Essential Tools for Restringing Your BJDIf you know me from the ball-jointed doll (BJD) community, you’ve probably noticed my love for restringing dolls—I’ll jump at any excuse to do it! Over the years, I’ve tested countless tools and narrowed it down to my top three essentials (elastic included). They’re affordable, effective, and get the job done, though they might not be everyone’s favorites. I’ll also share a few popular tools that didn’t work for me and why they didn’t make the cut. Let’s dive in!
New video: I’m baaack!After a long break (and a big life change—hello, motherhood!), I’m thrilled to be back at Resin Melody with exciting updates! I’ve expanded my sewing adventures beyond dolls and discovered a love for creating bags for humans—and soon, about 20 handcrafted styles will be available on the site. Don’t worry, doll clothes, wigs, and accessories aren’t going anywhere—this is just a fun new chapter, and I can’t wait to share it with you!
New Video: Restringing RS MeiI’m restringing my RS Mei! The video is a bit long, but there is no time-lapse and no voice-over! Each step is fully explained to help you feel comfortable restringing your own ball-jointed doll. Not sure what size elastic you need? Cool Cat has an awesome size chart! Check out the full post for more useful links!