Plush Wigs
Plush Wigs
I HATE WIGS!!!!!!
But I remember seeing a wig done by Abyss for dwhite601. I really thought this was a neat idea, looking like the hair from anime collectables. But I also thought that by changing the material I could get a similar look with a nice soft, floppy, stroke-able feel. These plush wigs are easy to maintain, never need brushing, & seem to stand up to gentle cycles in the washing machine and dryer.
Connection to the scalp could be accomplished in many ways as it would be ease to sew fasteners to.
I will be working on a 3rd style over the next couple of days (thick layered shoulder length in camel) and will post pics when finished.
In the meantime I would love some feedback on a 4th hair style. If you would like to see a certain anime type hair style please send some pics to this post of what you'd like to see me work on for my 4th wig. I have 2 yards of black left for this project.
Peace,
Coyote
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That would probably be way too labor-intensive for your project, however. I am liking the concept, though; keep innovating!
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A couple of other experiments look like they might be feasible for making curly locks. In the above photo, I have a couple of straight triple locks used in my other wig designs.
The bottom one has an elastic cord sewn with a slip stitch on one edge of each lock before turning R.S.O. After turning R.S.O. the elastic can then be tightened giving me a range from extra kinky to a slight body wave. This has a lot of possibilities so I'll plan to use this in a wig soon.
The top one was 3 experiments at twisting the locks and then stitching a straight line through the twists. The bottom lock is the only version worth repeating.
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Peace Coyote.
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by man starts as a dream before becoming reality.<br /><br />
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I am curious about the fabric doll you show. Did you make that? Do you have more pix?
Also, please do keep up the work on the wigs.
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The dolls above represent 2 prototypes than I have been developing for the last 8 months. These wigs, along with a few more details are some of my last patterns to develop. Once I have completed these 2 dolls I will be posting a business plan and start work on 3 first run Velour Vixens, to be sold on eBay as they are finished.
Their is a link in my signature below to my doll album showing my progress on this project.
I've been using this sight to blog about my work. If you check my past posts found under my profile you should be able to find enough info to fill in a lot of gaps.
In the mean time I will keep posting as this project progresses. Peace Coyote
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by man starts as a dream before becoming reality.<br /><br />
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Hee hee!
Mmmm goth girls.......
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I can offer a wide choice of colors and animal prints as well a variations on the ideas presented.
Suggested prices for the styles presented thus far:
Double ponytail with bangs $75 (14.50 oz.)
Single ponytail with long side bangs $100 (1 lb. 10.55 oz)
Long straight locks with bangs to one side $140 (sorry no weight yet)
Thick curly locks $275 (3 lb.. 13.20 oz.)
I can offer quotes for anything custom that uses any of the techniques I've developed so far.
Concerns about fitting and attachment can be addressed by posting to this thread.
It will be really cool when I can see my wigs popping up in pics of your dolls.
Peace,
Coyote
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I'll use only one layer of polyfelt to two layers of ultra stretch fur, for my wigs.
All pieces have been sewn and are ready for turning. After a little more sewing I'm ready to attach the velcro hook to the inside. And some pics of Caramel modeling it. Peace,
Coyote9
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You have peaked my interest good sir!
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Thanks AceOfSpadesAceOfSpades wrote:Very Cool!
You have peaked my interest good sir!
Aesopsfabulous wig is a 3/4 or a 16-17" size for a Mini Love Doll
Here is the second layer that will lie over the head band. And the first layer and bangs on a My Size Barbie.
MSB has about 14" head so this is a little oversize on her. This wig is about 17" and will have a drawstring under the headband. I should have this done tomorrow.
Peace,
Coyote9
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I also wanted to point out that part of my attraction is the idea of a night time wig for my MLD so I don't have to deal with entanglements and I also get another snuggly aspect to her in the process!
I love the brown one you added, it is glorious! I almost feel like it needs even a little more layering to cover the side where you have the "part" in the hair, it is so large and flowy, has an amazing look to it!
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Thank you, Coyote9, for this great idea and inspiration! Maybe you remember me asking you for one of the plush wigs. You gave me a really decent qoute, but I was too impatient and tried on my own. The outcome is really good enough, so let me show you:
#1 The dreadlocks:
They're about what I had in mind when I asked you.
#2 The braid:
#3 The punk:
In the last picture you can also see a photo of Karrot's Pinky, I also made her the pink "Moptopus" you can see there, a dread style wig in pink. And I still wonder what's gonna be next...
All that hair was fabricated out of microfibre plush blankets (terribly soft for machine sewing!), they were my first real sewing jobs, and I even bought the sewing machine for this! Later on I had some help, though: Once more: Thank you. Keep up your great work with your plushies.
CU cuddly and Lian