Doll maker jobs in Finland
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.
Doll maker – how much is the pay in Finland?
What the trade paid in 2024
| Median | 14.67 €/h |
|---|---|
| Bottom tenth | 10.94 €/h |
| Top tenth | 19.81 €/h |
| Employees | 453 |
Pay by sex, 2024
| Sex | Median | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 14.24 €/h | 350 |
| Men | 16.22 €/h | 103 |
Doll maker - Which skills are essential?
Construct moulds for the casting of objects in plaster, clay, glass, plastic or metal. Use casting machines and materials such as rubber, plaster or fibreglass.
Types of products available in the games and toys industry and of the major suppliers in the field.
Put the finishing touches to toys such as painting details, adding embroideries or markings, mounting hair, eyes and teeth.
Fill up moulds with appropriate materials and ingredient mixes.
Pack different kinds of goods such as finished manufactured products or goods in use. Pack goods by hand in boxes, bags and other types of containers.
Ensure that finished products meet or exceed company specifications.
Remove finished products from moulds and examine them in detail for anomalies.
Apply 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.
Fit body parts and accessories together using different tools and techniques depending on the toy materials such as gluing, welding, screwing or nailing.
Safety instructions of games and toys, according to the materials they are composed of.
Create a model of the doll using creativity and computer skills.
Latest developments in the games and toys industry.
Identify damage and cracks in games and toys in the store; take appropriate actions to remedy.
Doll maker - Which skills are useful but not essential?
Finish the product by sanding, branding and polishing the plastic surface.
Manage 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 decorative sculptures by hand, using a variety of techniques and materials.
Select the appropriate type and size of mould based on the operation.
Manipulate the properties, shape and size of plastic.
Insert mould structures using the appropriate hand tools.
The process of reproducing 3D objects by using 3D printing technologies.
Bind 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 order and make the joint.
Process of shaping wood on a lathe and its types, namely spindle turning and faceplate turning.
Categories and age limits of games and toys.
Have a good understanding of the properties of different textile materials.
Manipulate the properties, shape and size of wood.
Clean and repair moulds, e.g. by smoothening out imperfections on the surface.
Mix ingredients to create a stain and apply a layer to the furniture to give it a specific colour and finish.
Shave, plane and sand wood manually or automatically to produce a smooth surface.
The characteristics of different kind of materials such as wood, plastic, resin, clays, mud and porcelain in order to create or repair dolls.
The methods of building moulds, attaching parts and handling different kind of handtools in order to create or repair dolls.
Create mobile figures out of clay using different materials and processes.
Use sanding machines or hand tools to remove paint or other substances from the surface of the wood, or to smoothen and finish the wood.
The 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-dimensional image through a process called 3D rendering or used in a computer simulation of physical phenomena. The model can also be physically created using 3D printing devices.
Operate machines and equipment used for creating plastic parts and products such as injection, extrusion, compression or blow moulding machines.
Operate 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 are selected according to specifications.
Apply painting techniques such as 'trompe l'oeil', 'faux finishing' and aging techniques.
Types of clays and mud and their appearance, properties, reaction to fire, etc.
Put 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.
Use abrasives to smoothen the surface of clay products such as sculptures, dolls and models working with sanding papers, manual or power tools.
Field of information which distinguishes the nature and different types of toy materials, such as wood, glass, plastic, steel, etc.
Fill toys made of textile with mushy materials such as straw, cotton, synthetic fiber or wood wool.
Operate various machinery and equipment to cut wood in different sizes and shapes.
Change moulds to match product specification. Run test samples and check for proper specifications.