Comments on: Hair – Rerooting – Thatching and Finishing http://www.puchicollective.com A place for Dolls Thu, 10 May 2012 19:01:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Tanya http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-148288 Tanya Fri, 29 Apr 2011 03:48:12 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-148288 Hello, I was wondering where you suggest to buy the hair and also do you know where I could purchase eyelashes for my original 1972 Blythe doll? Thanks! Hello, I was wondering where you suggest to buy the hair and also do you know where I could purchase eyelashes for my original 1972 Blythe doll?
Thanks!

]]> By: Emmy-Lou http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-147417 Emmy-Lou Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:14:52 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-147417 HI there, I just removed the scalp (first timer too) without any damage to the flange, it was very easy. I just used a fine screw driver to separate the glue and gently pulled it out. Give it a go!! HI there, I just removed the scalp (first timer too) without any damage to the flange, it was very easy.
I just used a fine screw driver to separate the glue and gently pulled it out.
Give it a go!!

]]> By: Stephanie http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-147037 Stephanie Sat, 26 Feb 2011 05:02:52 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-147037 Would you say that the hardest part of this is patience? It kind of seems that way to me...and possibly cutting and styling it at the end. If so...it seems like a task I could do! Then...if I was already planning on sending my doll to an artist for a custom face, do you think it would be possible, or a good idea, to have that person take the scalp off (cause they have to anyway, right?) and then send the doll back to me with the scalp still off? Then I wouldn't risk ruining the flange? Would you say that the hardest part of this is patience? It kind of seems that way to me…and possibly cutting and styling it at the end. If so…it seems like a task I could do! Then…if I was already planning on sending my doll to an artist for a custom face, do you think it would be possible, or a good idea, to have that person take the scalp off (cause they have to anyway, right?) and then send the doll back to me with the scalp still off? Then I wouldn’t risk ruining the flange?

]]> By: Melissa http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-140137 Melissa Sat, 22 Aug 2009 16:06:08 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-140137 J.D. do you have a factory blythe you can look at? you will notice that the part hair is woven, row by row. the hair coming out of the holes on the left will need to be directed to the right side of her head, and vice versa. Do it one plug at a time. J.D. do you have a factory blythe you can look at? you will notice that the part hair is woven, row by row. the hair coming out of the holes on the left will need to be directed to the right side of her head, and vice versa. Do it one plug at a time.

]]> By: J.D. http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-139915 J.D. Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:30:48 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-139915 I feel like a complete idiot, but I just cannot grasp the thatching technique. How do you do it? I feel like a complete idiot, but I just cannot grasp the thatching technique. How do you do it?

]]> By: Roxi Welkin http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-100968 Roxi Welkin Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:47:41 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-100968 I have found it better to root the field and part first, then thatch. P.S. In january, I will have my own site for custom dolls. I have found it better to root the field and part first, then thatch.

P.S.

In january, I will have my own site for custom dolls.

]]> By: Jennie http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-99410 Jennie Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:01:31 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-99410 Out of curiosity, does anyone know of a good website with examples of where to place parts to get a certain effect? I really would like to do something different than what my doll had before, but am terrified of what could happen if I just freehand it by eyeball and hope for the best :) Out of curiosity, does anyone know of a good website with examples of where to place parts to get a certain effect? I really would like to do something different than what my doll had before, but am terrified of what could happen if I just freehand it by eyeball and hope for the best :)

]]> By: taipoh http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-59849 taipoh Fri, 13 Jun 2008 17:40:05 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-59849 melacacia-you can try either nylon/saran hair from dollyrestore.com or dollyhair.com :) melacacia-you can try either nylon/saran hair from dollyrestore.com or dollyhair.com :)

]]> By: melacacia http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-58471 melacacia Sun, 08 Jun 2008 21:01:55 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-58471 Where do you buy hair for this kind of re rooting? I am able to find Mohair on Ebay but not regular hair like this..... any suggestions? Thanks! Where do you buy hair for this kind of re rooting? I am able to find Mohair on Ebay but not regular hair like this….. any suggestions?
Thanks!

]]> By: Kiyomi http://www.puchicollective.com A place for Dolls Thu, 10 May 2012 19:01:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 Comments on: Hair – Rerooting – Thatching and Finishing http://www.puchicollective.com A place for Dolls Thu, 10 May 2012 19:01:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Tanya http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-148288 Tanya Fri, 29 Apr 2011 03:48:12 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-148288 Hello, I was wondering where you suggest to buy the hair and also do you know where I could purchase eyelashes for my original 1972 Blythe doll? Thanks! Hello, I was wondering where you suggest to buy the hair and also do you know where I could purchase eyelashes for my original 1972 Blythe doll?
Thanks!

]]> By: Emmy-Lou http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-147417 Emmy-Lou Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:14:52 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-147417 HI there, I just removed the scalp (first timer too) without any damage to the flange, it was very easy. I just used a fine screw driver to separate the glue and gently pulled it out. Give it a go!! HI there, I just removed the scalp (first timer too) without any damage to the flange, it was very easy.
I just used a fine screw driver to separate the glue and gently pulled it out.
Give it a go!!

]]> By: Stephanie http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-147037 Stephanie Sat, 26 Feb 2011 05:02:52 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-147037 Would you say that the hardest part of this is patience? It kind of seems that way to me...and possibly cutting and styling it at the end. If so...it seems like a task I could do! Then...if I was already planning on sending my doll to an artist for a custom face, do you think it would be possible, or a good idea, to have that person take the scalp off (cause they have to anyway, right?) and then send the doll back to me with the scalp still off? Then I wouldn't risk ruining the flange? Would you say that the hardest part of this is patience? It kind of seems that way to me…and possibly cutting and styling it at the end. If so…it seems like a task I could do! Then…if I was already planning on sending my doll to an artist for a custom face, do you think it would be possible, or a good idea, to have that person take the scalp off (cause they have to anyway, right?) and then send the doll back to me with the scalp still off? Then I wouldn’t risk ruining the flange?

