Arda's first round

[Twelve-Fifty No.6607199]

My internet's being slow, but I went the first few pages and didn't see anything.

Discussion on the wigs from the first round of Arda's challange?

[Twelve-Fifty No.6607204]

I'm kind of... having an orgasm over some of them.

I'll post them for people who haven't seen them yet.

[Twelve-Fifty No.6607207]

[Anonymous No.6607213]

>>6607210
WHAT.

I love the pic in the OP though

[Twelve-Fifty No.6607210]

[Anonymous No.6607211]

10/10 wigs. Like holy hell these are awesome. Polite sage for no contribution.

[Twelve-Fifty No.6607214]

[Twelve-Fifty No.6607220]

[Twelve-Fifty No.6607221]

[Twelve-Fifty No.6607224]

[Twelve-Fifty No.6607225]

And I believe that was all of them.

[Anonymous No.6607235]

If this is only the first round, I'm already mindblown by what is to come.

[Korin !Ls0QbhK90s No.6607242]

>>6607210
Not gonna lie, when I saw Sonteen post this, I almost quit and went in a corner and cried. It's so beautiful.

[Anonymous No.6607243]

>>6607199
>>6607210
>>6607221

I want these wigs in my life.

[Anonymous No.6607244]

god, I'm so excited for the rest of this challenge. a couple look kind of wonky but the rest are amazing.

>>6607220
one of my favorites. how did they do this other color without using extra wefts tho it looks so nice and fluffy so it cant be paint and it looks lighter so it cant be dyed or.. maybe it is?

[Anonymous No.6607252]

How are these possible?!
I am sitting here cursing my Jack Frost wig for not being spiky/messy enough, and these people make hair into fucking flowers!
How?!

[Twelve-Fifty No.6607254]

>>6607242
NO. NO. Stop it, don't you dare give up. I have adored your work for a while now, you always blow us away with your work, please don't give up! I really want to see what you do next!

[Anonymous No.6607258]

>>6607210
ok so the flower is impressive as fuck... but.. the rest is just so... 'ok dun wid flower, ponytail and pin back the front'

[Anonymous No.6607262]

>>6607210
>>6607220
I really like these. One is HAIRSPRAY AND GLUE MAXIMUM and the other is just reminds me of late summer/ early autumn.

>>6607221
Ehh... I like it but it really bums me out to see how the style I need for a cosplay is going to translate to real life isn't all I was hoping for.

[Anonymous No.6607269]

WOW, some of these entries are insane. How did the wig originally look like?

[Anonymous No.6607266]

>>6607199
Wait,wasn't this one in the progress thread?Gorgeous.

[Twelve-Fifty No.6607276]

>>6607269
Not sure.

Does anyone have a picture of the original wig?

[shen No.6607277]

>>6607269
I need to know these wigs and which ones needed wefting and such.If any of those were done from just a base wig,I want it.

[Anonymous No.6607279]

>>6607207
This one stands out as the only one that kind of sucks compared to the other ones.
>>6607199
Hands down this one is the best, imo. Followed by >>6607204
>>6607220
>>6607210

[Anonymous No.6607281]

>>6607277
They all used the same wig and I'm open to correction here, but I think I remember someone saying they weren't allowed to use wefts?

[Anonymous No.6607285]

>>6607277
its their leia in maroon i believe. they werent allowed to use wefts.

[Anonymous No.6607291]

>>6607281
From their FB page:
"Each contestant was given a Leia in Maroon to style however they would like using any kind of materials or tools, with the exception of extra wig fibers. We will be judging soon, and results will be up by the end of the week."

[Anonymous No.6607288]

>>6607269
>>6607277

They used Arda's Leia. If I remember correctly, they couldn't use wefts.

[Anonymous No.6607292]

>>6607285
if that's true where did the blonde on >>6607210 come from?

[Anonymous No.6607296]

These are some amazing entries! Well done to the contestants.

My favourite is defintely >>6607199 followed by >>6607220

[Anonymous No.6607298]

>>6607292
Looks like wires or metal

[Anonymous No.6607299]

>>6607292
...the blonde? do you mean the little gold piece holding the flower up? that's not a weft... they can use whatever materials they want, just not other fibers.

