Not getting hair rooted on my reborn?

Not getting hair rooted on my reborn?

by Hanny van der Stap
(Holland, Rotterdam)

I'am halfway rooting my reborn but suddenly I can not get a ""hair"" in anymore. I have checked the needle and there is nothing wrong with it. Also tried a new needle, same problem. Is something wrong with the mohair or the vinyl?
This is my first time so I hope somebody recognizes the problem.

Thanks for you help in advance.

Hanny

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Not getting hair rooted on my reborn?

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rooting hair
by: Sandy

You may have to fill in with a larger needle, maybe a size 38 if nothing else works. I have had to do this occasionally. It does make the hair look more clumpy but if it's just in a few spots you can usually blend it in with the finer rooted hair and it will look OK. Also, I notice that sometimes I need to use a new piece of mohair when the piece you're working with gets "ratty" and it just won't go in! Good luck!
Sandy

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hobby lobby
by: jackie

hi could you please tell me were i could find the clover art needle at hobby lobby i looked every were and no one at the store could help me thanks jackie

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Done and thank you
by: Hanny

Hi,

I finished the rooting of the dolls head.
I finally got hair on again bij making the vinyl
really warm. It took a lot of time because I had to reheat often but it got the job done.

Thanks to everybody who has helped me en I will be visiting this site much mor times as it is very helpfull for me.

best wishes, hanny

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needles
by: Vivian

When I have that happen, first I try rotating the needle. I rotare 1/4 turns and try each one..if that doesn't work..then I go to a new needle. Another thing is it might be the angle you are using? just a thought. If I'm using a 38 which is a bit stronger, then I kjust put a little pressure downward on the needle and try that. Sometimes it will take a bit more hair, so you just pull the extra ones out. I try to leave no more than 3. You are most likely done by now.. and I hope you are because that would mean you found out the problem.

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rooting needle
by: Hanny

Hoi Sherrie,
Thanks for your tip. In october there will be a
great fair in Rotterdam with a lot of reborn artist. In the meantime I will as around in the shops here if the know this sort of needle and
can get it for me.
Best wishes,
Hanny

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Rooting!
by: Sherri Keller'Woo

I buy my needles at "Hobby Lobby" & I have ordered the German on line & all of the others, but I never have problems with these from hobby store & if they put too much hair just pluck & really thin hair out before pushing needle. The name of them "Clover" Art #8905 last longer & don't drive me crazy; they come in heavey & fine & either one is ok. Hope that helps also warm rice sock & or stuff head with paper towels to keep from denting in as can break needle. Try your local hobby shop.

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good idea
by: Hanny

Hi Roxan,

Thanks for your good ideas. I will give it a try.
I use a needle with 1 flat side at the end and 2 little ""hooks"".

I also found that getting heat inside the head helps a bit. Just some old sock with hot rice in it and let it warm the head from inside out.

Anyway it is not als simple as I thougt. But the painting went well and ""lidy"" looks like our
granddaugther so I hope it all will work out.

Thanks very much for your help and I will post more when I am done with the head.
Worst case scenario is getting an pretty wig but for now it is nog yet an option.

Bey bey,

Hanny

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Something to try, it may help
by: Roxan

I had the same problem with one of my doll heads. There were just some spots that the hair wouldn't root.

So I tried putting a little of Aleene's jewel-it glue on the inside of the head and let it dry overnight. Then I tried rooting again & it stayed in this time when I rooted it. So maybe the vinyl was thinner in that spot and just couldn't grab the hair.

Also what type of needle are you using? Is it a german forked needle or a crown needle with the barbs?

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hair rooting problem
by: Hanny

Hi,
I use a 42 needle. I already changed the needle for a brandnew one but that doesn't help.
And the most stupid thing is that it went quit well (for my first time).

I really don't know what is wrong.
Perhaps the head needs warmth???

thanks you so far for your answers and I'm open to new ideas.

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Rooting hair
by: Linda

Sometimes the barbs wear down from use.
I have found changing to a new needle is the answer for me.
I hope this helps you too!

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Re: Not getting hair rooted on my reborn?
by: Anonymous

What needle are you using?

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