]]> By: Melissa http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-140137 Melissa Sat, 22 Aug 2009 16:06:08 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-140137 J.D. do you have a factory blythe you can look at? you will notice that the part hair is woven, row by row. the hair coming out of the holes on the left will need to be directed to the right side of her head, and vice versa. Do it one plug at a time. J.D. do you have a factory blythe you can look at? you will notice that the part hair is woven, row by row. the hair coming out of the holes on the left will need to be directed to the right side of her head, and vice versa. Do it one plug at a time.

]]> By: J.D. http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-139915 J.D. Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:30:48 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-139915 I feel like a complete idiot, but I just cannot grasp the thatching technique. How do you do it? I feel like a complete idiot, but I just cannot grasp the thatching technique. How do you do it?

]]> By: Roxi Welkin http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-100968 Roxi Welkin Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:47:41 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-100968 I have found it better to root the field and part first, then thatch. P.S. In january, I will have my own site for custom dolls. I have found it better to root the field and part first, then thatch.

P.S.

In january, I will have my own site for custom dolls.

]]> By: Jennie http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-99410 Jennie Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:01:31 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-99410 Out of curiosity, does anyone know of a good website with examples of where to place parts to get a certain effect? I really would like to do something different than what my doll had before, but am terrified of what could happen if I just freehand it by eyeball and hope for the best :) Out of curiosity, does anyone know of a good website with examples of where to place parts to get a certain effect? I really would like to do something different than what my doll had before, but am terrified of what could happen if I just freehand it by eyeball and hope for the best :)

]]> By: taipoh http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-59849 taipoh Fri, 13 Jun 2008 17:40:05 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-59849 melacacia-you can try either nylon/saran hair from dollyrestore.com or dollyhair.com :) melacacia-you can try either nylon/saran hair from dollyrestore.com or dollyhair.com :)

]]> By: melacacia http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-58471 melacacia Sun, 08 Jun 2008 21:01:55 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-58471 Where do you buy hair for this kind of re rooting? I am able to find Mohair on Ebay but not regular hair like this..... any suggestions? Thanks! Where do you buy hair for this kind of re rooting? I am able to find Mohair on Ebay but not regular hair like this….. any suggestions?
Thanks!

]]> By: Kiyomi http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-148288 Tanya Fri, 29 Apr 2011 03:48:12 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-148288 Hello, I was wondering where you suggest to buy the hair and also do you know where I could purchase eyelashes for my original 1972 Blythe doll? Thanks! Hello, I was wondering where you suggest to buy the hair and also do you know where I could purchase eyelashes for my original 1972 Blythe doll?
Thanks!

]]> Comments on: Hair – Rerooting – Thatching and Finishing http://www.puchicollective.com A place for Dolls Thu, 10 May 2012 19:01:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Tanya http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-148288 Tanya Fri, 29 Apr 2011 03:48:12 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-148288 Hello, I was wondering where you suggest to buy the hair and also do you know where I could purchase eyelashes for my original 1972 Blythe doll? Thanks! Hello, I was wondering where you suggest to buy the hair and also do you know where I could purchase eyelashes for my original 1972 Blythe doll?
Thanks!

]]> By: Emmy-Lou http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-147417 Emmy-Lou Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:14:52 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-147417 HI there, I just removed the scalp (first timer too) without any damage to the flange, it was very easy. I just used a fine screw driver to separate the glue and gently pulled it out. Give it a go!! HI there, I just removed the scalp (first timer too) without any damage to the flange, it was very easy.
I just used a fine screw driver to separate the glue and gently pulled it out.
Give it a go!!

]]> By: Stephanie http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-147037 Stephanie Sat, 26 Feb 2011 05:02:52 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-147037 Would you say that the hardest part of this is patience? It kind of seems that way to me...and possibly cutting and styling it at the end. If so...it seems like a task I could do! Then...if I was already planning on sending my doll to an artist for a custom face, do you think it would be possible, or a good idea, to have that person take the scalp off (cause they have to anyway, right?) and then send the doll back to me with the scalp still off? Then I wouldn't risk ruining the flange? Would you say that the hardest part of this is patience? It kind of seems that way to me…and possibly cutting and styling it at the end. If so…it seems like a task I could do! Then…if I was already planning on sending my doll to an artist for a custom face, do you think it would be possible, or a good idea, to have that person take the scalp off (cause they have to anyway, right?) and then send the doll back to me with the scalp still off? Then I wouldn’t risk ruining the flange?

]]> By: Melissa http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-140137 Melissa Sat, 22 Aug 2009 16:06:08 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-140137 J.D. do you have a factory blythe you can look at? you will notice that the part hair is woven, row by row. the hair coming out of the holes on the left will need to be directed to the right side of her head, and vice versa. Do it one plug at a time. J.D. do you have a factory blythe you can look at? you will notice that the part hair is woven, row by row. the hair coming out of the holes on the left will need to be directed to the right side of her head, and vice versa. Do it one plug at a time.

]]> By: J.D. http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-139915 J.D. Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:30:48 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-139915 I feel like a complete idiot, but I just cannot grasp the thatching technique. How do you do it? I feel like a complete idiot, but I just cannot grasp the thatching technique. How do you do it?

]]> By: Roxi Welkin http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-100968 Roxi Welkin Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:47:41 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-100968 I have found it better to root the field and part first, then thatch. P.S. In january, I will have my own site for custom dolls. I have found it better to root the field and part first, then thatch.

P.S.

In january, I will have my own site for custom dolls.

]]> By: Jennie http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-99410 Jennie Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:01:31 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-99410 Out of curiosity, does anyone know of a good website with examples of where to place parts to get a certain effect? I really would like to do something different than what my doll had before, but am terrified of what could happen if I just freehand it by eyeball and hope for the best :) Out of curiosity, does anyone know of a good website with examples of where to place parts to get a certain effect? I really would like to do something different than what my doll had before, but am terrified of what could happen if I just freehand it by eyeball and hope for the best :)

]]> By: taipoh http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-59849 taipoh Fri, 13 Jun 2008 17:40:05 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-59849 melacacia-you can try either nylon/saran hair from dollyrestore.com or dollyhair.com :) melacacia-you can try either nylon/saran hair from dollyrestore.com or dollyhair.com :)

]]> By: melacacia http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-58471 melacacia Sun, 08 Jun 2008 21:01:55 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-58471 Where do you buy hair for this kind of re rooting? I am able to find Mohair on Ebay but not regular hair like this..... any suggestions? Thanks! Where do you buy hair for this kind of re rooting? I am able to find Mohair on Ebay but not regular hair like this….. any suggestions?
Thanks!

