink

 

“Photos of the Day” 18″ April Modern Painted Eye Dolls

Good morning all, the Wednesday, September 3rd, 2014 “Photos of the Day” are three of my 18″ “April” modern painted eye dolls. The original sculpture was created by Dianna Effner and the mold sold through Expression’s Dolls. Back in the winter of 2010 I taught an online eye painting class using these three dolls as my samples. “April” has intaglio eyes incised in the mold making her a little easier to learn the placement of the eyes. She is so much fun to paint and has such a sweet expression. All three dolls are wearing wigs from Monique Trading and the costumes were made by Sue Sharp of “The Sharp Needle”. I do have this doll available in soft-fired greenware, blank bisque and as a finished doll by order. She has her own all porcelain body (Portrait Body). I do have the CD Workbooks for Painted Eyes available on my website here.

"April" By Connie Zink

“April” By Connie Zink

"April" By Connie Zink

“April” By Connie Zink

"April" By Connie Zink

“April” By Connie Zink

 

Have a great dolly Wednesday!

Dolly Hugs, Connie Zink

New “Photo of the Day” at Land of Oz Dolls!

Good morning all, and Happy Labor Day Weekend! For the last few months I have been doing a “Photo of the Day” on my Land of Oz Dolls Facebook page. It has been so popular, I have decided to try it out on my website for all of you who do not have access to Facebook. These photos are of dolls I have made in the past and are probably no longer available for sale. If you see one you are really interested in it wouldn’t hurt to ask, it may still be available. Otherwise the photos are for fun and to give you a daily dose of dolly hugs! Please let me know if you like them!

My first “Photo of the Day” is actually a black and white photo of some patriotic Bleuettes. The one on the left is a Bleuette “Friend” made from the 1907 Jumeau mold from Collectible Doll Co. The two in the center are Bleuette “Golds” SFBJ 60 made from a Seeley mold. The one on the right is a Premiere Jumeau Bleuette also made from a Seeley mold. They are all dressed in patriotic costumes created by Clara Pelfrey.

Patriotic Bleuettes

Patriotic Bleuettes

I hope you will enjoy your daily dose of dolly love,

Dolly Hugs, Connie Zink

Announcing “Fall” Open House at Land of Oz Dolls – September 5th and 6th, 2014

Visit the "Fall" Open House at Land of Oz Dolls

Visit the “Fall” Open House at Land of Oz Dolls

Land of Oz Dolls will hold their annual “Fall” Open House on Friday, September 5th and Saturday, September 6th, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm each day. View the fabulous doll displays and take a stroll through the “Gardens of Oz”. Special discounts on selected items will apply and refreshments will be available. Discounts will also apply to mail order sales for people out of the area, who are unable to attend the two days of the Open House.

Special sales that will apply to both those attending the open house and mail orders are as follows:

10% off NYDP Composition Bodies In-Stock and Special Orders Placed During Open House

20% off all In-Stock Greenware and Soft-fired Greenware

40% off all In-Stock Synthetic Doll Wigs From Monique Trading

10% off all In-Stock Mohair and Human Hair Wigs (Bravot wigs not included)

20% off all In-Stock China Paints and Mediums

20% off all Metal and Wooden Base Doll Stands

20% off all In-Stock Doll Patterns

Other selected items too numerous to mention will also be on special for those attending!!

 Land of Oz Dolls

Land of Oz Dolls

If you are planning on attending the open house that weekend and have some extra time, it will also coincide with weekend events at Picket Fence in Lanark and Prairie Path Sampler in Mt. Carroll. You won’t want to miss these two great shops. If you want to spend the night in the area to enjoy some of the other attractions, please contact me on the availability of a room at Roberts’ Roost Country Guest House. 

I hope to see you September 5th or 6th! Have a great summer! Dolly Hugs, Connie Zink

 

Announcing Our Christmas Bleuette “Holiday Giveaway”!!!