[Anonymous No.6607304]

>>6607210

Contest over

[Anonymous No.6607302]

>>6607258
I agree. I wish she'd done a bit more styling to the rest of the wig. The flower is just so impressive but the rest of the wig is a bit flat. Still miles better than anything I could ever do though.

[Anonymous No.6607311]

>>6607304
the funny thing is that style is a lot less complicated than many of the others, its actually fairly simple to do and mount, but it still LOOKS impressive so she's pretty set.

[Anonymous No.6607315]

>>6607220
How does Koi-ishly dye her wigs? They always look so good. I love her gradient dyed wig that was posted in the pre-competition folder.

[Anonymous No.6607313]

>>6607244
I'm curious about this too, does anyone know how this could be done?

[Oshi !DOOP/Abchk No.6607317]

>>6607210
"My hair is a flower, your argument is invalid"

Yeah, I think I definitely like Korin's best as an example of varied techniques and overall styling prowess. Basically same ranking as >>6607279

[Potato No.6607332]

>these wigs
Holy shit, you guys. My idea of styling a wig is taking out of the bag and putting it on my head.

>>6607220
They're all kickass, but I love this one so so so much. It hit me right in my antler-loving weak spot.

[Anonymous No.6607339]

Wasn't Sushi Monster supposed to be in this contest too? Did she drop out?

[Anonymous No.6607344]

>>6607339
Not talented enough

[Anonymous No.6607349]

Jealous of everyones skills here but I'm being judgmental anyways.

>>6607204
Really well executed..but I kind of find this style really ugly? It's just awkward shaped.

>>6607210
The rose is god tier but like an anon said, I wish she had done more with the rest of the wig. The flower stands up to much by comparison, and the ponytail looks sloppy.

>>6607225
This is the worst imo. Impressive structure but it's not smooth and looks poorly done.

>>6607220
>>6607199
These are my favoritesss

[Anonymous No.6607358]

>>6607220
if they were all given a maroon wig how on earth did she get that lighter brown color??

[Anonymous No.6607360]

Korin's wig is so gorgeous! She's put a lot of thought into the design of all parts of the wig, not just the impressive horns. Everything fits together so well and the design just flows. The flower one is impressive but it's like she's taken all her time to do the flower and rushed the base part in the last 30 seconds.

[Anonymous No.6607365]

>>6607225
Uh..... what?

[Anonymous No.6607375]

>>6607220
this one is my favorite. It would be so amazing with an autumn themed classic Lolita Coord or a fairy costume

[Anonymous No.6607376]

My top 3....

>>6607220
My favorite of these. I'm so confused as to were the blonde/brown is coming from as it could be painted but then it looks like there are stray hairs? Unless she was specifically sent a two-toned/defective Leia wig...

>>6607199
Second favorite after because really love horns/antlers/etc so... had no idea that this in this contest when it was posted in the WIP thread.

>>6607210
Third and would be up higher if there was more then just the flower. In comparison to the horns and antlers it doesn't look like a competed... thing.

And for the bottom...

>>6607207
Least impressive because even though she did that custom hairline there isn't much else besides spiking. I don't like >>6607225 either, but I can appreciate it because I know it took a lot of work to get that shape. The rest don't really stand out to me, or at least not enough.

[Tim No.6607377]

Oh god it's like Project Runway for wigs and I'm jizzing everyhere.

Korin's is my favorite, hands-down, though.

[Anonymous No.6607385]

People asking how >>6607220 is dyed, she just posted on the picture
>I colored it with Rub'n'Buff, many intense hours of "painting" it on and combing it out. I'm surprised the wig isn't one big frizz ball.

[Anonymous No.6607393]

>>6607225
I know how long a project like this can take, but this looks really half-assed. The design alone is so simplistic compared to the others.

>>6607199
>>6607210
These two are easily my favorites. Both of them did such a good job, if y'all don't make it into the top 3 I'm going to cry.

>>6607207
After seeing all of her wigs I was really expecting more than just a hairline. It's pretty though.

