In PART ONE of her 2-part Hair Punching course series, master hair artist Denise Baer (Men in Black, Blade, Planet of the Apes) reveals her secrets for creating utterly realistic hair work for human & fantasy characters. From punching needle basics, to understanding hair direction, texture & color, Baer gives you the tools you need to punch like the pros.

Intermediate Level

3h 39m of duration

English (auto), Spanish (auto)

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Curriculum

1. Title & Introduction - 8min

2. Hair Ring - 5min

3. Purchasing Hair - 17min

4. Tools & Materials - 5min

5. Making a Hair Punching Needle - 10min

6. Punching with Silicone Caulking - 6min

7. Blending Hair - 9min

8. Drawing a Hair Line - 16min

9. Double Hair Punching - 17min

10. Hobbit Beard - 13min

11. Curling Hair - 7min

12. Single Hair Punching - 44min

13. Final Touches - 7min

14. Eyebrows - 4min

15. Eyebrows - 7min

16. Animal Fur - 16min

17. Eyebrows - 8min

18. Nose Hair - 5min

19. Eyelashes - 9min

20. Eyelashes - 5min

21. Wrap Up - 3min

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.

His and Her Hair Goods

Sally Beauty Supply

Nigel Beauty Emporium

Frends Beauty Supply

FOR YOUR WORKSTATION

Silicone/Foam Slip Latex Head or Body Part

Knotting Box (self provide)

LATEX/SILICONE

Silicone Fluid DC200

SPONGES/POWDER PUFFS

Stipple Sponge

HAIR AND CREPE WOOLS

Hair 1/2 OZ minimum

TOOLS

Needle Holder

Punching Needles (10# beading needle John James brand )

Small Jewelers Wire Cutters

Razor Blade or X-Acto Knife

Hair Scissors

Clover Pen Style Chaco Liner - White

Fine Grit Sandpaper or Sanding Stone

Drawing Card (*optional)

SUPPLIES

Mason jar

Paper towels

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 BiographyDenise Baer

Master Hair Artist

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