Gyp The Blood Posted December 8, 2005 Posted December 8, 2005 Does anyone know where to get a quality, period(-ish) wig? I don't mean a long-haired wig, I have long hair already. But rather, long flowing curls like those also worn in the Victorian era and by English judges. Someone knows what I mean, right? Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats. -- H.L. Mencken Now and then we had a hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be pirates. -- Mark Twain
blackjohn Posted December 8, 2005 Posted December 8, 2005 http://www.madamejoan.homestead.com/index.html My Home on the Web The Pirate Brethren Gallery Dreams are the glue that holds reality together.
Rumba Rue Posted December 8, 2005 Posted December 8, 2005 For less money, but just as good take a look at: Extreme Wigs Also, do an online search for 'costume hair wigs' and you'll find quite a few.
Gyp The Blood Posted December 8, 2005 Author Posted December 8, 2005 Excellent! Thank you both! Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats. -- H.L. Mencken Now and then we had a hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be pirates. -- Mark Twain
Gentleman of Fortune Posted December 8, 2005 Posted December 8, 2005 I'd just like to say, $125 for a human hair wig is Outstanding. I am not sure what "style" you want but here is another human hair wig for comparison. http://www.wigfx.co.nz/human-hair-wigs.htm The ones from Extreme wig can be found at a lot of places on the net. Just type in "French King Wig" in google... ah hell just look here http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=French...e&lmode=unknown I am in the processing of adding a wig page to my site... I'll let you know when its up. GoF Come aboard my pirate re-enacting site http://www.gentlemenoffortune.com/ Where you will find lots of information on building your authentic Pirate Impression!
Capt. Sterling Posted January 7, 2006 Posted January 7, 2006 This is another site with rather realistic looking wigs... but again high in price.... http://www.atelier-bassi.ch/English/Welcom...ome/Welcome.htm you can also google in Allonge or Full bottomed wigs... I've already spoken to the wig maker at Williamsburg regarding later style wigs, will speak to them again for the earlier.... but they tie their wigs completely by hand... should be well in the thousands.... but I'll let you know the results any way. Hector "I being shot through the left cheek, the bullet striking away great part of my upper jaw, and several teeth which dropt down the deck where I fell... I was forced to write what I would say to prevent the loss of blood, and because of the pain I suffered by speaking."~ Woodes Rogers Crewe of the Archangel http://jcsterlingcptarchang.wix.com/creweofthearchangel# http://creweofthearchangel.wordpress.com/
kass Posted January 7, 2006 Posted January 7, 2006 Godwins sell them too. http://www.gggodwin.com/ Building an Empire... one prickety stitch at a time!
Misson Posted April 21, 2008 Posted April 21, 2008 http://www.madamejoan.homestead.com/index.html Ah! The queue! Est parfait! "I am so clever that sometimes I don't understand a single word of what I am saying.” -Oscar Wilde "If we all worked on the assumption that what is accepted is really true, there would be little hope of advance." -Orville Wright
blackjohn Posted April 21, 2008 Posted April 21, 2008 If you are able to get in touch with her, please let me know. Thanks! My Home on the Web The Pirate Brethren Gallery Dreams are the glue that holds reality together.
Misson Posted April 22, 2008 Posted April 22, 2008 Well, I called and left a message...but no response. If she calls back, I'll let you know. "I am so clever that sometimes I don't understand a single word of what I am saying.” -Oscar Wilde "If we all worked on the assumption that what is accepted is really true, there would be little hope of advance." -Orville Wright
Iron Jon Posted April 22, 2008 Posted April 22, 2008 Unfortunately I'm not allowed long hair at my job so I had to make up something to fit in at PiP. I picked up a human hair 'weft' on eBay for about $10 and made up these wigs for myself. The color match, although not gray enough, was pretty close to my real hair. You can see one of them on me in my profile pictures. I figured that this is a good thread to post this in... Jonathan Washbourne "Jonathan Washbourne Junr of Bridgwater appeared in court and was ordered to pay £5 fees and charges or be publicly whipped 20 stripes for his abusive and uncivil behaviour to Elizabeth Canaday Late of said Bridgwater by Thrusting up or putting of a skunk under the Cloaths to her Naked Body And then saying he had Done the office of a midwife." (from The Plymouth Journal, July 1701)
MadL Posted April 22, 2008 Posted April 22, 2008 http://www.madamejoan.homestead.com/index.html Ah! The queue! Est parfait! I have actually been thinkin' of growin' me own!! But this would be much more faster!! Ever since I saw them in the series The Buccaneers I thought "I can get away with that in cor-pirate life!" ...hmm, $20 plus shipping 'n a lock o' me own hair eh? still gonna grow me own thou ~All skill be in vain if an angel pisses down th' barrel o' yer flintlock! So keep yer cutlass sharp, 'n keep her close!
blackjohn Posted April 22, 2008 Posted April 22, 2008 Thanks Misson. When I did Revwar a guy I knew had one of these, matched to his own hair, and it looked just like the real thing. My Home on the Web The Pirate Brethren Gallery Dreams are the glue that holds reality together.
Misson Posted April 23, 2008 Posted April 23, 2008 Unfortunately I'm not allowed long hair at my job so I had to make up something to fit in at PiP. I picked up a human hair 'weft' on eBay for about $10 and made up these wigs for myself. The color match, although not gray enough, was pretty close to my real hair. You can see them on in my profile pictures.I figured that this is a good thread to post this in... I actually had no idea that wasn't your real hair, Iron John! Nice work! Well, she got back in touch with me last night, so all is well with Madame Joan. Seemed like a nice woman. Not knowing your relationship, I asked after you Blackjohn, but she didn't recognize your name. She did ask me to thank you for referring her, though. Now I must get to cutting off a bit of my hair in the back so the queue matches and send it to her. I'm going to go with a leather tie. It'll match my leather apron. (Mary/Donna, I have found a solution to the wig issue! A nice easy one, I think.) "I am so clever that sometimes I don't understand a single word of what I am saying.” -Oscar Wilde "If we all worked on the assumption that what is accepted is really true, there would be little hope of advance." -Orville Wright
blackjohn Posted April 23, 2008 Posted April 23, 2008 Thanks for the update Misson. My only contact with her was an attempt via email, which she never responded to. I chalked it up to system failure, but didn't pursue matters further via telephone, which fortunately for you seems to have worked. I'm looking forward to seeing pics of the queued you. My Home on the Web The Pirate Brethren Gallery Dreams are the glue that holds reality together.
Jack Roberts Posted April 23, 2008 Posted April 23, 2008 Wow Ironjohn thats pretty cool! I couldn't tell.
Iron Jon Posted April 23, 2008 Posted April 23, 2008 Here's the inside of one of the wigs. Actually they were pretty 'cool' to wear too; not being as heavy as a regular full wig. The bandanna worked double as a sweatband. You can still wear your favorite hat without having to buy a bigger size too! Jonathan Washbourne "Jonathan Washbourne Junr of Bridgwater appeared in court and was ordered to pay £5 fees and charges or be publicly whipped 20 stripes for his abusive and uncivil behaviour to Elizabeth Canaday Late of said Bridgwater by Thrusting up or putting of a skunk under the Cloaths to her Naked Body And then saying he had Done the office of a midwife." (from The Plymouth Journal, July 1701)
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