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Title: Rehair..what do you do
Post by: Crowning_Glory13 on October 08, 2016, 08:32:24 AM: What is your rehair method? Have done one method and moved to the tool? How does that tool work? Do you do full head if it's only a forlock? Is it hard to just do for lock?

If you have to do a full rehair do you go close to real color or get creative?

Any tips would be great
Title: Re: Rehair..what do you do
Post by: Khayman81 on October 08, 2016, 09:10:14 AM: Just wondering the same. I've been looking around and there are two methods I think might work for me, three if I use the tool, but stuffing hair in the holes feels weird. And more if you look at the size of the holes... I guess I will try an alternate version of the knot/needle and thead method...
But I haven't tried it yet.
Title: Re: Rehair..what do you do
Post by: Tak on October 08, 2016, 09:23:09 AM: I'm curious, too. I'd like to be able to.
Title: Re: Rehair..what do you do
Post by: pinkkittywinks on October 08, 2016, 10:31:05 AM: It depends! :)

I use the tool 99% of the time as it's quicker and easier than the needle and thread method ^.^

If it's just a forelock rehair, I will only rehair the forelock (I will use vintage hair from a donor tail). Whether I use the needle and thread method of the tool method depends on the following: the pony, how many plugs are missing, if I can remove the head easily and the length of the donor hair.

Love pkw xxx
Title: Re: Rehair..what do you do
Post by: Griffin on October 10, 2016, 07:03:00 AM: I use the needle & thread method (also known as the knot or the wire method). I use the tool when making perfume puff style poofy hair (because shoving it from the outside is pretty much the only option with wool) but for nylon hair I prefer the traditional method even if it's slower. It also depends on the pony, G2 and G4 may require the tool method simply because of the size of their heads. Other than that, I recommed trying out both and seeing which method suits you best!

Ponies are made of vinyl so it's pretty easy to stretch the holes for hair plugs, and you should be safe as long as you don't try to put in too much hair at once. Rehairing sounds scarier than it is!

I have yet to try alternative colours so unless it's a custom, I'll go for hair that matches the original as closely as possible. I love seeing alternate rehairs though, sometimes even a hint of an extra colour is enough to liven up a pony! :)
Title: Re: Rehair..what do you do
Post by: Khayman81 on October 10, 2016, 08:16:41 AM: I'm still dehairing my project as shown here
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I am having some trouble to take it all off... but I will succeed. And looking at this I'm thinking the tool method would be better since the needle may be more difficult inside the head...
Title: Re: Rehair..what do you do
Post by: pinkkittywinks on October 10, 2016, 12:35:36 PM: You need a doll needle if you want to use the needle and thread method :) they are super long and you'd easily get it through her head.

Long nose pliers or surgical forceps are good for getting hair out or heads :)

Love pkw xxx
Title: Re: Rehair..what do you do
Post by: Crowning_Glory13 on October 10, 2016, 04:37:05 PM: Where do you find a doll needle? I am only familiar with sewing needles
Title: Re: Rehair..what do you do
Post by: Khayman81 on October 10, 2016, 09:52:40 PM: Quote from: pinkkittywinks on October 10, 2016, 12:35:36 PM
You need a doll needle if you want to use the needle and thread method :) they are super long and you'd easily get it through her head.

Long nose pliers or surgical forceps are good for getting hair out or heads :)

Love pkw xxx
Thanx for the advice :-)
I guess I will go with the tool method first, anyway the hair is not here yet so in the meantime I will look for the rest of the tools around here ;-)
Title: Re: Rehair..what do you do
Post by: pinkkittywinks on October 11, 2016, 11:18:46 AM: I was given my doll needles, but I've seen them for sale in craft or sewing shops :) they are sometimes called mattress needles :)

You can find them on eBay searching "pony doll needles" pony is the brand ;)

Love pkw xxx
Title: Re: Rehair..what do you do
Post by: Khayman81 on October 11, 2016, 12:19:56 PM: Quote from: pinkkittywinks on October 11, 2016, 11:18:46 AM
I was given my doll needles, but I've seen them for sale in craft or sewing shops :) they are sometimes called mattress needles :)

You can find them on eBay searching "pony doll needles" pony is the brand ;)

Love pkw xxx
Thanx for the info. I've found some tutorials about making our own rehairing tools.
I just received a mail from dollyhair saying that my purchase has been sent. So it will be here next week or so... I still have time for more research. It will stay this way for now, and I will try to fix the eyes.
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Title: Re: Rehair..what do you do
Post by: LadyPinwheel on October 14, 2016, 06:29:03 AM: I use the "needle" method, but I don't use a needle. I have a strong but very thing wire that I cut to the desired length. I prefer this method than the tool because I don't like using glue on pony hair and I rather do knots to secure the hair in place.
Title: Re: Rehair..what do you do
Post by: Griffin on October 14, 2016, 08:27:31 AM: Quote from: pinkkittywinks on October 10, 2016, 12:35:36 PM
You need a doll needle if you want to use the needle and thread method :) they are super long and you'd easily get it through her head.

Long nose pliers or surgical forceps are good for getting hair out or heads :)

Love pkw xxx

I forgot to mention this... Needlenose pliers or similar are an absolute must! I use cross-stitch needles because they have nice, large eyes and are readily available. They are short like regular needles, though, so I need the pliers to pull them through. The thread I use is strong cotton thread. Dental floss can be used too. Whatever material you pick, mind your fingers when pulling the thread! You can use gloves or plasters to protect your fingers.
Title: Re: Rehair..what do you do
Post by: Khayman81 on October 14, 2016, 08:34:08 AM: Good to know, right now I am dmaking my own rooting tool so I can reroot it faster and I'll glue it afterwards... seeing the hole without hair and the needle in my hand made me think twice before trying that.
Title: Re: Rehair..what do you do
Post by: Crowning_Glory13 on October 15, 2016, 07:36:21 AM: Thank you for all your ideas and advice. This will help a lot:)
Title: Re: Rehair..what do you do
Post by: MissGodiva on October 15, 2016, 07:33:42 PM: I started rehairing with the needle and thread method. I just recently made my own tool with and xacto handle and needle. I havent tried it yet though.
I love rehairing as its relaxing for me, kinda like crocheting.
I try to get as close as possible on repairs as to keep the value but sometimes if its one of my ponies ( Ember with lavender hair missing plugs) I found a fakie that was super close and donated.
I do full heads, tails and repairs when needed. My first one ever was my childhood Fizzer whom had gotten a mohawk and bobtail from my sister.
The needle/floss method is super easy. U will want a set of pliers, a thimble and a pair of $ store garden gloves. I just use the right. Floss can majorky cut ur fingers in not.