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Title: How to make Perfume Puff Hair with Yarn
Post by: Sanadaookami on September 16, 2012, 05:25:26 PM

So I have seen a lot of newer members wondering how this is done and thought I would re-post this to the new arena so it would be easier to find :)

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supplies!

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yarn

I recommend Acrylic or acrylic blends for the softest yarns with a good poof and not as much fiber loss.
Pick a soft fluffy yarn, often labeled as 'bulky' you can simply buy the colors you want or get white yarn and dye it yourself- I dyed mine with rite dye by simply letting it soak in the dye till it was the designated color then dipped it into vinegar (to set the dye- water will just wash it all out) and let it cure in the sun.
Cut your yarn into 25" (63 1/2cm) peaces, it takes about 40-50 total for a G3 and around 80 for a G1. one normal sized thing of yarn should do 3-4 ponies. I used 20 strands for a G3 tail and 25 for a G1 (you may need to widen the tail hole a little)

Lion Brand is a good example- you are looking for yarn like this-
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This Jiffy 100% Acrylic is my favorite for the softest hair.

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rehairing tool

I made this one because the one I had before was much to small for this job. The one I used was a large Tapestry needle and is a full 2" (5cm) long.
Note: because of the size of the needle needed, a pony with hard plastic may need to be heated up to soften the plastic before rehairing to avoid splitting plug holes. also when plug holes are very close together (as they are on most G3s) only put hair in every other one, otherwise you will split plugs- don't worry the hair will still be fluffy enough to fill in the space.

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Forcepts or very skinny pliers

if they aren't skinny you wont be able to see what your doing!

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wide tooth comb or pick

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Optinal

Glue to secure the hair knotts
Dye

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Check under the cut for finished examples (yes I do take commissions)

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Feel free to share your tips tricks and photos of finished yarn hair puffs!

Title: Re: How to make Perfume Puff Hair with Yarn
Post by: MsGatamon on September 18, 2012, 08:17:22 PM

Thankyou for sharing.  I bet this makes luxurious hair when you use something like lambs wool or yarn for making baby blankets.

Title: Re: How to make Perfume Puff Hair with Yarn
Post by: Saja on September 18, 2012, 09:41:07 PM

Thats so cool of you to share, I stuffed one up last week! But next one ill do it you way, wish I waited a week!! thanks for sharing.

Title: Re: How to make Perfume Puff Hair with Yarn
Post by: Izrabeth on September 19, 2012, 02:05:46 AM

I have definately to try this one day! Thanks Sanada for sharing!  :biggrin:

Title: Re: How to make Perfume Puff Hair with Yarn
Post by: partypony566 on September 19, 2012, 04:38:37 AM

Thanks so much for posting this. I've always wondered how to do it :)

Title: Re: How to make Perfume Puff Hair with Yarn
Post by: Uninu on September 19, 2012, 07:16:15 AM

Thanks for the tutorial! Too bad there doesn't seem to be good acrylic yarn here :( I've looked for it in every store that sells yarn but no luck, it's always "hard" acrylic yarn or no acrylic at all.

Title: Re: How to make Perfume Puff Hair with Yarn
Post by: Colorscapesart on September 19, 2012, 07:28:56 AM

Avast!  This fine demonstration has been stickied.  A glorious bounty of knowledge!

(Tis National Talk Like a Pirate Day! :P)

Title: Re: How to make Perfume Puff Hair with Yarn
Post by: Sanadaookami on September 19, 2012, 10:33:59 AM

Thanks everyone, I'm happy to share. Let me see those beautiful puffs when you get them done :D

Title: Re: How to make Perfume Puff Hair with Yarn
Post by: frostlilja on September 19, 2012, 09:03:33 PM

Thank you so much for this tutorial!! =)

Title: Re: How to make Perfume Puff Hair with Yarn
Post by: will2Bfree on September 19, 2012, 11:47:40 PM

Ah, I wanted to see the pretty, finished ponies, but it says I'm not allowed to view spoilers content. What is that about? Is there a setting I need to change or something? Anyone else getting that?

Title: Re: How to make Perfume Puff Hair with Yarn
Post by: Okami_Amaterasu on September 19, 2012, 11:51:35 PM

Thanks for the tutorial, is very amazing. ^^

Title: Re: How to make Perfume Puff Hair with Yarn
Post by: NoDivision on September 20, 2012, 07:34:41 AM

thank you for reposting :) Here's a pony I made with this method a while back.

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Title: Re: How to make Perfume Puff Hair with Yarn
Post by: cyanide on September 20, 2012, 07:52:22 AM

O_O i have to try this , thanks for showing how to do this =)

Title: Re: How to make Perfume Puff Hair with Yarn
Post by: michelle53 on September 21, 2012, 07:34:45 AM

What a wonderful sweetie you are for posting this!!  I have been wanting to do a PP for a while now, and your tutorial is terrific:)
Thanks so very much!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: How to make Perfume Puff Hair with Yarn
Post by: lovelauraland on September 21, 2012, 11:23:57 AM

great, thank you so much! :D
I will so be doing this one day, when I get a chance! x

Title: Re: How to make Perfume Puff Hair with Yarn
Post by: Galactica on September 25, 2012, 03:45:40 PM

Awesome! Thank you for sharing!!

Title: Re: How to make Perfume Puff Hair with Yarn
Post by: glowinshanka on October 05, 2012, 10:32:22 AM

oh this is to much cute!!!! o.0 my god!!!! perfume puffy hair plushies!!!!!!!!!!! thanks! you just give me a great idea!

Title: Re: How to make Perfume Puff Hair with Yarn
Post by: FairyDust on October 05, 2012, 02:14:36 PM

What a wonderful tutorial!  Now I want so many custom perfume puffs!  *eyes ponies that need rerooting*

Title: Re: How to make Perfume Puff Hair with Yarn
Post by: tsukikakushi on October 06, 2012, 08:12:52 PM

I loved this tutorial <3 Here's my girl I did awhile ago:
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Title: Re: How to make Perfume Puff Hair with Yarn
Post by: Honeycomb on October 06, 2012, 09:31:19 PM

Thanks for sharing this! I'd love to try this as soon as I can find some yarn.

Title: Re: How to make Perfume Puff Hair with Yarn
Post by: Sanadaookami on October 06, 2012, 09:50:38 PM

Wow what a nice Firefly! What kind of yarn did you use for her- the texture looks so neat!

Title: Re: How to make Perfume Puff Hair with Yarn
Post by: Constance on December 01, 2012, 02:51:56 PM

I think raw kanekalon might also work for this. This picture looked similar to the original hair on the perfume puffs:
http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/308317932/Jumbo_braid_sythetic_hair_kanekalon_afro.html