A Practical Guide to Wig Making and Wig Dressing by Melanie Bouvet (English) Pap

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The art of wig making and wig dressing has been practised for centuries, and continues to be an exciting and essential part of costume production for theatre and film.

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The art of wig making and wig dressing has been practised for centuries, and continues to be an exciting and essential part of costume production for theatre and film. With style inspiration ranging from the seventeenth to the twentieth century, A Practical Guide to Wig Making and Wig Dressing is a comprehensive introduction to the knowledge and techniques required to produce beautiful, durable and historical hairstyles able to withstand the demands of performance. Featuring over 700 photographs, this book offers detailed step-by-step instructions on how to make a wig, how to dress it according to time period, and how to fit and remove it, as well as advice on tools, products and suppliers. The work of current industry practitioners is showcased throughout the book, offering key insights into career pathways and professional styling gained from a wealth of experience. AUTHOR: Melanie Bouvet is the Wigs and Make-up Co-ordinator of New Productions (Ballet and Opera) at the Royal Opera House. 727 colour and 10 b/w photographs, 20 line artworks

Author Biography

Melanie Bouvet is the Wigs and Make-up Co-ordinator of New Productions (Ballet and Opera) at the Royal Opera House. Having worked at the ROH since 2000, she has worked on many well-known productions such as Alice in Wonderland, Frankenstein, Boris Godunov, Andre Chenier and The Nose, amongst others. She has also supervised productions in the Linbury Theatre, the Globe Theatre, the Barbican and the Roundhouse. In 2014, Melanie was nominated for a Technical Theatre Award, and in 2016, won the award for outstanding achievement in wigs and make-up.

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A comprehensive introduction to the knowledge and techniques required to produce beautiful, durable and historically accurate wigs.A valuable companion for hair and make-up students, aspiring wig technicians and for the more experienced practitioners looking to expand and refresh their approach.Includes detailed step-by-step instructions on how to make a wig, how to dress it according to time period, how to fit and remove it, and much, much more.Gives examples of wig foundation making, wig knotting, facial hair making and how to make hairpieces.Superbly illustrated with 727 colour photographs and 20 line artworks.Melanie Bouvet is the Wigs and Make-up Co-ordinator of new productions for the Royal Ballet.

Details ISBN178500445X Author Melanie Bouvet Publisher The Crowood Press Ltd Year 2018 ISBN-10 178500445X ISBN-13 9781785004452 Format Paperback Media Book Imprint The Crowood Press Ltd Place of Publication Ramsbury Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 646.7248 Series Crowood Theatre Companions Language English UK Release Date 2018-07-23 AU Release Date 2018-07-23 NZ Release Date 2018-07-23 Translated from English Pages 192 Publication Date 2018-07-23 Audience General Illustrations Illustrations; 20 Line drawings, color; 10 Halftones, black and white; 727 Halftones, color We've got this

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