Loose head fix?

Sume · Post by **Sume** » Sun Jun 16, 2019 7:30 pm

Hello,

I recently got a 145cm doll from SDG made by Irontech. I was wondering if I managed to fix the loose head issue. I noticed when I put on her head, that it would only tighten with her face facing her back. I didnt think that was right, so I was dealing with a loose head. I have not tried the Emma elf head I also have yet. Not sure if its something to do with the screw or not. I went and bought a washer after taking the screw with me, to make sure I got one that would fit. It seems to have worked. I am hoping the washer will hold her head in place and not flop all over.

Now to figure out how to keep the wig on. Thats kinda annoying every time I want to move her or try to make a pose. Not sure how to fix that one yet.

Maviarab · Post by **Maviarab** » Sun Jun 16, 2019 7:39 pm

rubber washers usually work better than metal (in my experience)...having said that, a little ptfe tape (plumbers tape, the stretchy white stuff) wrapped around will also help.

as for the wig, are you using the internal clips correctly that tighten the wig up?

Sume · Post by **Sume** » Sun Jun 16, 2019 7:41 pm

Um, is there a video or a tutorial for the wig? Its possibly that I did not do the internal clips right on the wig. This is my very first doll, and tomorrow I will have her for a week. So I am still learning things.

Arthur1960 · Post by **Arthur1960** » Sun Jun 16, 2019 7:53 pm

Hi there, for fitting wigs you will find some useful video tutorials on youtube. The little hooks at the back are designed to clip onto the strip of material at the back of the wig too ensure the wig grips the head. Most factory supplied wigs will be a good fit but any brought elsewhere will need adjustment, probably as tight as it will go. Obviously the larger doll heads can take a normal wig better.

Sume · Post by **Sume** » Sun Jun 16, 2019 8:06 pm

I think I found what I did wrong. I did use youtube like was suggested. I didnt have the clips tight enough. It might be possible to that, the doll head is smaller to. I know I was surprised just how tiny she really was when she came.

Maviarab · Post by **Maviarab** » Mon Jun 17, 2019 9:19 am

Glad to hear you found the problem. They help but only somehow so as yes dolls head are generally smaller than ours.

A solution around this is to either modify the wig crap (tutorials also on the tube) or spend a little money on a good quality wig where you have the option of ordering diff sizes. it's something we all live with though and find our own methods of what works for us

RJ357 · Post by **RJ357** » Mon Jun 17, 2019 3:58 pm

I just use a lock washer between head and body, seems to work fine for me, but different brands may vary.

DollLyfe · Post by **DollLyfe** » Tue Aug 06, 2019 2:45 pm

I have the same issue with the head on my doll. When fully tightened, she is facing hard right which is unnatural. I tried plumbers tape but it didn't help. I like the idea of using rubber washers, I'm going to try that.

Chuck Norris · Post by **Chuck Norris** » Wed Aug 07, 2019 9:37 pm

DollLyfe wrote:I have the same issue with the head on my doll. When fully tightened, she is facing hard right which is unnatural. I tried plumbers tape but it didn't help. I like the idea of using rubber washers, I'm going to try that.

Put 2 or even 3 garden hose washer.

Fantastic Plastic · Post by **Fantastic Plastic** » Wed Aug 07, 2019 10:27 pm

Like RJ357 said, Use a 16mm Stainless lock washer, our dolls we both have come with them.
Works like a champ.

But now for one of Fantastic Plastic’s original ideas, I never seen this mentioned here or elsewhere.
So it’s mine dammit! Lol!
But this is what you do the keep the head from rattling around on those loose threads on the neck bolt.

Wrap cloth bandage tape around the neck bolt, cut strips half the bolt length and wrap in the opposite direction so it doesn’t unwind threading while it on.
Usually only one layer is all that will fit and or be needed.

DollLyfe · Post by **DollLyfe** » Thu Aug 08, 2019 2:05 pm

Chuck Norris wrote:
DollLyfe wrote:I have the same issue with the head on my doll. When fully tightened, she is facing hard right which is unnatural. I tried plumbers tape but it didn't help. I like the idea of using rubber washers, I'm going to try that.
Put 2 or even 3 garden hose washer.

Fortunately I have a pack of those washers and 1 did the trick!