How 2 tell the difference between a Silicone and TPE doll?
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How 2 tell the difference between a Silicone and TPE doll?
Are there differences in care between the two substances? I'm assuming that if you oil silicone it doesn't get all sticky like TPE? Sounds like both need powdering though?
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Re: How 2 tell the difference between a Silicone and TPE dol
Just kidding
who made the doll ask your friend, of better yet take a photo?
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Re: How 2 tell the difference between a Silicone and TPE dol
I can certainly ask him but honestly with the condition it was left in after manufacturing I wouldn't trust the source either as to what it's made of. I can get a photo for sure but don't think I have one handy, I'll check.
TBH honestly the main question for me is how/whether the care for the two types of dolls is different. I know mineral oil is a no-no for silicone, and silicone is a no-no for TPE... As long as the cleaning/dusting process is the same (I guess you don't oil silicone after washing)
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Re: How 2 tell the difference between a Silicone and TPE dol
But an easy non-destructive test ...
As silicone is more expensive, a cheap doll is probably tpe.
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Re: How 2 tell the difference between a Silicone and TPE dol
justintime wrote:If you take a magnet and hold it on the skin it will glow if is TPE.
That's only if the doll has been vaccinated!
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Re: How 2 tell the difference between a Silicone and TPE dol
Thanks @Mr Franz and @Nescio50, that makes sense and is super helpful to know... I guess I could also just check the instructions (since the doll is supposedly new)Mr Franz wrote:Silicone is usually quite shiny, has pronounced seam lines, is not as resilient and a tad harder than TPE. Ok to powder, but don't oil silicone! I doubt what you have is silicone though. As Nes says, typically they don't come cheap unless damaged or worn out.
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Re: How 2 tell the difference between a Silicone and TPE dol
TPE is almost always softer and with just mild pressure you're finger will sink in quite far, probably a good 2-3 inches easily. Even for soft silicone doll you'll be lucky to get an inch deep due to the firmness.
Second, tpe has much more elasticity. Just pull the fingers or toes and you can easily pull it like 3-5 inches. With silicone, you may get 1 inch.
Hope my silly experience assist your friend.
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