In 1976, roberts became fascinated with a german fabricsculpture technique from the 19th century known as needle molding. You can poke the felting needles into the dolls head directly. Created in 1976 by xavier roberts after wandering into a magic cabbage patch in georgia, cabbage patch kids were originally known as little person dolls and came with adoption papers. Predrilling holes will make rerooting easier and allow you to create your own hair line use a small dremel tool or small drill which is easy to hold and a 116th. Hair was traditionally made out of yarn, though some models with softer cornsilk hair were also available. Boys, girls, and collectors can enjoy these pre1990 cabbage patch kids. Below are slightly modified instructions from a site i once visited on geocities. The result is the same as the byhand rooting method, dolls hair that is secure enough for a child to play with and looks natural enough depending. Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 for sale in stock ebay.
I am not affiliated with original appalachian artworks, jakks pacific, xavier roberts, babyland general hospital, playalong, coleco, mattel, hasbro or cabbage patch kids. Mar, 2012 i think if theres mold on the cabbage patch bodies you cant do much. Video 2 unwinding, cutting, and rerooting for yarnhaired dolls. Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre1990 for sale in stock. New listing cabbage patch doll clothes, 16 inch boy size, red, black, white,paw, pants set. Cabbage patch kid reroots the fairy godmothers treasures. But actually cabbage patch kids are very hardy and i see many of. Fixing the hair on a used cabbage patch doll that i found on a flea market. Vintage cabbage patch reroot cabbage patch doll green black hair ooak. Modifying a cpk can be as simple as redressing them. Cabbage patch kids purplehaired reroot i am excited to present my newest reroot. Cabbage patch kids werent actually born in a field of vegetables, but out of the entrepreneurial mind of a 21yearold art student, xavier roberts, in helen, georgia. Doll hair hacks wish id known this when i was a kid.
The cabbage patch kids newborn doll, 11 drink n wet, blonde curly hair needs a home. There are several styles available within this assortment and unfortunately it is not. They experienced popularity in the 1980s, and original cabbage patch dolls made before 1990 are considered vintage. Once you have all the holes drilled its time to start rerooting. Insert the needle at the outer corner of the eye, either on or right below the eyeliner. Decided to reroot this little one since i had to take it apart to add more stuffing in it part 2 will be added as soon as i finish and make a dress for it. Jan 01, 2012 first you need to have an old cabbage patch or a new one. See more ideas about cabbage patch kids, cabbage patch and cabbage.
Pull the needle out of the neck hole and remove the hair plug from the eye of the needle. They have the softrooted hair, huggable bodies and beautifully. This page is for eveyones that wants to show of their cabbage patch kids its also. Diy yarn doll hair for rerooting how i made hair for suicide squad joker custo. Step 2 if youre rooting a barbie or gene doll, this site sells precut hanks of hair that are specifically cut to be enough hair for these dolls heads. This is a gentle, simple way to wash your cabbage patch doll s hair.
I used needle nose pliers to pull the hair out from the inside. May 14, 2017 decided to reroot this little one since i had to take it apart to add more stuffing in it part 2 will be added as soon as i finish and make a dress for it. Rapheals international house of rerooted cabbage patch kids. Be sure to list that it has the original box, and any information off the box. This is an old doll by coleco cabbage patch kids edition. It took me 5 days to complete my first sindy re root. Eurogirl diana collection doll by the doll factory. The answer is that the wrap loop makes a little knot on the prongs, giving a little extra security, however, once it is pushed into the head and released, it springs back open so i guess in. Comes with the birth certificate and adoption papers. Start by cutting the dolls hair as close to the head as possible and pulling it out with pliers. Rerooting a cabbage patch kid doll part one youtube.
Check out our reroot cabbage patch selection for the very best in unique or. Cabbage patch, by brand, company, character, dolls, dolls. I havent put one in the dryer, but the pillowcase with a hairband to keep it closed keeps the hair from getting all screwed up and also protects the washer. Cabbage patch kids tiny newborn baby doll purple tutu 9 cabbage patch kids. Every kid in this new collection is unique with different hairstyles, hair colors, faces, expressions, and fashions and all are patiently waiting to be adopted. If you would like to support this channel and leave a tip, please visit.
