Wig Making hand made custom crafting Workshop Content:
1.Hair preparation:
A. for wig application, and variations
B. for mold making and styling variations
C. measurements.
D. Hair growth patterns, cowl licks, crowns, partings.
E. Exact Realistic replicas for photo realism (style begins at the foundation)
F. Ironing root direction on altered readymade and synthetic wigs.
2.Mold Making techniques:
A. Saran wrap, taping variations.
B. Making a positive of mold and mounting on head form.
C. duplicating mold from positive.
3. Examination of western and eastern style ventilating needles and holders.
A. Sewing with your ventilating needle.
B. reverse venting.
C. double knotting
D. Split knots
E. Beard end removal, as ventilation process,(virgin and unprocessed human hair.
4. Making Hand made Foundations:
A. Stretch, caul net, vegetable net, ribbon, synthetic and natural fiber.
B. Full lace.
C. Lace fronts
D. Adding lace fronts to stock and ready made wigs.
examination of variety of ready made construction, methods, foundations,
Overseas custom made, Silk, Synthetic fiber poly fabric uses.
E. Hard foundations for building stylized wigs.
F. Toupee’s ,fillers and toppers.
G. Beards, Mustaches, Eyebrows
H. Overseas, custom made, monofilaments,
I. Silicone and Polyurethane foundations tape pads and perimeters.
J. customizing and altering ready made wigs for photo realistic replicas.
K. Repair, reclaiming (no such thing as a used up wig),uses of older wigs. Character wigs.
L. building in solutions for fast quick changes.
5. Hand wefting Fringe:
A. Wefting loom uses.
B. Small Switches, Falls, Fillers, addons ,for augmenting real hair.
6. Roller sets:
A. Period Hairstyling
B. Materials for permanent, zero maintenance style techniques and materials.
C. Styling, coloring with spray-paint, varnish acrylic and polyurethane.
D. tinting coloring highlighting ,low lighting with permanent non traditional products.
1. synthetic hair.
E. traditional hair coloring, Virgin and processed human hair, yak and angora.
F. Cutting, use of thinning shears.
7. Synthetic fibers, human, processed, cut virgin hair, blends, Yak, angora ,tradenames, uses, advantages, for realistic and stylized ,hand made pieces.
Let’s Work Together
COME TO MY WORKSHOP !
Explore various techniques from hair preparation to final styling. An opportunity to learn and create at your own pace. Discover mold making, ventilating, and hand wefting fringe alongside like-minded individuals. My experience will guide you through each step with patience and expertise. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned enthusiast, this workshop promises a rewarding journey into creativity and skill-building.
Secure your spot today for an unforgettable experience. We look forward to crafting with you!
Warm regards,
Michael T. Costain.