Where to get tpe
Where to get tpe
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I do not know for sure, but possibly a dolls "life" begins as a pellet I've seen on Amazon and Ebay TPE pellets being sold in large bags (20lbs)livdoll wrote:The dolls i have seen so far have some limits i would like to overcome. So i want to make my own tpe doll. Where do you get tpe? Or is there a better alturnitive out there?
Making the mold would be the true test of ones artistic talent
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Could ask this ebay sellerlivdoll wrote:What little i can find in terms of sellers and product lines contains a wide range of stuff. Any further info?
TPE/TPV pellets in a 55 pound box.
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/TPE-TPV-plastic ... 93188c%3Ag%
Or this one may be more suited. For Injection molding
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/5-LBS-TPE-Therm ... ash=item3b
I bought some Polymorph plastic pellets, its different stuff. Maybe this is what this seller is selling.
So many variations in what little google searching I have done about TPE
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I may check out the TPE that RGC mentioned, but from looking at the data sheets it's not the right TPE for either my purpose or yours.
Last point I'd like to mention is it will be very difficult for you to make a TPE doll at home. TPE is a hot injection molded product. Unless you have the capacity to get a TPE injection molding machine, you really can't do a TPE doll. TPE can be dissolved in a solvent, but the resulting slurry wouldn't give great results, and it would take forever to fully cure. The doll would also probably smell like the solvent forever.
If you really want to try to make your own doll, silicone would be the material to start with. It's pretty easy to buy cold molding flow able silicone at any costume makeup store. I have a place here locally in Denver. Then you make your fiberglass mold of the body you want to make. Suspend your skeleton inside of it, and pour your silicone into the mold. Of course that's the simplified version of it.
One of my dolls is a prototype that a TDF member made from silicone. His name is broadfall. He responded to my questions a couple of months ago, so I believe he's still around. Also, Samara78 made my dolls head by hand from silicone. Those would be the two people I'd ask if I wanted to make a doll.
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Would fiberglass be able to withstand a hot tpe injection?
It's probably easier to setup a group buy for a custom if you can find 10+ people who love your design.
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https://www.dollforum.com/forum/viewtop ... 14&t=98041
for starters.
Here they are! Gaineshine TPE:
http://www.gainshine-tpe.com//
http://www.gainshine-tpe.com/virtual-sk ... rials.html
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I have no interest in going in to the love doll business. I would rather just throw my ideas at a company and hope something gets done with them. Right now i am mostly interested in some tendons and the likeDexterQuest wrote:It would be great if there was complete a to z book on how to create a doll. From making a mold from a model, creating a metal skeleton, suspending the skeleton, mixing material for the right color, pouring into the mold without any air pockets. Perhaps two versions of the book: silicone and tpe.
Would fiberglass be able to withstand a hot tpe injection?
It's probably easier to setup a group buy for a custom if you can find 10+ people who love your design.
That and stuff mentioned in other threads like motor so it can ride you, fluid injectors, moaning devices etc. I know some companies make some of these features but i don't know anyone who does them all in 1 package. I also think the fingers i've seen so far suck.
Down the line I also want to build that body suit i mentioned in another thread so the size, skin tone and shape of a single doll's body can be changed.
I am no stranger to mold making. So as long as i can produce the right materials, i am fully confident in getting them done.
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I'm in the process of designing and 3D printing some concepts.
It's mostly an attempt to show that doll skeletons can be powered by compressed air tanks for some basic posing and motions.
Gaineshine does make the grade of sex toy TPE that's in our dolls. Although the 'formula' changes.
I know that you can 3d print TPE filament since I have some. But, you can't do that with the super soft kind.
Perhaps a different extruder could do it, like a heated auger extruder on a 3d printer. You'd basically have to make your own.
I know that some folks 3D print silicone with various extruders of their own design. Again, an auger extruder would work here.
IMHO:
We're still years away from affordable dolls that can self pose and move the right way.
But, I think it might be do-able.
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I've contacted manufacturer. They have been prompt, honest.
Unfortunately he has said they have changed the color, and what they have now in my tone will not match my doll.
Of course my doll is no longer made. And I do appreciate the honesty, and not just looking for another sale. That's tops in my book!
I do cut from neck for little bits I need, so I'm not completely out.
Having extra TPE is very handy.
If some comes with your doll, keep it. it can come in good use.
Not all TPE is created equal. If you have the exact blend for your doll, a bonus!!
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It would be difficult, but I could maybe get a TPE batch to come close to the color your looking for. I buy my TPE from Jinsan, although I'm trying to get a clear supplier. What color are you trying to match?RGC_0767 wrote:I am in the search for a small chunk of spare TPE for my doll. Just for repair purpose, mending cuts etc.
I've contacted manufacturer. They have been prompt, honest.
Unfortunately he has said they have changed the color, and what they have now in my tone will not match my doll.
Of course my doll is no longer made. And I do appreciate the honesty, and not just looking for another sale. That's tops in my book!
I do cut from neck for little bits I need, so I'm not completely out.
Having extra TPE is very handy.
If some comes with your doll, keep it. it can come in good use.
Not all TPE is created equal. If you have the exact blend for your doll, a bonus!!
I'd love to help you out if I can.
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It's a general "Tan" colorgrimreefer24601 wrote:It would be difficult, but I could maybe get a TPE batch to come close to the color your looking for. I buy my TPE from Jinsan, although I'm trying to get a clear supplier. What color are you trying to match?RGC_0767 wrote:I am in the search for a small chunk of spare TPE for my doll. Just for repair purpose, mending cuts etc.
I've contacted manufacturer. They have been prompt, honest.
Unfortunately he has said they have changed the color, and what they have now in my tone will not match my doll.
Of course my doll is no longer made. And I do appreciate the honesty, and not just looking for another sale. That's tops in my book!
I do cut from neck for little bits I need, so I'm not completely out.
Having extra TPE is very handy.
If some comes with your doll, keep it. it can come in good use.
Not all TPE is created equal. If you have the exact blend for your doll, a bonus!!
I'd love to help you out if I can.
Sometimes looks tan, other times, looks sun burnt
Factory sent me a pic of their new "Tan" looks more like us Canadians in winter Factory
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Getting an exact match could be tough. I might be able to get you close. PM me if your interested.
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They have other sizes and firmnesses as well. The stuff does not stick to itself once set. I'm not sure how you can melt such a large volume and cast it in one pour.