]]> By: Kiyomi http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-147417 Emmy-Lou Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:14:52 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-147417 HI there, I just removed the scalp (first timer too) without any damage to the flange, it was very easy. I just used a fine screw driver to separate the glue and gently pulled it out. Give it a go!! HI there, I just removed the scalp (first timer too) without any damage to the flange, it was very easy.
I just used a fine screw driver to separate the glue and gently pulled it out.
Give it a go!!

]]> Comments on: Hair – Rerooting – Thatching and Finishing http://www.puchicollective.com A place for Dolls Thu, 10 May 2012 19:01:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Tanya http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-148288 Tanya Fri, 29 Apr 2011 03:48:12 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-148288 Hello, I was wondering where you suggest to buy the hair and also do you know where I could purchase eyelashes for my original 1972 Blythe doll? Thanks! Hello, I was wondering where you suggest to buy the hair and also do you know where I could purchase eyelashes for my original 1972 Blythe doll?
Thanks!

]]> By: Emmy-Lou http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-147417 Emmy-Lou Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:14:52 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-147417 HI there, I just removed the scalp (first timer too) without any damage to the flange, it was very easy. I just used a fine screw driver to separate the glue and gently pulled it out. Give it a go!! HI there, I just removed the scalp (first timer too) without any damage to the flange, it was very easy.
I just used a fine screw driver to separate the glue and gently pulled it out.
Give it a go!!

]]> By: Stephanie http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-147037 Stephanie Sat, 26 Feb 2011 05:02:52 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-147037 Would you say that the hardest part of this is patience? It kind of seems that way to me...and possibly cutting and styling it at the end. If so...it seems like a task I could do! Then...if I was already planning on sending my doll to an artist for a custom face, do you think it would be possible, or a good idea, to have that person take the scalp off (cause they have to anyway, right?) and then send the doll back to me with the scalp still off? Then I wouldn't risk ruining the flange? Would you say that the hardest part of this is patience? It kind of seems that way to me…and possibly cutting and styling it at the end. If so…it seems like a task I could do! Then…if I was already planning on sending my doll to an artist for a custom face, do you think it would be possible, or a good idea, to have that person take the scalp off (cause they have to anyway, right?) and then send the doll back to me with the scalp still off? Then I wouldn’t risk ruining the flange?

]]> By: Melissa http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-140137 Melissa Sat, 22 Aug 2009 16:06:08 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-140137 J.D. do you have a factory blythe you can look at? you will notice that the part hair is woven, row by row. the hair coming out of the holes on the left will need to be directed to the right side of her head, and vice versa. Do it one plug at a time. J.D. do you have a factory blythe you can look at? you will notice that the part hair is woven, row by row. the hair coming out of the holes on the left will need to be directed to the right side of her head, and vice versa. Do it one plug at a time.

]]> By: J.D. http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-139915 J.D. Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:30:48 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-139915 I feel like a complete idiot, but I just cannot grasp the thatching technique. How do you do it? I feel like a complete idiot, but I just cannot grasp the thatching technique. How do you do it?

]]> By: Roxi Welkin http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-100968 Roxi Welkin Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:47:41 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-100968 I have found it better to root the field and part first, then thatch. P.S. In january, I will have my own site for custom dolls. I have found it better to root the field and part first, then thatch.

P.S.

In january, I will have my own site for custom dolls.

]]> By: Jennie http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-99410 Jennie Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:01:31 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-99410 Out of curiosity, does anyone know of a good website with examples of where to place parts to get a certain effect? I really would like to do something different than what my doll had before, but am terrified of what could happen if I just freehand it by eyeball and hope for the best :) Out of curiosity, does anyone know of a good website with examples of where to place parts to get a certain effect? I really would like to do something different than what my doll had before, but am terrified of what could happen if I just freehand it by eyeball and hope for the best :)

]]> By: taipoh http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-59849 taipoh Fri, 13 Jun 2008 17:40:05 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-59849 melacacia-you can try either nylon/saran hair from dollyrestore.com or dollyhair.com :) melacacia-you can try either nylon/saran hair from dollyrestore.com or dollyhair.com :)

]]> By: melacacia http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-58471 melacacia Sun, 08 Jun 2008 21:01:55 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-58471 Where do you buy hair for this kind of re rooting? I am able to find Mohair on Ebay but not regular hair like this..... any suggestions? Thanks! Where do you buy hair for this kind of re rooting? I am able to find Mohair on Ebay but not regular hair like this….. any suggestions?
Thanks!

]]> By: Kiyomi http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-147037 Stephanie Sat, 26 Feb 2011 05:02:52 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-147037 Would you say that the hardest part of this is patience? It kind of seems that way to me...and possibly cutting and styling it at the end. If so...it seems like a task I could do! Then...if I was already planning on sending my doll to an artist for a custom face, do you think it would be possible, or a good idea, to have that person take the scalp off (cause they have to anyway, right?) and then send the doll back to me with the scalp still off? Then I wouldn't risk ruining the flange? Would you say that the hardest part of this is patience? It kind of seems that way to me…and possibly cutting and styling it at the end. If so…it seems like a task I could do! Then…if I was already planning on sending my doll to an artist for a custom face, do you think it would be possible, or a good idea, to have that person take the scalp off (cause they have to anyway, right?) and then send the doll back to me with the scalp still off? Then I wouldn’t risk ruining the flange?

]]> Comments on: Hair – Rerooting – Thatching and Finishing http://www.puchicollective.com A place for Dolls Thu, 10 May 2012 19:01:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Tanya http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-148288 Tanya Fri, 29 Apr 2011 03:48:12 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-148288 Hello, I was wondering where you suggest to buy the hair and also do you know where I could purchase eyelashes for my original 1972 Blythe doll? Thanks! Hello, I was wondering where you suggest to buy the hair and also do you know where I could purchase eyelashes for my original 1972 Blythe doll?
Thanks!

