going to battle in a foam helmet

I went to battle earlier this year trying to fulfill the wacky theatrical vision of my dear friend, Rob. Rob directed a community theater production of Lysistrata, a play written by the ancient Greek comic playwright, Aristophanes, in 411 BCE. When Rob asked me to help with costuming, he pitched the play as the "first-ever … Continue reading going to battle in a foam helmet →

straightening synthetic hair

I needed to transform a curly synthetic wig (below left) into a straight one (below right) to prepare it for additional alterations. I know a few ways to straighten and smooth synthetic hair: Dunk it in really hot water. This can be the fastest method but leaves a big watery mess when I do it. … Continue reading straightening synthetic hair →