Welcome to Land of Oz Dolls! News Flash!!!! News Flash!!! News Flash!!! Registration Now OPEN!!!
20″ S & H 1159
My newest online “Live” course “A Bevy of Gorgeous German Ladies” starts Monday, February 7th 2022 7:30 PM CST. In this twelve to fourteen week course I will be demonstrating for you how to cut the eyes, carve teeth, clean soft-fired greenware, tips for firing to bisque, and demonstrate all aspects of china painting gorgeous German Lady dolls. I paint “Live” every step of the painting process from start to finish including assembling the doll on a CompoBell body. Dolls included in this course that I will be working on are the beautiful S & H 1159 (4 sizes), iconic Kestner Gibson Girl, S & H 152 with beautiful painted eyes, Kestner 162, and the S & H 1469. ( Hint Hint! There will also be at least one costuming course that coincides with this painting course in the future)!!! You won’t want to miss it!
A Bevy of Gorgeous German Lady Dolls
All of my Online Courses are currently being hosted through private Facebook groups which gives a landing page for all of my videos, photos, and class information. “Lives” are done through a private You Tube link. (You must have a Facebook account to participate at this time in the classroom. If you do not use Facebook you can still receive links to the videos but will not have access to the info posted in the classroom. I am planning on eventually putting my courses on another platform to eliminate the need for Facebook but these particular courses are still on Facebook
First let me clarify, you do not NEED to be present for the “Live” classes on Mondays at 7:30 PM Central Time. All classes are recorded and the videos are available for viewing at any time in the group that is convenient for you watch. I have had many students worldwide through the years that the time for class does not work out conveniently for them so they have never attended a “Live” class. The classes are available to you through the private group on Facebook indefinitely as long as you remain in the group or if not a Facebook member you will have access to the You Tube link for each video indefinitely.
The cost for ALL Courses is $50.00 each. This is an exceptional value, for being able to learn the steps to porcelain doll-making from the comfort of your own home, at your own pace. Once purchasing the course you have lifetime access to all the classes, videos, photos, and instructions. No time restriction on taking the course.
Also included in this link are the Eleven past courses available for purchase. They do not currently have new “Lives” in them but all past videos are in the classrooms.
I will also include a link to information on my accompanying CD Workbooks for the Bru, Jumeau, and In-Depth Blue Eye Painting courses. These three courses are the only ones with accompanying CD Workbooks. There are no CD Workbooks available for the any of the other courses.
In order to be included in the first “Live” on February 7th you must be registered no later than February 6th. However signup is available at any time and courses available indefinitely Have a great dolly day!!! Hope to see you in class soon!
My next two online “Live” courses start Monday, September 27th and Wednesday, September 29th, 2021!!! The first course ” Bru Fest” starting Monday, September 27th features one of my all time favorite antique reproductions, the Bru! What can I say I love BRUS!!!! This course builds on top of the very first course I offered. In this ten to twelve week course I will be demonstrating to you how to paint the Bru 4, 5, 6, 8, 11,and 13 from start to finish. I will most likely also include the little 8″ Bru Jne 6.
The second course starts on Wednesday September 29th, 2021. This will be “A Gathering of SFBJ” and features many of the endearing childlike faces of SFBJ. These will include numbers 238, 247, 251, 252, and 301 Rosette, Bleuette’s Older Sister. You can also learn some of the history of the SFBJ company history.
The online courses are done through private Facebook groups. (You must have a Facebook account to participate at this time. I am planning on eventually putting my courses on another platform to eliminate the need for Facebook but these particular courses will still be on Facebook. Once registering for the courses please message me with your Facebook name so I can send you a friend request if we are not currently friends. We must be friends in order for me to invite you into a private group. Please note new email address!!!! landofozdolls@gmail.com
First let me clarify, you do not NEED to be present for the “Live” classes on Mondays and Wednesday nights at 7:30 PM Central Time. All classes are recorded and the videos are available for viewing at any time in the group that is convenient for you watch. I have had many students worldwide through the years that the time for class does not work out conveniently for them so they have never attended a “Live” class. The classes are available to you through the private group on Facebook indefinitely as long as you remain in the group.
The cost for the NEW Courses is $50.00 each. This is an exceptional value, for being able to learn the steps to porcelain doll-making from the comfort of your own home, at your own pace. Once purchasing the course you have lifetime access to all the classes, videos, photos, and instructions. No time restriction on taking the course.
Also included in this link is NINE past courses available for purchase.
I will also include a link to information on my accompanying CD Workbooks for the Bru, Jumeau, and In-Depth Blue Eye Painting courses. These three courses are the only ones with accompanying CD Workbooks. There is no CD Workbooks available for the any of the other courses.
