Skill Level: ALL
Duration: 2-hours
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Class Description:
This 2-hour on-demand workshop will teach you how to build a lightweight and durable headdress base completely from scratch. Designed for anyone looking to create statement pieces for costumes, festivals, bodypaint competitions, photo shoots, music videos, special events, and more! This class walks you through the process in real time as you follow along with step-by-step guidance. You'll receive a printable headdress pattern to cut out and use right away, along with guidance on how to design your own pattern if you’d like to customize it. You’ll also learn how to shape and glue EVA foam, and work with essential materials like floral foam to ensure a sturdy and comfortable fit. Anja shares her personal tips, tools, and professional techniques - including the types of glues she uses such as contact cement, water-based, and resin-based adhesives - along with important dos and don’ts in the headdress-making process. By the end of the workshop, you'll have the skills and confidence to create three unique headdress base styles and use them as a foundation to bring your own stunning designs to life.

PDF Downloads - You'll receive printable PDF files of the following:

  • Checklist of materials and tools for making the base
  • List of types of glues
  • List of what's in Anja's toolbox
  • Pattern for the universal base (print on 8.5"x11" sheet and cut out)
  • Pattern layout sheet to explain how to lay your pattern pieces on the table
  • Product links to all materials, glues, and tools
  • Step-by-step written instructions for how to make the headdress base

Products: If you live in the United States you'll have easy access to all the supplies. Most items will be available at AmazonHobby LobbyMichaels, and Sally Beauty

Headdress Base Materials Kit: In case you prefer a ready-made materials kit for this headdress workshop, those are available in our online shop and ship worldwide.

Headdress Design Workshops - once you’re familiar with how to build the base, check out our Design Workshops:

Course Preview

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From Base to Beauty

Below are headdress design examples using the three different headdress bases - peacock, warrior, and headband style - from this DIY headdress base workshop.

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