Expert: Leisha Hiester - 3/2/2010

Question
First I have found a nativity set that has been fired no glaze and wonder if I can glaze it or do I just paint it with paint and spray a clear coat? Second I found Gerber Baby dolls, hand made from a ceramic mold, are they worth anything because I was told they made people destroy the molds.

Answer
Mary,
If the nativity set is made of clay, yes it can be glazed and fired. Not knowing what clay it was poured with, you will want to play it safe and low-fire. If you choose, you could also just paint it and seal it.

I am not an antiques expert. You may want to consult an antiques or collectors expert for the Gerber Baby dolls. Here are some sites that may be of help to you;

http://www.kovels.com/
http://www.mygrannysatticantiques.com/index.html

Hope this helps. Leisha