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Edit 7/26/12: AT LONG LAST A VIDEO!: [link]Edit 7/11/11:STRING DOLL BASE for those of you who do not know how to get the pattern even. [link]
Edit 2/18/11: STEP 4: CLARIFICATION 2.0 [for those who still don't get it][link]
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Ever wanted a string doll but thought they were too expensive???
I did...
The one I actually bought was like $10 dollars....and me being stubborn and hating spending that much because I don't get much allowance decided that I'd make my own, and hey I found an instruction page.
....and it's not very clear, a bit confusing--> [link]
Well actually I was okay...except on step 4...IT KEPT COMING LOOSE!
Edit: As a brilliant alternative to pins you can use toothpicks! Idea courtesy of
So I did it, I created this tutorial out of sheer boredom, because I haven't made one in awhile, and decided to.
That and....I haven't seen very well explained instructions on how to make these guys on the the internet. 
If you people don't know what string dolls are...THEY'RE MAGICAL
No seriously, supposedly they are, each one of them has a magic power...or at least that's that it says here: [link] The site listed above can be used to look at so that you can try and make your own version of their products, if you wish to buy from the site, it's fine by me
Anyways, I've made four of these guys so far, and none of them look perfect, the first one looked like a deformed caveman. keep practicing and the better it will get.
Just so you can see ones that I actually bought that were hand-made in Thailand: (hence the title of the tut) [link]
If you have any questions please ask! I'm here to help.
(Also if the head strings seems loose, just dab some glue on the strings to hold them in place
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Edit: Also if anyone makes these or uses my tutorial please post a link, I want to see.
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Comments: 328
I love you for this tutorial!! xD, I was searching for days until see it, I hope this really help me to do anything with this bad hands xD
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No problem.
Yes it is a little difficult the first time. It gets easier the more you try it.
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Aww I'm flattered
Thank you
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i couldnt get yarn so i used metal wire..
I think i chipped my nails some.
Sorry for the poor picture quality.. its phone camera
I wanted to make the base metal from the start so i can twist the doll around, now its a bit too hard
[link]
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Eeee...that wasn't a good idea. Sorry about your nails
But I love love love how they came out, its so interesting to see them in metal
And I like the eye colors
be careful next time I don't want anyone getting hurt
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Dont worry about the nails, im a guy, i dont really care
Im glad you like it. Now i can name it sleepie.
[link]
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I just don't want anyone bleeding....haha
Yeah, even though I am a girl I don't mind my nails getting ruined either. I'm weird that way.
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check out my octo! [link]
so grateful, this will be my first favorite DA
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i feel the pain to though im a cali boy. from the Bay area. :Jolly:
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Dude i just started making it. i kinda tweaked the supplies, istead of card board i used sturdy styrafom, and instead of stable pins i used paper clips. guess you gotta use what you got. :jolly:
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Lol yea,
Don't use pushpins though. I made one last friday using some cause I didn't have pins at my art class (my teacher wanted to see how I made one.)
--and I can't even begin to tell you how long it took me to get the knot out of the center pin....
But I made it though
You should be fine with what you got....I think. 
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alright then cool i tell when im finsh, stopped at 4 though,have no Q-tips and glue.but no probs so far.
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Dude i love it, iwant to start making them cause peopl at my school want them cause im the only one rocking them on chain wallet.And you know how expenssive they are. Soo i starting to make/sell them. this is a big ass help. :Jolly:
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lulz
That's such a good idea. I see some people with them on their backpacks at my school. I wish I had time on my hands to make/sell them...
you're very welcome
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Thanks for likeing the idea,um could you check out my pics
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I'm gonna try that out too ! great tutorial!
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hi, this is the best tutorial i've seen, but i dont understand how you tie the knot, the link you also gave is confusing. could you explain it a bit better or take a pic of how to tie the knot step by step?
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Hopefully this helps:
[link]
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nvm i got it ^^ thanks though this really helps
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oh.....well I made a clarification anyways. 
Ah well making it kept me busy.
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ok thank u! im gunna keep that in mind!!
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hey! thanx alot i just made one and i think it looks okay... but the head was too big nd wasnt even a circle yet! how did u make ur head!! its a perfect circle!!!
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Wind it around and make a "neck" area when you're making the head, also wind it randomly...like everywhere, not in one direction for a long time.
If my heads still don't look too circle-ish I go back and tightly wind the neck area.
Remember if your head doesn't come out sphere-ish you can unwind and start over before it gets too big.
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Hooray! I'm going to give this a shot and try making a special one for my husband this Valentine's day. Thank you for the tutorial!!
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no problem
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I actually just finished it!
If you want to take a look at it, here is the link Deadpool String Doll
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Wow...I really love the design 
A tip for the head
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Thank you very much for this useful guide! I've been looking for something like that for ages.
One little question i'm sure a lot of people asked... How do you go for adding hair to the doll? just take some wire, cut it and glue to the head, or is there a more precise method?
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You welcome
well it wouldn't be wire....you would use some yarn instead.
Kinda like adding hair to a normal doll. That's one of the things I need to find out myself
When I was trying to put hair on my guys we cut strips of yarn and knotted them in the middle then glued it on...then we got a guy that looks like he has dreads....
Try experimenting...I still need to figure out how to exactly do it.
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Aww. That's adorable.
Well, thank you anyways 
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$10 dollars?!
I got five for 75 cents each.
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depends on where you get them.
the slot machine ones I got were $1...but they're gone now
The fancy ones at the mall/internet cost alot more.
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Where do you live that makes them so expensive?
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I live in Nebraska and in such a small town as well XD
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ah well everythings expensive here...
figures since all the actors and rich people live here.
The only upside is disneyland and the themeparks.
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Come to Nebraska and get all the string dolls you want~
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If you buy them in the stores (Fuego is our popular vendor here) they're anywhere between 7-10$ but the vendor ones are only $1.00, IF you can find a machine!
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help its still soo hard could you make a video
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if you look up on youtube there should be a video similiar to how I make mine.
[link] This should help?
....I wish I could make a video but I don't have a camera for that....
Just keep trying, it was a bit difficult for people, don't expect to get one on your first try.
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You're welcome.
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I'm making these for holiday gifts so it helps out a bundle. thank you again so much
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squeee!
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oh no problem
Great idea to make them as gifts
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OH! I love your tutorial!
They aren't the best but I'll get better
[link]
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I love them!
They both really cute, love the eye colors
Yup practice makes perfect
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i found the other tutorial hard, but i am going to give this a go x
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