Cristmas Craft emergency. How do I apply curly doll hair to a wooden ball for a head?

Answer 1

I had something like this once, it came with wire but didnt work too good so i used double sided tape - or just fold normal tape into a loop. only use small amounts of clear tape so it doesnt look to messy.

Answer 2

Craft Doll Hair

Answer 3

There are various ways, but for using glue (especially on wood) I think most dollmakers would prefer to use a tacky, strong "white glue"... many seem to like Beacon's Fabri-Tac. Hot glue should work fine if it's a small figure and/or if it's a simple figure you don't want to go to extra trouble for though (and won't expose to heat in use or in storage).

There's much more info and lessons on that and other ways to attach hair (of various kinds) to hard surfaces** on this page at my site, if you want to check them out:
http://www.glassattic.com/polymer/sculpting_body_and_tools.htm
(click on "Hair"... then scroll down several screenfuls to the subcategory called "Hair on Baked Clay" )


**my website is primarily about polymer clay, but baked clay would generally be treated in the same way as wood


HTH,

Diane B.

Answer 4

Hi, I have curly hair - just started to leave it curly now its fashionable again! I love Aussie dual personality curl defining + shine mouuse £3.49 its lovely. After washing your hair just squeeze it in the towel dont rub! put this mousse through it, scrunch and leave - when dry - scrunch again - lovely defined - v. shiny curls

Answer 5

Hot glue would work the best. Just put globs on the top of the head, and stick that hair on! Just be careful not to burn yourself!

Answer 6

wood glue and elmers mixed. i had a project where i had to do this very thing. it worked great and the glue dried clear, and the hair hasnt moved to this day!

Answer 7

hot glue gun---always use caution when working with a hot glue gun!! no burns or fires needed for a merry christmas.

Answer 8

hot glue gun