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BALDING Good light (do NOT attempt this is a dim place!) 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 Good light Good ventilation (paint, sealer, alcohol, and acetone fumes are toxic!) Doll head Acetone for removing unwanted factory paint (remove head and face paint at the same time) Vinyl specific, craft\artist’s acrylic, air brush, or model car\airplane paint Craft sealer, or craft varnish, for fixing paint Application brushes (1\4" flat for the head, 18/0-20/0-30/0 for the face are good sizes) 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 Isopropyl alcohol 91% for repairing mistakes |
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(RE)ROOTING Good light (do NOT attempt this is a dim place!) 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 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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