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

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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