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Pony Talk => Off Topic => The Dollhouse => Topic started by: yaizel on July 10, 2013, 10:49:33 PM

Title: BJD info, special elastic?
Post by: yaizel on July 10, 2013, 10:49:33 PM: Mostly what the title says :o

Do BJDs use a special elastic? or they use the regular oneone can usually found in random stores?
also
someone knows how i can make... well which material i can use to make S hooks?

any info will be highly apreciated!
Title: Re: BJD info, special elastic?
Post by: MiRaja on July 10, 2013, 10:54:04 PM: You need stringing cord for any jointed doll. Not plain ol' elastic.

You can get it from here: http://www.dollspart.com/spgm.cfm?dpt=H&srch=D6&item=12001

It's a very reliable doll business. I've been buying from them for near six years now. :) The 1/8 even will probably be the appropriate size for BJD's, depending on size. The smallest cord is for stringing 8-12inch dolls for an idea.

They also carry S hooks.

http://www.dollspart.com/spgm.cfm?dpt=H&srch=D6&item=12008
Title: Re: BJD info, special elastic?
Post by: Radiance on July 11, 2013, 07:54:22 AM: Most elastic sold in fabric or craft stores is not strong enough to support the weight of a BJD. The doll will flop around & not stand. Also, you need stainless steel for the s hooks. Those can be found in hardware stores. Softer wire will be bent out of shape by the tension of the elastic, and other metals will oxidize & discolor your doll over time. Volks USA sells restring kits with everything you need, and they ship to Mexico. http://www.volksusa.com/tools---materials-assembling.html
Title: Re: BJD info, special elastic?
Post by: yaizel on July 11, 2013, 03:34:04 PM: Thank you girls!!!
yo have helped me a bunch :D
ill be definetly getting my supplies with one of them

thank you!!!
Title: Re: BJD info, special elastic?
Post by: butterflybuttons on July 13, 2013, 03:54:53 PM: Boating elastic also works :)

It comes in most of the same sizes too.
Title: Re: BJD info, special elastic?
Post by: sd_dreamcrystal on July 14, 2013, 07:09:00 AM: glad I looked here because I I sure as heck was going to end up using elastic cording for sewing XD
Title: Re: BJD info, special elastic?
Post by: hannaliten on July 14, 2013, 07:28:54 AM: I just picked up some 3mm shock cord for my girl yesterday, she's getting restrung today.
Title: Re: BJD info, special elastic?
Post by: Alicat on July 14, 2013, 09:55:53 AM: Hannaliten, where did you get it? I am having a heck of a time finding shock cord in person, but some on amazon.
Title: Re: BJD info, special elastic?
Post by: hannaliten on July 14, 2013, 09:59:37 AM: Quote from: Alicat on July 14, 2013, 09:55:53 AM
Hannaliten, where did you get it? I am having a heck of a time finding shock cord in person, but some on amazon.

I got it at Seattle Fabrics, they have some on their website. I got the 1/8" one, in white.

http://www.seattlefabrics.com/elastic.html
Title: Re: BJD info, special elastic?
Post by: hannaliten on July 15, 2013, 09:41:02 AM: Alicat, I'm going there today, let me know if you're still looking, I can pick some up
Title: Re: BJD info, special elastic?
Post by: Alicat on July 16, 2013, 10:35:23 PM: Bah! I'm sorry I missed your reply! Ehhh.. Its OK, I am going to search amazon since I have Prime, free two day shipping!
Title: Re: BJD info, special elastic?
Post by: hannaliten on July 16, 2013, 10:41:03 PM: I did buy 12 yards, so if you want some I'll be happy to sell you a bunch. It's 65 cents a yard.