Welcome! News Flash!!!! My next online “Live” course starts Wednesday, September 23rd, 2020!!! This course features some of my favorite little dolls, BLEUETTE!!! In this two month course I will be demonstrating to you how to make a Bleuette from start to finish. I will be featuring the Bleuette “Premiere Jumeau”, Bleuette “Silver” SFBJ 301, and Bleuette “Gold” SFBJ 60. As time allows, I will also show you some of the other Bleuette’s and Bleuette “Friends” I make.
The online courses currently are all done through private Facebook groups. (You must have a Facebook account to participate at this time. I am planning on eventually putting my courses on another platform to eliminate the need for Facebook but this particular course will still be on Facebook.
First let me clarify, you do not NEED to be present for the “Live” classes on Wednesday nights at 7:30 PM Central Time. All classes are recorded and the videos are available for viewing at any time in the group that is convenient for you watch. I have had many students worldwide through the years that the time for class does not work out conveniently for them so they have never attended a “Live” class.
The cost for the Bleuette Course is $50.00. This is an exceptional value, for being able to learn the steps to porcelain doll-making from the comfort of your own home, at your own pace. Once purchasing the course you have lifetime access to all the classes, videos, photos, and instructions. No time restriction on taking the course.
Also included in this link is eight past courses available for purchase with a limited time special: purchase four courses and receive a fifth course of your choice free! Just purchase your four courses then contact me as to which course you would like to attend for free. Limited time offer ends November 1st, 2020.
I will also include a link to information on my accompanying CD Workbooks for the Bru, Jumeau, and In-Depth Blue Eye Painting courses. These three courses are the only ones with accompanying CD Workbooks. There is no CD Workbook available for the new Bleuette course.
WELCOME!!!! My name is Connie Zink and I have been making and teaching porcelain antique reproduction and modern dolls for 44 years. I have a Master and Grand Master title through The Doll Artisan Guild and also a proud recipient of the “Millie” award in 1997. I spent 35 years traveling to doll shows and teaching seminars all over the country. I no longer travel, instead I do everything online, through my website, Land of Oz Dolls Facebook page, Instagram, or my eBay and Etsy store. All courses listed here are taught strictly online now. I offer these courses hosted on private Facebook groups. (You do have to be a Facebook member in order for me to include you into a private classroom). I have a separate group for each ongoing course classroom. I currently have fourteen courses available.
Included is Course 12 Bru Costuming Class With Pam Willits but you do need to contact Pam Willits directly to register for the costuming course. Pam’s email address is ptwillie1978@msn.com for further information.
Thirteen courses no longer have weekly “Live” classes occurring in them. However, the complete class materials and all videos that were used doing the course are available in each individual classroom. They are past courses that have already taken place. Each course takes you from start to finish on the particular course subject. You can watch me prepare the greenware, clean the softfire greenware, cut eyes, and I walk you through each step of the painting process of the complete dolls. In many of the courses I have also taught how to fire your kiln, string the bodies, set eyes and hooks and numerous other steps along the way.
My Newest Course starts Wednesday night November 2, 2022 and will be the wonderfully unique 19″ A. Marque. Study the interesting history and join me on my journey from start to finish of this fabulous one of a kind doll.
Once you have completed purchase please email me at landofozdolls@gmail.com so I can get you added to the classroom. Remember we also have to be friends on Facebook in order for me to put you in private classroom so will need your Facebook name. Thanks! Connie Zink
A Marque Doll Course $50.00
My last Course 13 was “A Bevy of Gorgeous German Lady Dolls” it started Monday, February 7th 2022 7:30 PM CST. In this sixteen week course I demonstrated for you how to cut the eyes, carve teeth, clean soft-fired greenware, tips for firing to bisque, and demonstrate all aspects of china painting gorgeous German Lady dolls. I painted “Live” every step of the painting process from start to finish including assembling the doll on a CompoBell body. Dolls included in this course that I will be working on are the beautiful S & H 1159 (4 sizes), iconic Kestner Gibson Girl, S & H 152 with beautiful painted eyes, Kestner 162, and the S & H 1388. I am still working on finishing up this class with some of the smaller German ladies but “Live” classes are complete. I will be showing step by step photos of the painting process of Odalie and Margret in the upcoming days. Once you have completed purchase please email me at landofozdolls@gmail.com so I can get you added to the classroom. Thanks! Connie Zink
German Lady Doll Course $50.00
Course 10 and Course 11 are now complete and available as a Past Course
Course 10 “Bru Fest” (Antique Reproduction) First “Live” Introductory Class started Monday, September 27th at 7:30 PM CT. All classes and videos are recorded and in the classroom to watch at your convenience, you do not have to be present at specified times. When you purchase a classroom, access to all the classes and materials are available to you indefinitely even after the “Live” course ends. This course will last approximately 10 to 12 weeks with a new class coming out every week. Do not feel you have to keep up with classes, you can watch them at your convenience. This Bru Course will be concentrating on some of the Bru Bebes I did not cover in Course 1. I will be doing Bru 4, 5, and 6. These Brus will have shoulder plate, and arms. I will NOT be teaching the sewing of cloth or leather bodies. I will be starting with many heads, in many sizes, in the greenware stage and showing preparation for soft-firing including eye cutting, soft-fire greenware cleaning, bisque firing, washes, and all the paint firings step by step for the completed painted head. I will show setting eyes, cleaning a composition body poured from CompoBell and stringing the composition doll body. Some of the other Bru Bebes I will be painting is a Bru 8, 11, and13 among others. Cost for this Course is only $50.00 and gives you excellent resources to learn to paint by.
