Knotting + Hairline Caste

Knotting/Creating the hairline:

Equipment:

·      Water spray

·      Comb

·      Grips

·      Cling film

·      Celotape

·      Permanent marker pen

·      Wig block

·      Cradle

·      Sewing pins

·      Lace

·      Knotting needle

·      Hair

·      Warm water

·      Coloured paper

Directions:

·      Spray the hair with water to catch any loose hairs and comb back the hair away from the face and secure with grips.

·      Wrap a layer of cling film over the head and pull tight. Make sure all of the hairline is covered.

·      Using multiple small bits of celotape, cover the area of cling film to create a loose mould.

·      Using a permanent marker, mark on the hairline with as much detail as possible to show the shape and direction.

·      Cover the marker pen lines with tape to avoid any ink transfer.

·      Attach the mould to the block using tape and pins.

·      Place the lace onto the template/mould and block. Pin into place with (sewing) pins. Secure at the front first to make sure the lace is flat. Also, ensure that the holes of the lace go horizontal to the hairline.

·      To avoid any gaping of the lace, pleat the lace where necessary and secure with pins. Make sure pleats are not lying on the parting or hairline.

·      Place block into the cradle to start the knotting.

·      Place a coloured piece of paper under the lace so the holes are more visible.

·      Fold a lock of hair to form a loop and dip into warm water to soften the hair.

·      Hook under one hole (under one line of lace) and catch a hair from the loop.

·      Loop the hair under the lace and drop the hair to the pend of the needle.

·      Catch the strand again and pull through all the way to create the knot.

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My Knotting:

Youtube Tutorial on Wig Knotting: