Bunny repair
November 22, 2005 10:20 PM Subscribe
Is there any way to "repair" the appearance of an old stuffed animal?
My favorite childhood bunny is starting to show its age. Is there a way to treat its matted fur to restore him to his former glory?
My favorite childhood bunny is starting to show its age. Is there a way to treat its matted fur to restore him to his former glory?
"Captain Packrat" has some good ideas(under 'How do I clean a Plushie?'), but I strongly suggest not reading the rest of the site. I warned you.
When I was cleaning a few of them up for resale, several people reccomended Bubble Gund - which DOES work great - but this guy says it's no longer made. Sorry!
posted by Orb2069 at 5:33 AM on November 23, 2005
When I was cleaning a few of them up for resale, several people reccomended Bubble Gund - which DOES work great - but this guy says it's no longer made. Sorry!
posted by Orb2069 at 5:33 AM on November 23, 2005
Best answer: Gentle handwashing and then brushing the clean, slightly damp fur with a soft brush can perk up the fur somewhat, but check if he's got a label with washing instructions - often surface washing (sponging gently on the outside) is better than a total dunking to avoid the stuffing getting clumpy. Try a foot or something first and see what happens. Make sure you rinse him well or he'll be a bit crusty.
Also, if you wash him, the universal laws of sentimental cuteness say it's compulsory to take a picture of him hanging on the washing line by his ears looking a bit damp and bedraggled.
A little extra stuffing might also help restore perkiness if you can find a way in on a seam and are confident of your/a friend's ability to sew him up OK. Or just learn to love his lovedness.
posted by penguin pie at 6:02 AM on November 23, 2005
Also, if you wash him, the universal laws of sentimental cuteness say it's compulsory to take a picture of him hanging on the washing line by his ears looking a bit damp and bedraggled.
A little extra stuffing might also help restore perkiness if you can find a way in on a seam and are confident of your/a friend's ability to sew him up OK. Or just learn to love his lovedness.
posted by penguin pie at 6:02 AM on November 23, 2005
It's not a repair, but a friend sewed a purple felt heart patch on their favorite plush toy from the past, and it looked really fresh and brought a new life to the toy.
posted by extrabox at 6:04 AM on November 23, 2005
posted by extrabox at 6:04 AM on November 23, 2005
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posted by hindmost at 10:29 PM on November 22, 2005