Custom Wigs for dolls, puppets, and display figures.
Whether you need an almost-human sized wig or a tiny wig or something in between.
Custom wig created for an Effie Trinket puppet created by vent artist Tyler Ellis
Custom Wigs for Display Figures or Dolls
While most of our wig work is created for people, we also build wigs and facial hair for dolls, puppets, sculptures, and display pieces.
We’ve built custom doll wigs as well as wigs for puppets, replicas of iconic hair for display in exhibits, and full wigs for life-sized figures.
We can build display, figure, and doll wigs to fit heads as small as 9 inches and as large as 26 inches.
Like all of our other custom wigs and facial hair, these wigs are built from scratch and tailored to fit the figure or form. Display wigs are usually made from human, yak, or horsehair or from crepe or mohair. In some cases, we use synthetic fibers. The choice of fiber depends on the client’s preference and any original material.
We can work from measurements or a tracing, or you can send us a replica of the item.
If you have a doll, display piece, sculpture, or puppet that needs the perfect wig, look no further.
Custom Doll Wigs
Our custom doll wigs include many wigs for renowned doll-maker Jamie Williamson, as well as replica wigs for antique or collectible dolls. We can build wigs based on a doll’s original hair or create a completely new look.
These human hair wigs were created and styled for doll maker Jamie Williamson
Custom Wigs for Ventriloquist Figures
We also create wigs for ventriloquist figures, both new and vintage. Some of our favorites include Charlie McCarthy wigs and wigs for Effie Clinker puppets. Many vintage vent figures had wigs made of mohair or crepe hair. We can replicate those fibers but we often simply use human hair. It looks very similar but has greater durability and is easier to style.
Real-life replica wigs we created for Phillip’s Puppets as part of a surprise gift.
Custom Wigs for Sculptures
If you have a life-size (or other sized!) figure that needs hair, we can help. Whether we're re-creating an existing wig or building something new, we're well-versed in creating top quality wigs for stationery and display figures. We work with museums and collectors around the country to create wigs for new pieces or restoration projects.
The wig above was created during restoration of an 18th century wooden sculpture of Jesus. It was based on hair that had adorned the statue previously. Conservation work was done by the Balboa Art Conservation Center for the Mission The sculpture resides at the Old Mission San Luis Rey.
