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We are delighted to bring you our Beginners Programme which takes you through the whole wig making process from the very beginning with learning how to knot (ventilate), how to whip, taking perfect headwraps and creating bespoke headblocks though to creating beautiful, hand stitched lace front foundations (wig caps) and knotting directions for knotting hair (hand tying) into the foundations to create beautiful, hand crafted, perfectly fitted wigs.

Our WAM Studio Kit and WAM Studio Hair Pack's are available through our shop page.

WAM Studio Kit

by The Wig Department

The Wig Department Shop

WAM Studio Hair Pack

by Tashajacks Hair

Tashajacks hair pack
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Knotting

Open the Knotting Course lessons

Welcome to the WAM Studio series of Knotting Courses where Philip will start by teaching you how to form your first knot and share his years of experience to ensure you get those knots clean and tight. Philip will then guide you through different knotting directions so you are ready to start knotting hair into your wig foundation or facial piece.

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01

Intro and Equipment

Philip talks you through the equipment you will need for this series of Knotting courses

02

Forming Your First Knot

Philip takes you through the process of forming your first knot - step by step tuition, including some supersized tools to really help you

03

Straight Knotting

Philip teaches you how to knot hair in a ‘Straight’ direction so it falls vertically down the centre of the lace

04

Directional Right Knotting

Philip teaches you how to knot hair to fall 45 degrees to the right and when to use this direction

05

Directional Left Knotting

Philip teaches you how to knot hair to fall 45 degrees to the left and when to use this direction

06

Cross Knotting

Philip teaches you how to combine Directional Left and Directional Right knotting techniques and why this is such a useful technique to master

07

Brick Knotting

Philip demonstrates how Brick Knotting works and the different densities that can be achieved using this method

08

Double Knotting

Philip teaches you how to form a double knot and explains when this technique should be used

09

Point Knotting

Philip takes you through this advanced knotting technique and explains when and why this should be used

10

Knotting Tips

Philip shares some great techniques from his many years of experience to help you achieve really beautiful, tight knots without snapping hair

Whipping, Seams and Darts

Open the Whipping, Seams and Darts Course lessons

Welcome to WAM Studio’s series of Whipping Courses where Philip teaches you how to form the Whip Stitch and then guides you through various different seams used in foundation making plus teaches you how to create a crisp pointed dart.

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01

Intro and Equipment

Philip talks you through the equipment you will need for this series of Whipping courses

02

Creating the Whip Stitch

Philip teaches you how to form the whip stitch and then takes you through security knots

03

Creating a Flat Seam

Philip teaches you how to create a Flat Seam, shows you how it should be whipped and explains when this technique is used

04

Creating a Folded Seam

Philip teaches you how to create a Folded Seam, shows you how it should be whipped and explains when this technique is used

05

Creating a Hybrid Seam

Philip teaches you how to create a Hybrid Seam, shows you how it should be whipped and explains when this technique is used

06

Creating a French Seam

Philip teaches you how to create a French Seam, shows you how it should be whipped and explains when this technique is used

07

Creating a Dart

Philip teaches you how to form a dart with a lovely crisp point, shows you how it should be whipped and explains when this technique is used

08

Summary

Philip recaps on the different seams covered in this series so you can clearly see the difference between them

The Perfect Headwrap

Open the The Perfect Headwrap Course lessons

Welcome to the WAM Studio - The Perfect Headwrap course where Philip teaches you how to prepare your clients hair using the wrapping method then how to take a perfect Headwrap, including key measurements and photographs.

