Banner Sponsors

LittleButtonMeadow Sep 19, 2012

I may have asked this before I can't remember!
Does anyone know anywhere in the UK I can get plastic armature?! I am down to my last foot and can't find it anywhere. Tinkerbell creations did have it but its been out of stock for ages.
I'm a desperate woman and will start to crack up if I search anymore!!

Michelle Helen Sep 22, 2012

Well If you can't find an what you need, try using a wire hanger or electrical wire from a home depots store. I am not sure how big you bear is but the wire comes in various thicknesses. Just wrap one end of the wire around rhe screw of the joint and let it run down the length of the limb, stuffing around the wire so it sits in the center of the stuffed limb. Your bear will pose beautifully and it is economical!

Francesca Sep 22, 2012

There is German site where they sell doll armature that looks like locline to me. You might take a look:
http://www.probear.com/com/shop/search.htm

I haven't bought any yet, I use electrical wire. I use several pieces of the same length and bind them together, than I wrap them very snugly and securely with felt. It works very well for me.

desertmountainbear Sep 22, 2012

Here is the company that makes the armature just for jointing.  If you are using a lot of this you may want to buy a roll right from them and have it shipped.  I have emailed with them and have gotten prices, although I have not purchased.  Their prices are 1/2 of what it costs to buy in the US.  Someone else that was talking to them told me they need bank transfer as payment. 

It may be worth it to you to look into this especially if it is hard to get in the UK, they have the size down to 1/8" which is what I use for arms and legs.

http://www.jeton.com.tw/3-1.html

LittleButtonMeadow Sep 22, 2012

Thanks everyone for the suggestions, I'm checking everyone of them out, so lets keep fingers crossed

karenaus Sep 22, 2012

Here is the company that makes the armature just for jointing.  If you are using a lot of this you may want to buy a roll right from them and have it shipped.  I have emailed with them and have gotten prices, although I have not purchased.  Their prices are 1/2 of what it costs to buy in the US.  Someone else that was talking to them told me they need bank transfer as payment. 

It may be worth it to you to look into this especially if it is hard to get in the UK, they have the size down to 1/8" which is what I use for arms and legs.

http://www.jeton.com.tw/3-1.html

  We used to import the armature from these people, they are great to deal with- or they were, it was more than a few years ago lol. Just wanted to  give them a thumbs up in case anyone was a bit wary

     Also, I'm not sure if you anyone knows already, but this stuff was originally used for piping lubricants on machinery in factories, so it is available from other suppliers, not just doll and bear suppliers. Was funny, when we first bought some in from the US back in the early 90s, it was so pricey ( as it was new at the time) My brother saw it and asked what we were doing with it, because they used it at his work... Thats how we found out what was actually used for, and how we ended up finding Jeton

desertmountainbear Sep 23, 2012

Yes, it is hose, well down to 3/16". Then it does not have the hole.  Lockline is hosing too.  They do not go down past 1/4" which is too big for me.  Jeton has worked well.  Glad to see they are good to deal with.  I may sooner or later buy a whole roll.