Practice of my Partners Final Design
Over the weeks I have been practicing my partners final design, it has adapted slightly with what accessories and positioning he wanted, but I continued to learn and gain information off my partner and to take it on board to create the design to the best of my ability.
I found it hard to follow his design as it wasn't too clear, so I spoke to him about the ins and outs of what he wanted me to do and we tried different accessories, I enjoyed working with my partner and we were very supportive of each other and what we wanted to achieve.
However, I didn't get to practice this design on a model, as he found it hard to get anyone in, so I was fearful of the assessment to do it for the first time on a model, even though I have practiced the techniques over and over again on the doll.
I broke down each part, by sectioning the hair, I found this easy in order to give the hair structure.
The plaited twisted bun with the pearl ring underneath gave the bun a great effect and it sat well underneath. Pearls were common in the Elizabethan times and this is why he chose the idea of these.
I was given the hair chart and I wanted my partner to explain how he wanted me to fold the top part of the hair and he wasn't sure so I came up with sectioning to top section he wanted folded into 3 sections and folding them individually to create a smooth roll which he wanted and it worked well.
We both adapted our skills to make the design work well for both of us and making it easier and more effective. The photo above shows the break down of the design fold.
Progress of my partners design, starting to do the back combed quiff in sections.
An up close photo of the sectioning back combed roll, which turned out well, which looked neat and rounded which my partner wanted.
Side view of the plaits with the ribbon, design still in progress, tidying up of the design was needed, but practicing the technical skills e.g. ribbon in with the plaits, which I practiced a lot to master the basic skills.
An up close photo of the hair design with the different coloured ribbons throughout the plaits and with the back combed quiff folded. I was happy with the way it looked and it reflected in my practice and dedication.
Another side view of the ribbon practice pinned at the back of the quiff
Another photo with the ribbon dangling, as first he wasn't going to have it hanging free but when I did the design he liked the way it looked and decided to keep it that way and honestly I loved the effect it gave, giving it more of a modern feel.
This was what he wanted originally instead of the dangled jewellery, so we replaced the pearl pins with chain of pearls as he preferred the effect of it. However, I enjoyed scattering the pinned pearls underneath the bun.
Structure of the quiff and the bun up close
More images of practicing his design on the Katie doll below, I really enjoyed this design and I loved the effect of all the accessories and textures with the techniques used.
I loved the look of the ribbons flowing through the plaits, I enjoyed discussing each others designs and giving my advice in order to adapt the design to make it slightly easier for myself, as I said it was difficult to hide the ribbons and he decided he liked the way they hung down and it looks very effective in the photos. So therefore, we were both happy in the result of the design, overall I felt the accessories really made the design and I loved using the ribbon in with the plaits because at first this was difficult for myself to carry out but with practice I nailed it and loved doing it.
Side view of the rolled quiff with the ribbons entwined in the plaits
I practiced this design many times, as I felt some parts were tricky with the ribbon in with the plaits and I really enjoyed breaking down each stage and learning new skills from my partner and having the patience to master the techniques throughout the design.
More images of my practicing of my partners design
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Last image with a front on view of the final desired design
