{"product_id":"otakon-class-wig-workshop-covering-forms","title":"OTAKON CLASS \/\/ Wig Workshop: Covering Forms","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLocation: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOtakon 2026 | Walter E. Washington Room 144C - Crafts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Room\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 hours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1636\" data-start=\"1193\"\u003eReady to tackle sturdy buns, dramatic drill curls, or gravity-defying spikes? In this two-hour hands-on workshop, cosplayer \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/malinda_chan\/\" title=\"Malindachan on Instagram\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMalinda_Chan\u003c\/a\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"641\"\u003e________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIn this workshop you'll learn:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"280\"\u003eHow to cover foam and other internal support structures with wig hair for a seamless finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"387\"\u003eTechniques for creating sturdy shapes like buns, drill curls, and dramatic spikes that hold their form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"466\"\u003eHow to attach and secure wig fibers to forms without visible seams or bulk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"562\"\u003eTips for smoothing, blending, and finishing covered forms so they look natural and polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"646\"\u003eCommon mistakes when working with structured wig elements — and how to fix them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"737\"\u003eHow to apply these techniques to future wig builds beyond the Sailor Moon–style odango\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisite Skills:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enewbie\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e level course, meaning students should:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe familiar with synthetic wigs and wig styling basics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave styled at least one finished wig prior to this course\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e________________________________\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Instructor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/malinda_chan\/\" title=\"Malindachan on Instagram\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMalinda_Chan\u003c\/a\u003e 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arda-wigs.com\/\" title=\"Arda Wigs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eArda Wigs\u003c\/a\u003e. Thanks to her clean craftsmanship and experience as a cosplay educator, she’s been invited as a guest speaker and contest judge internationally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Nitty Gritty:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo participate in this workshop, a liability waiver must be completed for all participants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnyone under 16 years of age MUST be accompanied by an adult or legal guardian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSpace is limited and all tickets are first come first serve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePurchasing a ticket reserves one (1) seat at this class. For multiple tickets, please add more than one ticket to your cart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAll tickets are final sale. In the event of a no-show, no refunds will be available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTickets will be delivered digitally to the email address provided at checkout. This digital ticket will be needed to enter the event.\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAll classes start promptly at the time they're scheduled for. 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