Thanks for the info Dr Dollinger, note taken on all points. Sorry this happened to you, I can imagine your frustration. I’ll continue with standing storage for now, but will keep this in mind and check feet periodically.Dr Dollinger wrote:Hey MimicMimik wrote: Damn. Yeah, that’s some pretty vicious tearing.
I happen to store my dolls standing as of late, so this caught my attention.
Just curious, Dr Dollinger, how long were the dolls stored standing when you noticed the tearing? Were they barefoot? And was the temperature hot at the time? (expediting drying)
I’ve personally had some bad experiences with TPE tearing from warm storage temperatures alone. I’ve since switched to standing storage (vs. closet hanging) in a temp. controlled room with great results so far. However, your post raises new concerns.
Yea, that's a good point.
Temperature was pretty normal, nothing what could have caused tearing through drying out the TPE
Worst looking dolls are standing for several months with the feets on the carpet. One with naked feet the other in a pantyhose. Can't determine exactly when it starts.
Even my newest dolls have gotten their first small cuts after several weeks in a mostly standing position
Makes me really angry, because I'm trying to handle them all with maximum care
Resting position Stretched So it's absolutely important to bring the feets in a resting position without overstretching, on heighten up the heels. Like Mr Franz mentioned
When stored, I’ve got my dolls in socks and comfy shoes, leaning against a wall with a little foam for cushion. I also angle them slightly so that only the back of their heads touch the wall, this way I don’t have to worry about their back or booty flattening. This storage method has worked well for me, a couple months now and no ill effects.
Regarding OP’s question, I personally found nothing wrong with the hanging method if done properly. I was using the CBS Kit from RLSD, works great. The only reason I stopped using it is because I have multiple dolls and wasn’t comfortable with the amount of weight pulling on the closet bar.
