PHOTO TUTORIAL -- Yarn fiber rehairing! [VERY pic heavy!!]

[CarnationTwirl]

It's okay, I must be going too rough too.

I can kind of almost get the results pictured when I use the soft fluffy side of the pet brush or a frizzed out toothbrush.

I tried using the chunky super soft, and that was... yeah no. Don't.
I'm getting close with Bernat Premium (they didn't have satin) when being extra gentle.

[SilkSpun]

Huh... The only thing I can think of that might be causing this is that maybe you guys aren't holding onto the center of the folded yarn firm enough while you're brushing? When I'm brushing it, I have at least a centimeter of the yarn pinched between my fingers which I don't let go of until the whole thing's brushed out. If I were to partially let go or not have a tight enough grip, the fibers would definitely all get pulled out during brushing.

It might also be the type of brush you're using. You need to use a wire slicker brush, like this, NOT a pin brush or bristle brush, like this. The slicker brush is designed for detangling long-haired pet breeds, whereas the pin brush is designed for short-haired breeds, specifically to remove shedding. I imagine if you used that kind of brush on yarn, it'd just pull out all the "shedding" fibers it could. 

[rosierjay]

0.0! i've got about 6 plugs in my first attempt.
trying to keep it long so i can cut it short.
typically how long do you start with before you brush the yarn?
i'm trying to do a mh doll.

oh do you need a different kind of glue when you're done to keep the yarn in place?

[BarbedDragon]

I see where I messed up. I have the slicker brush but I was trying to do a huge bunch at once, not a single strand of yarn. I can probably say I was pulling too hard at well because I was rushing it before work. I will try again soon and let you know Thanks for all your help Silk!

[Sunshine]

I went out and bought some yarn, I can't wait to try it... may have to buy a new brush like that though, the ones I have all still have cat hair in them, lol

[Salli]

Finally figured it out! I was brushing too hard and not holding it in the middle. Thanks! I can't wait to have a finished pony with yarn hair!!

[privatejoenes]

Working on a feathermay using this method! I'll let you know how it goes. 

[Salli]

I finished putting in a yarn tail and I can't stop petting it, it is SO SOFT! I was brushing too much before I straightened it when I was disintegrating the yarn. For anyone else like me: just separate the fibers some, then straighten, then brush.

Thanks again for posting this tutorial. I JUST LOVE the results! 

[privatejoenes]

Feathermay progress! I've got her rooted and tailed and ready for reassembly. I just need to glue her hair in and pop her head back on. also i think my waste pile is about three times the size of my pony. 
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[happycootie]

Thank so much for the tutorial and pictures! 

[disturbed-rainbow]

Finally found this again, lol thinking bout trying this out on a fashion style pinkie <3

[Sonata]

Bookmarked. Now.

[Tyrsalc]

I had good luck with this using an eyelash/eyebrush comb. I didn't have the money to go out and buy a wire brush.