[Anonymous No.6607391]

Does anyone else find it funny that all these wigs are red?

[Anonymous No.6607396]

>>6607391
They were all sent maroon wigs.

[Anonymous No.6607395]

>>6607391
No, they were all given the same colored wig.

[Anonymous No.6607399]

>>6607385
Wow. I did not know that was possible.

[Anonymous No.6607404]

>>6607339
>>6607344
>After spending a long time thinking about it, I had to make the very difficult decision of withdrawing myself from the Arda Iron Wig contest. My work schedule had gotten busier than I expected which left me with not enough free time to be able to compete and properly style wigs. It's not an excuse, as everyone else also has busy lives, and I feel terrible because I know others had wanted to compete but didn't get chosen. I had really wanted to participate but I know as a fact that even if I stayed, I wouldn't have lasted unless I lost a lot of sleep and was a mental stress case. I don't want this wig to go to waste, so I will still finish it and add it to my portfolio and submit it for Arda to use. I hope you all understand and Good luck to all the contestants! The wigs I have seen so far are absolutely amazing!

[Anonymous No.6607406]

>>6607304
you anon, have finally found a great way to use that gif.

[Anonymous No.6607428]

Who do you reckon will be the first to be kicked off? I think it will be >>6607225 because even though quite a few people have said they aren't keen on >>6607207, it's a lot neater.

[Anonymous No.6607439]

>>6607428
>6607224 in my opinion. I could just about make a wig do that and I'm not godly with them or anything. It is lovely and very well executed, but some of the others just seem to really require a much bigger skill set. I agree with your choices too. The hairline on HeeHees looks bad, but I was impressed at the bump she achieved. I dislike how the styled bit of the wig is a totally different color thanks to the styling products though, it just looks really distracting. I couldn't make dat bump though, so enough of my bitching.

[Anonymous No.6607441]

>>6607428

>>6607224 in my opinion. I could just about make a wig do that and I'm not godly with them or anything. It is lovely and very well executed, but some of the others just seem to really require a much bigger skill set. I agree with your choices too. The hairline on HeeHees looks bad, but I was impressed at the bump she achieved. I dislike how the styled bit of the wig is a totally different color thanks to the styling products though, it just looks really distracting. I couldn't make dat bump though, so enough of my bitching.

[Anonymous No.6607491]

>>6607207
This wig was deconstructed completely to take out the skincap, I think that makes it impressive. It and Sonteens are the only two to not use the pigtail part, and thats why they are my favorites.

>>from FB

[Anonymous No.6607498]

>>6607204
Is my favorite.

These two are impressive, but I feel the overall designs don't come together in a way that makes sense, there's too many elements that don't compliment the overall wig:
>>6607199
>>6607210

[Anonymous No.6607499]

>>6607204
>>6607220
>>6607221
>>6607224
>>6607225


I see that parted hair in the back was some kind of theme here

[Anonymous No.6607502]

>>6607499
The base wig is pigtail wig that had a skintop all the way down the back. That's where the challenge was!

[Anonymous No.6607501]

>>6607499
Well the base wig is parted at the back

[Anonymous No.6607509]

>>6607491
that is impressive but to me it just looks like a not-that-great- axel wig. and I've seen a lot of impressive axel wigs, so its just so...meh for me against the other people
(different anon btw)

[Anonymous No.6607522]

>>6607199
It's a really lovely design, I love the horns and overall sleek look. I think she went a bit glue crazy on the bottom drapey bits and she should have saved some hair for a light fringe for the bottom back of the wig to hide her hair better.

>>6607204
again, very awesome design, it reminds me of Akina from Skies of arcadia. The back seems to have needed a bit more support where you can see it dragging a bit, and the side horns could have been less stiff at the tips to seem more natural.

>>6607207
I've always loved hee-hee's hair lines so I'm glad she played to her strengths. I do think there was just too much glue used on the more styled spikes that they don't blend in that well with the rest of the free falling hair.

>>6607210
Wow, that's crazy and must have taken a lot of time. I can see by looking at it that she needed that pony tail to cover the back of the hair line. While it is beautifully crafted, the rest of the wig does not seem to compliment it. I would have done away with the pony tail, making it a complete up-do.

