Location: Anime Milwaukee 2026 | South Hall Room 201C - Workshop Panel Room

Class Length: 2 hours

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Ready to tackle sturdy buns, dramatic drill curls, or gravity-defying spikes? In this two-hour hands-on workshop, cosplayer Malindachan teaches you how to cover foam and other support structures with wig hair to create clean, professional-looking shapes that actually hold up. Students will learn core techniques for attaching, smoothing, and finishing wig fibers over forms, then apply those skills to create and take home a Sailor Moon–style odango bun. This class is ideal for cosplayers looking to move beyond basic styling and add durable, sculptural elements to their wig builds.

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In this workshop you'll learn:

• How to cover foam and other internal support structures with wig hair for a seamless finish
• Techniques for creating sturdy shapes like buns, drill curls, and dramatic spikes that hold their form
• How to attach and secure wig fibers to forms without visible seams or bulk
• Tips for smoothing, blending, and finishing covered forms so they look natural and polished
• Common mistakes when working with structured wig elements — and how to fix them
• How to apply these techniques to future wig builds beyond the Sailor Moon–style odango

Prerequisite Skills:

This is a newbie level course, meaning students should:

• Be familiar with synthetic wigs and wig styling basics
• Have styled at least one finished wig prior to this course

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About the Instructor:

Malindachan (Malinda) has been cosplaying for more than 20 years and uses a wide range of skills to create her costumes. She especially loves sewing and wig styling, and you might be familiar with the numerous tutorials she created while she was the house stylist for Arda Wigs. Thanks to her clean craftsmanship and experience as a cosplay educator, she’s been invited as a guest speaker and contest judge internationally.

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The Nitty Gritty:

• To participate in this workshop, a liability waiver must be completed for all participants
• Anyone under 16 years of age MUST be accompanied by an adult or legal guardian
• Space is limited and all tickets are first come first serve
• Purchasing a ticket reserves one (1) seat at this class. For multiple tickets, please add more than one ticket to your cart
• All tickets are final sale. In the event of a no-show, no refunds will be available
• Tickets will be delivered digitally to the email address provided at checkout. This digital ticket will be needed to enter the event.
• All classes start promptly at the time they're scheduled for. In the event of tardiness, you may miss certain aspects of the class and may not be able to complete the scheduled project in full.

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