Tools\Materials\Requirements Bald Soft Head Good light (do NOT attempt this is a dim place!) Sharp, thin bladed knife for trimming flash (optional) Sharp,fat needle for implanting hair Wood or metal block for pressing needle thought head Thin doll needle for punching holes 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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1. Attain ALL tools\materials\requirements 2. Read ALL steps first, these ARE NOT read-as-you-go instructions! 3. Don't feel you have to fill every hole |
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4. Bald |
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5. Trim Flash and Seem Lines (optional) a. Hold blade facing away from you, perpendicular to flash b. In a steady, smooth motion, push head backward (rotate head, not knife) c. Go slowly, soft heads cut very easily (DO NOT squeeze head!) d. Continue until desired trimness is achieved |
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6. Seal |
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7. Paint (optional) |
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8. Adjust Hair Pattern (if desired) a. Roughly sketch desired hair line |
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8. Select the Hair | |
9. Assemble Plugs a. Determine desired total rooted fatness (BarbieŠs have about four times too much hair) b. Determine desired\necessary strands per plug (I use twenty, folded count, per plug on a standard BarbieŠ size head) c. Either Portion out each plug as you root it Or Portion out all plugs before you start d. Place within easy and immediate access |
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10. Root Any method can be used with this project Chain Stitch Method Puchi Collective, Locked-Loop-Technique Root Tool (Some brands are double-ended with a punching needle, like the center one and the green one, eliminating the need for a needle and press block set) Needle and Tread kNot |
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11. Glue |
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12. Thatch |
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13. Set |
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14. Style |
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