BJD info, special elastic?

[yaizel]

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!

[MiRaja]

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

[Radiance]

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

[yaizel]

Thank you girls!!!
yo have helped me a bunch
ill be definetly getting my supplies with one of them

thank you!!!

[butterflybuttons]

Boating elastic also works

It comes in most of the same sizes too.

[sd_dreamcrystal]

glad I looked here because I I sure as heck was going to end up using elastic cording for sewing

[hannaliten]

I just picked up some 3mm shock cord for my girl yesterday, she's getting restrung today.

[Alicat]

Hannaliten, where did you get it? I am having a heck of a time finding shock cord in person, but some on amazon.

[hannaliten]

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

[hannaliten]

Alicat, I'm going there today, let me know if you're still looking, I can pick some up

[Alicat]

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!

[hannaliten]

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.