4 posts tagged “wig”
Remaining Tasks
- Belt Accessories
- Weapon (?)
The first thing I wanted to do was to restyle the wig because as I had mentioned in a previous post, after seeing it in pictures, I realized it was a bit messy looking and needed to be re-done. It took hardly any time at all. Most of the time spent on it was in separating the necessary chunks of hair. Wigs don't exactly function the same way that real hair does so when you try to put it in a ponytail the same way it tends to shows the netting underneath. Ewww. This is how I went about making my ponytail (and I must have done something right because my cousin thought it was my real hair. woo hoo!)
- First I sectioned off the bangs so that they were out of the way. I knew that I wanted the ponytail to be about even with my eyes so I made my section split while keeping that in mind. If the hair was in two sections, it would be easier to conceal both the top and the bottom netting underneath.
- After I had my sections all worked out I clipped the top half out of the way. I would suggest using the clips I have pictured (sorry, I don't know what they are called) instead of using rubber bands. Rubber banding your sections is a sure way to tangle you wig and get frustrated. To have the hair raised as high as I needed it to be without having my real hair poking out underneath, I gathered the hair and left a little excess to leave a natural looking drape without any strain on the netting.
- Once you have your lower section gathered in place, add in the top section and *carefully* rubber band it. If you pull too tightly it will screw it all up and you will have to start all over again, but if you are too loose with it it will just tumble out so be careful. It make take you a time or two to get it right, but it's really not all that difficult at all. ;)
The only thing left to do at that point was to finish off my hemming and add buttons to both the shirt and the jacket. Both of which were successfully completed. I followed the same rolled hem method as before because I am without both my serger and a hem-rolling pressure foot. Ugh! Do I smell a trip to JoAnn's Fabrics? Why yes I do!
Tonight I am heading off to Tandy Leather Factory to grab some leather and dye, an army surplus store to stock up of radical-bo-badical utility belt gear, and JoAnn's fabrics (told you so) for various accessories and general supplies that would, quite frankly, make my life just that much easier. Final progress post should be tomorrow!!!
Hey all! I decided to do a test shot with the wig, contact lenses, glasses, and piercings. Seeing the pic makes me realize that I need to comb out the ponytail and I think I *may* have to lighten up my eyebrows, but not bad, eh? ;) Anyways, I'm getting more and more excited to have this completed! More to come on Monday!
Remaining Tasks
- Hat (prototype complete)
- Gloves (attach gauntlets)
- Tie (prototype complete)
- Armband (80% complete)
- Medic Box
- Medic Bag
I finally got my wig stands in so I was able to begin styling my wigs. Sweet. :) Looking at this picture again, I see some things that I will need to touch up the day of the con. For example, the back is looking a bit flat and there are a few unruly wisps around the crown of the head.
Styling Aprile's wig took no time at all. I'd say a maximum of 15 minutes. All I had to do was section off where I wanted the curls to fall and then work some hair putty in with my hands. I only used a slight dab because I didn't want it to appear caked on and gross, which I have seen done all too often with wig styling. I made sure to curl upwards while applying the hair product so I wouldn't have to apply and then style. I found combining the two saves an extra step.
Next, I sectioned off a piece of the bangs and cut it to come to a tip. Applied a bit of hair product and when I was at last satisfied, I added a final coat of hairspray to keep everything extra snug in place.
I like how in the front view you can see those few extra sprigs of hair so it doesn't look flattened and too round. The extra dimension makes it look more realistic and less "wigish". That night we also braided Ivy's Decapre wig. I learned that braiding wigs that extend all the way down to the calf of the leg is quite the feat! I had some trouble with it and didn't want it to knot up so Angela came in and finished the braids. She did a miraculous job I must say and the braids came out looking very splendid! I would post a picture, but it is not my work or cosplay and thusly not my place to do so. Credit where credit is due and no more, ya know?
At any rate, I am going to Sally's Beauty Supply tonight to pick up some more extensions and the like. Muze's K.O.F. K' wig came in and was sort of disappointing; the hair was thinning so badly that you could see not only the wig structure underneath, but Muze's real hair as well. Obviously this will not do. :/ So tonight is sort of our effort to fix that. That and Jo Ann's Fabrics is right next door. :D
Styling Aprile's wig took no time at all. I'd say a maximum of 15 minutes. All I had to do was section off where I wanted the curls to fall and then work some hair putty in with my hands. I only used a slight dab because I didn't want it to appear caked on and gross, which I have seen done all too often with wig styling. I made sure to curl upwards while applying the hair product so I wouldn't have to apply and then style. I found combining the two saves an extra step.
I like how in the front view you can see those few extra sprigs of hair so it doesn't look flattened and too round. The extra dimension makes it look more realistic and less "wigish". That night we also braided Ivy's Decapre wig. I learned that braiding wigs that extend all the way down to the calf of the leg is quite the feat! I had some trouble with it and didn't want it to knot up so Angela came in and finished the braids. She did a miraculous job I must say and the braids came out looking very splendid! I would post a picture, but it is not my work or cosplay and thusly not my place to do so. Credit where credit is due and no more, ya know?
At any rate, I am going to Sally's Beauty Supply tonight to pick up some more extensions and the like. Muze's K.O.F. K' wig came in and was sort of disappointing; the hair was thinning so badly that you could see not only the wig structure underneath, but Muze's real hair as well. Obviously this will not do. :/ So tonight is sort of our effort to fix that. That and Jo Ann's Fabrics is right next door. :D
Remaining Tasks
- Hat
- Gloves
- Armband
- Medical Kit
- Backpack
I have just ordered the wig for my Aprile costume. It should arrive in a few days. Once it arrives to me, I will be taking a progress picture. I'd update more in depth, but I am mega sick today. My body feels like it is trying to turn itself inside out. No good. :(
Boo to failing health.
