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Published: 2009-03-12 00:28:29 +0000 UTC; Views: 23315; Favourites: 376; Downloads: 156
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Well, here it is - my second foray into video tutorials on cosplay techniques, and just as long as the first one.

Sorry, I do ramble in it, but there is so much you should know about wefts and synthetic hair and stuffs like that, that I can't help it. Even though it is rather long (16 minutes, I think...) it is worth it, as the technique is one that is easy to learn, but takes a lot of practice to get down. It really does.

So, I hope that this explains the process thoroughly.

I will be doing another tutorial, either video or picture, about how to sew in the wefts to a wig, but that is quite easy compared to this technique.

As always, please forgive a few things:

1. I still hate the sound of my voice. I just can't get beyond how horrible it sounds, but I think that's a normal thing that people think of their own voice.

2. That I get snarky at the end. Sorry - we all have different ways of doing things, some are right, some are wrong, and some are just dependent on how you do it.

3. It is long. Again. I just go on and on, sorry. I can't help it, I tried to keep this one brief (and, though I was successful... ha!) but it just didn't work out that way.

4. Again, if something goes out of sync - I don't know. I'm just using iMovie, and it works fine in anything but full screen, so.. please don't give me crap unless you can help me fix it ^_^;;

Anywho, again, as always, if you use this for something, I would appreciate it if you could link me - I really love it when someone shows me something that I helped out with (via tutorial or whatnot), I really, really do!

I do beg of you, though, please do not repost, redistribute or STEAL this tutorial.
Β©2009 Samantha Lemieux / Taeliac Studio
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Comments: 146

auuudriana [2013-07-05 15:46:43 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much! I am making a Rapunzel wig which obviously is super long. I tried the caulk method but with so much it's shedding horribly. I'll post it when I'm finished.

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padfootb3 [2012-11-11 04:30:37 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for posting this! I've found that this technique works exceedingly well for doll hair, and has really improved my work in that regard.

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dvcomk [2012-07-13 21:03:51 +0000 UTC]

YouΒ΄re an artist
I like the way you do that..

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DiachiKichouhin [2011-11-11 09:39:48 +0000 UTC]

where do you get your fibers to even begin to make wigs? (gotta have mats to work with)

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Minogirl01 [2011-11-08 00:15:13 +0000 UTC]

I'm sorry for the really stupid question, especially if it's already been asked, but you can't do this with real hair, can you? And if so, would you have to do anything different?
I a foot off of my hair back in may and have missed it ever since and have been wanting to make clip-in extensions with it. (Yes, I still have my hair, lol ) Do you think that would be possible with this technique? I think that all I would need to do is sew in the hair clips (with the right kind of thread, of course) and just arrange it from there but do you think it would work?

Please and thanks Sorry again for the stupid question

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Tama-Victorian [2011-03-02 21:38:15 +0000 UTC]

Incredibly helpful!!! You seemed to mention every little thing that needed pointing out- most of them I had been wondering myself, so thank you!

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ebony-n-hot-pockets [2010-10-04 07:40:55 +0000 UTC]

Wow, as someone who uses tracks and uses wigs I never realized the process that went into them.

Looking back I could have saved a lot of money by sewing tracks myself, loose human hair is so much cheaper than wefts in longer lengths!

I am very excited about your upcoming tutorial on sewing tracks into wigs, In this economy it would really help If I could do it cheaper!

Thank you so much for being on this site and sharing your knowledge with the rest of us, you're a real gem and I'm glad I happened across this video.

PS. Your other work is amazing too, in case you didn't notice lol.

-Kenneth.

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FantasyStock [2010-10-01 00:59:13 +0000 UTC]

This resource has been featured in the following article: September 2010 Resources DDs

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contra-rawr [2010-09-24 04:52:47 +0000 UTC]

woah! @_@ thanks for making this, it's really helpful! and congrats on the DD!

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bluenova25 [2010-09-24 00:13:00 +0000 UTC]

i dont cosplay nore do i know how to use a sowing machine but i rly thought this tutorial was extremly useful ^^
keep up the great work ^^

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Suri-ki [2010-09-23 22:54:36 +0000 UTC]

This/you is/are awesome! I've never even considered sewing a wig before, but you make it look so easy and fun, I might just try it! Thank you!

