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

 

New German Ladies Online Course Available NOW!!!!!

Welcome to Land of Oz Dolls! News Flash!!!! News Flash!!! News Flash!!! Registration Now OPEN!!!

20" S & H 1159

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

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.

24" Lady Olevia

24″ Lady Olevia

 

For complete information and to purchase this NEW Course or any of my past courses please follow this link: https://landofozdolls.net/online-doll-making-courses/

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.

https://landofozdolls.net/cd-doll-making-workbooks/

S & H 1159

S & H 1159

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!

Dolly Hugs, Connie Zink

Two New Online Courses Starting End of September 2021!!!! “Bru Fest” and “A Gathering of SFBJ”

Welcome! News Flash!!!!

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. 

For complete information and to purchase these NEW Courses please follow this link: https://landofozdolls.net/online-doll-making-courses/

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.

https://landofozdolls.net/cd-doll-making-workbooks/

Have a great dolly day!!! Hope to see you in class soon!

Dolly Hugs, Connie Zink

NEW BLEUETTE ONLINE COURSE Starts September 23rd 2020

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. 

For complete information and to purchase your NEW Bleuette Course please follow this link: https://landofozdolls.net/online-doll-making-courses/

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.

https://landofozdolls.net/cd-doll-making-workbooks/

Have a great dolly day!!! Hope to see you in class soon!

Dolly Hugs, Connie Zink

Here is an album of past Bleuettes I have made. NOTE: none of these are available for purchase they have all been sold!

New Undressed 18.5″ Huret on LB15S Composition Body For Sale

Huret by Connie Zink Land of Oz Dolls

THIS DOLL HAS BEEN SOLD!!!!!

Welcome to Land of Oz Dolls! I have just listed this antique reproduction 18.5″ Huret for sale Undressed here on my website. The listing does not include the hat or necklace. This Huret was painted from the Byron B-3016 head mold. The molds were 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

Have a great dolly weekend! 
Dolly Hugs! Connie Zink

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

Two New Googly’s Available! Website Fixed!!!!

18" JDK 221, 12" Chubby JDK 221, 12" Thin JDK 221

 

Welcome back to Land of Oz Dolls! 

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

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

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. 
12" Googly JDK 221

12″ Googly JDK 221

12" Googly JDK 221

12″ Googly JDK 221

12" Googly JDK 221

12″ Googly JDK 221

 

Here is a link to her shopping cart page: https://landofozdolls.net/dolls-for-sale/12-chubby-jdk-221-googly/

 

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

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! 
Dolly Hugs, Connie Zink

19″ Emily Painted Kit Available!

19" Emily Painted Kit

Make your own porcelain heirloom doll! 19″ Emily KIT with painted head, shoulder plate, arms, legs and body pattern is now available. Unique one of a kind green painted eyes by Connie Zink. No two dolls turn out exactly alike. Includes Expressions “Emily” wig. When completed “Emily” makes a 19″ doll on a cloth body. To purchase please email me at landofozdolls@mchsi.com or phone 815-565-0024. Cost is $295.00 plus $15.00 shipping to continental U.S. International shipping is available please contact me for shipping quote. This “Emily” kit may also be purchased in my eBay store. Only one available! Click here for eBay Listing: https://www.ebay.com/itm/19-Emily-Expressions-Painted-Eye-Kit-by-Connie-Zink-Land-of-Oz-Dolls/113909941345?hash=item1a858fc461:g:uO8AAOSw-dldk~uO

19" Emily Painted Kit

19″ Emily Painted Kit

 She was painted as a sample for an online eye painting class.The head was made from the Expressions (Dianna Effner) “Emily” head mold. I have been painting and teaching lifelike modern painted eyes now for over 15 years now. From the photos you can see that this head is painted to perfection with a realistic lifelike expression. She can be made into a beautiful lasting heirloom or if you make your own dolls she is an excellent example to learn to paint eyes from.

19" Emily Painted Kit

19″ Emily Painted Kit

19" Emily Painted Kit

19″ Emily Painted Kit

19" Emily Painted Kit

19″ Emily Painted Kit

19" Emily Painted Kit

19″ Emily Painted Kit

19" Emily Painted Kit

19″ Emily Painted Kit

Dolly Hugs, Connie Zink

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