Hello, sort of new here. I tried to find answers to this, but no such luck. If there is a thread similar to this, I'd appreciate a link. ^.^
So I have two things that I am wondering about.
The first: It is possible to re-root with mohair or a similar natural fiber? If so, which technique should I use?
I have used the needle and thread/knotting method before, but only with nylon hair. I think mohair might be too fragile for this, but I am not sure. Unless you guys think that nylon/saran hair will be fine enough to use on 1:6 figures. Any suggestions or input?
My other question: I recently got my first figure, a Side Show Faramir, and need some input on what to do with the hair. I am debating between repainting the sculpted hair, and removing the sculpted hair and replacing it with real hair. There are a few ways I can handle the real hair thing, but I don't know which one would suit the figure the best. What do you guys think?
The options:
a) Get a 1:6 scale wig. Should sit in the grooves without creating bulk, I think?
b) Make a wig from Tibetan lamb hair (on the skin).
c) Make or get a scalp, and root it. Kinda like the Kumik (I think?) wigs.
d) Find a cheaper fashion doll, scalp her, and use that. (Wow, I sound so sophisticated and cultured here).
e) Forget the real hair thing, and just repaint the sculpted hair.
d) Something else that I have not thought of. I'd rather avoid gluing hair directly onto the head.
Thank you in advance for all your time, help, and effort. I hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday.
So I have two things that I am wondering about.
The first: It is possible to re-root with mohair or a similar natural fiber? If so, which technique should I use?
I have used the needle and thread/knotting method before, but only with nylon hair. I think mohair might be too fragile for this, but I am not sure. Unless you guys think that nylon/saran hair will be fine enough to use on 1:6 figures. Any suggestions or input?
My other question: I recently got my first figure, a Side Show Faramir, and need some input on what to do with the hair. I am debating between repainting the sculpted hair, and removing the sculpted hair and replacing it with real hair. There are a few ways I can handle the real hair thing, but I don't know which one would suit the figure the best. What do you guys think?
The options:
a) Get a 1:6 scale wig. Should sit in the grooves without creating bulk, I think?
b) Make a wig from Tibetan lamb hair (on the skin).
c) Make or get a scalp, and root it. Kinda like the Kumik (I think?) wigs.
d) Find a cheaper fashion doll, scalp her, and use that. (Wow, I sound so sophisticated and cultured here).
e) Forget the real hair thing, and just repaint the sculpted hair.
d) Something else that I have not thought of. I'd rather avoid gluing hair directly onto the head.
Thank you in advance for all your time, help, and effort. I hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday.