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Added: May 26, 2006
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Page: 2 of 2Making the hair
Option 1
Cut 8 - 10 pieces of 24 guage wire 3 to 3-1/2" long.
Use a knitting needle to twist them.
Or bend them as you like.
Option 2
Use about 1" x 1-1/4" hand torn washi paper. Gather one side, apply glue on the end and roll between your thumb and forefinger. Leave to dry. (A)
Option 3
Use 1" wide strips of paper and braid them first. Cut to about 1" plus long. Gather one end, apply glue, and make a pointed shape whilst rolling between your thumb and forefinger. Leave to dry. (B)
Attaching the hair
Make a line on the top of the head with a marker pen. (A)
Puncture holes with an awl, spacing about 3/8" apart. (B)
Dab glue on the tip of hair pieces and place into the holes. Leave to dry.
Note: You can choose just one style for all your different bodies or make your own style of hair.
Finished Example
- Finished Example
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