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RestillHabb [2010-09-23 21:16:23 +0000 UTC]

I am so impressed! I love how helpful your tutorial is, and I am curious as to what a finished product would look like. I've never made a weft before, but this is incredibly useful for my love of costume-making. Thank you!!

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PirateLotus-Stock [2010-09-23 20:56:28 +0000 UTC]

This was really great! I have no idea how to make a wig, but this part at least looks really easy, but would be difficult without explanation. I don't think the tut was too long; you explained everything nicely...I hate when people rush through things and you're still sitting there going "Wait...what?"

Thanks for sharing!

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neokamatari [2010-09-23 20:05:30 +0000 UTC]

Very nice of you to do this.... ^_^ I make small plushies so it will be easier if I try this ^_^

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Aberleigh [2010-09-23 18:55:33 +0000 UTC]

Congrats on the DD Taeliac

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jackellice [2010-09-23 18:15:19 +0000 UTC]

oh spectacuawesome. I'm not in the DIY arts and craft movement but this is a pretty spiffy tutorial. thumbs up!

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Degorram [2010-09-23 18:11:30 +0000 UTC]

Wow! What a helpful tutorial! Thank you so much for posting something that people who don't sew very often can also understand! I can't wait to see the continuation of this -- it may just tempt me to make my own wig someday! :3

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Degorram [2010-09-23 18:08:57 +0000 UTC]

Wow! Thank you so much for not only posting a tutorial of this, but making it understandable to those of us who do not sew very very often!! This was great! I can't wait to see the tutorial about sewing the wefts together come out. This might tempt me to make my own wig one day.

The kitty was cute in the background too. X3

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edgefan-talon [2010-09-23 17:48:18 +0000 UTC]

You are so awesome; I love your videos! Can't wait for the next one

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khallix [2010-09-23 17:34:21 +0000 UTC]

congrats for the DD dear!!

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ramikin [2010-09-23 14:48:04 +0000 UTC]

My goodness! This is WONDERFUL. If I wasn't so dirt poor and bogged down by study at them moment I would certainly give this a go. I've always wanted to make wigs...

Just a question though, Is there any sort of fake hair that you can get that doesn't melt? Or would that require buying human hair and colouring it?

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fashioneyes [2010-09-23 11:19:13 +0000 UTC]

Very good.

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MissSouls [2010-09-23 10:52:03 +0000 UTC]

Great!
Thank you so much!

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Evil-e33 [2010-09-23 07:16:25 +0000 UTC]

Congrats on the DD sweetie

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boboborocks [2010-07-08 01:58:14 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for this! I can't wait until you show how to sew it into the wig

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taeliac In reply to boboborocks [2010-07-13 20:52:59 +0000 UTC]

I will definitely try to ASAP - I'm working on a personal outfit that's going to need a crazy wig, so... yeah! Tutorial will definitely come as soon as I order the wig!

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boboborocks In reply to taeliac [2010-07-13 20:55:23 +0000 UTC]

Oh yays! I''m looking forward to it and good luck with the outfit!

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joannspanda [2010-03-11 10:21:06 +0000 UTC]

that is soo nice!
i learned soo much!

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taeliac In reply to joannspanda [2010-03-12 05:00:15 +0000 UTC]

Hehe, I'm very happy to hear it

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CoralSnake [2009-08-20 04:36:22 +0000 UTC]

I don't even know how to describe how easy you made that look and how much hope you just pumped into my body that I can make the wig I need to make ;___; that totally beats me trying to chalk a wig and sew THAT in x__x; thank you so much for such a helpful and insightful way to do wig wefts!! I will definitely comment again with some sort of progress when I'm able to start on my wig n_n you're amazing thank you!

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taeliac In reply to CoralSnake [2009-08-20 17:42:34 +0000 UTC]

Hehe! I'm so happy to be of help, then! It really is that easy - if you're wefts are longer, you may want to do another line of straight stitching to be sure to hold the hair in place cuz you're going to be putting a lot of tension on it when you brush a long weft, but otherwise, yep! It is just that easy!