]]> By: Emmy-Lou http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-147417 Emmy-Lou Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:14:52 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-147417 HI there, I just removed the scalp (first timer too) without any damage to the flange, it was very easy. I just used a fine screw driver to separate the glue and gently pulled it out. Give it a go!! HI there, I just removed the scalp (first timer too) without any damage to the flange, it was very easy.
I just used a fine screw driver to separate the glue and gently pulled it out.
Give it a go!!

]]> By: Stephanie http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-147037 Stephanie Sat, 26 Feb 2011 05:02:52 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-147037 Would you say that the hardest part of this is patience? It kind of seems that way to me...and possibly cutting and styling it at the end. If so...it seems like a task I could do! Then...if I was already planning on sending my doll to an artist for a custom face, do you think it would be possible, or a good idea, to have that person take the scalp off (cause they have to anyway, right?) and then send the doll back to me with the scalp still off? Then I wouldn't risk ruining the flange? Would you say that the hardest part of this is patience? It kind of seems that way to me…and possibly cutting and styling it at the end. If so…it seems like a task I could do! Then…if I was already planning on sending my doll to an artist for a custom face, do you think it would be possible, or a good idea, to have that person take the scalp off (cause they have to anyway, right?) and then send the doll back to me with the scalp still off? Then I wouldn’t risk ruining the flange?

]]> By: Melissa http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-140137 Melissa Sat, 22 Aug 2009 16:06:08 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-140137 J.D. do you have a factory blythe you can look at? you will notice that the part hair is woven, row by row. the hair coming out of the holes on the left will need to be directed to the right side of her head, and vice versa. Do it one plug at a time. J.D. do you have a factory blythe you can look at? you will notice that the part hair is woven, row by row. the hair coming out of the holes on the left will need to be directed to the right side of her head, and vice versa. Do it one plug at a time.

]]> By: J.D. http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-139915 J.D. Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:30:48 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-139915 I feel like a complete idiot, but I just cannot grasp the thatching technique. How do you do it? I feel like a complete idiot, but I just cannot grasp the thatching technique. How do you do it?

]]> By: Roxi Welkin http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-100968 Roxi Welkin Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:47:41 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-100968 I have found it better to root the field and part first, then thatch. P.S. In january, I will have my own site for custom dolls. I have found it better to root the field and part first, then thatch.

P.S.

In january, I will have my own site for custom dolls.

]]> By: Jennie http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-99410 Jennie Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:01:31 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-99410 Out of curiosity, does anyone know of a good website with examples of where to place parts to get a certain effect? I really would like to do something different than what my doll had before, but am terrified of what could happen if I just freehand it by eyeball and hope for the best :) Out of curiosity, does anyone know of a good website with examples of where to place parts to get a certain effect? I really would like to do something different than what my doll had before, but am terrified of what could happen if I just freehand it by eyeball and hope for the best :)

]]> By: taipoh http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-59849 taipoh Fri, 13 Jun 2008 17:40:05 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-59849 melacacia-you can try either nylon/saran hair from dollyrestore.com or dollyhair.com :) melacacia-you can try either nylon/saran hair from dollyrestore.com or dollyhair.com :)

]]> By: melacacia http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-58471 melacacia Sun, 08 Jun 2008 21:01:55 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-58471 Where do you buy hair for this kind of re rooting? I am able to find Mohair on Ebay but not regular hair like this..... any suggestions? Thanks! Where do you buy hair for this kind of re rooting? I am able to find Mohair on Ebay but not regular hair like this….. any suggestions?
Thanks!

]]> By: Kiyomi http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-140137 Melissa Sat, 22 Aug 2009 16:06:08 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-140137 J.D. do you have a factory blythe you can look at? you will notice that the part hair is woven, row by row. the hair coming out of the holes on the left will need to be directed to the right side of her head, and vice versa. Do it one plug at a time. J.D. do you have a factory blythe you can look at? you will notice that the part hair is woven, row by row. the hair coming out of the holes on the left will need to be directed to the right side of her head, and vice versa. Do it one plug at a time.

]]> Comments on: Hair – Rerooting – Thatching and Finishing http://www.puchicollective.com A place for Dolls Thu, 10 May 2012 19:01:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Tanya http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-148288 Tanya Fri, 29 Apr 2011 03:48:12 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-148288 Hello, I was wondering where you suggest to buy the hair and also do you know where I could purchase eyelashes for my original 1972 Blythe doll? Thanks! Hello, I was wondering where you suggest to buy the hair and also do you know where I could purchase eyelashes for my original 1972 Blythe doll?
Thanks!

]]> By: Emmy-Lou http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-147417 Emmy-Lou Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:14:52 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-147417 HI there, I just removed the scalp (first timer too) without any damage to the flange, it was very easy. I just used a fine screw driver to separate the glue and gently pulled it out. Give it a go!! HI there, I just removed the scalp (first timer too) without any damage to the flange, it was very easy.
I just used a fine screw driver to separate the glue and gently pulled it out.
Give it a go!!

]]> By: Stephanie http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-147037 Stephanie Sat, 26 Feb 2011 05:02:52 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-147037 Would you say that the hardest part of this is patience? It kind of seems that way to me...and possibly cutting and styling it at the end. If so...it seems like a task I could do! Then...if I was already planning on sending my doll to an artist for a custom face, do you think it would be possible, or a good idea, to have that person take the scalp off (cause they have to anyway, right?) and then send the doll back to me with the scalp still off? Then I wouldn't risk ruining the flange? Would you say that the hardest part of this is patience? It kind of seems that way to me…and possibly cutting and styling it at the end. If so…it seems like a task I could do! Then…if I was already planning on sending my doll to an artist for a custom face, do you think it would be possible, or a good idea, to have that person take the scalp off (cause they have to anyway, right?) and then send the doll back to me with the scalp still off? Then I wouldn’t risk ruining the flange?

