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New Online Class! The Magnificent A. Marque!!!

 

The Magnificent A. Marque!!!! Newest Online Course with Connie Zink! The first “Live” class starts Wednesday night, November 2nd, 2022 at 7:30 PM CT. Join me on my journey as I paint this very unusual and beautiful antique reproduction for the first time in 35 years! This photo is soft-fired greenware from both the Seeley mold (left) and Byron mold (right). I will be painting both heads in class. I notice very subtle differences between the two head molds. The A. Marque has a fascinating history and we will be covering some of that info in class also. For complete information on how the course works and to sign up check out my link below. Cost for entire course is $50.00. All classes are recorded and can be watched at your convenience indefinitely.  Hope to see you in class! Connie Zink

 

A Marque SFGW From Seeley and Byron Mold

A Marque SFGW From Seeley and Byron Molds

Antique A Marque Courtesy of Theriaults

Antique A Marque Courtesy of Theriaults

 

For complete info on how the courses work and to sign up please click here: https://landofozdolls.net/online-doll-making-courses/

Once you have signed up please email me at landofozdolls@gmail.com  Remember classes are held in private Facebook groups so you must be a member of Facebook. See you in class! Connie Zink

NEW 16″ Dollspart “Mademoiselle Louisa” Doleac For Sale!!!!!

NEW!!!! 16″ Dollspart “Mademoiselle Louisa” Doleac is available for immediate purchase!!! 

Mademoiselle "Louisa Doleac by Connie Zink

Mademoiselle “Louisa Doleac by Connie Zink

This Doleac wears the “Shandor” wig in Strawberry Blonde and has the replica antique Doleac eyes. She has the porcelain shoulder plate and Doleac “Collarette” and Wooden Base French Fashion Doll Stand is included.  

16″ Dollspart French Fashion Gallery Now Open!!! To purchase click here: https://landofozdolls.net/dollspart-16-french-fashion-dolls-gallery/

THIS DOLL HAS BEEN SOLD ”Mademoiselle Louisa” Doleac TAKING ORDERS

$795.00 plus U.S. shipping. International shipping will be calculated and Paypal invoiced after purchase to your destination. (Website does not apply international shipping rates). Layaways are available with monthly payments of $200.00 for this doll. Contact Connie at 815-565-0024 or email landofozdolls@gmail.com to arrange a layaway. (Only one doll available)

This Doleac wears the “Shandor” wig in Strawberry Blonde and has the replica antique Doleac eyes. She has the porcelain shoulder plate and Doleac “Collarette” and Wooden Base French Fashion Doll Stand is included. 

Mademoiselle "Louisa Doleac by Connie Zink

Dollspart Mademoiselle “Louisa Doleac by Connie Zink

Dollspart Mademoiselle "Louisa Doleac by Connie Zink

Dollspart Mademoiselle “Louisa Doleac by Connie Zink

Dollspart Mademoiselle "Louisa Doleac by Connie Zink

Dollspart Mademoiselle “Louisa Doleac by Connie Zink

Dollspart Mademoiselle "Louisa Doleac by Connie Zink

Dollspart Mademoiselle “Louisa Doleac by Connie Zink

Thanks for stopping by!!!!

Dolly hugs, Connie Zink

 

18.5″ Huret on LB15 Body

Huret by Connie Zink Land of Oz Dolls

Huret by Connie Zink Land of Oz Dolls

Huret by Connie Zink Land of Oz Dolls

Huret by Connie Zink Land of Oz Dolls

THIS DOLL HAS BEEN SOLD!!!!!