When signing up for this course there is also a companion CD Workbook available for students at a reduced cost of $35.00 (regularly $45.00). This gives you complete step by step written directions and full color photos to help you follow along with the video class sessions which is a huge help when first starting on your doll-making journey. It can be purchased as a download to save shipping for everyone including international students. Message me if interested in purchasing the extra download workbook. landofozdolls@gmail.com
Course 11 ” A Gathering of SFBJ’s”! This new course will be covering some of the wonderful dolls in the SFBJ series including 238, 247, 251, 252, and 301 “Rosette” Bleuettes older sister. These are all charming children dolls with endearing faces and so much personality!!!
First “Live” Introductory Class starts Wednesday, September 29th at 7:30 PM CT. All classes and videos are recorded and in the classroom to watch at your convenience, you do not have to be present at specified times. When you purchase a classroom, access to all the classes and materials are available to you indefinitely even after the “Live” course ends. This course will last approximately 8 to 10 weeks with a new class coming out every week. Do not feel you have to keep up with classes, you can watch them at your convenience.
I will be starting with many heads in the greenware stage and showing preparation for soft-firing including eye cutting and one head will have a cut out mouth with inset tongue. Soft-fire greenware cleaning, bisque firing, washes, and all the paint firings step by step for the completed painted head will be included. I will show setting eyes with upper mohair lashes, cleaning a composition body poured from CompoBell and stringing the composition doll body.
Purchase these two Courses below!!!
Bru Fest Course $50.00
Bru Fest Course plus CD Workbook Download $85.00
A Gathering of SFBJ Course $50.00
Past Courses Available Now Include:
Course 1 Bru’s (Antique Reproduction) 26 Videos (There are actually TWO COMPLETE CLASSROOM SESSIONS ON THE BRUS) “Creating the Perfect Bru”. Learn to paint beautiful Bru Bebe’s one of the most popular and expensive antique dolls. The exquisite Bru 13 and Bru 14 are the main samples I am painting on in this course. When signing up for this course there is also a companion CD Workbook available for students at a reduced cost of $35.00 (regularly $45.00). This gives you complete step by step written directions and full color photos to help you follow along with the video class sessions which is a huge help when first starting on your doll-making journey.
Course 2 Jumeau’s (Antique Reproductions) 10 Videos (This course covers the gorgeous Tete Jumeau one of the most highly coveted Jumeaus). Also a CD Workbook is available for this course at a reduced rate of $35.00. Includes complete written directions and full step by step color photos.
Course 3 Steiner’s (Antique Reproductions) 18 Videos (Multiple Steiners were covered in this course including the “A’, “C”, “G”, and “B” series. A very in-depth look into the interesting world of Steiners.
Course 4 Googly’s (Antique Reproductions) 26 Videos (If you are a new doll maker I highly recommend taking this course first as it really delves into the basics of porcelain doll making and covers many types of Googly’s, a very good beginning doll.) We go over Googly’s manufactured from many companies including Kestner, Armand Marseilles, Max Handwerck, and Heubach.
Course 5 Lady Dolls (Antique Reproductions) 15 Videos (In this course my main painting sample is the 3 ft. Lady Grace. However also included in the course is details on a large and small FG, “Lilianne Portrait Jumeau”, Dollspart Doleac, and the Dollspart Huret.
Course 6 In-Depth Modern Doll Eye Painting (Blue Eyes- Straight Forward Glance) 11 Videos (It is highly recommended to take this class first to get the basics before going on to other colors). I also have a CD Workbook for the blue-eyed class at the reduced rate for students of $35.00. This CD Workbook would be extremely beneficial in helping you to learn this highly detailed technique.
Course 7 In-Depth Modern Doll Eye Painting (Brown Eyes) 10 videos (The brown-eyed technique is very different from the blue but taking the blue-eyed course first is very important in order to build start building your skill level.)
