Measure the actor's head to determine the proper wig size.
Transfer these measurements to the wig block, a wooden head used in wig construction. Nail the ribbons gently to the wig block the measurement marks.
Wet the lace and shape it over the wig block. Sew the lace to the ribbons to form the wig cap.
Begin construction of the wig at the base of the neck. Fold clean and washed hair at the root end to make a loop. Push the ventilating needle part way through the wig cap lace. Attach a couple strands of hair to the ventilating needle and pull the hair through the loop, holding on to the hair strands. Double-knot the hair securely to the wig cap.
Working your way around from the base of the neck to the front of the wig cap, continue fastening hair to the cap.
Turn the wig inside out and attach hair to the interior edge of the cotton ribbons with the ventilating needle. Loop the hair through the wig cap just as before. Inspect the interior of the wig when you are finished. Cut away long knots and secure any loose ends.
Wet the wig cap. Let it dry on the wig block to set shape. Cut and style wig as desired.