Tips for Caring for Matryoshka Dolls

To open nesting dolls, hold a set horizontally up against one’s stomach. One hand should hold the top, while the other holds the bottom half, and open it sideways. To prevent the paint from flaking around the edges, avoid twisting the doll to open.

To get the dolls back inside the largest doll takes time because it is necessary to line up each doll’s picture in the right way. Set each piece by size and be careful not to twist a fully closed doll as it will cause a squeaking sound. Twisting can also damage the dolls when the dolls are completely closed. Try lifting the top piece just a bit so that it isn’t touching the bottom, but is not too distant, and then twist it slightly to line up the picture.

Seldom, fluctuations in temperature or humidity may affect the doll’s fit. Heat can seal the lacquer making it hard to open. This may also happen to a doll that wasn’t opened for a long time. Never use sandpaper to loosen the doll since it may alter the alignment of its top and bottom pieces.

A doll’s fit may loosen under excessive humidity. It may be corrected in time or by placing it in a dry, warm area. Always pick the doll up from its bottom piece. Dolls that are made loose cannot be fixed at all.

Don’t display dolls in direct sunlight since excessive exposure to heat may eventually affect its appearance; the lacquer may turn brownish. Wipe it with a soft and clean cloth to prevent the dust from marring its surface. Take precautions with the smallest dolls that may be swallowed by children. And if you want to care for any media you may own, look at solid state drive vs hard drive.