ABSTRACT
The most essential basic skill used to make a wig is ventilating – tying the knots of hair that will make up our hairline, wig, or facial hair piece. Ventilating needles/hooks come in a range of sizes. The size refers to the number of average hairs the hook will pick up. Most wig laces are a form of a weave called bobbinette. Bobbinette is also found in theatrical scrim fabrics. Bobbinette is characterized by a hexagonal pattern. Every wigmaker eventually finds their ideal position to work in – everyone has their favorite. The wig designer students should try a variety of positions until they find one that can sit comfortably in for several hours at a time. When making a wig, it is important to consider where the hair needs to be thick and where it needs to be thinner. Because there is great variety in human heads, wig designer students will need to be able to ventilate in different thicknesses and patterns.
