Fixing 'Bob Blackberry' | Sylvanian Families / Calico Critters Toy Restoration

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Жыл бұрын

This week I'm restoring 'Bob Blackberry' a spotted rabbit sylvanian family doll.
I will show you the full process of how to care and restore your dirty and worse for wear sylvanian family figurines or calico critters if your from the US. In this video I detail how to clean correctly, how to repaint lost colouring with watercolour paints, how to replace flocking on your dolls fur and how to make simple patterns for missing clothing items, even making a new tail.
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@twitterpaited Жыл бұрын

I could watch these types of repairs for days. Well done.

@beesknees5351 10 ай бұрын

I’m gonna make some custom calico critters for a friend for Christmas and this was the perfect video! Thank you!

@TasminBassettArt 10 ай бұрын

That sounds so cool. Glad I could help

@doomguydike Жыл бұрын

this is the best youtube recommendation ive ever gotten omg 😭 amazing work!!

@TasminBassettArt Жыл бұрын

Ahh thank u. Glad u enjoyed.

@iaacryign 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for the painting tips! ((While this is a cardinal sin i wanted to add more detail to my critters as they all looked so samey, and the mice tails being white always bothered me))

@arelidurrani 8 ай бұрын

I use small pcs of lint roller paper works perfect as well!

@stevegreen5552 3 ай бұрын

This was most useful! Whilst I don't have the courage to pep up my main collection, I have just bought an inexpensive quartet of damaged Sylvanians - some mucky, one scarred with a marker pen, and a bunny with only one ear. I have "nothing to lose" customising/fixing these figures and I haven't had chance to get attached (!) so your tips on washing and using water colours are most welcome. I may even use some felt to cover the hole where the bunny's ear once was. Making a replacement ear may be a possibility but I would need to investigate that.

@sylvanianfriendscollection Жыл бұрын

Nice video, I loved the restoration, was fantastic. I would like to see more videos with Sylvanian restorations because in addition to being a collector I am a mother and my children love to play with them and the poor Sylvanians end up in bad condition! Thank you 😊!

@TasminBassettArt Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I would love to do more. It's just hard to get hold of really damaged and dirty ones to repair.. I think I need people to either send them to me or find some. Hopefully I'll come across some soon.

@TinaOsborne-wb7sb 7 ай бұрын

I would love to see more of these sylvanian family restoration videos.

@TasminBassettArt 7 ай бұрын

I want to do more too. Working on getting a bundle of them

@emmawhitworth1679 Жыл бұрын

This was such a great watch! Yes please make more!

@IrisesForAcres Ай бұрын

This is such a calming video! love it

@Bananachan289 10 ай бұрын

I could watch this all day ❤

@dessythe1186 11 ай бұрын

I have some little teddy bear dolls which have the same materials with this cute sylvanian. Now I know how to fix my little teddy bears. Thank you so much. It is a very good video🥰

@funcake22 11 ай бұрын

Beautiful!!

@user-bv5pi9lb2y 9 ай бұрын

so cute

@JCL-jv1rl 11 ай бұрын

This is a fantastic video!! Very professional tips 👍🏻

@megisawesome Ай бұрын

This is a perfect video and recently just got back into my Sylvanian families and some of my really old ones that I got when I was a kid they’re no bit beat up and I need to fix them but I was too scared to actually use acrylic paint because I have used acrylic paint and fur Things before the past and it always was crusty but I’m definitely gonna use this method and maybe make some custom for myself.

@flywoods1785 8 ай бұрын

Oh my gosh, I have a heavily beloved cream rabbit sister i have had since i was in third grade. My first figure who has long lost her flocking and tail and this inspires me to fix her up on day

@cochondindeseduisant8003 10 ай бұрын

Bob is too cute now love him❤

@dancerslonely 10 ай бұрын

the best youtube recommendation!

@puto_bugbog 9 ай бұрын

you are amazing 🤩

@LilyKersten-kg9ie 10 ай бұрын

Pour Bob He lost his tail he's been through a lot thank you for helping him also your videos are amazing and I I'm new to the channel

@TasminBassettArt 10 ай бұрын

He's back to his former self now! Welcome nice to have you here. X

@pansy_picnics 10 ай бұрын

this is adorable, i loved sylvanian families as a kid and i have a ton of them still hanging around that are all super damaged and dirty 😭 i remember i put one in the bath when i was little and i was so scared when all the flocking came off and i’ve never washed them again LOL i love watching people restore old toys though, i always wish i could do it myself but im too afraid of ruining them. i actually found this video after going through my old critters and i was curious if there were ways to repair a lot of the common damages. honestly a restoration of this quality is something i think a lot of people would be willing to pay for!!! i still love my critters though, as they say to be loved is to be changed….🥹

@TasminBassettArt 10 ай бұрын

thanks so much, yes im planning on doing more custom work and repair videos in the future and we'll see where that leads, offering restorations would be such a fun little avenue to go down. thanks for your comment glad you enjoyed x

@mr.sutura Ай бұрын

This is exactly what I looking 😄 thanks 👍

@fuwthsvara259 10 ай бұрын

Do you have the best talent in the world, How did you paint it so good😍😘🙂😄

@TasminBassettArt 10 ай бұрын

Just practice ❤️

@Frikaturas Ай бұрын

Muy buena restauración, que material has utilizado para cola y pelo de nariz? Que pegamento para pelo?

@emilywest5821 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for this! one of my chocolate labs came in with his nose put on crooked. It was going to drive me insane if I couldn't fix it somehow.

@agnesteng1720 11 ай бұрын

Incredible work!🎉 I would love to ask that if I wash the doll in the future, would the watercolor (for coloring) become moisture or not?😮❤

@TasminBassettArt 11 ай бұрын

It may do I haven't tried on mine. To be safe any repainted areas just brush and tape clean I would say. If you did it in watered down acrylic it may not be affected as much when rewetted.

