If 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!