>>6607214
I love the back along with the more natural less glued look. The silver bands are a bit out of place unless this is for a character. It may be a good wig, but it doesn't really stand out among the rest.

[Anonymous No.6607529]

>>6607395
>>6607396
Welp I'm an idiot.

[Anonymous No.6607536]

>>6607491
I figured that (since if you look up the Leia it's not a normal wig in its wefting structure) but the design and construction itself is not that impressive since you can sculpt that from a normal wig. I think the main thing with the other entries is that the inherent structure was utilized (well other then the flower wig which wasn't, and honestly hurts it when viewed from the back.)

[Anonymous No.6607549]

>>6607220

I really love this humble design. It can go with a lot of different motifs and the rub n buff idea was great. It is actually a very simple design that didn't really need that much styling. Even so it was executed nicely.

>>6607221

This has great overall technique with forms and shaping. The thing that puts me down is that it does not look as smooth and neat that the others.

>>6607224

This one seems to be overlooked, but It was done very well and uses some of the same technique as sonteen's in the little diamonds. The design is simple but executed well, it just doesn't look as extreme as the others so it doesn't stand out.

>>6607225

as others said, this has great form for how large it is and the hair fibers don't look the least bit over glued. It may be large, but the draping is very visible in the back and it overall is lack luster in design.


my two cents

[Anonymous No.6607561]

>>6607549
also, I think a lot of these entries would have been viewed better if they had better pictures...especially
>>6607224
>>6607221
>>6607214

presentation is more than half of it guys. Camera skills srsly

[Anonymous No.6607567]

>>6607214
Well, I know who to commission if I ever want to cosplay Nori and don't feel like making my own wig :I

[Anonymous No.6607594]

>>6607509
>>"Rosso was actually my inspiration for this wig! We just added some elf-y flare!"

Rosso don't look much like Axel except for the peaked hairline


>>6607549
I agree, that rub and buff idea was really smart

>>6607225
This is easily the worst, easily. Ambitious design but poorly executed

[sonteen12 !Svmu1NKmgI No.6607755]

>>6607258
Pretty much this. Lol I wish I had more time to spend on it but I was already very late to the shoot for the wig...And since I used so much hair on the petals for the rose, I was left with not enough fibers to make anything too impressive. Personally, I like Korin's(one in OP) the best. Great design and the execution is flawless. I'd love to see the wig in person if I get the chance. I'll be fixing mine to something better after the contest and use more wefts on it and make it to something I can wear at a con.

[Anonymous No.6607775]

>>6607755
pleaaaase do something "the little prince" related, I would die happy if someone did the rose with that wig.

[Anonymous No.6607891]

>>6607491
but doesn't that seem counter to the whole point of using the Leia in the first place? I thought the reason they gave you the leia was to show of what you could do with such a unique wig. Ripping it appart so it's just a regular wig seems like it's missing the point

[Anonymous No.6607943]

>>6607891
yeah, my thoughts exactly. It's true that it shows skill to rip apart the wig in that way, but why would that make anyone want to buy the wig, when there are plenty of wigs in arda's stock that would be so much easier to use to create the same thing? I really like that person's work but theyre like... bending over backwards to stay in their comfort zone.

[Anonymous No.6607969]

>>6607755
I thought it might be cool to add some green wefts after the contest and make the ponytail part look like the pedicle, and the bit on your head would be the receptacle. You could even make sepals and shit. I think it would be kind of amazing. Then again it already looks fantastic, great work.

[Anonymous No.6607997]

>>6607755
It really is a beautiful wig, amazing work. I'm just wondering though, how did you keep the wig balanced on the model's head? I can imagine something like that to be pretty heavy and weigh the wig down alot..

[Anonymous No.6608008]

>>6607943
>bending over backwards to stay in their comfort zone.
And honestly they could have kept the wig structure and still done a hairline.

[Anonymous No.6608037]

So many cute designs, but >>6607199 is my favorite. It's like watching Project Runway and hearing Michael Kors say "effortless elegance." There's something so delicate and artistic about it. I would kill to wear this!

