Dina
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Post by Dina on May 27, 2016 21:08:58 GMT -8
Slowly but surely I am getting the hang of the simpler wigs. This is my number 3 wg which I made for Kyeema. I love the color and am getting better at the part. But this angora lost so much during processing .. and it seems so fragile like it keeps breaking?! I dont like it at all. Shucks, I could have tidied it a bit before taking a photo .. ah well.  Kyeema with new wig by Dina by Dina, on Flickr  Kyeema with new wig by Dina 2 by Dina, on Flickr |
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Post by kamia on May 28, 2016 0:46:22 GMT -8
Oh I love it! It looks fantastic, and suits her really well  |
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Post by kamia on May 28, 2016 0:46:36 GMT -8
What technique did you use for making it?
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Dina
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Post by Dina on May 28, 2016 9:45:08 GMT -8
thanks. I bought dyed uncombed mohair, which I rinsed a few times as it felt a bit waxy and to remove any remaining little hay bits, this included a bit of conditioner on the final rinse. Once dried I brushed and combed it .. that halved it straight away! I made a hard cap with stocking and modpodge and then glued loose hair wefts onto the cap. For the part I did the glue and bend. The whole time the hair just kept reducing a lot. I reckon by the time I was done it was down to 1/4 of the batch and its still fragile. Love the multi-colors though.  url=https://flic.kr/p/HyiU4S]Kyeema with new wig by Dina 7[/url] by Dina, on Flickr |
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Post by allurose on May 28, 2016 10:42:27 GMT -8
I agree, the colors are just fantastic!
I'm no expert on wigs at all, but from what I've read I think it's normal to lose a LOT of hair in the process of cleaning/combing.
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mum4x
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Post by mum4x on May 28, 2016 10:49:00 GMT -8
The colours look fantastic! well done x
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tinyshirt
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Post by tinyshirt on May 28, 2016 13:03:57 GMT -8
I love this wig! It is so exciting to see her with this kind of look! Well done!!!
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Dina
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Post by Dina on May 28, 2016 13:57:56 GMT -8
Thanks everyone and Randi!
This color works so well with her skin tone .. luck really, I had this mohair sitting here since Christmas.
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Post by kamia on May 28, 2016 15:03:56 GMT -8
Thanks for the info Dina. I have some lovely angora locks ready to be made into a wig, but apprehensive to start it! I think the parting is the scariest bit  |
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Dina
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Post by Dina on May 28, 2016 15:17:10 GMT -8
Thanks for the info Dina . I have some lovely angora locks ready to be made into a wig, but apprehensive to start it! I think the parting is the scariest bit No probs, I think making 1-2 wigs before using the really beautiful locks is a good idea though. |
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Post by kamia on May 28, 2016 15:19:47 GMT -8
Haha an excuse to buy more I might actually take apart one I bought that was terrrible quality and try reusing that for a first attempt. |
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mum4x
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Post by mum4x on May 29, 2016 8:11:57 GMT -8
I would love to have a try at wig making! x
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Post by ivdolls on May 29, 2016 9:09:41 GMT -8
This wig looks very nice. Love all the highlights in this wig.
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Post by galacticat on Jun 2, 2016 14:23:29 GMT -8
Looks good!
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Post by kitnkabootle on Jun 16, 2016 16:48:11 GMT -8
This is stunning hair. I really love what you did! I have a question - I work a lot with crepe wool as a makeup artist for special effects and blending colors together. Is it a similar process? Meaning do you take pieces from each and blend them together by tearing them and placing them on top of the unmixed colors - similar to this www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JBDxAxm-PQ |
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