Shakespearean Wig Styling

Shakespearean Wig Styling
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Publisher : The Crowood Press
Total Pages : 593
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ISBN-10 : 9781785008832
ISBN-13 : 1785008838
Rating : 4/5 (32 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Shakespearean Wig Styling by : Brenda Leedham

Download or read book Shakespearean Wig Styling written by Brenda Leedham and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2021-06-28 with total page 593 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The poetry and plays of William Shakespeare continue to provide inspiration for designers in all aspect of media. Shakespearean Wig Styling offers detailed historical guidance on the styles and fashions of the day, and guides yo through twelve different wig designs covering a wide range of archetypal Shakespearian characters. Each example offers different techniques to meet the needs of the design, from material, knotting and curling to the final styling choices. Covering both the Tudor and Stuart periods, there are clear instructions within each example for making wigs from start to finish and adapting from the universal full-lace foundation to create alternative foundations, including added support for complicated styles such as the fontange. In addition, the book covers what to expect when working in the theatre or as a freelance wig-maker; fitting your client, measuring and taking a shell; methods for preparing the hair under a wig; knotting facial hair, hairpieces, hairlines, napes and partings; methods for breaking or dirtying down and finally, creating bald caps and receding hairline effects. This comprehensive book is an ideal companion for the newly qualified wig-maker and all professionals looking for a detailed reference guide to hairstyles from the Shakespearean era.


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