Also, wouldn't it be awesome to see them have to design costumes to go with the wigs? That would be amazing.

I wonder if it will always be an "anything goes" deal, or if they will all have to do the same design at some point. THAT would really separate the winners from the losers.

[sonteen12 !Svmu1NKmgI No.6608068]

>>6607775
I don't know much about "The Little Prince"...but I was thinking to turn it into a rose gijinka sort of thing like Sakizou's style. An excuse to practice making fancy dresses.
>>6607969
Thank you! I actually wanted to make the back part to wrap around to the front and make it looks like pedicle of the rose, but alas, there wasn't enough fiber left for me to achieve that.
>>6607997
I actually used a hair band to go underneath the wig on the inside, and I attached wires to the bottom of the rose(the base of the rose is one circle craftfoam sheet) and then attach the other end of the wires to the hair band and it stays pretty well.

[Anonymous No.6608136]

>>6607199
i have t say i didnt think much of Korinchan from the avatar the last air bender wig, but the horned wig is amazing.

DizzyLizzy wasnt that impressive, their sculpt is really wavy.

[Anonymous No.6608184]

>>6607199
I'd want to use this wig for a Mistress from Oglaf costume. It has that sort of look about it.

[Anonymous No.6608202]

>>6607242

I wouldn't worry. As impressive as that hair flower is, the rest is plain as fuck. Why didn't she do anything with the rest of it?

Ball dropped.

Korin, you have this first round on lock. You brought the goods and it shows.

[Korin !Ls0QbhK90s No.6609554]

>>6607266
Yup! I posted this in the progress thread!

>>6607522
Ah, yeah, the fringe would have been a great idea! I didn't even think of that! Ugh, those drapey bits. I tried to straighten them out since there was a definite kink to the fibers from coming braided, but it just DID NOT want to cooperate. So, yeah. Extra hairspray.

>>6607755
Can we trade wigs and run around and be awesome flower and dragon ladies one day? That would be so rad.

>>6608037
Oh god. If we had to design a costume to go with these wigs I would die. It was hard enough to come up with just the wig. Though...that would be pretty awesome if that were part of the final challenge!

>>6608136
Hahha, yeaaaaaaah. I was a bit bummed that they chose my least impressive wig to show, and I think I overcompensated a bit.

[Anonymous No.6611307]

Caineyamiyasha is selling their wig http://www.ebay.com/itm/Red-Queen-iginal-Design-Wig-/181076650999

[Anonymous No.6611313]

>>6611307
is that bad?

[Anonymous No.6611324]

>>6611313
I just posted it so people would know, i didnt say it was bad.

[Anonymous No.6611366]

>>6611324
ah.
well he has a wig selling/commissioning business so I can't really say I'm shocked.

[Tim No.6612581]

>>6611307
Looking at the closeups, it's not a bad wig. OBviously not as impressive as some of the stuff we've seen here, but it's a really cute, versatile style that's been well groomed/executed, plus the ninja star petal things on the pigtails are a sweet touch. If anything, I hope they get a decent amount for it, because it is a pretty well-styled wig.

[Anonymous No.6612585]

>>6607207

I actually love this one a lot.

[Anonymous No.6612869]

Did Sushimonster not make it to the first round? Her wigs were gorgeous!

[Anonymous No.6612914]

>>6612869
She pulled out due to being busy with work

[RP !!irLdG43K1Dj No.6613812]

>>6607224
This one would be insanely cute for Shelia from Fairy Tail.

>>6607199
>>6607204
>>6607210
>>6607220
Easily, my favorites!

Also, Korin dear....methinks you need to use this in a take on Maleficent. Please?

[Anonymous No.6613839]

>>6612914
I'd never pull out, even if I was busy at work.

[Korin !Ls0QbhK90s No.6613843]

>>6613812
Hmmmmm, maybe! I've been toying around with a couple of ideas on a costume to go with the wig. There's also a few friends of mine that are designing something that are using the wig, too. Since I can't really bring myself to sell it, I told them that they were free to use the wig if they wanted to. I really can't wait to see what they come up with!