18.5″ Huret For Sale Undressed. Does not include hat or necklace. This Huret was painted from the Byron B-3016 head mold. It was originally sold with shoulder plate, arms and legs none of which were authentic to the doll. I have placed the head on an LB15S composition body which is also not authentic to the original antiques. However she is beautifully painted and when costumed will be a welcome addition to someones’ antique reproduction collection. The LB15S composition body is a New York Doll Products body which is also no longer available for purchase from the company. I have included many closeup photos so you can see the beauty of this doll. Her painting is flawless and a work of art. She comes complete on her body with mohair wig, wooden base doll stand, and earrings. Just imagine all the beautiful costumes that could be created for this doll. Her cost is $475.00 plus $30.00 shipping to U.S. International Priority Mail shipping is available but the website does not figure the additional shipping cost. I would send a Paypal invoice for the shipping difference. Thanks for looking and Happy Buying! Connie Zink

 

 

Huret by Connie Zink Land of Oz Dolls

Huret by Connie Zink Land of Oz Dolls

Huret by Connie Zink Land of Oz Dolls

Huret by Connie Zink Land of Oz Dolls

Huret by Connie Zink Land of Oz Dolls

Huret by Connie Zink Land of Oz Dolls

Huret by Connie Zink Land of Oz Dolls

Huret by Connie Zink Land of Oz Dolls

Huret by Connie Zink Land of Oz Dolls

Huret by Connie Zink Land of Oz Dolls

Huret by Connie Zink Land of Oz Dolls

Huret by Connie Zink Land of Oz Dolls

Huret by Connie Zink Land of Oz Dolls

Huret by Connie Zink Land of Oz Dolls

Huret by Connie Zink Land of Oz Dolls

Huret by Connie Zink Land of Oz Dolls

Huret by Connie Zink Land of Oz Dolls

Huret by Connie Zink Land of Oz Dolls

Huret by Connie Zink Land of Oz Dolls

Huret by Connie Zink Land of Oz Dolls

Huret by Connie Zink Land of Oz Dolls

Huret by Connie Zink Land of Oz Dolls

New 24″ Bru 11 Available For Sale!

24" Bru 11 by Connie Zink Land of Oz Dolls

THIS DOLL HAS BEEN SOLD!

 

Welcome back everyone to Land of Oz Dolls, home of Connie Zink’s museum quality antique reproduction and modern painted eye dolls. Today, I want to share some photos with you of my newest 24″ Bru 11. 

24" Bru 11 by Connie Zink Land of Oz Dolls

24″ Bru 11 by Connie Zink Land of Oz Dolls

This beautiful 24″ Bru 11 DRESSED antique reproduction porcelain doll is painted to perfection!  This head was made from the Virginia LaVorgna VL 11 head mold with excellent detail.  The artistry is superb on this head with wonderfully detailed French eyebrows, beautifully spaced eyelashes, perfectly shaped lips with accents, and a hint of mauve eye shadow. Her porcelain head is on a FB19S composition body. She has a vintage blonde French Human Hair wig from old store stock. She has Hand English Blue-Grey Paperweight Eyes with incredible depth. She has cotton stockings and hand made leather shoes by Pam Willits. Her incredible iridescent teal-blue dupioni silk costume with decorated straw bonnet was also created by Pam Willits. The costume and straw hat is adorned with beautiful antique laces, buttons, and flowers. She comes with cotton underwear and slip. Metal doll stand is included.

Her cost is $795.00 plus $40.00 shipping and insurance to U.S. She is available for international sales and shipping can be calculated upon request for international purchases. Here is a link to her eBay listing: https://www.ebay.com/itm/124100902424

She will also have a listing here on the website as soon as I get it completed.
24" Bru 11 by Connie Zink Land of Oz Dolls 24" Bru 11 by Connie Zink Land of Oz Dolls24" Bru 11 by Connie Zink Land of Oz Dolls

If you have any questions on this beautiful Bru 11 please email me at: landofozdolls@mchsi.com 

Have a great dolly weekend! New Googly’s coming soon! 

Dolly Hugs, Connie Zink

12″ Thin Googly JDK 221

12" Googly JDK 221

12″ Googly JDK 221

UPDATE: THIS DOLL HAS BEEN SOLD AND IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE!!!

This is a 12″ thin body JDK 221 Googly. She is actually about Bleuette size. She has brown vintage glass eyes, a size 7-8 light brown mohair braided wig, and an adorable little school dress with underwear made by Sue Sharp of The Sharp Needle. She has red leather shoes and nylon stockings and comes with a wooden base stand. She is available as both a dressed doll or an undressed doll. Only one available! First come first serve! 

