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BALDING Blunt needle for pushing thick plugs into head Wood or metal block for pressing needle thought head Sharp, strong scissors for cutting hair Small crochet hook for loosening stubborn plugs Hemostats or tweezers for extracting hair Bag for collecting old hair (whether you throw it out or keep it) |
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PAINTING Craft\artist’s acrylic, air brush, or model car\airplane paint Craft sealer, or varnish, for fixing paint Application brushes (1\4" flat is a good size) Inexpensive\disposable plastic or paper palette for mixing\diluting\testing paint and sealer Water (or diluent) tub for rinsing brushes and thinning paint and sealer |
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(RE)ROOTING Bald Soft Head Sharp,fat needle for implanting hair Wood or metal block for pressing needle thought head Thin doll needle for the actual rooting Strong pliers for pulling needle through holes Strong thread, like "Upholstery", "Button\Craft\Carpet", or "Heavy" Hair (duh) Sharp scissors for trimming hair ends Small clips for holding hair out of the way |
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Glue and Seal Good light (do NOT attempt this is a dim place!) Good ventilation (glue fumes are toxic!) Doll head Water-insoluble, permanent glue for sealing head Cotton-Swab for distributing glue Inexpensive\disposable plastic or paper palette for mixing\diluting\testing glue Water (or diluent) tub for thinning and glue if necessary |
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Thatching Good light (do NOT attempt this is a dim place!) Good ventilation (styling gel fumes are toxic!) Thin needle for separating plugs Rooted and glued doll head Hair brush or comb Hair tie, rubber band, or clip for holding extra hair out of the way Hair gel |
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Set and Tame Good light (do NOT attempt this is a dim place!) Rooted doll head (or finished wig) Hair brush or comb Potholder Burner Pot Tall cup Sink Water Ice |
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