Sunday, January 13, 2013

Heads still roll...

 I recently completed a re-root and style for a fellow doll/action figure friend of mine. 
The re-root and style was done on a BBI perfect body AA Action Figure.
This was my 3rd time working with an action figure head. 

Here are the first 2 action figure re-roots I completed for those of you that may be new to my blog (welcome)...



 (This gal was for the AMAZING Danielle of Vita Plastica!)
*This picture was taken by Danielle once she returned home.*


This 3rd gal was unique because I was asked to do pigtails. 
I had never done pigtails before, but was completely up for the challenge. 

Here is the Before picture of the BBI perfect body AA Action Figure ...

Then the "prep" phase...

The in progress picture I took when I first began her part work...

And the Finished product (sorta)...

She is set to be a Native American character when she arrives home. 

Of course this isn't her body (that is at home with her owner). 
I balanced her head on a Liv body for this shot. 
There is no "neck peg" because these types of heads have VERY small neck holes. 

I am very pleased with the way she turned out. 
And luckily, so is her owner. 
(^_^)

 TIPS
  When rooting the part for pigtails, make sure you thatch the part. DO NOT "bulk" the part. It is way too risky, and you may split the head. It also helps to root from the outside-in to have a more precise (straight) part line. Re-rooting from the outside-in is also helpful when dealing with harder doll heads. 

How to Re-root from the outside in:

Make a plug with a knot on the end.

Thread through needle.

Fold (not tight) at the halfway point of the plug.

Press through the hole on the outside until the plug comes through on the other side.

Then tie a knot on the loose end sticking out of the neck hole.

Last, pull the knot on top of head up until the new knot is securely on the inside of the head, then snip the outside knot off at the end. 

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I may do a step by step (with pictures) "how to" on the steps above. 
Would any of you be interested in that? 

Thank you for stopping in! 
A Warm Welcome to all the new readers!!

May this find you well and smiling, 

-Cat of A Doll Affinity 
(^_^)






18 comments:

  1. Great job on the reroots Cat! The doll with ponytails came out amazingly gorgeous. I'm sure the owner is well pleased.

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    1. Thank you! (^_^) I was admittedly nervous while working on the latest girl, but she really came out beyond my expectations. Sometimes it is hard to visualize the end result. Again, thank you so much for the sweet comment and stopping in!!

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  2. hi from Malaysia.. can you put tutorial on how to put lashes on doll's eyes..

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    1. Welcome affandydesign (love your designs btw)!! That's an excellent suggestion. I will try to get around to that in the next couple of weeks. Thank you for stopping by!! (^_^)

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  3. Ohh, too cool. Thanks for those tips too! I would love to see some photo steps.

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    1. Thanks Muff! (^_^) I am going to try and get a tutorial (with pictures) up in the next couple of weeks.

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  4. Wow, thanks for the shout out honey! You do the best work and I'm so cocky that I have three Cat reroots!

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    1. Aw!! Thank you Danielle!! (^_^) *big hugs* I love name dropping you whenever I get the privilege.

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  5. Hello from Spain: the changes are stunning. You make a great creative work. I like the Native American. Keep in touch

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    1. Hello Marta! (^_^) Thank you very much for the kind and complimentary words! (^_^)

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  6. *sighs* Your a weaving master Cat! They all have been given new lives thanks to you!

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    1. Aw! Thank you so much, that is very sweet Verona! (^_^) *hugs*

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  7. I am loving that new girl she turned out great and I am sure her owner is really happy with her. You gave her a whole new personality!!! I would love to see your reroot skills in action though your photos!!!! Any new updates to you etsy store in the works?

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    1. Thank you April!!! (^_^) I definitely have plans for some re-root tutorials in the works, as well as plans for the Etsy store. Thanks for commenting! *hugs*

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  8. Your Re-roots make the dolls look so much better than how they started out! :D

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    1. Thank you so much Erica!! Huge compliment coming from you!! (^_^)

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  9. Your Cutie Honey re-root is spectacular. What a remarkable transformation. It makes me want to pull my Cy Girls out to play with. They really can look pretty with some tweaking.

    Thanks for your re-rooting instructions. I for one would love a step-by-step photo tutorial. It’s very generous of you to share your expertise. My purple haired Rio desperately needs a re-root but I’m hesitant to begin due to lack of know-how.

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    1. Thank you! (^_^) I was a nervous wreck wondering how these gals would turn out, but I blame my control freak perfectionist side for all the worried bits. As many re-roots as I have done I am always nervous about how they will turn out. I don't work on action figure dolls very often...at all. Maybe that is why I got incredibly nervous? Either way, you shouldn't let that hesitation stop you. I am more than happy to help any way that I can. For Rio, you will need a heating pad, and some patience. Out of curiosity what are you wanting for his new hair?

      I'm compiling images and working on projects for tutorials. Hopefully I can get one or two posted in the next 2 weeks. (^_^)

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