Using beads

[OCDave]

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I have drilled out the center of a couple of Lego heads. Lego makes an incredibly durable product. Think of these as the Amsteel of toys.

[aug_aug]

Those Lego heads are rad! I just made whoopie slings and did not use a bead, both of them got sucked into themselves on a recent trip. I will use beads next time, but is there any hope of saving these? Is there a method top get it out/redo them?

[brianb]

I have drilled out the center of a couple of Lego heads.

That's awesome!!! Well done. My kids are going to Lego land tomorrow. Hmmm.

[webhanger]

Those Lego heads are rad! I just made whoopie slings and did not use a bead, both of them got sucked into themselves on a recent trip. I will use beads next time, but is there any hope of saving these? Is there a method top get it out/redo them?

Patience and effort. I have rescued two for my kids now. I used a small crochet hook to get it started. It requires some trial and error.

We added an overhand knot around the loop made from 550 cord.

[ksbcrocks]

I've used small zipties to replace broken beads.

[waterboy]

Instead of beads, I used a common whipping of dental floss. I had to do this because I already made the Whoopi Slings. It has saved me from losing the loop in therr more than once. I put the whipping (just 1/2" or so) just above the hole the sliding bury goes through. Works great.

[gmcttr]

Instead of beads, I used a common whipping of dental floss. I had to do this because I already made the Whoopi Slings....

This is another option for completed whoopies.

...Another option is a short piece of cords buried in the loop...

Here's how it's done...

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[MAD777]

I like the short piece of cord buried. Makes for a clean look.
However, I do put a short taper on both ends. It's still effective and I avoided creating a high stress point. Failures in buries always occur where the diameter suddenly changes.

Of course this can't compete with OCDave's Lego heads, especially if they glow in the dark! Lol

[SmokeBait]

I've used small zipties to replace broken beads.

Right on! That's the quick and easy fix.

[CollieMan]

Also, tie a knot to the bottom to stop it from sliding through.