Cabbage patch kid rescue, open source software and i got my nails done. I have a whole new respect for people who do reroots on dolls, especially smaller dolls. The originals were all cloth and sold at local craft shows, then later at babyland general hospital in cleveland, ga. New listing 1985 cabbage patch doll coleco girl blonde yarn hair green eyes xavier robert. How to clean old cabbage patch dolls and dollsbarbies. T here are a few methods i have seen, and the one that i have used the most is the knot method, where each plug of hair is secured with a knot on the inside of the head. Decided to reroot this little one since i had to take it apart to add more stuffing in it part 2 will be added as soon as i finish and make a dress. Predrilling holes will make rerooting easier and allow you to create your own hair line use a small dremel tool or small drill which is easy to hold and a 116 th drill bit. Now some of the later cabbage patch kids had the corn silk type hair and i have a whole post about how to deal with that. Cabbage patch restorationthe fairy godmothers treasures.
All 14 pattern pieces are present, as are the instructions, and there is one extra pattern piece in the packet from a mccalls doll pattern a strap. Babyland general hospital in cleveland, georgia remains a top tourist attraction and special event locale. How to clean old cabbage patch dolls and dollsbarbies with. I think if theres mold on the cabbage patch bodies you cant do much. Cabbage patch dolls are making a comeback but only at smyths toys. Longlocks with rerooted hair, eyelashes, and custom gown. As far as the hair on the barbies and stuff go get some mane n tail shampooconditioner a lot of that stuff is made of horse hair or similar and i used to wash the hair with that, comb it out and let it air dry its been a while since ive done it but it used to work like a charm. Originally, the reborn artists drilled small holes in the doll s head, in preparation for rooting the hair but this method was very quickly abandoned when they began experimenting with felting needles. I did a bit at a time over the 5 days, so probably about 12 hours. On christmas morning i let her ponytail down to find that. I used the loop system for this one as i intend that the hair should remain in the up style. Cabbage patch kids were created by american art student xavier roberts in 1978. Cabbage patch kids 35cm kids assortment smyths toys. Ive put yarn hair cabage patch dolls in a pillow case and then into the washer.
The result is the same as the byhand rooting method, dolls hair that is secure enough for a child to play with and looks natural enough depending on the type of hair you choose for a collectible doll as well. Vintage cabbage patch dolls pre 1990 cabbage patch kids, known as cpks for short, are a line of softbodied dolls that are just waiting to be adopted. Remove the clothes from around the dolls head area. Identify the materials that comprise your doll s head. They are now called handstitched originals or softies by collectors. I pride myself in the fact i have been rerooting for over 8 years and am the original creator. Hello everyone today i show you how i reroot cabbage patch kid hair. Ascertain the materials used to make up your cabbage patch kids hair. She comes with adoption papers and a oneofakind birth certificate, complete with her name and birth date. Dianas patch custom cabbage patch kids and clothing. How to reroot a doll using the reroot tool youtube. Welcome to the fairy godmothers treasures, the website well known for restoring childhood cabbage patch kids and creating custom cabbage patch kid reroots my journey started years ago when i first studied vintage doll restoration.
However, were going to use a barbie doll for this tutorial for lack of a different doll to show you how much hair you would need to buy for a doll when youre not sure how much hair shell. The diaper becomes damp when its time for a diaper change. The rooting machine used by manufacturers pokes the holes in the dolls head and pulls the hair through in one step. The reroot tool kit comes with three pronged needles youll use this pronged needle to push the hair into the doll s head. Depending on the hairstyle you choose, replacing the hair can be a fairly simple operation. Rerooting cabbage patch kid hair adult toy collector youtube. You sure get a lot for your money at my bath camp typical camp involves a complete spafresh bath, superficial body stain removal, minimal body depilling, additional body stuffing, baby powder rescent optional, hair.
Tangled doll baby hair detangler this is the exact doll i need this for. The hair closest to the neck was really difficult to get to, so i used a doggie flea comb to get it out and it worked great. Cabbage patch kids are back and only available to buy from one toy. Originally, the reborn artists drilled small holes in the dolls head, in preparation for rooting the hair but this method was very quickly abandoned when they began experimenting with felting needles. Eurogirl diana collection doll by the doll factory the. Whether youve purchased a cornsilk hair doll and youre looking to clean it up or you want to restore an old friend from your childhood, follow these steps to bring your cabbage patch kid back to its original glory. I have a 1983 red hair cabbage patch doll with freckles. How to fix the ponytails on a vintage cabbage patch doll. Should you wish to provide your own cabbage patch kid to be rerooted or yarn.
