The Practical Guide to Wig Making and Wig Dressing book is a complete and comprehensive introduction to the mastery, techniques and approaches required to make iconic, historic, durable and practical hairstyles that can endure the demands of a performance. The art of wig making and dressing is a centuries-old practice, making it an essential part of costume production for theatre and film, as well as an exciting passion.
With 700+ photographs, this guide book features style inspiration from the seventeenth to the twentieth century and offers detailed and intricate step-by-step instructions on how to make a wig, how to dress a wig according to the time period, and how to fit a wig and remove it. Additionally, it has advice on tools and products to use, as well as recommended suppliers. The book showcases current industry key practitioners and offers insights into different career pathways.
Extra material includes: wig use and development history, wig foundation making and knotting examples, facial hair making and dressing introduction, hairpiece making, sets and dressing for male and female hairstyles.
Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd
ISBN: 9781785004452
Pages: 192
Size: 26 x 21.5 cm
