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Doll horns, tails, and wings

PostPosted: Sat Jan 07, 2012 9:17 am
by Broken_Doll_Dreams
A lot of my mh ocs have horns, tails, and wings. I plan to make custom dolls for all of them, but haven't idea how to make or attach these things to the doll. Does anyone have tips or tutorials, or ways how to make and attach doll horns, wings, and tails?

Re: Doll horns, tails, and wings

PostPosted: Sat Jan 07, 2012 9:24 am
by myotishia
Most of the ones I've seen use small magnets that go both sides of the head/wig/clothes. :)

Re: Doll horns, tails, and wings

PostPosted: Sat Jan 07, 2012 10:19 am
by Broken_Doll_Dreams
myotishia wrote:Most of the ones I've seen use small magnets that go both sides of the head/wig/clothes. :)


I see, well that seems like a good Idea. I have no idea where to find them though

Re: Doll horns, tails, and wings

PostPosted: Sat Jan 07, 2012 10:24 am
by myotishia
I'd try craft shops first, then maybe a DIY store, and if all else fails there's always ebay. :)

Re: Doll horns, tails, and wings

PostPosted: Sat Jan 07, 2012 11:37 am
by Greyhaunt
most people use rare earth magnets which you can't usually find at the average craft store. I buy mine from here: http://www.kjmagnetics.com/

Re: Doll horns, tails, and wings

PostPosted: Sat Jan 07, 2012 12:30 pm
by Broken_Doll_Dreams
Greyhaunt wrote:most people use rare earth magnets which you can't usually find at the average craft store. I buy mine from here: http://www.kjmagnetics.com/


Thanks :)

Re: Doll horns, tails, and wings

PostPosted: Sat Jan 07, 2012 4:48 pm
by K2!
Broken_Doll_Dreams wrote:A lot of my mh ocs have horns, tails, and wings. I plan to make custom dolls for all of them, but haven't idea how to make or attach these things to the doll. Does anyone have tips or tutorials, or ways how to make and attach doll horns, wings, and tails?

Check out this tutorial on attaching cat ears.
viewtopic.php?f=14&t=67

The principle would be the same for other parts but you will need to make adjustments (probably magnet size and pull strength) due to the increased weight of things like tails and wings.

Other attachment routes involve drilling permanent holes through body parts for elastic or wire pegs or gluing parts on permanently.