]]> By: Melissa http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-140137 Melissa Sat, 22 Aug 2009 16:06:08 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-140137 J.D. do you have a factory blythe you can look at? you will notice that the part hair is woven, row by row. the hair coming out of the holes on the left will need to be directed to the right side of her head, and vice versa. Do it one plug at a time. J.D. do you have a factory blythe you can look at? you will notice that the part hair is woven, row by row. the hair coming out of the holes on the left will need to be directed to the right side of her head, and vice versa. Do it one plug at a time.

]]> By: J.D. http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-139915 J.D. Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:30:48 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-139915 I feel like a complete idiot, but I just cannot grasp the thatching technique. How do you do it? I feel like a complete idiot, but I just cannot grasp the thatching technique. How do you do it?

]]> By: Roxi Welkin http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-100968 Roxi Welkin Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:47:41 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-100968 I have found it better to root the field and part first, then thatch. P.S. In january, I will have my own site for custom dolls. I have found it better to root the field and part first, then thatch.

P.S.

In january, I will have my own site for custom dolls.

]]> By: Jennie http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-99410 Jennie Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:01:31 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-99410 Out of curiosity, does anyone know of a good website with examples of where to place parts to get a certain effect? I really would like to do something different than what my doll had before, but am terrified of what could happen if I just freehand it by eyeball and hope for the best :) Out of curiosity, does anyone know of a good website with examples of where to place parts to get a certain effect? I really would like to do something different than what my doll had before, but am terrified of what could happen if I just freehand it by eyeball and hope for the best :)

]]> By: taipoh http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-59849 taipoh Fri, 13 Jun 2008 17:40:05 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-59849 melacacia-you can try either nylon/saran hair from dollyrestore.com or dollyhair.com :) melacacia-you can try either nylon/saran hair from dollyrestore.com or dollyhair.com :)

]]> By: melacacia http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-58471 melacacia Sun, 08 Jun 2008 21:01:55 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-58471 Where do you buy hair for this kind of re rooting? I am able to find Mohair on Ebay but not regular hair like this..... any suggestions? Thanks! Where do you buy hair for this kind of re rooting? I am able to find Mohair on Ebay but not regular hair like this….. any suggestions?
Thanks!

]]> By: Kiyomi http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-139915 J.D. Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:30:48 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-139915 I feel like a complete idiot, but I just cannot grasp the thatching technique. How do you do it? I feel like a complete idiot, but I just cannot grasp the thatching technique. How do you do it?

]]> Comments on: Hair – Rerooting – Thatching and Finishing http://www.puchicollective.com A place for Dolls Thu, 10 May 2012 19:01:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Tanya http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-148288 Tanya Fri, 29 Apr 2011 03:48:12 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-148288 Hello, I was wondering where you suggest to buy the hair and also do you know where I could purchase eyelashes for my original 1972 Blythe doll? Thanks! Hello, I was wondering where you suggest to buy the hair and also do you know where I could purchase eyelashes for my original 1972 Blythe doll?
Thanks!

]]> By: Emmy-Lou http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-147417 Emmy-Lou Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:14:52 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-147417 HI there, I just removed the scalp (first timer too) without any damage to the flange, it was very easy. I just used a fine screw driver to separate the glue and gently pulled it out. Give it a go!! HI there, I just removed the scalp (first timer too) without any damage to the flange, it was very easy.
I just used a fine screw driver to separate the glue and gently pulled it out.
Give it a go!!

]]> By: Stephanie http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-147037 Stephanie Sat, 26 Feb 2011 05:02:52 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-147037 Would you say that the hardest part of this is patience? It kind of seems that way to me...and possibly cutting and styling it at the end. If so...it seems like a task I could do! Then...if I was already planning on sending my doll to an artist for a custom face, do you think it would be possible, or a good idea, to have that person take the scalp off (cause they have to anyway, right?) and then send the doll back to me with the scalp still off? Then I wouldn't risk ruining the flange? Would you say that the hardest part of this is patience? It kind of seems that way to me…and possibly cutting and styling it at the end. If so…it seems like a task I could do! Then…if I was already planning on sending my doll to an artist for a custom face, do you think it would be possible, or a good idea, to have that person take the scalp off (cause they have to anyway, right?) and then send the doll back to me with the scalp still off? Then I wouldn’t risk ruining the flange?

]]> By: Melissa http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-140137 Melissa Sat, 22 Aug 2009 16:06:08 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-140137 J.D. do you have a factory blythe you can look at? you will notice that the part hair is woven, row by row. the hair coming out of the holes on the left will need to be directed to the right side of her head, and vice versa. Do it one plug at a time. J.D. do you have a factory blythe you can look at? you will notice that the part hair is woven, row by row. the hair coming out of the holes on the left will need to be directed to the right side of her head, and vice versa. Do it one plug at a time.

]]> By: J.D. http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-139915 J.D. Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:30:48 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-139915 I feel like a complete idiot, but I just cannot grasp the thatching technique. How do you do it? I feel like a complete idiot, but I just cannot grasp the thatching technique. How do you do it?

]]> By: Roxi Welkin http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-100968 Roxi Welkin Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:47:41 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-100968 I have found it better to root the field and part first, then thatch. P.S. In january, I will have my own site for custom dolls. I have found it better to root the field and part first, then thatch.

P.S.

In january, I will have my own site for custom dolls.

]]> By: Jennie http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-99410 Jennie Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:01:31 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-99410 Out of curiosity, does anyone know of a good website with examples of where to place parts to get a certain effect? I really would like to do something different than what my doll had before, but am terrified of what could happen if I just freehand it by eyeball and hope for the best :) Out of curiosity, does anyone know of a good website with examples of where to place parts to get a certain effect? I really would like to do something different than what my doll had before, but am terrified of what could happen if I just freehand it by eyeball and hope for the best :)

]]> By: taipoh http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-59849 taipoh Fri, 13 Jun 2008 17:40:05 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-59849 melacacia-you can try either nylon/saran hair from dollyrestore.com or dollyhair.com :) melacacia-you can try either nylon/saran hair from dollyrestore.com or dollyhair.com :)

]]> By: melacacia http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-58471 melacacia Sun, 08 Jun 2008 21:01:55 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-58471 Where do you buy hair for this kind of re rooting? I am able to find Mohair on Ebay but not regular hair like this..... any suggestions? Thanks! Where do you buy hair for this kind of re rooting? I am able to find Mohair on Ebay but not regular hair like this….. any suggestions?
Thanks!

