Foam Wig for drag artist ME The Queen

[@PrecociousFriand]

I was there when Maude Boate (Michael Gates) invented these foam style wigs. All of the materials came from an industrial waste/offcut facility called Reverse Garbage. Basically we were all so broke we didn't have money for anything so Maude came up with this to cover the cost of 'wigs' for herself and then for production budgets. She probably started making them in 1993 as far as I remember. Of course Stephan Elliott stole this and a lot of stuff off us for Priscilla the movie. Then much later Maude got the contract to make the wigs and headpieces for the long-running stage production of Priscilla so what goes around, I guess.

[@CarysCreatesThings]

Thank you for sharing this story! I find it so fascinating that foam wigs were invented out of necessity, and made from sustainably sourced materials.

[@feloniousbutterfly]

Wonderful comment, thank you!

[@gorsime13]

reverse garbage in Milton???? that’s amazing!

[@waynemoore1708]

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[@scottgray6276]

Lizzie Gardner was coming to Seattle to give a lecture on her designs for, P,QotD, and a friend of mine was working at the museum that was sponsoring the event, so I decorated the lobby of the theatre the presentation took place in. The largest wig is about 3’ in diameter. I use backer rod, and weld it together with a heat gun.

[@esoteric9333]

The depth of color that you layered is soooo stunning

[@EdsonIbarra255]

I need more tutorials of foam wigs like this ❤❤❤

[@lovejones92]

I’m a year late but I am so blown away by this! Wow this is amazing and you’re amazingly talented! 😍😍😍

[@Sharon_for_real]

Same as myself but better late than never. Anyhow we are fashionably late darling

[@lilkeyla5769]

same! its so creative and its my first time seeing it done like this, im glad i clicked on this video, its just so amazing to watch the process too

[@RPostVideos]

This just popped up in my feed. Super cool. For all the drag queens out there... I'm so sorry people are trying to make y'all out to be something you're not. Please continue to be your authentic selves and don't let the bastards drag you down!❤ much love❤

[@kennyhumble3699]

Mines too

[@drowninginmusic3757]

They are doing that all on their own.. " trying to make yall out to be something you're not " yeah.. boys that want to be girls... that they are NOT.

[@ninsinner]

Drag Kings too!

[@oliquin-roo3420]

I enjoyed watching this video. I've seen some of the better known drag artists wearing these and had so many questions about the construction but i see that they are basically sculptures. I applaud you talent🙏. Please stay safe and be well.

[@mattiegriffiths]

Thank you very much thats lovely to say. Yes they are very much sculptures, I would also say there are many different ways to go about making one. This one was only my second and I myself am still figuring out what is the best way. A good tip for prop making is that theres no wrong way to make a prop 😁

[@scottgray6276]

She’s gorgeous! There’s a water based, odor free contact cement from Worthen Industries called, Worthen Formula 1812 (like the Overture!)! They don’t ship it in cold weather, and l don’t know if they have a distributor in Europe…I’m glad to see you wearing a respirator and gloves!

[@ringostarrfanatic]

I’ve always wondered how these were made. Thank you for sharing your incredible skill. Truly a work of art from a very talented artist.

[@giggles7179]

It's absolutely mesmerizing to watch you work. Well done!

[@londrescadenas]

Two years later but I'm so thankful for this video. The attention to detail on your work is insanely great. Greetings and blessings to everyone from Venezuela.

[@arianaajbeaverhausen8175]

I've always wondered how these were made, thank you for sharing and thank you KZbin for recommending me this upload. 😄❤💇‍♀️

[@TherealLumpendoodle]

Sometimes youtube algorithms pop up good stuff. And this is good stuff.

[@johnbaxter7607]

A work of art. The craftsmanship is on point! Chefs kiss.

[@ahn2323]

This was wonderful to watch. The end wig looks like yummy, juicy, lolly straps.

[@tessaelto1472]

Every technique in this was amazing!! You're fantastic with an airbrush

[@KingOfGaymes]

This is so cool!! As a wig stylist and cosplayer myself, I gotta say this is truly impressive work

[@allisonb3180]

Really neat! Thanks for sharing your process!

[@lilkeyla5769]

i saw this in the corner of my eye and just had to click on this, its so beautiful, you are very talented! the colors are so gorgeous, watching the process of videos like this are always so mesmerizing

[@thegracetowers]

This is incredible! Thanks for sharing. What type of foam are you utilizing?

[@thecraftyhedonist2597]

It's expanding insulation foam at the beginning, eva foam sheets and dowels for the rest

[@mattiegriffiths]

the foam rod is a type of neoprene foam rod. its annoying to use and expensive, probably wont use again haha

[@kimballard8326]

What type of glue?

[@scarlettroger1508]

Wow, you’re an incredibly talented artist.

[@Geode.Mermaid]

The colours you used are so nice!

[@russofamerica]

Fantastic work! Turned out great!

[@feloniousbutterfly]

Pretty incredible work... It gives me the distinct feeling of candy.

[@trishaeverton9592]

Love the background music and love the work!

[@8_bruh_8]

I was hoping to see someone wearing it at the end 😢

[@djsmashmix1]

It is very beautiful, I love all that headdress, many blessings, let's see if you go up doing other hairstyle models 🤩🤩🤩

[@spiralnebulae]

this video actually helped me a lot to understand what shades to use to make this color effect on drawings :D

[@vcka]

stap it... this is the coolest thing i've seen. i've never seen foam wigs before this video.

[@doncarrrlos]

Thisis fantastic! I love it & the colors!

[@corentinguillo5577]

Very Futurama robots looking, I love it!

