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ORIGINAL: mstrjx

At this point, your subject should approximate an 'L' shape tipped over.  Their face will be somewhat 'buried' in the bed (always a good thing ...)

~  Find an ottoman or a low, sturdy table of suitable dimensions (you may have to adjust the height), so that the torso rests on it, and the wrists and knees can be attached to the four legs.  One consideration is that the person not rest so heavily on their belly or chest for so long that it causes breathing problems or nauseau.
 
~  Take a sturdy board and either attach hardware or cut holes in it, to be used as tie points.  Have the subject get on all fours, on top of it.  The board need be no bigger than to disallow the person from either reaching past the board to touch the floor, once they are attached to it, or (this part is important) from being able to tip the board over and roll with it, if they lean in any direction.  Their own weight will keep the board in place.  Use any form of attachment - cuffs with locks and chains, rope, whatever, - to attach their limbs.
 
~  Buy a collapsible wire animal cage big enough to contain them on all-fours, but not big enough for them to stand or lie down.  Put a board or thick pad under them, if the bottom of the cage is wire, too, to protect their knees and hands.  Once they are in the cage, on all fours, attach the wrists and ankles, to limit motion.  Then, if further restriction is desired, you can insert any sort of dowling into the wire grid, in one side and out the opposing side, such that it limits their movement.  In this case, the dowling would keep the knees bent, keep the torso up.

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being able to tip the board over and roll with it, if they lean in any direction

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ORIGINAL: DigitalNoise

Does anyone know of a simple way of using every day common (well, to a BDSM household :D) items to create an All-Fours Restraint?

Bascially, I'm needing a way of keeping my sub on all fours (doggy style if you will) for an extended period without allowing her to move much.

A local dungeon that I've visited has a "bench" that can serve this purpose, but of course I'm not doing this at the dungeon, nor can I afford one of those benches or construct one myself (I live in an apt).

I've thought of trying to use pillows or something similar to support the stomach area and the normal wrist/ankle restraints, but I don't see how that would work medium-long term.

Does anyone have any ideas?

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ORIGINAL: mstrjx

For this trick, you will need 2 wrist restraints, 2 ankle restraints, 3 snap hooks, and a home-made spreader bar made out of a thick dowel rod with three loops (one towards the ends, one in the middle).

I usually do all of this on a bed, which is a padded surface, because the position might 'seem' at first difficult.

First, I'm assuming that the restraints are all 'on' the subject.  (Sheesh, does EVERYTHING need to be spelled out?)  The ankle restraints go to the two outer loops on the spreader bar with the snap hooks.  Figure out 4 feet or so between the two loops.  This should still be comfortable-ish for this position.

Next take the remaining snap hook and clip BOTH wrist restraints with one end.  Take the two arms and bring them down 'under' the body towards the ankle area.  The other side of the snap hook should be able to clip to the 'middle' loop on the spreader bar.

At this point, your subject should approximate an 'L' shape tipped over.  Their face will be somewhat 'buried' in the bed (always a good thing - add a blindfold and/or gag to taste), the back down to the middle or lower end is fairly flat on the bed (on the arms actually) and the genital area (including the ass) is raised up fairly high due to the position.  Anything you want access to should be RIGHT THERE, and some bonus areas should be spread more than normal.

What else could one EVER ask for?  Use away!!!

Jeff

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ORIGINAL: hardbodysub

I also have seen a really simple bondage item that might be what you're looking for. It's not much more than an "X" with cuffs for the wrists and ankles at the ends. I don't recall what material the X was made of, but it's very simple, effective, and takes up virtually no space. If I can remember where I saw it, I'll post it here.

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ORIGINAL: Lordandmaster

That sounds more like a hogtie.  Or maybe you mean an x-bar?  Don't see how either one would put someone on all fours, though.

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ORIGINAL: hardbodysub

I also have seen a really simple bondage item that might be what you're looking for. It's not much more than an "X" with cuffs for the wrists and ankles at the ends. I don't recall what material the X was made of, but it's very simple, effective, and takes up virtually no space. If I can remember where I saw it, I'll post it here.

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~  Buy a collapsible wire animal cage big enough to contain them on all-fours, but not big enough for them to stand or lie down.  Put a board or thick pad under them, if the bottom of the cage is wire, too, to protect their knees and hands.  Once they are in the cage, on all fours, attach the wrists and ankles, to limit motion.  Then, if further restriction is desired, you can insert any sort of dowling into the wire grid, in one side and out the opposing side, such that it limits their movement.  In this case, the dowling would keep the knees bent, keep the torso up.

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ORIGINAL: sincityprincess

Hee hee hee! I guess the little contraption he built for me a couple weeks ago isn't all that unusual!!

He built two spreader bars--much the way others have described here...dowels and eye hooks and attached my wrist/ankle cuffs to them. The only difference in the way ours is is that it has third dowel which vertically attaches between the two spreader bars to hold them in place. Works well because any girl who is even slightly limber can manueuver herself around quite well wearing a spreader bar (think of the opening scene of "The Secretary") but that third bar in the middle decreases mobility and practicality IMMENSELY!! It also eliminates the ability to stand fully upright making even just getting around the house to do something as simple as fetching a cocktail for your Dom a demonstration in patience, creativity, and determination.

If you don't believe me try making your way down a spiral staircase trussed up in this contraption! It was a good thing he wasn't dying of thirst! Took me no less than 45 minutes to make it down the stairs and back up. Coming back up the stairs was less difficult because the incline of the staircase helped me with leverage...BUT I was carrying a cocktail so it was pretty a draw!! LOL!!!