How to Fix a Broken Neck Peg | For OOAK Dolls!

[@p4ngolin]

Great tutorial! Just a small warning, though. I deal with vintage dolls a lot and one type of damage I often see is metal greening/rust stains. If the doll has metal earrings or any metal bit in contact with the plastic, it can stain the plastic over a long period of time. This part of the neck is usually not too visible thanksfully, but I thought it was worth mentioning. It would be especially bad if the metal bar replaced a broken hinge on a visible part. I would say the epoxy offers some kind of buffer against that and is an important step. But ultimately, a stained doll isnt as bad as a broken doll. Just saying this as part of making informed decisions 😊😊

[@Fairiekin]

Omg! I had no idea about that! Thank you so much for the info! That's really really good to know. So it just causes discoloration? Or does it cause any other type of damage too? Cuz I know I've had dolls earrings rust. But the only problem was the color as far as I could tell. Thanks so much!

[@p4ngolin]

@@Fairiekin just discoloration, yes, as far as I know. It also depends on which plastic and which metal type it is, and the level of humidity (in case of rust). I would personally prefer the hairdryer method on a doll that contains metal. You can try and get rid of it using cream peroxide or acne cream, then put it under heat, same way you do with pen marks. But its long and not always 100%.

[@p4ngolin]

@@Fairiekin i think the green color depends on ph levels/ acidity so it would be caused by chemicals leeching out of the plastic with time. As plastic is not always a stable material, especially flexible plastics, and can degrade over time. The same way cheap metal goes green on skin. That being said, I have 90s gymnast barbies with the screwed elbows, and none of them are green. One is rusted due to water damage. I also have a pullip with type4 body (with screws in the knees) that Ive had for a decade. No stains at all there either. The stains I have seen were on doll heads (soft plastic) mostly. I guess if you keep the doll dry, you should be alright. Its a possibility, not a fatality haha 😂

[@Fairiekin]

That makes a lot of sense. I cant believe I never thought about that. Thanks so much for the info! Sending lots of love!

[@lygl9018]

I'm a year late lol but I have some paper clips that are coated in plastic; I think those would work well enough as a substitute for naked wire. I'll be giving this a go to try and fix some dolls soon.

[@maehaev5822]

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[@Fairiekin]

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[@Dolleemixtures]

This is so good! I have a few broken neck pegs but haven't bothered to fix them yet! I'll try this way ❤️❤️

[@Fairiekin]

Hope it helps! I havent seen any other methods or tutorials. 💗 love ya!

[@marissalovesart]

I have no plans to repaint dolls but I still enjoyed the video and learning just in case. Great job

[@Fairiekin]

Haha glad you liked it! Thanks!

[@Fairiekin]

A few notes, I'm sure you could use almost anything to replace the little peg on the inside. It might not HAVE to be wires! And as far as I've seen, super glue works really well if you don't have Apoxie!

[@StressedAfBOY]

Could I use papee clip

[@Fairiekin]

@@StressedAfBOY yup!

[@Fairiekin]

@KCAG it might work for a bit. I'm wondering if it would break after a while though

[@ladyscarlette6289]

... so my mom was walking by when you loudly pronounced "How to fix a broken neck peg!" And now she's giving me the side eye. (My phone volume was turned all the way up too😅) Also, thanks for this! One day when I have the courage to try a reroot, I will keep this in mind! 💖

[@Fairiekin]

Haha the weirdest moments are always overheard at inopportune times. Thanks so much! Glad to help!

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[@Fairiekin]

Thank you so so much! Your messages are always so sweet. Love ya!

[@dretosareamazingyt7796]

I love watching your videos, they always make my day better ❤️

[@Fairiekin]

AWE So glad to be here! Sending love!

[@janeseymour2210]

Fantastic tutorial, thank you....this has just happened to me and I didn't think it would be fixable 👍

[@Fairiekin]

Yay! I love hearing that!

[@mollycundall5925]

Woot! Such good info. Well done.

[@Fairiekin]

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[@dipaola702]

Thank You for this tutorial!.. I'm almost done with a repaint and I have this issue, I only need to cut open the head and get the peg, is side way inside the head!! LOL

[@Fairiekin]

Omg that's the WORRRRST. Wishing you luck on that!

[@dipaola702]

@@Fairiekin Thanks, I'm going to do it later, almost done putting sequins on my Mermaid's tail, I'll let you know when I'm done with the peg... I'm starting a channel for my dolls repaints soon too

[@Fairiekin]

Omg amazing! That's so exciting

[@dipaola702]

@@Fairiekin I got the peg out, the peg was the issue, not the neck, I open the hole a bit fogger pis the peg in and it's secure, and the head is now on the doll, thanks for your help, I will let you know wheny channel is up. Thank You for a great tutorial!!!

[@Fairiekin]

YAY! so glad to help!

[@StressedAfBOY]

I used a q tip to replace the mh joint for a while but now the neck is split/cracked what do i do

[@Fairiekin]

If you don't have Apoxie Sculpt, you could try a small layer of super glue? I might have to do some research on that.

[@StressedAfBOY]

@@Fairiekin if it’s like.. not VISIBLY split.. is it fine

[@StressedAfBOY]

@@Fairiekin its cracked but like i need to push it if it cracks

[@StressedAfBOY]

@@Fairiekin what could i use instead of a handdrill

[@Fairiekin]

I mean, if it's more or less stable, you should be okay!

[@gundamboi2244]

It's probably a good idea not to pull the head off. Probably just use a tool or something or something you could utilize to remove the head.

[@Fairiekin]

Hmmm what kind of tool are you thinking?

[@gundamboi2244]

@@Fairiekin probably use something flat and small, I usually use a knitting hook for barbie dolls.

[@Logan-fields-sbg13]

Why is this on my fyp 😭😭😭 I don’t even have dolls

[@Fairiekin]

Um...because maybe you SHOULD have dolls 👀👀👀

[@Logan-fields-sbg13]

@@Fairiekin lmao I’ll think about it 🤣