[@sophsstardust]

this is PERFECT for my velvet cosplay!!!!! thank you so much

[@mattiegriffiths]

Good luck!

[@sharkespearean]

This is beautiful, amazing work! :D Love the colors, and it was so fun to see your process!

[@mynameisjosh83]

Wow. You are extremely talented!

[@anthonyrichards1451]

Your art forms are incredible

[@veronicajackson1674]

So cool ... great idea and technique

[@Tigersnake1982]

It doesn't matters if someone do drag or not, this is a fucking good work! I really like it! 😃👍

[@humblemonkm61]

What a great job! Love this!❤

[@ramoncitocasanova7570]

Hello, it turned out great. congratulations. One question: what type of foam is that?

[@slayskool]

that was amazing i’m super impressed

[@SalemFU]

this is rad af man great work!

[@malusantos1399]

OMG! Amazing! 😮🤩😍

[@stuarthenry9585]

This looks amazing. I wanna make one. Xx

[@DannJcksn]

what kind of foam were you working with for this? it looks great

[@Sandrakaas]

hey what an amazing wig! what kind of material is the black hair?

[@queen-cosplaysewing]

wow! Very amazing!!♥♥

[@beckymatthews3496]

Very impressive. Love it!!!!❤

[@disa.v2365]

The wig is gorgeous!

[@BoyWithBrushes]

This is so cool it looks CGI 🤯

[@funkykoval2099]

Great project! I envy your foam layering skills. I've tried to insulate floor gap and now I have "pollocks" on the wall...

[@psychosoma5049]

Absolutely incredible ❤

[@Appellonia]

Very 1920s meets fifth element! Love it!!!

[@HeyItsMeChelseyOnYouTube]

This looks amazing, good enough to eat.

[@lingolift5917]

Awesome! But I'd love ot see it on :)

[@tomm5587]

Ding Dong Darling ! Absolutely Incredible Work , Amazingly Great Job 🤍

[@reimonster]

Such craftsmanship and you didn't try it on!! Heresy!!

[@robigalia]

I wanted to see it modeled on you!

[@SynesthetiX]

WOW this is AMAZING!!! I wonder if it's possible to create a base of that spray foam and then glue hair on top of it? Or if it's just better in that scenario to invest in a hair cage? I have a wig that needs a crazy base (Fairy Godmother from Shrek 2) and this technique looks so good! Incredible work!

[@zajournals]

SO talented.

[@Guilhermemezari]

The color is mesmerizing

[@jelsner5077]

I used to make art wigs for department store mannequins utilizing similar techniques. I never used pipe insulation, though. Great job

[@karencourtney-smith3587]

Awesome! May I ask the cost of producing a wig like this?

[@SkanRashke]

Gorgeous work.

[@AlbertoGarcia-bx4nq]

Can you imagine the heat under that helmet ? 🥵

[@mattiegriffiths]

One day I'll build in fans

[@AlbertoGarcia-bx4nq]

@@mattiegriffiths Good luck ! 🤭

[@Headhighvideos]

This looks delicious!!

[@yettobseen]

WoW, I so wish you were around back in the 80’s

[@rickyparquette4717]

This is absolutely amazing

[@ladymadonka]

Super cool! What is the black bits?

[@DarylDonjon]

I love it, what kind of foam do you use? How can I ask for it?

[@kellyeriksen8133]

WOW amazing work

[@Shawnsatisfiedwife]

I have no idea how I got here but I wasn't disappointed

[@jeffjones229]

How very CLEVER!!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@hendrikjarck1059]

Amazing! 😍 how long did it take from beginning to finish?

[@mattiegriffiths]

paint job was done in a day 😊 priming was a day, the rest was slowly done over a couple months but could be done in a few days of solid work

[@elizabethbursey614]

❤❤❤❤❤fascinating!

[@WobblesandBean]

I'm angry, I never got to see you put it on!

[@IntotheDarkness]

Gorgeous!

[@jonakamp3326]

Amazing work

[@adlinfigueroa6679]

AMAZING job!

[@cforamoment]

Amazing ART!❤

[@robynwhite9226]

That is awesome

[@EricBK88]

This is so fucking cool!

[@AllisonMoon-SheWandersFeral]

I can only imagine the INTENSE RELUEF of putting small surveying holes into that between the coils The heat in that must be horrific

[@kennyhumble3699]

Now make me a blue and green one 😉

[@jonathanhall852]

What kind of fam is the black strips?

[@hbgames17]

This thing looks soooo damn good

[@ChannelOneTelevision]

What is the black rope that you’re using here? I love it

[@GJB6348]

What does it look like on? It’s great, but let’s see the overall effect.

[@TomIdelson]

Stunninggggg

[@planetherforever]

INCREDIBLE

[@Hijinx44]

At every stage I was constantly blow away

[@medranochav]

the gag is something so polished was handmade

[@LauraJeansWreathRoom]

Did you just use foam sheets and cut strips? Great job! Loved the Wig 😊

[@mattiegriffiths]

foam rod. ready made

[@bloodrhain9756]

Amazing 😁

[@artblank7342]

I thought they used styrofoams or pool noodles and somehow made it work but it turned out to be harder than how I expected them to make foam wigs 😭

[@TheMidwestbear]

thats amazing.

[@Dontbootit]

What glue are you using to attach the insulation weathering tubing?

[@kinggkongg9694]

Woah idk how I got here maybe cause I watched that jubilee video but even though I have no interest in this stuff I can appreciate quality art and expression

[@anemic-peachless]

juno birch would definitely wear this

[@PaigeDWinter]

So its foam and rubber? 🤔 nifty

[@mingus107]

STUNNING!

[@bethaniepetitpas5699]

Effing awesome.