It is aaaaaalmost finished, just the crown to complete and a bit of hair in front to fill out the temple recession areas.
I had to take it off the block today to modify the pattern, so I took the opportunity to test the hairline and take a few selfies!
Here's one in which I'm looking particularly studly. Axl Rose, eat your heart out...! HAHA!
Amazing...looks totally natural! If the hairline is right, the eye forgives any other little clues or signs that say "wig". I've also found that single strand single knot looks super natural. Great work!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I agree, single strand, single knot makes all the difference. This is actually entirely knotted using single strand/single knot, which is completely ridiculous and definitely a waste of time if I was planning to keep the length like this. However, I'm still planning to cut it short, so the hi-def knotting and the directional ventilation should make a difference to the final look. I hope... :P
DeleteI know you've got a bunch of projects you're working on, but would be interested in seeing how short you could cut single strand/single knot and have it still look natural? like a man's haircut with buzz cut sides?
DeleteYes, that's something I want to try too. It's on the project list...! :)
DeleteTop-notch work! the hair lays so naturally, it's stunning.
ReplyDeleteI'm trying out to make a front, do you use a magnifying lamp/glass to help you with the process?
Thanks so much! I do use a magnifying lamp. Most wigmakers would tell you that it's not a good idea because it causes your work to be too precise and mechanical, but I find it's the only way that works for me. I'm 45, and these old eyes aren't what they used to be... :P At the end, when I'm working on the hairline, I do the final touches without the magnifier just because it allows me to be a bit more random and freestyle with my knotting.
DeleteYou mention that you use a magnifying glass and that many wig makers don't? Won't they rip the lace if they just start jabbing away and ventilating? Interesting.
ReplyDeleteLol! I think as long as your eyesight is good and you can see the holes in the lace you would be fine. The idea is that is just allows you to be more free and random with your knotting, thereby giving a more natural appearance. With a magnifier you tend not to see the overall appearance, rather just the details, and it can make the piece look mechanical and unnatural. However, I find as long as I knot without the magnifier at the hairline, the results are good.
DeleteHope I'm not too late.. don't you dare cut this. Leave it alone, you look WAY cool with long hair.
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HAHA! Thanks, I haven't cut it yet, I'm still terrified I'm going to wreck it! But I definitely will at some point, all that high definition knotting and directional ventilation is completely wasted on a long wig! I will probably make another (less-detailed) long one at some point to replace this one because I do like the way it looks, but this was destined to be a short style right from the start! :)
DeleteDo I know the feeling? I've spent countless hours ventilating only to 'ruin' a wig with my handywork of my version of a 'haircut'. yes, it is so time consuming 100% fine ventilating. Especially in the back and on long wigs, where you can chunk in, several strands per hole and skip holes, but I do love high definition knotting all over.
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OK now I'm even more terrified of ruining it... HAHA!
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