 

 
12" Googly JDK 221

12″ Googly JDK 221

12" Googly JDK 221

12″ Googly JDK 221

12" Googly JDK 221

12″ Googly JDK 221

12" Googly JDK 221

12″ Googly JDK 221

12" Googly JDK 221

12″ Googly JDK 221

12" Googly JDK 221

12″ Googly JDK 221

12" Googly JDK 221

12″ Googly JDK 221

12" Googly JDK 221

12″ Googly JDK 221

12" Googly JDK 221

12″ Googly JDK 221

New Googly’s Available NOW!

12" JDK 221 Googly's by Connie Zink

Welcome back to Land of Oz Dolls!

UPDATE: The Googly With Blonde Hair Has Been SOLD!

I have had some recent problems with my website and am working to resolve them. A major update was applied to the website which wiped out all of the shopping cart buttons. I am in the process of replacing them all. This will take time so please be patient with me. To purchase any items shown on the website please contact me at email: landofozdolls@mchsi.com or phone me at 815-565-0024!

NOW AVAILABLE! ONLY ONE OF EACH! Please contact me to PURCHASE!

I just completed two UNDRESSED 12″ JDK 221 Googly’s. 

JDK 221 Googly's

JDK 221 Googly’s

Both dolls are on beautiful composition toddler bodies made by The Bell Collection. Both wigs are from Monique Trading. The blonde Googly is wearing a “Lulu” synthetic mohair wig and the auburn wig is also a synthetic mohair  and is called “Brooke”. The Googly with auburn hair could be dressed as either a boy or girl. Both dolls have vintage round glass eyes. The blonde has a pair of gray-green and the auburn has brown eyes. Doll stands are included. Cost is $350.00 EACH plus $20.00 shipping to continental U.S.

Both dolls may be shipped together for the same $20.00 shipping cost. 

International shipping is available but will need to be calculated for your destination. Please contact me to purchase: Email landofozdolls@mchsi.com or phone 815-565-0024 Dolls will also be listed in my eBay store. https://www.ebay.com/str/landofozdollsbyconniezink First come first serve, only one of each available. 

JDK 221 Googly's

JDK 221 Googly’s

JDK 221 Googly's

JDK 221 Googly’s

JDK 221 Googly's

JDK 221 Googly’s

JDK 221 Googly's

JDK 221 Googly’s

JDK 221 Googly's

JDK 221 Googly’s

JDK 221 Googly's

JDK 221 Googly’s

JDK 221 Googly's

JDK 221 Googly’s

JDK 221 Googly's

JDK 221 Googly’s

JDK 221 Googly's

JDK 221 Googly’s

JDK 221 Googly's

JDK 221 Googly’s

JDK 221 Googly's

JDK 221 Googly’s

JDK 221 Googly's

JDK 221 Googly’s

JDK 221 Googly's

JDK 221 Googly’s

JDK 221 Googly's

JDK 221 Googly’s

JDK 221 Googly's

JDK 221 Googly’s

 Thanks for looking and see you all real soon!

Dolly Hugs, Connie Zink

12th Day of Christmas Sales! This Is What’s On Sale!

Welcome everyone to my 12th Day of Christmas Sales! I am finishing off the last day with my newest 27″ Bru 13! 

27" Bru 13 by Connie Zink

I finished this beautiful Bru 13 today! She was made from the VL-7 Virginia LaVorgna head mold. She is perfection at its best.The artistry is superb with wonderfully detailed and shaded French eyebrows, beautifully spaced eyelashes, perfectly shaped lips with accents, and a hint of lavender eye shadow. Her porcelain head is on a FB-21.5S composition body from New York Doll Products. She stands 27″ tall but allow 32″ of shelf height space to accommodate the bonnet (total height in costume 32″). She has beautiful blue-grey Hand English paperweight eyes with intense depth. She has a striking blonde human hair curled wig with bangs from Global Dolls Company. The metal base doll stand is included. 

Bru 13 by Connie Zink

Her exquisite costume was created by me from a Lorna’s Lovable Dolls pattern. Layers of beautiful mauve dupioni silk, cotton laces, and silk ribbons come together to create the perfect costume for this beautiful antique reproduction Bru 13. She has a cotton slip and pantalettes with cotton laces and a beautiful bonnet decorated with antique flowers and silk ribbons. She has cotton stockings and handmade leather shoes by Pam Willits. 