I know I hated the caulking bit, because you can't sew through them (and, they shed horribly... I ordered one wig made from the person who kind of came up with the caulking method, and I was not impressed at all, it shed so badly!)

I'd love to see progress shots!! I love helping people out however I can

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daydreamernessa [2009-07-25 04:00:35 +0000 UTC]

thank you for posting this, i'm not too familiar with wig work, but this helps tremendously!

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taeliac In reply to daydreamernessa [2009-07-26 16:11:23 +0000 UTC]

Oh awesome! I'm very glad to be of help, then! Wig work is fun - challenging sometimes, but fun!

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Liquidfire3 [2009-05-04 06:13:33 +0000 UTC]

ZOMG, YES YES YES!!!! This is my new favorite tutorial vid!! Seriously, this will definitely come in handy.

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Art-by-ifer [2009-04-07 07:44:37 +0000 UTC]

Why is the bottom right of the screen all wiggly?

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taeliac In reply to Art-by-ifer [2009-04-07 17:09:59 +0000 UTC]

Something about dA's encoding - if you put it in the high quality, it isn't there. I think something happened with their compression...

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Art-by-ifer In reply to taeliac [2009-04-08 05:43:00 +0000 UTC]

Ah.

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cermaith [2009-04-04 16:06:40 +0000 UTC]

That was awesome, thank you! SO cool seeing you in video format, I've always admired you work and wondered what you were like.

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taeliac In reply to cermaith [2009-04-18 04:59:54 +0000 UTC]

Well, I'm a lot more cynical than the video states, but otherwise, that's bland-ole-me

I like video, it's kind of a cool way of getting to know someone with a kind of one-sided conversation

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ripplednell [2009-03-25 02:03:01 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for this! It came at the right time. I need to add some wefts to a wig for my next con. This is very clear, and wonderfully done! I'm not confused at all. Just highly amused at your cat in the background. very cute. :3

I'll take pictures and show you my attempt when I do it.

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Negumi [2009-03-23 18:44:42 +0000 UTC]

The screen started to dance! It was all riples-ey... but aside from DA messing that up, this was an awesome tutorial!

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taeliac In reply to Negumi [2009-03-23 20:09:46 +0000 UTC]

I know! It's so weird - I may try uploading it to dA again, to see if it gets rid of that, but it took so long in the first place

Thank you!!

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Gaaraobssr [2009-03-19 21:10:24 +0000 UTC]

Another tutorial! I really liked this tutorial, and although I might not be using anytime in the near future, I will definitely remember this when I become a competent cosplayer. <3
I found it very informative ((even your ramblings X3)), and I also enjoyed the occasional 'meow' in the background. XD

Great job!!

Man, I gotta go commission you now, seriously! XD

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LadyLilith-Mirae [2009-03-19 01:49:22 +0000 UTC]

^.^ You're so sweet.

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CiLiNDr0 [2009-03-18 09:21:36 +0000 UTC]

wow that's amazing!! A little question about it o_O, how have you uploaded a video here on DA? O__O'''

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taeliac In reply to CiLiNDr0 [2009-03-18 16:03:22 +0000 UTC]

Hehe, FAQ #842: How do I become a submitting member of the film community? should have the info!

You just have to apply for it, by uploading a film or a chunk of a film somewhere, so they can see that it's not just AMV's or whatnot

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narutard94 [2009-03-15 18:11:58 +0000 UTC]

waaaaa THATS SO COOL XD i've never actually really dealt with wigs that much so this is just so cool XD

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taeliac In reply to narutard94 [2009-03-16 19:33:44 +0000 UTC]

Hehe, awesome! They're really not too scary to work with (except when your extensions wind up being like 4 feet long, then they're freakie!) and quite a bit of fun ~ you should try them!

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narutard94 In reply to taeliac [2009-03-31 03:56:05 +0000 UTC]

XD i'll try hehe

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Vashtastic [2009-03-15 05:11:33 +0000 UTC]

i love you lol

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