Sticking Hair Lace
Spirit gum is used for sticking hair lace. It is a natural product that comes from gum trees. There are several gums to choose from, depending on what is required. A thick gum will stick firmly, but it may possibly shine. Thicker gum could be useful in theatre work but for TV or film work a finer gum may have to be used. It is possible to get matt gum.
Paint the gum onto the skin and wait a few seconds for it to become tacky. Apply the lace and press firmly with a damp cloth. The cloth will prevent the gum from sticking to fingers and will keep the lace clean.
It may not be necessary to glue all around the hairline. If the wig front is of fine lace and a good fit, the hair lace should seem to disappear into the skin. If the ...
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