Join Stan Winston Studio & Legacy Effects hair department supervisor, Michael Ornelaz, as he demonstrates the basics of how to knot hair & make a fake moustache. For any character creator who wishes to create hairy creatures, monsters & characters, this course will provide an essential foundation in the fine art of hair knotting.

Beginner Level

1h 44m of duration

English, Spanish (auto)

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Curriculum

1. Title & Introduction - 26s

2. Tools & Materials - 22min

3. Getting Started - 48s

4. Types of Lace - 2min

5. The One Inch Square - 3min

6. Prepping the Lace - 4min

7. The First Knot - 9min

8. Creating Density - 5min

9. Finishing an Edge - 2min

10. Building a Moustache Part 1: Creating the Pattern - 5min

11. Building a Moustache Part 2: Setting Up Block & Lace - 4min

12. Building a Moustache Part 3: Knotting - 4min

13. Lots of Knots - 3min

14. Finishing the Upper Edge - 4min

15. Building a Moustache Part 4: Styling and Grooming - 5min

16. What Not to Do - 3min

17. Giving the Piece Curl - 3min

18. Refining the Shape and Trimming - 8min

19. Fine Tuning - 7min

20. Trimming the Lace - 5min

21. Application - 5min

Materials

CLICK on the links below to find the materials you need for this lesson.

Some items might be harder to find, but a little internet scouring usually finds you everything you'll need.

Naimie's Beauty Center

Reynolds Advanced Materials

Smooth-On Inc.

FOR YOUR WORK STATION

Canvas Blocks

Comfortable Chair

Corkboard in Box Frame (custom made)

Knotting Box

Foam Lifecast of Actor

Silicone Block for Facial Hair

Wig Stand

EPOXYS/GLUES

Telesis Matte Lace Adhesive

HAIR AND CREPE WOOLS

Hair

Hair Color Rings

PAINT/BRISTLE BRUSHES

Assorted Makeup Brushes

Hair Brushes

Mascara Brushes

THINNERS/SOLVENTS

Telesis Thinner

TOOLS

Combs

Rake Handle Comb

Rat Tail Comb

Cutting Tools

Small Electric Shaver

Small Scissors

Other Tools

Aluminum Needle Holders

CC Cups

CC Cup Tray

Drawing Card w/metal teeth

Small Curling Iron

Knotting Hooks/Needles

Large Pincushion (for practice)

Oval Piece of Wood

Cloth to cover wood

Stuffing for pincushion

Marcel Irons and Stove

Red Background

Straight Pins (different lengths)

Tweezers

SUPPLIES

Cellophane

Cup of Hot Water

Fine Grade Lace

Foundation Lace (Heavy Grade)

Gray Nylon Thread

Hairspray

Masking Tape

Paper Towels

Red Marker

Sharpie Marker

HEALTH/SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

When working with toxic and/or dangerous materials or tools:

ALWAYS read labels for appropriate use guidelines

ALWAYS wear a high-grade respirator

ALWAYS work in a well-ventilated area

ALWAYS protect your skin

ALWAYS wear eye protection

Artist BiographyMichael Ornelaz

Emmy-winning special makeup artist & master FX hair designer,

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