Premiere Jumeau Bleuette by Connie Zink

Premiere Jumeau Bleuette by Connie Zink

I am very pleased to announce my next “Christmas Holiday Giveaway”. You can win this beautiful antique reproduction Premiere Jumeau Bleuette Dressed Doll valued at $350.00 by Connie Zink at Land of Oz Dolls. The costume was created by Sue Sharp of The Sharp Needle. The random drawing will be held on December 24th at 6:00 PM. After you have entered your name and email address the Social Buttons will pop up and you can share to Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Linkedin, and Google Plus. For every person who clicks on your link, you receive another entry into the drawing. You may only enter once with each email address so if you have more than one email address you can sign up more than the one time. Good Luck To All and  Dolly Hugs! Connie Zink

Premiere Jumeau Bleuette by Connie Zink

Premiere Jumeau Bleuette by Connie Zink

Premiere Jumeau Bleuette by Connie Zink

Premiere Jumeau Bleuette by Connie Zink

Premiere Jumeau Bleuette by Connie Zink

Premiere Jumeau Bleuette by Connie Zink

Premiere Jumeau Bleuette by Connie Zink

Premiere Jumeau Bleuette by Connie Zink

Premiere Jumeau Bleuette by Connie Zink

Premiere Jumeau Bleuette by Connie Zink

Premiere Jumeau Bleuette by Connie Zink

Premiere Jumeau Bleuette by Connie Zink

 

Modern Doll Paint

Introducing our own line of china paints produced to give reliable results each and every time. Our china paints contain lead which allows for consistent firings and excellent fluidity. Our paints blend easily and fade less than unleaded paints during firing. All of our china paints should be fired to cone 018.

Land of Oz Dolls In-Depth Modern Doll China Paint Line

Land of Oz Dolls In-Depth Modern Doll Paint Complete Kit
Beige Flesh, Dark Pink, Delicate Brown, Dark Hair Brown, Warm Silk, Pink Flesh, Light Pink, Hot Chocolate, Rose Sugar, Innocent Pink, Buttered Apples, Ash Blonde Hair, Golden Blonde Hair, Light Hair Brown, Dark Auburn Hair, Auburn Hair, Black Hair Brown, Dark Coffee Bean, Plum Sugar, Cinnamon Bun, Brunette Wash.
Colors: 21
Retail: $138.00
Discount: $120.00

Land of Oz Dolls In-Depth Modern Doll Paint for Dolls with Blonde or Pale Blonde Hair
Pink Flesh, Light Pink, Dark Hair Brown, Hot Chocolate, Innocent Pink, Rose Sugar, Buttered Apples, Ash Blonde Hair, and Golden Blonde Hair.
Colors: 9
Retail: $62.00
Discount: $50.00

Land of Oz Dolls In-Depth Modern Doll Paint for Dolls with Auburn or Strawberry Hair
Pink Flesh, Light Pink, Dark Hair Brown, Hot Chocolate, Innocent Pink, Rose Sugar, Light Hair Brown, Auburn Hair, and Dark Auburn Hair.
Colors: 9
Retail: $62.00
Discount: $50.00

Land of Oz Dolls In-Depth Modern Doll Paint for Dolls with Light Brown Hair
Beige Flesh, Dark Pink, Delicate Brown, Dark Hair Brown, Innocent Pink, Warm Silk, Ash Blonde Hair, Lt. Hair Brown, and Black Hair Brown.
Colors: 9
Retail: $58.00
Discount: $50.00

Land of Oz Dolls In-Depth Modern Doll Paint for Dolls with Dark Brown Hair
Beige Flesh, Dark Pink, Delicate Brown, Dark Hair Brown, Innocent Pink, Warm Silk, Lt. Hair Brown, Black Hair Brown, and Dark Coffee Bean.
Colors: 9
Retail: $58.00
Discount: $50.00


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Land of Oz Dolls In-Depth Modern Doll Paint for Afro-American Dolls
Cinnamon Bun, Hot Chocolate, Dark Coffee Bean, Plum Sugar, and German Eyelash.
Colors: 5
Retail: $32.00
Discount: $28.00

 

Modern Eye Painting CD Workbook

"April" By Connie Zink

“April” By Connie Zink

If you have a difficult time making it to seminars, let the seminars come to your studio and guide you through the steps of pouring, soft-fire greenware cleaning, and china painting your April. Connie will guide you with step by step photos through the entire process of creating a beautiful heirloom modern painted eye doll. This CD Workbook has been written for the 19″ April doll from Expressions. I will be doing blue eyes on this doll. This CD Workbook is 110 full-color pages of step by step comprehensive photos and directions put on CD, of the complete process from pouring the head mold, soft-fire greenware cleaning, loading the bisque fire kiln, thru all the china paint firings and doll stringing assembly. The CD Workbook requires a pdf reader on your computer to open it (This is not a video). You may study and paint from the clear concise photos on your computer or print off the workbook for a 110 page hard copy. Please realize the clearest photos will be on your computer.

