Yarn wig cosplay

I have to say, this was one of the craziest ideas I've had in a long time. Sure, I can make a wig. Never mind I've never even worn one before. So I don't claim that this is the most professional, long lasting, easiest way to do this. But I couldn't find anything else on the web to help me, so maybe this will help you. Supplies Large Red Yarn - 3 bundles of it (sorry I don't know these technical terms, you want it thick, red, and 3 bundles of it at least.) Red fabric - just a small piece…

UPDATED WITH BETTER PICTURES YAY! This tutorial is for a single tuft of fur and you will likely need several to complete any given project. This process... Yarn Fur Tutorial

My youngest granddaughters are going to be the sister combo characters of "Little Red Riding Hood" and her "Grandmother" this Halloween. I offered to make a yarn wig for "Granny" even though I have never made one before. I was sure I could find a tutorial somewhere on the internet. I did find one that was "oh so close" to what I had in mind. Heidi at the blog "Hands Occupied" made a yarn wig for her husband one year to wear on Halloween that looked like I could "kopy kat" her technique…

So. I'm going to be cosplaying Sally at Fandom Fest this summer and making the wig was super duper fun so I made a tutorial. It DOES involve crocheting a wig cap so if you're new to cosplaying and you...

This is the steps for my BJD yarn wig. First I brush to untangle the strands. Then brush with a wire brush til it’s all poofy. I then straighten it so it’s sleek. And rinse and repeat straightening and brushing with a wire brush until I’m happy with it.

A simple DIY yarn wig looks great with any costume or cosplay; they are cheap and easy to make. Follow the tutorial to learn how to make a no-sew yarn wig.