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Problem Handling Dolls

Dec 20, 2013

    1. Hello all!

      I was wondering if anyone else out there has any problems handling certain sized dolls.

      I have terrible wrist and hand problems that keep them rather weak. It makes it hard for me to hold and pose smaller dolls, like Yo size and smaller. There's nothing I can do about my problems, unless I want to go through surgery to shorten the tendons in my arms, so I'll probably be stuck with my crappy wrists/hands for awhile. I don't plan on buying any small BJDs because of this, and it's a bit sad. There are plenty I'd love to get, but it's frustrating to go through such pain when I want to play with my sister's adorable Puki Sugar! I think I'd have a hard time bonding with the little BJDs.

      Also, I have to be very careful of how I handle my BJDs in general. My hands can be iffy when it comes to holding things, even if they're a larger size and I don't have to "clench" my hand as much. When I carry/pick up my dolls, I have to use two hands at all times, and I can never carry them around using just my hands. I cradle them in my arms or use some kind of basket or box to carry them.


      I was just wondering if anyone else out there has any issues handling particular sized BJDs?
      If so, how have you adapted?
      Do you think you'll never buy a particular size doll because of this? (like my feelings towards buying very small BJDs)
       
      #1 Ceze, Dec 20, 2013
    2. I have fibromyalgia so I know how you feel when it comes to handling. My hands are stronger than yours it seems but I can lose my grip on things and that leaves me feeling worried about dropping my dolls. My smallest is a yo-sd and I can just about deal with posing her, it can feel a little difficult though if I'm having trouble gripping.
      I won't go smaller than Yo-sd for that reason, it would be a waste of money. I sew for my dolls and I'm pretty sure that sewing for a doll that size would be just too difficult. I wouldn't be able to grip the fabric properly.
      My largest BJD is around 70cm tall and sometimes I worry that I will drop him because he's pretty heavy. I make sure when I'm carrying him I cradle him like you'd carry a child and keep both hands on him...this makes it harder to walk downstairs but I go super slow and no accidents so far.
      I probably should get a basket I can carry my dolls in this would make things a lot easier...I'll have to keep an eye out for one.
       
      #2 Catopolis, Dec 20, 2013
    3. I worrying about losing my grip too. I'm sure it's a pretty common thing, just being worried about losing your grip on a doll...but it's different when you have physical problems that add to the matter!

      Baskets are really great, although I only use them around the house. It's easy for me to cradle the basket on my arm rather than hold a doll or the handle of the basket. When I go out with my dolls, I'm just very careful about cradling them in my arms, and I always bring their bags for transporting them.
       
      #3 Ceze, Dec 20, 2013
    4. I have a movement disorder that causes a fairly significant tremor in my hands. So placing eyes and buttoning small buttons, even on an SD sized doll, can be difficult and frustrating. I don't buy any dolls under Yo sized and look for clothes with snaps and zippers whenever possible. I just take my time when styling my dolls and remember that they don't mind if I have to take a break while dressing them :)

      I always use a carrier to take my dolls out on the town, and I'm careful about posing them so I don't accidentally knock them over. But even if something happens and they take a tumble I'm pretty OK with it. Any little damage they might get is repairable and my dolls give me such joy that even if it's a little harder for me to interact with them it's worth it :)
       
      #4 renee_chan, Dec 20, 2013
    5. I have large hands so anything under yo-sd is too darn small. Can't get my hands into the head or the clothing to fix them! Anything over 65 is way too big for me because it's just too heavy to pose comfortably. It's hard on my wrists, which tend to be pretty sore more of the time.
       
      #5 TatsuKitty, Dec 20, 2013
    6. hand issues are the worst. i've got dislocating fingers and arthritis plus wrist issues. so far i have two MSDs and i don't think i'll be going any smaller because i have problems with grabbing teeny zippers. i'm already waiting for a "good" day for any dolly stuff. my current restoration project is moving at a snail's pace because i can work for less than an hour at a time even on a good day. and then i pay for it afterwards.

      adaptation: have a friend for restringing/tightening. clothes with elastic/snaps. tripod for camera so you don't have to worry about dropping your camera or hand shakiness (drive-by rec of gorilla pod as it holds onto everything and is height adjustable). easy open containers for storing doll stuff.
       
      #6 harpers-child, Dec 20, 2013
    7. I had issues with my wrists for awhile, but my problem was the opposite. I could handle the smaller dolls fine, but the larger more heavy dolls would cause my wrists to occasionally give out, and I would drop them. I've always preferred the larger dolls too. I adjusted by making sure I had two hands on them, played with them sitting, and if I had to carry them somewhere I used a carrier.

      Thankfully my issues have since been resolved, but I understand your frustrations to a degree. I played with my dolls a lot less when I had to be extra careful, and it made me really sad. I hope that everyone in this thread can find ways to continue enjoying their dolls to the fullest!
       
      #7 Calli, Dec 20, 2013
    8. I have piano hands with long fingers. I have difficulty with handling small doll items like shoes. I have my husband help me...but it Is annoying!!
       
      #8 Babylove, Dec 20, 2013