@agnesteng1720 10 ай бұрын

@@TasminBassettArt I see, thank you so much for the reply 😀and have a nice day~💕

@butterfliessssss Жыл бұрын

that's great! i only have one concern with this. aren't you not suppossed to get those wet otherwise their fur will fall off?

@TasminBassettArt Жыл бұрын

You just have to be careful n not brush to hard

@dr.radice 2 ай бұрын

Could you show us how you would use a felt square for the restoration?

@TasminBassettArt Ай бұрын

Next time I have a white sylvanian to repair I will. But same concept cut tiny fibers off the fabric or if you have a strong blender maybe that would help grinding into essentially a powder and then just glue and sprinkle to patch from there. I haven't tried myself with felt squares yet so take this advice with a pinch of salt.

@RJE95 7 ай бұрын

I enjoyed seeing the restoration, but would the black gouache or watercolour not run if he were to get wet again? Is there a way to seal it? Thanks 😊

@TasminBassettArt 7 ай бұрын

It could do. I would maybe use a watered down acrylic which would have more staying power if it were to get wet again. A spray sealent could work but may ruin the soft texture. Ideally using dye or maybe alcohol or waterproof markers would be best for a super permanent finish.

@ameliatapia7167 6 ай бұрын

Gracias por tus hermosos videos ❤ Una pregunta, como se podría colocar bigotes alos sylvanian ? Quizs puedas ayudarme Gracias de antemano ❤

@TasminBassettArt 6 ай бұрын

Check my Santa Makeover video. I added a beard to one you could do it like that with elastic and felt glue one on or paint one on carefully.

@Edits_That_Are_Simple Ай бұрын

If a flock is missing just add glue and some cotton again and again

@user-cq3qf6lm2z 11 ай бұрын

hi! i really need help,i have an persian cat an all its fur is gone and idk what to do...could you help me out?(btw i love this vid)

@TasminBassettArt 11 ай бұрын

Drop me an email I may be able to restore for you.

@Bananachan289 10 ай бұрын

He needs a good rinse after all that soap 😂

@Alexa_kitty899 4 күн бұрын

With what paint are you painting it ? I want to make a custom family

@TasminBassettArt 4 күн бұрын

You can use gouache or watercolour.

@MombiePlaysBarbie 9 ай бұрын

What kind of soap do you use?

@TasminBassettArt 9 ай бұрын

Just regular hand soap try not to use anything with too much colour in case of accidental dye properties

@salmanajaaa_ Ай бұрын

When you bathe it, doesn't the fur fall out? I want to do it but I'm afraid it will fall out😭😔

@elyyzy 2 ай бұрын

do you think if i use acrilic paint with water it will work?

@TasminBassettArt 2 ай бұрын

Should do just make sure its not to thick or runny.

@marcosrojas5174 2 ай бұрын

okkk

@PyramidXSlender 4 күн бұрын

Wouldn't watercolor create stains with any accidental drop of moisture?

@TasminBassettArt 4 күн бұрын

Well I prefer using the gouache as its a bit steadier if you where worried about it running if you get them wet again you could use slightly watered down acrylic as it sets harder but you do loose the softer texture a little.

@mollyvee 6 ай бұрын

Have you heard people say the dolls will mold inside if you get them wet? I’m curious to hear your thoughts. I’ve washed mine in water and gotten flack for it. 😢

@TasminBassettArt 6 ай бұрын

I have heard this. It should be fine as long as you thouraghly dry them and not submerge for too long. I dryed with a hair dryer to make sure. I haven't had any problems since. Bob didn't turn mouldy.

@mollyvee 6 ай бұрын

@@TasminBassettArt that’s kind of what I figured. I actually have a Sylvanian that I got in a thrift bag that beyond repair. I’m tempted to get him wet, leave him to dry and then take him apart to see how much water actually gets in 🤔🤔

@TasminBassettArt 6 ай бұрын

Sure give it a go. In the name of science

@macealred4135 6 ай бұрын

@@mollyveeAny updates on this?

@mollyvee 6 ай бұрын

@@macealred4135 not yet but when I do I will report!

@LandDolphin 6 ай бұрын

I thrifted a high branch giraffe family because I’ve been looking for them for a while, the previous owner wrote their name on the giraffes feet, I started using a baby wipe and I damaged the flocking on the foot and it keep peeling, I’m scared because I don’t want the flocking to come off completely, what do I do? 😰

@TasminBassettArt 6 ай бұрын

Hmm if it's come off I would stick back down what's peeled and fill with either more flocking or a similar fibre cut up small. A little alcohol on a cotton bud may get out a marker stain. But I haven't experimented with heavier staining yet. Good luck.

@LandDolphin 6 ай бұрын

I was able to superglue the baby’s foot back down and I tried my best to carefully remove the marker on the others, thank for your help, I did use alcohol wipes and there’s still remnants of the name but it’s not crazy

@etomixer 2 ай бұрын

hello pls i need help🙏🏻🙏🏻 I have a rabbit from the Sylvian family after I washed it with a toothbrush, its hair got a little damaged🙁🙁 I want to restore it, but I don’t know where to buy hairs or how to do it in general... I have a lot of memories with this toy, can you give me some instructions?

@TasminBassettArt 2 ай бұрын

Oh no. You can buy 'flocking' in some art supplies stores or search online. It comes in different lengths so I would get the smaller ones. Fix the patches with a little glue and dust over the flocking. I haven't bought any myself yet so not sure of suppliers. X

@etomixer 2 ай бұрын

@@TasminBassettArt thank so much🙏🏻❤️❤️