]]> By: Kiyomi http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-100968 Roxi Welkin Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:47:41 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-100968 I have found it better to root the field and part first, then thatch. P.S. In january, I will have my own site for custom dolls. I have found it better to root the field and part first, then thatch.

P.S.

In january, I will have my own site for custom dolls.

]]> Comments on: Hair – Rerooting – Thatching and Finishing http://www.puchicollective.com A place for Dolls Thu, 10 May 2012 19:01:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Tanya http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-148288 Tanya Fri, 29 Apr 2011 03:48:12 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-148288 Hello, I was wondering where you suggest to buy the hair and also do you know where I could purchase eyelashes for my original 1972 Blythe doll? Thanks! Hello, I was wondering where you suggest to buy the hair and also do you know where I could purchase eyelashes for my original 1972 Blythe doll?
Thanks!

]]> By: Emmy-Lou http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-147417 Emmy-Lou Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:14:52 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-147417 HI there, I just removed the scalp (first timer too) without any damage to the flange, it was very easy. I just used a fine screw driver to separate the glue and gently pulled it out. Give it a go!! HI there, I just removed the scalp (first timer too) without any damage to the flange, it was very easy.
I just used a fine screw driver to separate the glue and gently pulled it out.
Give it a go!!

]]> By: Stephanie http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-147037 Stephanie Sat, 26 Feb 2011 05:02:52 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-147037 Would you say that the hardest part of this is patience? It kind of seems that way to me...and possibly cutting and styling it at the end. If so...it seems like a task I could do! Then...if I was already planning on sending my doll to an artist for a custom face, do you think it would be possible, or a good idea, to have that person take the scalp off (cause they have to anyway, right?) and then send the doll back to me with the scalp still off? Then I wouldn't risk ruining the flange? Would you say that the hardest part of this is patience? It kind of seems that way to me…and possibly cutting and styling it at the end. If so…it seems like a task I could do! Then…if I was already planning on sending my doll to an artist for a custom face, do you think it would be possible, or a good idea, to have that person take the scalp off (cause they have to anyway, right?) and then send the doll back to me with the scalp still off? Then I wouldn’t risk ruining the flange?

]]> By: Melissa http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-140137 Melissa Sat, 22 Aug 2009 16:06:08 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-140137 J.D. do you have a factory blythe you can look at? you will notice that the part hair is woven, row by row. the hair coming out of the holes on the left will need to be directed to the right side of her head, and vice versa. Do it one plug at a time. J.D. do you have a factory blythe you can look at? you will notice that the part hair is woven, row by row. the hair coming out of the holes on the left will need to be directed to the right side of her head, and vice versa. Do it one plug at a time.

]]> By: J.D. http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-139915 J.D. Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:30:48 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-139915 I feel like a complete idiot, but I just cannot grasp the thatching technique. How do you do it? I feel like a complete idiot, but I just cannot grasp the thatching technique. How do you do it?

]]> By: Roxi Welkin http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-100968 Roxi Welkin Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:47:41 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-100968 I have found it better to root the field and part first, then thatch. P.S. In january, I will have my own site for custom dolls. I have found it better to root the field and part first, then thatch.

P.S.

In january, I will have my own site for custom dolls.

]]> By: Jennie http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-99410 Jennie Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:01:31 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-99410 Out of curiosity, does anyone know of a good website with examples of where to place parts to get a certain effect? I really would like to do something different than what my doll had before, but am terrified of what could happen if I just freehand it by eyeball and hope for the best :) Out of curiosity, does anyone know of a good website with examples of where to place parts to get a certain effect? I really would like to do something different than what my doll had before, but am terrified of what could happen if I just freehand it by eyeball and hope for the best :)

]]> By: taipoh http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-59849 taipoh Fri, 13 Jun 2008 17:40:05 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-59849 melacacia-you can try either nylon/saran hair from dollyrestore.com or dollyhair.com :) melacacia-you can try either nylon/saran hair from dollyrestore.com or dollyhair.com :)

]]> By: melacacia http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-58471 melacacia Sun, 08 Jun 2008 21:01:55 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-58471 Where do you buy hair for this kind of re rooting? I am able to find Mohair on Ebay but not regular hair like this..... any suggestions? Thanks! Where do you buy hair for this kind of re rooting? I am able to find Mohair on Ebay but not regular hair like this….. any suggestions?
Thanks!

]]> By: Kiyomi http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-99410 Jennie Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:01:31 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-99410 Out of curiosity, does anyone know of a good website with examples of where to place parts to get a certain effect? I really would like to do something different than what my doll had before, but am terrified of what could happen if I just freehand it by eyeball and hope for the best :) Out of curiosity, does anyone know of a good website with examples of where to place parts to get a certain effect? I really would like to do something different than what my doll had before, but am terrified of what could happen if I just freehand it by eyeball and hope for the best :)

]]> Comments on: Hair – Rerooting – Thatching and Finishing http://www.puchicollective.com A place for Dolls Thu, 10 May 2012 19:01:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Tanya http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-148288 Tanya Fri, 29 Apr 2011 03:48:12 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-148288 Hello, I was wondering where you suggest to buy the hair and also do you know where I could purchase eyelashes for my original 1972 Blythe doll? Thanks! Hello, I was wondering where you suggest to buy the hair and also do you know where I could purchase eyelashes for my original 1972 Blythe doll?
Thanks!

]]> By: Emmy-Lou http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-147417 Emmy-Lou Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:14:52 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-147417 HI there, I just removed the scalp (first timer too) without any damage to the flange, it was very easy. I just used a fine screw driver to separate the glue and gently pulled it out. Give it a go!! HI there, I just removed the scalp (first timer too) without any damage to the flange, it was very easy.
I just used a fine screw driver to separate the glue and gently pulled it out.
Give it a go!!