Bru 13 by Connie Zink

Bru 13 by Connie Zink

Her regular price is $1495.00 plus shipping. She is on special right now for the “Twelve Days of Christmas Sales” through December 22th, (four days only)for $1295.00 plus shipping. Only one available, this costume is a limited edition of ONE! It will not be duplicated. Layaways are available on this doll. 

 You will need to contact me at landofozdolls@mchsi.com or phone me at 815-565-0024 in order to receive the correct pricing. 

I hope you enjoy seeing more photos of this gorgeous Bru!

 

Bru 13 by Connie Zink Bru 13 by Connie Zink

Bru 13 by Connie Zink

Bru 13 by Connie Zink

Bru 13 by Connie Zink Bru 13 by Connie Zinkhope you have enjoyed my 12 Days of Christmas Sales! Thank you so much for looking! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 

Talk to you all soon and don’t forget Bleuette’s are coming this week!!!

Dolly Hugs, Connie Zink

It’s the 9th Day of Christmas Sales! This Is What’s On Sale!

27" Bru 13 by Connie Zink

Today, I am very happy to share with you my beautiful Bru 13 as today’s featured item:

27" Bru 13 by Connie Zink

27″ Bru 13 by Connie Zink

27" Bru 13 by Connie Zink

27″ Bru 13 by Connie Zink

This beautiful Bru 13 was made from the VL-7 Virginia LaVorgna head mold. She is perfection at its best.The artistry is superb with wonderfully detailed and shaded French eyebrows, beautifully spaced eyelashes, perfectly shaped lips with accents, and a hint of lavender eye shadow. Her porcelain head is on a FB-21.5S composition body from New York Doll Products. She stands 27″ tall but allow 30″ of shelf height space to accommodate the bonnet (total height in costume 30″). She has beautiful brown Hand English paperweight eyes with intense depth. She has a striking blonde mohair curled wig with bangs from Dollspart Supply Company. The metal base doll stand is included. Her exquisite costume was created by Lorna Yates of Lorna’s Lovable Dolls. Layers of beautiful peach dupioni silk, cotton laces, and silk ribbons come together to create the perfect costume for this beautiful antique reproduction Bru 13. She has a cotton slip and pantalettes with cotton laces and a beautiful bonnet decorated with flowers and silk ribbons. If you are looking to add an exquisite antique reproduction Bru to your collection this may be the one for you.

27" Bru 13 by Connie Zink

27″ Bru 13 by Connie Zink

Her regular price is $1495.00 plus shipping. She is on special right now for the “Twelve Days of Christmas Sales” through December 20th, (five days only) for $1295.00 plus shipping. Only one available, this costume is a limited edition of ONE! It will not be duplicated. Layaways are available on this doll. Layaway terms are shown at the bottom of this page: http://landofozdolls.net/dolls-for-sale/27-bru-13/

Please do not purchase this doll through her sale page as it will not give you the sale price. You will need to contact me at landofozdolls@mchsi.com or phone me at 815-565-0024 in order to receive the correct pricing. 

I hope you enjoy seeing more photos of this gorgeous Bru!

27" Bru 13 by Connie Zink

27″ Bru 13 by Connie Zink

27" Bru 13 by Connie Zink

27″ Bru 13 by Connie Zink

27" Bru 13 by Connie Zink

27″ Bru 13 by Connie Zink

27" Bru 13 by Connie Zink

27″ Bru 13 by Connie Zink

27" Bru 13 by Connie Zink

27″ Bru 13 by Connie Zink

27" Bru 13 by Connie Zink

27″ Bru 13 by Connie Zink

27" Bru 13 by Connie Zink

27″ Bru 13 by Connie Zink

27" Bru 13 by Connie Zink

27″ Bru 13 by Connie Zink

Until tomorrow, Have a Great Dolly Day!

Dolly Hugs, Connie Zink

8th Day of Christmas Sales! This is What’s on Sale!

It’s the 8th Day of Christmas and this is what’s on sale!

