mane and Tail

[ravengusty]

So then when you've got rid of washers what do you use to keep a new tail in? And where do I find these items.

And with rehairing the mane; once you've rehaired do you glue or don't you glue and what glue do you use?

Links to turtuorials with pics and info would be appreciated please.

[Stormness_1]

I've been re-tailing using zip-ties, one in the middle of the tail where the clamp normally goes, and then once it's through the hole, a second one around the base of the tail to hold it in where the washer would normally go. I've seen it on a few tutorials, and it works for me!

[sd_dreamcrystal]

So then when you've got rid of washers what do you use to keep a new tail in? And where do I find these items.

And with rehairing the mane; once you've rehaired do you glue or don't you glue and what glue do you use?

Links to turtuorials with pics and info would be appreciated please.

Retailing: http://www.mlparena.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=262864.html This is very helpful I also us Zip Ties

As far as rehairing, I do tend to glue it in.. I've used Fabri-tac before but if you don't use it enough you waste it as over time the older it gets the less usable it is... I use low-temp hot glue for now.

[Eluluu]

I agree with zipties and glue wise I use Tacky glue... it's in a bronze and white bottle and found at any Michaels or Hobby Lobby etc.

[Alipes]

I agree with the zip ties!  I just started using that method myself and love it!

[TexasGal]

I use zip ties (can find them at Walmart in the hardware section, or any hardware store for that matter...very cheap), and Fabritac for the glue.

[ravengusty]

I've ordered some zip ties online.
I've started my first rehair I would show you but its my ponycon custom so I cant show you till later in the year when PKW makes the big reveal.
It's easier than I thought but still quite tricky (especially when your tired and have a headache).
My main trouble is getting the right amount of hair in the plug, but separating hair for the plug is also annoying. It likes to go everywhere lol

[himmie]

I've been re-tailing using zip-ties, one in the middle of the tail where the clamp normally goes, and then once it's through the hole, a second one around the base of the tail to hold it in where the washer would normally go. I've seen it on a few tutorials, and it works for me!

I use the same method for tails. Works very well.

I do not use a re-hairing tool for manes though so I have no need to use glue. Everything is held in by the tiny knots for each hair plug.

[ravengusty]

I've been doing knots on my plugs, I wasn't sure whether or not to leave it as just the knots holding the hair in or glue as well?

[lovelauraland]

I used eleastic bands- cut in half and tie in the middle of the hair then loop the elastic around the hair to make a stopper when putting the hair back in

[Roogna]

I use beading wire on the tail
I know, I know, metal inside the pony - but customs should not be taking a bath anyway
I've been tempted to try zip ties, but I've not had any issue the way I do it, so I haven't changed

I use tacky glue inside the head for the mane