Master Wig Making & Styling with Melanie Bouvet's 2018 Guide

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Intended Audience: Trade Number of Volumes: 1 vol. ISBN-10: 178500445X LC Classification Number: TT975 Publication Year: 2018 Topic: Beauty & Grooming, General Genre: Performing Arts, Health & Fitness Publisher: T.H.E. Crowood Press Item Width: 8.5 in Item Weight: 23.1 Oz Synopsis: With style inspiration ranging from the 17th to the 20th century, this book is a comprehensive introduction to the techniques required to produce beautiful, durable, and historical hairstyles able to withstand the demands of performance. It offers detailed instructions on how to make a wig, how to dress it according to time period, and how to fit and remove it, as well as advice on tools, products, and suppliers. The work of current industry practitioners is showcased throughout the book, offering key insights into career pathways and professional styling., The art of wig making and wig dressing has been practised for centuries, and continues to be an exciting and essential part of costume production for theatre and film. With style inspiration ranging from the seventeenth to the twentieth century, A Practical Guide to Wig Making and Wig Dressing is a comprehensive introduction to the knowledge and techniques required to produce beautiful, durable and historical hairstyles able to withstand the demands of performance. Featuring over 700 photographs, this book offers detailed step-by-step instructions on how to make a wig, how to dress it according to time period, and how to fit and remove it, as well as advice on tools, products and suppliers. The work of current industry practitioners is showcased throughout the book, offering key insights into career pathways and professional styling gained from a wealth of experience. Additional material includes: a history of the use and development of wigs; examples of wig foundation making and wig knotting; an introductuion to facial hair making and dressing and finally, how to make hairpieces, sets and dressing for male and female hairstyles., The art of wig making and wig dressing has been practised for centuries, and continues to be an exciting and essential part of costume production for theatre and film. Item Length: 10 in Illustrator: Yes Item Height: 0.5 in Format: Trade Paperback Dewey Decimal: 646.7248 Dewey Edition: 23 TitleLeading: A Language: English Book Title: Practical Guide to Wig Making and Wig Dressing ISBN-13: 9781785004452 brand: T.H.E. Crowood Press Number of Pages: 192 Pages Author: Melanie Bouvet gtin13: 9781785004452

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Practical Guide to Wig Making and Wig Dressing, Paperback by Bouvet, Melanie, ISBN 178500445X, ISBN-13 9781785004452, Brand New, Free shipping in the US With style inspiration ranging from the 17th to the 20th century, this book is a comprehensive introduction to the techniques required to produce beautiful, durable, and historical hairstyles able to withstand the demands of performance. It offers detailed instructions on how to make a wig, how to dress it according to time period, and how to fit and remove it, as well as advice on tools, products, and suppliers. The work of current industry practitioners is showcased throughout th, offering key insights into career pathways and professional styling.

  1. Absolutely love this book! Clear, step-by-step instructions make wig making accessible for beginners while offering plenty of depth for experienced stylists. The historical styling tips are a fantastic bonus—perfect for theater, film, or cosplay. A must-have for anyone serious about wig craftsmanship!

    Luca Cristoforetti