I have one only 9 1/2″ Bambino “Bleuette’s Baby Brother” as my featured selection of the day. 

Bambino Bleuette Brother

Isn’t he just adorable?? Bambino comes complete with his little pants, shirt, and hat. The authentic reproduction costume was sold for many years through Global Dolls. Bambino has painted hair, brown glass eyes, and a paper mache baby body. Bambino stretches out to about 9 1/2″ long. Bambino (“Bleuette’s Baby Brother”) was made from a Collectible Doll Company Mold. Bambino has a cut out mouth with a porcelain molded tongue inserted. 

Bambino Bleuette Brother

Bambino Bleuette Brother

Bambino’s regular price is $395.00 but is on sale through December 20th, 2018 for $350.00 plus shipping. I only have one so if you are interested in purchasing or have any questions please contact me at landofozdolls@mchsi.com or phone 815-565-0024. If you are a Bleuette or Rosette collector he will be a great addition to your family. 

Bambino Bleuette Brother Bambino Bleuette Brother Bambino Bleuette Brother Bambino Bleuette Brother Bambino Bleuette Brother Bambino Bleuette Brother Bambino Bleuette Brother Bambino Bleuette Brother Bambino Bleuette Brother

Until tomorrow, Have a Great Dolly Day!

Dolly Hugs, Connie Zink

6th Day Of Christmas Sales! This Is What’s On Sale!

Welcome to my 6th Day of Christmas Sales! Today I am offering my CD Workbooks at a reduced price from now until December 20th, 2018. Learn to paint beautiful antique reproduction and modern painted eye dolls with the help of my complete step by step photos and written instructions. 

CD Workbook Set by Connie Zink

CD Workbook Set by Connie Zink

I currently have three different CD Workbooks available. I have “Creating the Perfect Bru”, “Creating a Tete Jumeau”, and “April” In-Depth Eye Painting (Blue Eyes). The set of three is regularly priced at $100.00 for the set. It will be on sale until December 20th for $90.00. I will also be selling them individually right now for $35.00 each. Regular sale price here on my website is $45.00 each.

Here is a description of the Bru and Jumeau CD Workbooks:

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, eye-cutting, soft-fire greenware cleaning, and china painting your Bru or Jumeau. I will guide you with step by step photos through the entire process of creating a beautiful heirloom antique reproduction doll. The Bru CD Workbook has been written for the 30″ CDW 201 Bru 14 and the 28″ VL 7 Bru 13. The Jumeau is using the Tete Jumeau as an example. The CD Workbooks are step by step comprehensive photos and directions put on CD. They cover the complete process from eye-cutting thru soft-fire greenware cleaning, and all the china paint firings. 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 hard copy. Please realize the clearest photos will be on your computer.

Here is the description for the “April” Blue Eye CD Workbook: 

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. I 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.

I am now also offering online classes that use the CD Workbooks as an aid in the “live” classes. New sessions will be starting in January. After the first of the year I will be publishing more information and a schedule here on my upcoming classes and how they work. It is wonderful to be able to sit in the comfort of your own home and learn porcelain doll-making. 

To receive the special pricing of $90.00 for the set of three or $35.00 each until December 20th you must email me at landofozdolls@mchsi.com or phone 815-565-0024. (Paypal invoice or credit card sales are available). The website will not give you the sale prices. You may also request the CD Workbook’s as a download and have no shipping costs. Shipping will be $8.00 for a small priority flat rate box on any purchase of CD’s shipped whether one, two or all three are purchased together. 

Below are photos of dolls that I painted as samples during the online classes using the CD Workbooks. Give the gift of doll making knowledge to yourself or someone else this Christmas! 

27" Bru 13 by Connie Zink

27″ Bru 13 by Connie Zink

17 Inch Bru Jne 8

17 Inch Bru Jne 8

21" E12J Jumeau by Connie Zink

21″ E12J Jumeau by Connie Zink

A 11 Jumeau

A 11 Jumeau by Connie Zink

19" April by Connie Zink

19″ Blue Eyed “April”

Until tomorrow, have a Great Dolly Day!

Dolly Hugs, Connie Zink