I just uploaded 5 pictures of my Miss Piggy to my album. She is not finished I think I got the look. I saw your eyes for Kermit and I really like them

I just uploaded 5 pictures of my Miss Piggy to my album. She is not finished I think I got the look. I saw your eyes for Frog and I really like them

Just sent you a regular EMAIL Thanks, Matt

I used pink chalk scraped into a bowl and applied with a foam brush as a blush for her cheeks.
I also applied some to her bottom lip to try and bring that out a little. The ears came with the wig
as did the Tierra.
Also, Should I glue the wig on or pin it or both. And, how would I pin it?

Also, Should I glue the wig on or pin it or both. And, how would I pin it?

I think it depends on if you might want to swap out her hair later. If you use any glue, I have found that it usually soaks partially into the acrylic in the hair. If you use a glue gun, be careful not to melt the fibers in the hair.

If you pin it, I would suggest T-pins. Just make sure you slide them all the way into the foam, so they aren't sticking down into the head, where you can stab yourself (or someone else who picks up your puppet.) I would take a long tooth comb and go a few layers down from the top and pin there so the hair covers it.

I like how you did the shading with the chalk. She's looking very "old skool".

I think I would use safety pins rather then T-pins.  Less chance of slipping out or getting stuck by them.   Acutually if you know that you are going to want to change out the hair quite often it may be just as easy to install some large snaps into the head of the puppet that you can snap the wig too.  I work in wigs and hair for shows with live performers and always tease them that I think actors should have to have snaps installed into their heads to make my job easier.

I like to baste hair on with big stiches and a long doll needle.  It will stay on tight and rip off easy when you need to change hair. I tack it down on key edges, that is all it takes. That way you can even be bald when you want with no velcro or snaps showing later.

hey guys I got the Vacuum Former up and going if anyone needs it

I'm not a fan of most costume wigs, but when I've used them I sew a circle of fabric to the wig, kind of like a skull cap.  That way you have a steady base to sew, pin, snap or glue on.

Steve, Miss Piggy look great.  I have found that pastels; sticks or pallet type work very well for shading, since they come in so many colors.

Julie