The Art of Extreme Wig Styling
A styling handbook for the ambitious wigsmith!

Complement your cosplay with incredible wigs—custom-designed and created by you! Regan Cerato of Cowbutt Crunchies shows you how to make dozens of extravagant wigs for cosplayer needs, from dyed spikes to dragon scales to fiber flowers and so much more! Extravagant wigs can be intimidating, they can even stump the most seasoned of crafters but with the expert Cosplay guidance wig making can be accomplished by everybody. Whether you're a new or experienced sewist, this handbook will help you turn your cosplay dreams into reality.

  • All the core basics that will help take your wigs to the next level
  • Learn trimming tips, dyeing techniques, weft basics, teasing, volumizing, and so much more
  • With the right tips and tricks, an arsenal of skills, and guidance from seasoned cosplayers—extreme wig making can be for everybody!
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The Art of Extreme Wig Styling
A styling handbook for the ambitious wigsmith!

Complement your cosplay with incredible wigs—custom-designed and created by you! Regan Cerato of Cowbutt Crunchies shows you how to make dozens of extravagant wigs for cosplayer needs, from dyed spikes to dragon scales to fiber flowers and so much more! Extravagant wigs can be intimidating, they can even stump the most seasoned of crafters but with the expert Cosplay guidance wig making can be accomplished by everybody. Whether you're a new or experienced sewist, this handbook will help you turn your cosplay dreams into reality.

  • All the core basics that will help take your wigs to the next level
  • Learn trimming tips, dyeing techniques, weft basics, teasing, volumizing, and so much more
  • With the right tips and tricks, an arsenal of skills, and guidance from seasoned cosplayers—extreme wig making can be for everybody!
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The Art of Extreme Wig Styling

The Art of Extreme Wig Styling

by Regan Cerato
The Art of Extreme Wig Styling

The Art of Extreme Wig Styling

by Regan Cerato

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Overview

A styling handbook for the ambitious wigsmith!

Complement your cosplay with incredible wigs—custom-designed and created by you! Regan Cerato of Cowbutt Crunchies shows you how to make dozens of extravagant wigs for cosplayer needs, from dyed spikes to dragon scales to fiber flowers and so much more! Extravagant wigs can be intimidating, they can even stump the most seasoned of crafters but with the expert Cosplay guidance wig making can be accomplished by everybody. Whether you're a new or experienced sewist, this handbook will help you turn your cosplay dreams into reality.

  • All the core basics that will help take your wigs to the next level
  • Learn trimming tips, dyeing techniques, weft basics, teasing, volumizing, and so much more
  • With the right tips and tricks, an arsenal of skills, and guidance from seasoned cosplayers—extreme wig making can be for everybody!

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781644031896
Publisher: C & T Publishing
Publication date: 06/25/2021
Pages: 104
Product dimensions: 7.80(w) x 10.10(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Regan Cerato is one member of the internationally acclaimed cosplay couple who specializes in complex couture cosplay and incredible pop culture-based designs. Her love of cosplay has taken her around the world, judging contests and hosting workshops. She lives in West Roxbury, MA. cowbuttcrunchiescosplay.com

Table of Contents

Lets Make Some Wigs! 6

Section I Foundations 7

01 The Building Blocks of Wigs 8

Wig Terminology 9

Fiber Contents 10

Wig Styling Tools 11

Essential Styling Tools Additional Styling Tools

Choosing a Glue for Your Project 14

Section II Essential Styling Techniques 16

02 Trimming Tips 17

Before Beginning: What Is a "Blunt Cut?" 18

Cutting with Razors 19

Cutting with Scissors: Flicking Motions 20

Cutting with Scissors: Angled Cutting 21

03 Working with Heat 22

Straightening 23

Curling 24

Extra Lift 25

Less Poof 26

Hair Flips 26

04 Dyeing Wigs 27

Wig Coloring Basics 28

Dyeing with Polyester Fabric Dye 29

Dyeing with Markers 34

Dyeing with Artist Inks 37

Coloring Roots 39

Ombré Dyeing 40

Section III Extreme Styling Techniques 42

05 All About Wefts 43

Beginning with Wefts 44

Weft Basics De-wefting and Harvesting Wefts

Wefting Hair 46

Updos and Rearranging Wefts 48

New Part Lines Updo Styles: Upswept Styles, High Ponytails, and Back Spikes

Double-Thick Wigs 51

Filling In Mistakes 53

06 Tackling an Extreme Project 55

Creating Volume: All About Understructure 56

Where to Begin

07 Teasing and Volumizing 56

Teasing Basics 59

Perfectly Pointy Spikes 60

Medium-Sized Spikes 61

Ultimate Teasing: Giant Spikes and Curls 64

Fluffed and Volumized Hair 68

08 Gluework and Foamwork 70

Types of Understructure 71

Attaching Your Understructure 71

Glues for Foamwork 73

Flat Shapes 74

Complex Shapes 76

Covering Glued Hair Edges

Section IV Extreme Projects 80

Project I Dual-Toned Wigs 81

Project II Wavy Spikes 84

Project III Removable Hair Pieces 87

Project IV Fiber Feathers 90

Project V Fiber Scales 93

Project VI Fiber Flowers 96

Project VII Woven Patterns 99

Additional Resources 102

About the Author 103

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