Course 8 In-Depth Modern Doll Painting (Green Eyes-Upward Glance) 10 videos ( The green-eyed course also should only be taken after completing the blue-eyed course and learning the basics.) In-Depth Modern Eye Painting is a very detailed complex art which will produce life-like human eyes.
Course 9 Bleuettes
This course is on the beloved antique reproduction dolls called “BLEUETTES”!!!! 16 Videos The series will include the Premier Jumeau Bleuette, Bleuette “Silver” SFBJ 301, and Bleuette “Gold” SFBJ 60. I will be making all three of these Bleuettes from start to finish including cutting eyes, carving teeth, cleaning soft-fire greenware, firing to bisque, all painting steps, setting eyes, and assembling heads on the bodies, applying pates and wigs. It includes the weekly “Live” classes that were recorded along with all the pre-recorded videos. The cost for the entire “Bleuette” course is $50.00. (Does not include supplies for you to make the dolls) Supplies may be purchased separately through me.
All Classrooms are available for purchase anytime for $50.00 per classroom. (Remember classrooms are currently only available through Facebook at this time but do hope to remedy that soon and also provide another classroom access.) This gives you access to all course materials, photos, and videos inside that classroom for however long you want to remain in the classroom. These courses are an exceptional value. The information provided in each classroom would cost hundred’s of dollars in a personal seminar situation. Learn at your own speed, no traveling expenses, learn the art of porcelain doll making in the convenience of your own home.
CD Workbooks for the Bru, Jumeau, and Blue-Eyed In-Depth Eye Painting Courses can be purchased as a download with no shipping fees which is especially great for International students. However you can purchase the CD’s for an $8.00 shipping charge with multiple CD’s being shipped together for the one shipping charge.
Sorry if you are not a Facebook user, the courses cannot be utilized by you at this time. Thanks! Connie Zink
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
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.
Layaway is also available from this website. Just contact me at landofozdolls@mchsi.com or phone 815-565-0024. Happy shopping!
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
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.
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!
This Doll has been SOLD and is no longer available!!!!
This Googly is on the shorter chubbier B-258 composition body Dennis and I made. She has an adorable upsweep synthetic mohair wig with long tendrils from Monique Trading. She has blue blown glass German eyes, black vinyl shoes, nylon stockings, wooden base doll stand, and the most adorable dress and underwear made by Sue Sharp of The Sharp Needle. She is also available as both a dressed doll or undressed doll. Only one available! First come first serve!
Hi everyone, sorry it has been so long since I have posted on the website. I have had major issues with my website for almost a year and a half. Awhile back I had a major Word Press update that went through and wiped out all of my shopping cart buttons and left none of them working. I am going to let you in on a little secret! I struggle with all the modern technology that keeps this website running smoothly. Back in November I changed website hosts and it fixed some of my issues but not the shopping cart buttons. However yesterday was the day, do or die! I sat down for 14 1/2 hours yesterday in front of this computer and made up my mind I would fix my issues or die trying. I watched a ton of YouTube videos until I found the one that explained my whole problem! Yes! I fixed it. I have a lot to update on the website and many things to republish I had taken down when things weren’t working correctly, but YES I am back up and running. In celebration of this website renewal I am listing my two newest Googly’s for sale on here before they are listed on eBay. They will both be offered as a dressed doll and an undressed doll.
Let’s get started with sharing my two newest Googly (JDK 221’s) with you! I currently have an Online Googly Class running and this is my first samples from the class I finished last week. The larger one, the 18″ JDK 221 undressed Googly is not currently for sale. She is visiting the seamstress (Pam Willits) and is having an adorable red and white pinafore and dress made for her. So when she is all dressed she will be here to show off for you. Dennis and I made her composition body and it is just adorable. She is the largest Googly I have made. More about her later! Now on to the other two Googly’s that are for sale.
I will start with the 12″ JDK 221 Googly on the thinner body. 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.
12″ Googly JDK 221
THIS DOLL HAS BEEN SOLD!
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
Now let’s move on to the 12″ Chubby Googly JDK 221. This Googly is on the shorter chubbier B-258 composition body Dennis and I made. She has an adorable upsweep synthetic mohair wig with long tendrils from Monique Trading. She has blue blown glass German eyes, black vinyl shoes, nylon stockings, wooden base doll stand, and the most adorable dress and underwear made by Sue Sharp of The Sharp Needle. She is also available as both a dressed doll or undressed doll. Both dolls are just the cutest little Googly’s. Only one of each available! First come first serve! I will list them on eBay in a couple days but giving my website customers first chance at both of these dolls.
I hope you enjoyed my post of these two new darling little “Googly’s! Stay tuned for more to come. I have many samples I am working on for the online class. Also hopefully the new 18” JDK 221 will hopefully in the next week or so sporting her new red and white polka dot dress! Have a great “Dolly” day and talk to you all soon!
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
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.
