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Offline Sugar

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Rehairing 101 advice?
« on: December 08, 2012, 01:46:34 PM »
Hello, everypony!

So as my holiday gift from me to me, I will be indulging in the tools and some dollyhair with which to rehair some of my more, er, follicly-challenged ponies.  I'm not usually very artistically inclined, but I can cross-stitch, sew simply, and embroider, so I figured I'd give this a try, seen as a needle is also involved. ^.^  But before I do, I'd appreciate some advice. :blush:  My main questions are:

1. What's the best tool to use?

2. What would be the closest match for the following:  SHS Beautybloom, Flutter Forget-Me-Not (there are too many shades of white out there :blink:), SS Satin-and-Lace, and the blue streak in the first batch of G1 Rainbow ponies?  Also, for rehairing my fading-pink beauties, should I opt for Pussycat or Tea Rose?  I'm looking at a baby Cotton Candy, a MGR Flower Bouquet, a Posey, and a Lickety Split, plus maybe a Sundance or two who need new locks...

3. Is the Fabri-Tac glue a good choice for the vinyl on ponies, or is there a better glue you might recommend?

And if you'd like to share other tips or advice for a noob rehairer, please do. ^.^

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Re: Rehairing 101 advice?
« Reply #1 on: December 08, 2012, 01:48:51 PM »
Why stop at matching?  There are lots of colors and types of hair to use.  Changing colors can result in some amazing looking ponies.  ;)
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Re: Rehairing 101 advice?
« Reply #2 on: December 08, 2012, 02:50:46 PM »
Pussycat is a wonderful color for the fading pink! I'm rehairing my flutter pony Rosedust with it and it's absolutely gorgeous in person  ^.^
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