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01

Intro and Equipment

Philip talks you through the equipment you will need for your Head Prep and also your Headwrap

02

The Head Prep - Wrapping Method

Philip demonstrates and advises you how to prepare your client’s hair, paying particular attention to size and shape, and how to apply a stocking cap over the hair and pin into place

03

The Headwrap

Philip takes you step-by-step through the Headwrap (also known as a ‘bubble’, ‘shell’ or ‘template’) process. He also shows you how to accurately mark out the hairline and other important information

04

Key Measurements

Philip shows you how and where to take key measurements and how to record on a measurement sheet (FREE WAM Studio Measurement Sheet ready to download)

05

Key Photographs

Philip shows you how to take specific photographs of your client and discusses why they matter

Bespoke Headblock: Padded Method

Open the Padded Headblock Method Course lessons

Welcome to the WAM Studio Headblock course where Philip teaches you how to create a made to measure, bespoke Headblock using the Padded Method.

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01

Intro and Equipment

Philip talks you through the equipment you will need to create a Headblock using the Padded Method

02

Preparing the Block

Philip advises you how to choose the right headblock, shows you how to make initial alterations to the block shape, how to accurately position the headwrap and then how to create and mark the essential guide tabs

03

Padding the Block

Philip teaches you how to accurately pad out your block using tried and tested methods to achieve a finished Headblock which perfectly matches your client’s headshape and size

04

Covering the Block

Philip teaches you how to cover your block with paper once the padding has been completed

05

Drawing on the Hairline and Final Measurements

Philip teaches you how to accurately transfer the hair line markings from the headwrap to the finished block. Philip then measures up the block for the final time to ensure it matches the measurements on the Measurements Sheet

FOUNDATION MAKING: CIRCULAR CROWN

Open the Circular Crown Foundation Course lessons

Welcome to the WAM Studio foundation making course where Philip teaches you how to make a full lace foundation/wig cap, using the Circular Crown method.

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01

Intro and Equipment

Philip talks you through the equipment you will need to make a Circular Crown Foundation

02

Preparing Your Lace Pieces

Philip demonstrates how to pre-cut the different lace pieces required to make your Circular Crown Foundation

03

Marking Up Your Headblock

Philip shows you how to draw key guidelines on your Headblock covering the Nape, Crown, Front and Parting

04

The Tension Band

Philip teaches you how to lay down your first lace section to create The Tension Band including grain directions and how and where to place darts. Philip then demonstrates how to start your first seam

05

The Crown

Philip teaches you how to lay down your second lace section to create The Crown including grain direction and how and where to place darts. Philip then teaches you how to complete your first seam using the Folded Seam method

06

The Nape

Philip teaches you how to lay down your third lace section to create The Nape including grain direction and how and where to place darts. Philp then teaches you how to attach The Nape to The Tension Band using the Folded Seam method

07

The Front

Philip teaches you how to lay down your fourth lace section to create The Front including grain direction and placement of a parting

08

The Cotton Line

Philip shows you how to put in a cotton line to mark the front hairline on the foundation

Knotting your Wig

Open the Knotting Your Wig Course lessons

Welcome to the WAM Studio Knotting Your Wig course where Philip guides you through hand knotting a full custom made wig into a lace foundation with a parting

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01

Intro and Equipment

Philip talks you through the equipment you will need to knot your wig

02

Selecting Your Hair

Philip explains how to measure and purchase the correct hair lengths required for different areas of your wig. Philip also discusses the number of colour shades and tones you should consider using to achieve a natural overall colour

03

Placing Your Hair into Your Drawing Mat

Philip shows you how to split bundles of hair and the correct way to place into your drawing mat to prevent major issues occurring

04

The Nape

Watch Philip knot the nape section of his wig, whilst he guides you through the knotting directions, the triangle edge method and variation in density

05

The Tension Band

Philip knots the tension band section of his wig as he discusses changes in knotting directions and when/how to change hair shades and tones

06

The Crown

Philip guides you through knotting the crown section of his wig, discussing colour shade transition and knotting directions. There is also a whiteboard session where Philip explains and demonstrates the importance of density throughout your wig

07

The Front

Philip shows you how he fine knots the delicate lace front of his wig, the colour shades and tones he has selected and the knotting directions he employs to ensure the hair falls in a realistic and natural way

08

The Parting

Philip teaches you the knotting directions he uses, for a cross-knotted parting, to finish his wig!