Part 2 Custom Wig

 

 

 

Custom Wig for Rochelle

 

 

We left Part 1 with Rochelle covered in plastic wrap and my own version of a wig base.  Because of Rochelle's ears the wig must be custom made.  If you missed Part 1, go here:

 

http://monstercrush.blogspot.com/2013/01/part-1-custom-wig.html

 

 

Now it is time to add color to the wig cap.  I am using a combination of 3 colors, but you can use just one if you like.  The tricky part is making sure you get some Mod Podge mixed in with your paint.  Why?  So the paint will not separate from the wig cap.  Like tends to stick to like in the world of glue and paint.  The paint will tend to want to go its own way without adding the Mod Podge.

 

If you don't want to mix paint, just use a middle hue of pink like what you see in the photo.  Compare your color to the hair you are using to be sure it will not stick out like a sore thumb.

Mix the paint and the Mod Podge 50/50 - and remember, the glue dries clear.

 

2 coats of the paint/glue mixture need to be applied and allowed to dry.

 

 

 

 

Follow the paint/glue mix with a coat of straight Mod Podge. 

Let it dry completely.

 

 

 

I have cut a hank of hair that I like and am going to begin applying it at the base of the hairline in the back.

 

 

I put Mod Podge along the hairline. 

 

 

I set the hair on top of the glue, press it with my

fingertip and let it dry for a few minutes.

 

 

After it has dried some, I add more glue on top of the loose hair. 

I work it into the hair gently with the paint brush. 

The area is about 3/8" or 5mm between the arrows. 

Again, let this dry.

 

 

Continue going around adding the hair in layers.

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I am at the halfway point here. 

Already you can see what a different look

this will be for Rochelle.

 

 

 

 

I have added 2 more rows of hair. 

 

Next step:

I use hot water and wax paper to "set" the hair ends

before the final glue.

 

 

Wet the tips of the hair hank you wish to use for the

sides next to the ears.

 

Use your fingertip to make sure the hair is straight

 - flatten it against the wax paper.

 

Then roll the hair end under and fingertip press.

Let it air dry on the wax paper.

 

I am posting this without photos of the finished wig- too much going on right now- but- you can still finish your wig!  Use the now dry hair that is set with a bend and glue the underside to the wig base.  This hair goes around the ears and also creates bangs. 

When I get time, I will put in the photos of the finished wig.

 

Remember to leave a comment for an entry for the January Drawing. 

This month's prize will be an assortment of hair for making your own wigs or to re-root your favorite doll.  I will post a picture of that later as well.