Description: Marie Antoinette style wig is a fun class project introducing students to the basics of making a historical style/fantasy wig without the need to hand sew, using thermal set fabric Fosshape® a felt-like synthetic fabric that when heated is activated and stiffens to hold its form. Sailing amongst the hair waves sits a cardboard 16th century tail ship, a downloadable print of the ship is included in the class along with a detailed video on making this delightful hair accessory.
Media Category: Fiber Art
Course Type: Self-directed (refer to the FAQ page for full descriptions of each course type)
Course Format: Full project
Course Begins: March 31, 2022 - Ongoing
Course Duration: No time limit
What will Students learn? This course is designed to create confidence with step-by-step videos showing the use of thermal set fabric Fosshape® a felt-like synthetic fabric that when heated is activated and stiffens to hold its shape. Students will learn basic wig making and styling techniques. With additional techniques to shape paper and card to create a small sailing ship.
Instructor/Students interaction: Answer questions via emails
Skill Level: Intermediate
Required skill(s): No special skills required
Tools list:
Materials:
Downloads: PDF patterns
Tools List
FREE PREVIEWTools List
Materials List
FREE PREVIEWMaterials List
Printing & Cutting
How to Print
Sail Pattern
French Sail Ship
Shaping the Hull
The Deck
Cleat Pins
The Sail
The Rigging
Setting the Sail
Sail Away
Iron Cover Patterns
Iron Cover
Hair Line
Wig Base
Creating the Hair
Adding Volume
Back Bouffant
Setting the Back
Front Bouffant
Left Curls
Setting Left Curls
Right Curls
Setting Right Curls
Romantic Ringlets
Marie Antoinette style wig is a fun project introducing students to the basics of making a historical style/fantasy wig using thermal set fabric Fosshape® a felt-like synthetic fabric that when heated is activated and stiffens to hold its form.
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Designed to create confidence with the use of thermal set fabric Fosshape® when heated is activated and stiffens to hold its shape. Learn additional techniques to free form mushrooms, organic shaped foliage and a blue birds nest to trim the hat.
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