Q&A for How to Customize a Littlest Pet Shop Toy

For tiny details with paint, a thin brush will work. For sharpies, I recommend trying to draw tiny on paper before you do it on the toy.

You can go on Amazon or eBay and try to find one. Another good tip is to paint a few layers of your base coat if you don't have a white or plain LPS.

Use a thin paintbrush, and focus on it. The eyes are very hard, so be careful.

It depends. If you're short on time and you have a steady hand, Sharpie will work fine. If you want a nicer, more polished look that will last longer, use paint.

It is your choice. Anything is fine as long as you like it.

You can test out and experiment with colors. You can also go to your local store and look at the paint section.

I would use polymer clay. You can buy it in any craft stores. You could also use paper or cardboard!

You can use nail polish, but this isn’t best when customizing the eyes. Make sure to have plenty of layers so you don’t see brush marks. Wear gloves, as it can get all over your hands. Nail polish chips pretty easily, though. You can also use pen. I used pen to make small LPS details, like piercings. You could also use washable crayola markers for temporary customization.

Yes, you can.

Any craft store should have it (like Michael's, Hobby Lobby, Jo-Ann's, etc.). You can usually get it at Walmart as well.

Yes, you can also use glitter spray for a fun, sparkly look!

Polymer clay works best, but you can also use other clay, like air-dry clay.

Choose whatever color you like best, or ask some other people and see what they think. To cut off the ears, if you have a steady hand, you could use a plain kitchen knife, as long as it's sharp. Ask an adult for help.

Hot glue it back together. If that doesn't work, you may just have to make a new one.

If you have clear nail polish, that would work well (though it might chip a bit).

It works quite well, in my experience! As long as you let it dry for long enough, it should work.

Don't use acetone to protect the paint, as that will actually remove it. Go to a local craft shop and buy a sealer instead.

Yes, washable paint doesn't last very long, though. If you want a longer-lasting paint job, I suggest you use acrylic paint.

It's best if you don't lie, you'll only end up getting in trouble. Maybe you could try convincing her to let you customize just one or two of them?

Nail polish remover works too — it typically contains acetone. If you don't have that either, you can try scrubbing the paint off by hand. But that should be a last resort as you could damage the figure.

If you're making any permanent changes (such as paint or re-shaping), it's definitely better to use a fake LPS. Authentic ones are expensive and, nowadays, becoming somewhat rare.

You don't 'have' to, but you certainly can! The most common way to do this is simply swapping their heads.

If you want a real bow, just tie a small piece of ribbon or string into a bow, then tie it around the pet's neck. If you want a more "fake" or animatronic bow, you could make it out of clay or a similar material.

Search "LPS collie" on ebay, then scroll until you find a cheap pack that you like. Many people sell fake "rare" LPS for cheap on ebay and Amazon. You could also look at your local thrift store — Goodwill might have some discounted LPS!

Absolutely, the only limit is your imagination! A food-themed Littlest Pet Shop pet would look super cool.

Sure! There are many liquid sealers out there, such as clear nail polish, ceramic glaze, and resin. Make sure to do your research before choosing one of these, though, as you could damage your LPS if you use them incorrectly.

Yes, Apple Barrel makes acrylic paint, so it should work on your Littlest Pet Shop figures.

Yes, nail polish remover should work because it contains acetone. It may not be as efficient but it will get the job done.

Here are some decoration ideas: Glitter, glow-in-the-dark paint, ribbons/bows, rhinestones, pressed flowers, clothes made of little fabric scraps, and additional body parts, such as a unicorn horn, bigger ears, or an extra tail!

Yes, that's a great idea! Clear nail polish should help protect your LPS from chips and scratches. Just be aware that nail polish remover will take the LPS paint off as well!