]]> By: Stephanie http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-147037 Stephanie Sat, 26 Feb 2011 05:02:52 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-147037 Would you say that the hardest part of this is patience? It kind of seems that way to me...and possibly cutting and styling it at the end. If so...it seems like a task I could do! Then...if I was already planning on sending my doll to an artist for a custom face, do you think it would be possible, or a good idea, to have that person take the scalp off (cause they have to anyway, right?) and then send the doll back to me with the scalp still off? Then I wouldn't risk ruining the flange? Would you say that the hardest part of this is patience? It kind of seems that way to me…and possibly cutting and styling it at the end. If so…it seems like a task I could do! Then…if I was already planning on sending my doll to an artist for a custom face, do you think it would be possible, or a good idea, to have that person take the scalp off (cause they have to anyway, right?) and then send the doll back to me with the scalp still off? Then I wouldn’t risk ruining the flange?

]]> By: Melissa http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-140137 Melissa Sat, 22 Aug 2009 16:06:08 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-140137 J.D. do you have a factory blythe you can look at? you will notice that the part hair is woven, row by row. the hair coming out of the holes on the left will need to be directed to the right side of her head, and vice versa. Do it one plug at a time. J.D. do you have a factory blythe you can look at? you will notice that the part hair is woven, row by row. the hair coming out of the holes on the left will need to be directed to the right side of her head, and vice versa. Do it one plug at a time.

]]> By: J.D. http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-139915 J.D. Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:30:48 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-139915 I feel like a complete idiot, but I just cannot grasp the thatching technique. How do you do it? I feel like a complete idiot, but I just cannot grasp the thatching technique. How do you do it?

]]> By: Roxi Welkin http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-100968 Roxi Welkin Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:47:41 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-100968 I have found it better to root the field and part first, then thatch. P.S. In january, I will have my own site for custom dolls. I have found it better to root the field and part first, then thatch.

P.S.

In january, I will have my own site for custom dolls.

]]> By: Jennie http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-99410 Jennie Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:01:31 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-99410 Out of curiosity, does anyone know of a good website with examples of where to place parts to get a certain effect? I really would like to do something different than what my doll had before, but am terrified of what could happen if I just freehand it by eyeball and hope for the best :) Out of curiosity, does anyone know of a good website with examples of where to place parts to get a certain effect? I really would like to do something different than what my doll had before, but am terrified of what could happen if I just freehand it by eyeball and hope for the best :)

]]> By: taipoh http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-59849 taipoh Fri, 13 Jun 2008 17:40:05 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-59849 melacacia-you can try either nylon/saran hair from dollyrestore.com or dollyhair.com :) melacacia-you can try either nylon/saran hair from dollyrestore.com or dollyhair.com :)

]]> By: melacacia http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-58471 melacacia Sun, 08 Jun 2008 21:01:55 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-58471 Where do you buy hair for this kind of re rooting? I am able to find Mohair on Ebay but not regular hair like this..... any suggestions? Thanks! Where do you buy hair for this kind of re rooting? I am able to find Mohair on Ebay but not regular hair like this….. any suggestions?
Thanks!

]]> By: Kiyomi http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-59849 taipoh Fri, 13 Jun 2008 17:40:05 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-59849 melacacia-you can try either nylon/saran hair from dollyrestore.com or dollyhair.com :) melacacia-you can try either nylon/saran hair from dollyrestore.com or dollyhair.com :)

]]> Comments on: Hair – Rerooting – Thatching and Finishing http://www.puchicollective.com A place for Dolls Thu, 10 May 2012 19:01:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Tanya http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-148288 Tanya Fri, 29 Apr 2011 03:48:12 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-148288 Hello, I was wondering where you suggest to buy the hair and also do you know where I could purchase eyelashes for my original 1972 Blythe doll? Thanks! Hello, I was wondering where you suggest to buy the hair and also do you know where I could purchase eyelashes for my original 1972 Blythe doll?
Thanks!

]]> By: Emmy-Lou http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-147417 Emmy-Lou Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:14:52 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-147417 HI there, I just removed the scalp (first timer too) without any damage to the flange, it was very easy. I just used a fine screw driver to separate the glue and gently pulled it out. Give it a go!! HI there, I just removed the scalp (first timer too) without any damage to the flange, it was very easy.
I just used a fine screw driver to separate the glue and gently pulled it out.
Give it a go!!

]]> By: Stephanie http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-147037 Stephanie Sat, 26 Feb 2011 05:02:52 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-147037 Would you say that the hardest part of this is patience? It kind of seems that way to me...and possibly cutting and styling it at the end. If so...it seems like a task I could do! Then...if I was already planning on sending my doll to an artist for a custom face, do you think it would be possible, or a good idea, to have that person take the scalp off (cause they have to anyway, right?) and then send the doll back to me with the scalp still off? Then I wouldn't risk ruining the flange? Would you say that the hardest part of this is patience? It kind of seems that way to me…and possibly cutting and styling it at the end. If so…it seems like a task I could do! Then…if I was already planning on sending my doll to an artist for a custom face, do you think it would be possible, or a good idea, to have that person take the scalp off (cause they have to anyway, right?) and then send the doll back to me with the scalp still off? Then I wouldn’t risk ruining the flange?

]]> By: Melissa http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-140137 Melissa Sat, 22 Aug 2009 16:06:08 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-140137 J.D. do you have a factory blythe you can look at? you will notice that the part hair is woven, row by row. the hair coming out of the holes on the left will need to be directed to the right side of her head, and vice versa. Do it one plug at a time. J.D. do you have a factory blythe you can look at? you will notice that the part hair is woven, row by row. the hair coming out of the holes on the left will need to be directed to the right side of her head, and vice versa. Do it one plug at a time.

]]> By: J.D. http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-139915 J.D. Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:30:48 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-139915 I feel like a complete idiot, but I just cannot grasp the thatching technique. How do you do it? I feel like a complete idiot, but I just cannot grasp the thatching technique. How do you do it?

]]> By: Roxi Welkin http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-100968 Roxi Welkin Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:47:41 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-100968 I have found it better to root the field and part first, then thatch. P.S. In january, I will have my own site for custom dolls. I have found it better to root the field and part first, then thatch.

P.S.

In january, I will have my own site for custom dolls.