Regular Price: $50.00
Sale Price: $45.00


3 CD Set “Creating the Perfect Bru”, “Modern Eye Painting”, and “Painting a Tete Jumeau”
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3 CD Workbook Set
Price: $100.00

Dolls For Sale

Dolls in this gallery are currently for sale. All these dolls may be purchased from this website via shopping cart buttons. My email address is landofozdolls@mchsi.com and my phone number is 815-565-0024. I do take Visa, Mastercard, and Discover along with Paypal. International shipping can be figured upon request. My shopping cart buttons do not charge for international shipping. Happy Shopping!

Click here to view this doll: https://landofozdolls.net/dolls-for-sale/27-bru-13/

Sales Policy

We do ship worldwide. Dolls may be shipped by USPS Priority Mail, USPS Express Mail or United Parcel Service, whichever the buyer prefers or is the most economical for your destination. Buyers will pay actual shipping costs and insurance, we do not charge a handling fee. Full insurance is required on all dolls shipped within the United States. Full insurance is required to countries that will allow insurance to be purchased. Illinois residents must pay 6.5% state sales tax. Please feel free to contact us prior to purchase to discuss all of your available shipping options.

Customers within the United States: We accept personal checks, postal money orders, or Paypal. Orders paid by check will be held until the check clears. Postal money orders and Paypal purchases will ship immediately. Paypal addresses must be verified, and parcels will only be shipped to the verified address on the Paypal account. You may also purchase with a credit card if you call in your order. We take Visa, Master Card, and Discover. Sorry, no American Express.

International Customers: We accept Paypal with verified accounts only. Paypal addresses must be verified, and parcels will only be shipped to the verified address on the Paypal account.  The full amount paid for the item will be declared on the customs form. Insurance is necessary when allowed.

Return Policy

If you are not happy with your purchase you may return your item if you follow these steps:

Please contact me within 48 hours of receipt to request a return.

Once I have acknowledged the return, you will then have 4 days from acknowledgement to ship the item back to me. The item must be insured and trackable.

Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the buyer.

Once the returned item is received by me, the contents will be inspected to verify completeness and condition as sent, and I will have a maximum of 4 days to refund the buyer.

Goods Damaged During Shipment

If an item is damaged during shipment, please contact me within 48 hours of receipt. Please keep all packing materials and the box, since many times, insurance coverage requires inspection by the issuing agent.

Layaways Available

Layaways are available. For dolls that you cannot purchase outright, please contact me and I’ll try to make the purchase possible for you through layaway.

We will agree to a regular monthly payment amount, to be paid each month. Payments may be made by Paypal, credit card, or check. If you choose to send a payment by Paypal, I will send you a monthly invoice on or near the date requested. If you prefer to send checks by mail, they should be received by the due date. As each payment is received, I will contact you with your remaining balance. Shipping will be added to the final payment.

Once terms are agreed on, payments should be on time and for the amount agreed. If you cannot make your scheduled payment on time, please contact me right away.

On completed layaways, the return policy stated above will apply, except that a shop credit will be issued instead of a refund. The credit will be valid for a 6 month period.

Layaway payments that are 30 days in arrears will be deemed as a failed layaway. A shop credit will be issued for the amount paid to date, and the credit will be valid for a 3 month period.

 

About Us

Connie Zink

Connie Zink

 

Land of Oz Dolls was founded in January, 1979 in Savanna, Illinois by Connie Zink. After having signed up for a porcelain doll class that was advertised in a local newspaper, Connie had no idea she had embarked onto a life-long journey into the art of porcelain doll-making.

Now 42 years and several thousand dolls later, world renowned artist Connie Zink, is still producing museum quality antique reproduction and modern porcelain dolls for her customers all over the world. She has exhibited her dolls at shows across the country, and in 1997, Connie was awarded the coveted “Millie” at an international competition in Oneonta, New York.

Connie enjoys making both authentic antique reproduction dolls along with painted eye modern dolls. Connie’s beautiful antique reproduction and modern dolls can be found here on the website and for sale in her eBay store.

Connie and Dennis Zink

Connie and Dennis Zink

Her husband, Dennis, pours the greenware for the approximate 2,000 plus different antique reproduction and modern dolls that Land of Oz Dolls offers to its customers. Their studio in Savanna, Il along with its beautiful doll displays, also offers a vast array of soft-fired greenware, porcelain slip, brushes, wigs, eyes, shoes, socks, and doll stands for the doll-maker. Land of Oz Dolls carries their own line of china paints for antique reproduction and modern dolls. A complete selection of supplies makes Land of Oz Dolls, a one-stop doll making shop. Connie also teaches online classes on porcelain doll-making for both antique reproductions and modern painted eyes. 

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