Hobbit Feet

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Laying the Hair

1. Cut a lock a little longer than the desired length.
2. To evenly distribute the hair, and soften cut edges, hold the lock by either end and gently pull apart. Lay the two pieces on top of each other and repeat several times until is looks soft.

3. Take a small portion of this lock, hold it flat, hold it firmly between thumb and forefinger of one hand, and cut straight across with sharp scissors, leaving about 1/4" above your fingers. This gives you the hard edge to lay on your foot. Do not let go!
4. Brush a line of latex on your foot, and press the cut edge of hair into it. Hold for a few seconds.

5. Repeat these steps over and over until done!

Tips for laying hair

• Work from the bottom up.
• Avoid touching the hair below as you add more. The latex is tacky, and if you touch it, it will stick to your fingers and pull hair off.
• Pay attention to the direction you are laying the hair. Paint the line of latex perpendicular to the direction of the hair.
• Work in small quantities. An inch of width is probably too much.
• The most common error of the novice in building false hair is making it too thick. Hair, at the roots, is very thin--this is why you can see the scalp through buzz-cut hair. The length and layers will give the thickness. Take a lock that is thin enough you can see through it. Put half back. This is what you want.

Styling

1. Wait 10-20 minutes for the latex to cure.
2. Very gently brush out the hair. Do not touch the latex with brush.
3. Trim to desire shape and length.

Removal and Reuse

1. Scrape carefully at one corner with a fingernail until it lifts up.
2. Very gently rub a finger between the hair piece and the foot until they are separated.
3. To reapply, spread spirit gum on the foot, wait a minute, and press in place.

Please bring your comments, questions, and difficulties with these projects to the Numenor Council.