]]> By: Jennie http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-99410 Jennie Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:01:31 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-99410 Out of curiosity, does anyone know of a good website with examples of where to place parts to get a certain effect? I really would like to do something different than what my doll had before, but am terrified of what could happen if I just freehand it by eyeball and hope for the best :) Out of curiosity, does anyone know of a good website with examples of where to place parts to get a certain effect? I really would like to do something different than what my doll had before, but am terrified of what could happen if I just freehand it by eyeball and hope for the best :)

]]> By: taipoh http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-59849 taipoh Fri, 13 Jun 2008 17:40:05 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-59849 melacacia-you can try either nylon/saran hair from dollyrestore.com or dollyhair.com :) melacacia-you can try either nylon/saran hair from dollyrestore.com or dollyhair.com :)

]]> By: melacacia http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-58471 melacacia Sun, 08 Jun 2008 21:01:55 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-58471 Where do you buy hair for this kind of re rooting? I am able to find Mohair on Ebay but not regular hair like this..... any suggestions? Thanks! Where do you buy hair for this kind of re rooting? I am able to find Mohair on Ebay but not regular hair like this….. any suggestions?
Thanks!

]]> By: Kiyomi http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-58471 melacacia Sun, 08 Jun 2008 21:01:55 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-58471 Where do you buy hair for this kind of re rooting? I am able to find Mohair on Ebay but not regular hair like this..... any suggestions? Thanks! Where do you buy hair for this kind of re rooting? I am able to find Mohair on Ebay but not regular hair like this….. any suggestions?
Thanks!

]]> Comments on: Hair – Rerooting – Thatching and Finishing http://www.puchicollective.com A place for Dolls Thu, 10 May 2012 19:01:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Tanya http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-148288 Tanya Fri, 29 Apr 2011 03:48:12 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-148288 Hello, I was wondering where you suggest to buy the hair and also do you know where I could purchase eyelashes for my original 1972 Blythe doll? Thanks! Hello, I was wondering where you suggest to buy the hair and also do you know where I could purchase eyelashes for my original 1972 Blythe doll?
Thanks!

]]> By: Emmy-Lou http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-147417 Emmy-Lou Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:14:52 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-147417 HI there, I just removed the scalp (first timer too) without any damage to the flange, it was very easy. I just used a fine screw driver to separate the glue and gently pulled it out. Give it a go!! HI there, I just removed the scalp (first timer too) without any damage to the flange, it was very easy.
I just used a fine screw driver to separate the glue and gently pulled it out.
Give it a go!!

]]> By: Stephanie http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-147037 Stephanie Sat, 26 Feb 2011 05:02:52 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-147037 Would you say that the hardest part of this is patience? It kind of seems that way to me...and possibly cutting and styling it at the end. If so...it seems like a task I could do! Then...if I was already planning on sending my doll to an artist for a custom face, do you think it would be possible, or a good idea, to have that person take the scalp off (cause they have to anyway, right?) and then send the doll back to me with the scalp still off? Then I wouldn't risk ruining the flange? Would you say that the hardest part of this is patience? It kind of seems that way to me…and possibly cutting and styling it at the end. If so…it seems like a task I could do! Then…if I was already planning on sending my doll to an artist for a custom face, do you think it would be possible, or a good idea, to have that person take the scalp off (cause they have to anyway, right?) and then send the doll back to me with the scalp still off? Then I wouldn’t risk ruining the flange?

]]> By: Melissa http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-140137 Melissa Sat, 22 Aug 2009 16:06:08 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-140137 J.D. do you have a factory blythe you can look at? you will notice that the part hair is woven, row by row. the hair coming out of the holes on the left will need to be directed to the right side of her head, and vice versa. Do it one plug at a time. J.D. do you have a factory blythe you can look at? you will notice that the part hair is woven, row by row. the hair coming out of the holes on the left will need to be directed to the right side of her head, and vice versa. Do it one plug at a time.

]]> By: J.D. http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-139915 J.D. Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:30:48 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-139915 I feel like a complete idiot, but I just cannot grasp the thatching technique. How do you do it? I feel like a complete idiot, but I just cannot grasp the thatching technique. How do you do it?

]]> By: Roxi Welkin http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-100968 Roxi Welkin Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:47:41 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-100968 I have found it better to root the field and part first, then thatch. P.S. In january, I will have my own site for custom dolls. I have found it better to root the field and part first, then thatch.

P.S.

In january, I will have my own site for custom dolls.

]]> By: Jennie http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-99410 Jennie Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:01:31 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-99410 Out of curiosity, does anyone know of a good website with examples of where to place parts to get a certain effect? I really would like to do something different than what my doll had before, but am terrified of what could happen if I just freehand it by eyeball and hope for the best :) Out of curiosity, does anyone know of a good website with examples of where to place parts to get a certain effect? I really would like to do something different than what my doll had before, but am terrified of what could happen if I just freehand it by eyeball and hope for the best :)

]]> By: taipoh http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-59849 taipoh Fri, 13 Jun 2008 17:40:05 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-59849 melacacia-you can try either nylon/saran hair from dollyrestore.com or dollyhair.com :) melacacia-you can try either nylon/saran hair from dollyrestore.com or dollyhair.com :)

]]> By: melacacia http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-58471 melacacia Sun, 08 Jun 2008 21:01:55 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-58471 Where do you buy hair for this kind of re rooting? I am able to find Mohair on Ebay but not regular hair like this..... any suggestions? Thanks! Where do you buy hair for this kind of re rooting? I am able to find Mohair on Ebay but not regular hair like this….. any suggestions?
Thanks!

]]> By: Kiyomi http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/blythetutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/comment-page-1/#comment-56945 Kiyomi Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:24:23 +0000 http://www.puchicollective.com/index2.php/tutorials/rerooting-thatching-and-finishing/#comment-56945 I have just taken the scalp of my FTS off and have the same problem as Tracy (there is a small 'crack' between the face and scalp, where cutting the scalp off for the first time I didn't do such a great job) what shall I do? will it mend when I glue it all together. I haven't finished all my magic yet. I have just taken the scalp of my FTS off and have the same problem as Tracy (there is a small ‘crack’ between the face and scalp, where cutting the scalp off for the first time I didn’t do such a great job) what shall I do? will it mend when I glue it all together. I haven’t finished all my magic yet.

]]>