If the head, arm, or leg comes off a doll with push-in limbs, use a hairdryer to make the plastic pliable, then reinsert the part into the body. If the elastic inside the doll that holds limbs or the head on breaks, replace it (see below).
What should I do if my Doll is damaged?
If a cloth-body doll’s body is severely damaged, replace it (see below). If the head, arm, or leg comes off a doll with push-in limbs, use a hairdryer to make the plastic pliable, then reinsert the part into the body. If the elastic inside the doll that holds limbs or the head on breaks, replace it (see below).
How do you get the arm out of a doll?
To pop out the arm, boil water and dip the limb and torso hole in the boiling water for about 30 seconds. Then, the arm should be easy to pry out (gently!) without splitting the torso vinyl. Then, do the same to the donor doll.
How do you fix a sticky face on a doll?
We would personally wash the face with mild soap and then use the talcum powder. Another possible remedy for sticky faces is Twin Pines Formula 911. Many Barbie collectors use Plastix, made by Locite, to repair neck and leg splits in vinyl. This is a two-part super-glue gel. Others use vinyl repair compound made for pools.
How to fix a bent leg on a doll?
Remove the doll, and straighten out the bent leg, ankle, etc. Hold it in the correct position for a while; you then may want to tie the doll's legs in the proper position using soft ribbon, etc. You don't want to use something like a rubber band that can leave a mark in the soft vinyl.
How do you fix a plastic doll arm?
1:5410:29Doll Repair: Re-stringing Arms - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd then you take the hook that goes with the arm. And you fish. It through this can sometimes beMoreAnd then you take the hook that goes with the arm. And you fish. It through this can sometimes be tricky. That's why I use pliers. You fish the arm. Through I try to stay away from the knot.
How do you fix a broken doll's arm?
2:5810:05Creative Solutions: How I Fixed Ballerina Cara's Arm - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipWhere I'm trying to glue it to so that's why I'm using super glue you can see here that there's aMoreWhere I'm trying to glue it to so that's why I'm using super glue you can see here that there's a lot of glue. And stuff in her hand in her arm socket already from the previous time she was fixed.
How do you replace a doll's arm?
1:595:17How to Repair / replace a Barbie Arm - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThen take some needlenose pliers gently removing all the broken pieces of. Plastic. Check the fourMoreThen take some needlenose pliers gently removing all the broken pieces of. Plastic. Check the four millimeters screw and check if it fits inside the hole where the previous arm was attached.
How do you fix doll hands?
4:0313:01How to Give Your Barbie Dolls Different Hand Poses ... - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSo it kind of doesn't go in all the way and has a bit of a gap. So i'm just going to take some sharpMoreSo it kind of doesn't go in all the way and has a bit of a gap. So i'm just going to take some sharp scissors and i'm just going to try to trim it a little bit shorter. And see if that. Helps.
How do you put a baby doll's arm back on?
5:5121:20OMG my reborn baby dolls ARM FELL OFF!! Come see how to fix it!YouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd how to redo it not that that's a big deal. But just save yourself a little time. And you justMoreAnd how to redo it not that that's a big deal. But just save yourself a little time. And you just thread the zip tie through like such. And you're gonna get it going here.
How do you reattach a doll's leg?
2:1512:06How I Reattach Broken Doll Legs - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipI need to get a doll new body I will soak the head in hot water to like you know really get theMoreI need to get a doll new body I will soak the head in hot water to like you know really get the plastic flexible. So it comes off the joint without risking breaking the neck.
How do you fix a broken Barbie arm?
0:001:51Barbie with broken elbow-how to fix it with hot glue gun - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipWe need a hot glue gun a glue stick and a toaster after heating we place a drop of glue at the elbowMoreWe need a hot glue gun a glue stick and a toaster after heating we place a drop of glue at the elbow as shown. Then press the parts together hold arms together tightly for about 5 seconds.
How do you fix chewed plastic toys?
0:071:09How to Repair a Plastic Toy - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipRight a thin layer with the activator on both surfaces to be bonded. Allow a few seconds for theMoreRight a thin layer with the activator on both surfaces to be bonded. Allow a few seconds for the activator to dry off. Now apply a small amount of glue onto one of the surfaces to be bonded.
How do you replace Barbie hands?
0:536:21Alternative Hands for Barbie Dolls - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipTo remove the hand from a made to move Barbie. I just pull and twist the hand right off it'sMoreTo remove the hand from a made to move Barbie. I just pull and twist the hand right off it's actually pretty easy to do you just have to make sure you have a good grip on both sides of the hand.
What are Barbie hands?
Technique set: 1:00 Standing on the floor, moving your hands feeling the water between your fingers in different positions. First with your fingers tight together then wide open. Then move your hands around with barbie fingers, having your fingers spread very little.
How to pop out a doll's arm?
To pop out the arm, boil water and dip the limb and torso hole in the boiling water for about 30 seconds. Then, the arm should be easy to pry out (gently!) without splitting the torso vinyl. Then, do the same to the donor doll.
How to fix a splayed Barbie doll?
Again, boil the water and dip the legs in to soften the vinyl. Remove the doll, and straighten out the bent leg, ankle, etc. Hold it in the correct position for a while; you then may want to tie the doll's legs in the proper position using soft ribbon, etc. You don't want to use something like a rubber band that can leave a mark in the soft vinyl.
What causes green marks on doll legs?
Plastics Over Metal. There is no known cure for this problem—metal inside of a doll limb will cause green marks in the plastic. You can see this effect in many Dawn dolls from the 1970s, on the knees of the dolls.
How to get rid of stickiness on dolls?
To treat the stickiness, many people will clean a doll with alcohol (highly abrasive and takes more plasticizer out of the doll!) then use talcum powder to wick up stickiness. We would personally wash the face with mild soap and then use the talcum powder.
What is the best glue for Barbie neck and leg splits?
Many Barbie collectors use Plastix, made by Locite, to repair neck and leg splits in vinyl. This is a two-part super-glue gel. Others use vinyl repair compound made for pools.
Why do plastic dolls smell so bad?
Plastic dolls can smell bad when they are degrading, or they can get sticky. They can also show a white powder caused by leeching plasticizer that many people mistake for molds. Or, they can get sticky faces (see below).
What is the name of the product that is used to repair green ear?
Hence, the name for the condition is green ear. To repair Green Ear, you'll need a product from Twin Pines of Maine called Remov-Zit, plus some time and patience for application and re-application of the product until the green ear is gone.
