Tips to Repair a Broken Barbie Neck
Barbie dolls are so popular that almost every girl has at least one. There is no need to throw away or forget about your Barbie doll if she has anatomical problems. If her daughter’s Barbie doll has a damaged neck, don’t despair, it’s easy to fix! The following are some tips to help you fix a Barbie doll’s broken neck.
Super glue must be used. In the event that your child or you have been playing roughly with your doll, the neck may need to be slightly repaired. Use some maximum strength glue to repair your Barbie if she has a small crack in her neck. A toothpick will come in handy to push the adhesive into the cracks on the Barbie doll’s neck. Be sure to press down firmly with your fingers as you set the glue, this will help ensure it adheres correctly. You will find yourself fixing your Barbie often if you use hot glue to make this repair.
A neck strap can be added. It may be necessary to use something stronger than crazy glue if the crack in your Barbie doll’s neck is larger than a slight or small crack. This can result in an eyesore that makes Barbie the exact opposite of a couture model. You can hide Barbie’s broken neck with a strip of tied ribbon. Needless to say, you must use adhesive to reattach the collar. Since the breakage is serious and you can’t hide the ugly glue, hide the flaw by adding a neckband on top when it starts to dry. Find a thin one for the type of tape – the width should be no larger than Barbie’s neck. Then tie it around Barbie’s neck. The ribbon will look like a stylish neckerchief. Complete the ribbon at the neck by making a bow. The accessory will be permanent, so choose a pretty wrist band.
You can replace a part of the doll. It’s obvious that Barbie dolls can go through a lot of makeovers when big brother and other destructive friends are around. Replacing Barbie’s broken neck may be the only practical solution if the break is too severe to repair. This is not ideal, but it can be the case. You can also replace the entire top half of a Barbie, but some Barbies don’t allow you to do this. If you can’t replace the top, you must replace the neck. Use a sharp blade to remove Barbie’s broken neck to make room for a new one. You can cut low enough to allow clothing to mask the scars. If this is not possible, it may be time to give up your broken Barbie.