Rerooting instructions custom cabbage patch kids and. Her hair reminds me of the cabbage patch kid that i got one christmas. The reroot tool kit comes with three pronged needles youll use this pronged needle to push the hair into the dolls head. I accept any type of cabbage patch kid to bath camp. This soft, cuddly cabbage patch baby doll has blonde hair and an adorable, removable outfit made from cabbage patch kids fabric. Remove the clothes from around the doll s head area. This is a gentle, simple way to wash your cabbage patch dolls hair. How to fix frizzy american girl doll hair since i have boys, my toy fixing and cleaning amounts to washing legos and disinfecting the wii remotes. You can poke the felting needles into the doll s head directly.
Thread a needle with about 15 strands of doll hair. I wanted her so badly and was beside myself with excitement that my parents were getting her for me. This is the most popular method because it is so natural looking. For detailed instructions and required tools, check out this post cabbage patch kid. To add streaks, simply add hair plugs in the locations you wish to have a different color. I am an individual doll collector, doctor and artist specializing in cabbage patch kid repairs, restores, and reroots. Rerooting instructions dianas patch custom cabbage patch. Gather all your tools together, a doll, scissors, pliers, darning needle and yarn.
Since 1978 authentic cabbage patch kids and little people created by xavier roberts, cuties, adoptimals, and other cabbage patch toys and gifts are available at. The cabbage patch snack time kid doll, which is supposed to eat plastic chips and other fake food, has no onoff switch, and mrs mize said she tried to prise the doll off carlys head with no. Superb cabbage patch kids 35cm kids assortment now at smyths toys uk. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Cabbage patch dolls without packaging for sale in stock ebay. How to care for cabbage patch cornsilk hair dolls how to. Identify the materials that comprise your dolls head. Cabbage patch other 1986 cabbage patch kids blonde hair blue eyes color. The reroot tool kit also comes with one larger needle its simply a sharp needle, used to poke the holes into the head in order to widen them before you root the hair with the pronged needle. I opened a small doll clinic out of my home which operated by word of mouth.
Detangling dolls hair doll hair, american girl doll. Cabbage patch kids purplehaired reroot sew inspired, llc. One of the topics i get asked about most frequently is how to fix cabbage patch kid yarn hair. Rerooting the hair or painting the eyes or face is a bit more complicated and a lot of work, there are some beautiful custom kids out there. Vintage cabbage patch kids doll 1983 never played with. The cabbage patch kids baby doll drinks and wets her diaper. When i was a child, though, i had plenty of barbies, cabbage patch dolls, and ginny dolls anyone remember these. Mar 11, 2015 i have a whole new respect for people who do re roots on dolls, especially smaller dolls. But if you come across a kid with hair unlike anything youve seen before, that may be the reason. Krysta cammie has a vinyl head with soft sculpture body and brown yarn hair. Said cabbage patch doll was beloved by my erin and withstood many many many pillowcase washing maching and dryer on low adventures. Felting needles, tutorial, rooted doll hair, restore dolls. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Babyland general hospital, playalong, coleco, mattel, hasbro or cabbage patch kids.
I have a 1983 red hair cabbage patch doll with freckles new. The new cabbage patch kids have the soft rooted hair, huggable bodies and. Feb 19, 2009 the answer is that the wrap loop makes a little knot on the prongs, giving a little extra security, however, once it is pushed into the head and released, it springs back open so i guess in. Collector information, identification my cabbage patch kids. Mar 21, 2018 how to fix cabbage patch kid yarn hair. The earliest handmade cabbage patch kids had soft, sculpted features. Youll have to start with removing the remainder of the hair.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Many of them do a wonderful job, and it can be a great way to customize a doll. Cabbage patch reroots the fairy godmothers treasures. Take its head off by cutting the zip tie around the neck and then pop off the plug on the bottom of the head. Now some of the later cabbage patch kids had the corn silk type hair and i have a whole post about how to deal with that but the early cabbage patch dolls mostly had yarn hair so its important to know how to take care of it. Whether youve purchased a cornsilk hair doll and you re looking to clean it up or you want to restore an old friend from your childhood, follow these steps to bring your cabbage patch kid back to its original glory. Jun 27, 2017 how to wash a cabbage patch doll s hair. Doll hair reroot rehair tool with 4 extra needles, doll reroot tool for easy punch in hair method doll reroot, barbie head hair plug tool oneofakindstones 4.