Manufacturing & ProductionISCO 7533
Doll maker
Doll makers design, create and repair dolls using various materials such as porcelain, wood or plastic. They build moulds of forms and attach parts using adhesives and handtools.
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construct moulds
perform toys finishing
fill moulds
ensure finished product meet requirements
extract products from moulds
European Skills Framework
Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.
Essential (12)
toys and games industrytoys and games industryTypes of products available in the games and toys industry and of the major suppliers in the field.toys and games safety recommendationstoys and games safety recommendationsSafety instructions of games and toys, according to the materials they are composed of.toys and games trendstoys and games trendsLatest developments in the games and toys industry.construct mouldsconstruct mouldsConstruct moulds for the casting of objects in plaster, clay, glass, plastic or metal. Use casting machines and materials such as rubber, plaster or fibreglass.perform toys finishingperform toys finishingPut the finishing touches to toys such as painting details, adding embroideries or markings, mounting hair, eyes and teeth.fill mouldsfill mouldsFill up moulds with appropriate materials and ingredient mixes.ensure finished product meet requirementsensure finished product meet requirementsEnsure that finished products meet or exceed company specifications.extract products from mouldsextract products from mouldsRemove finished products from moulds and examine them in detail for anomalies.apply a protective layerapply a protective layerApply a layer of protective solutions such as permethrine to protect the product from damage such as corrosion, fire or parasites, using a spray gun or paintbrush.assemble toysassemble toysFit body parts and accessories together using different tools and techniques depending on the toy materials such as gluing, welding, screwing or nailing.design dollsdesign dollsCreate a model of the doll using creativity and computer skills.inspect toys and games for damageinspect toys and games for damageIdentify damage and cracks in games and toys in the store. Take appropriate actions to remedy.
Optional (31) — show
3D printing process3D printing processThe process of reproducing 3D objects by using 3D printing technologies.woodturningwoodturningProcess of shaping wood on a lathe and its types, namely spindle turning and faceplate turning.toys and games categoriestoys and games categoriesCategories and age limits of games and toys.properties of textile materialsproperties of textile materialsThe characteristics and properties of different textile and fabric materials. These include strength, flexibility, elasticity, softness, durability, heat insulation, low weight, water absorbency/repel...materials for doll creationmaterials for doll creationThe characteristics of different kind of materials such as wood, plastic, resin, clays, mud and porcelain in order to create or repair dolls.techniques for doll creationtechniques for doll creationThe methods of building moulds, attaching parts and handling different kind of handtools in order to create or repair dolls.3D modelling3D modellingThe process of developing a mathematical representation of any three-dimensional surface of an object via specialised software. The product is called a 3D model. It can be displayed as a two-dimension...types of pottery materialtypes of pottery materialTypes of clays and mud and their appearance, properties, reaction to fire, etc.types of toy materialstypes of toy materialsField of information which distinguishes the nature and different types of toy materials, such as wood, glass, plastic, steel, etc.finish plastic productsfinish plastic productsFinish the product by sanding, branding and polishing the plastic surface.handle different pottery materialshandle different pottery materialsTreat different recipes of clay and mud according to the genre (such as china) or the expected strength, look, colour, tradition or innovation in the creative process.create sculpturescreate sculpturesCreate decorative sculptures by hand, using a variety of techniques and materials.reinforce body mouldreinforce body mouldApply strips of hemp fiber over the mannequin mould and cover the hemp with a layer of plaster or plastic to reinforce the mould.select mould typesselect mould typesSelect the appropriate type and size of mould based on the operation.manipulate plasticmanipulate plasticManipulate the properties, shape and size of plastic.insert mould structuresinsert mould structuresInject molten raw material into a mould to solidify them using cooling systems.join wood elementsjoin wood elementsBind wooden materials together using a variety of techniques and materials. Determine the optimal technique to join the elements, like stapling, nail, gluing or screwing. Determine the correct work or...manipulate woodmanipulate woodManipulate the properties, shape and size of wood.maintain mouldsmaintain mouldsMaintain, repair and clean moulds and mould parts, e.g. by smoothening out imperfections on the surface. Use water, grease or oil to wash and scrape the moulds by hand.stain woodstain woodMix ingredients to create a stain and apply a layer to the furniture to give it a specific colour and finish.create smooth wood surfacecreate smooth wood surfaceShave, plane and sand wood manually or automatically to produce a smooth surface.create clay figurescreate clay figuresCreate mobile figures out of clay using different materials and processes.sand woodsand woodUse sanding machines or hand tools to remove paint or other substances from the surface of the wood, or to smoothen and finish the wood.operate plastic machineryoperate plastic machineryOperate machines and equipment used for creating plastic parts and products such as injection, extrusion, compression or blow moulding machines.sew pieces of fabricsew pieces of fabricOperate basic or specialised sewing machines whether domestic or industrial ones, sewing pieces of fabric, vinyl or leather in order to manufacture or repair wearing apparels, making sure the threads ...use painting techniquesuse painting techniquesApply painting techniques such as 'trompe l'oeil', 'faux finishing' and aging techniques.heat materialsheat materialsPut the materials in an oven and heat them for a certain amount of time and to a specific temperature to shape or cure the material.polish clay productspolish clay productsUse abrasives to smoothen the surface of clay products such as sculptures, dolls and models working with sanding papers, manual or power tools.stuff toysstuff toysFill toys made of textile with mushy materials such as straw, cotton, synthetic fiber or wood wool.operate wood sawing equipmentoperate wood sawing equipmentOperate various machinery and equipment to cut wood in different sizes and shapes.match product mouldsmatch product mouldsChanging moulds to match product specification. Run test samples and check for proper specifications.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a doll maker do?
Doll makers design, create and repair dolls using various materials such as porcelain, wood or plastic. They build moulds of forms and attach parts using adhesives and handtools.
What skills does a doll maker need?
A doll maker needs 12 essential skills, including toys and games industry, toys and games safety recommendations, toys and games trends, construct moulds, perform toys finishing.
Will AI replace doll maker jobs?
The AI disruption score for doll maker is 37/100 (moderate risk). Skills most exposed to automation: insert mould structures, toys and games safety recommendations, inspect toys and games for damage. Most resilient: construct moulds, woodturning, techniques for doll creation.
AI Replacement Risk
37/ 100
Moderate Risk
Low riskHigh risk
Quick Facts
ISCO GroupFood processing, wood working, garment and other craft workers
Essential Skills12
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