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We are delighted to bring you our Ultimate Wig Making Course 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
WAM Studio Hair Pack
by Tashajacks Hair
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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.
*You will need to be signed up for this course to view the actual content.*
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.
*You will need to be signed up for this course to view the actual content.*
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.
*You will need to be signed up for this course to view the actual content.*
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.
*You will need to be signed up for this course to view the actual content.*
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.
*You will need to be signed up for this course to view the actual content.*
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 *You will need to be signed up for this course to view the actual content.* Philip talks you through the equipment you will need to knot your wig 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 Philip shows you how to split bundles of hair and the correct way to place into your drawing mat to prevent major issues occurring 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 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 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 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 Philip teaches you the knotting directions he uses, for a cross-knotted parting, to finish his wig!
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Intro and Equipment
02
Selecting Your Hair
03
Placing Your Hair into Your Drawing Mat
04
The Nape
05
The Tension Band
06
The Crown
07
The Front
08
The Parting
Course Content
01 Forming your First Knot - FREE Intro
02 Knotting
03 Whipping, Seams and Darts
04 Perfect Headwrap
