Molding & Casting Basics
A Learning Pathway for Beginning Mold Makers & Lab Techs
Overview
This course pathway will provide novice mold makers and lab technicians with a host of basic mold making & casting skills for duplicating almost any type of three-dimensional artwork. Using a range of molding & casting materials including alginate, gelatin, fiberglass, latex, silicone, stone and urethane, our master artists will teach you how to mold & cast makeups, maquettes, masks, puppets, and props. Along the way, you'll improve your ability to successfully capture surface detail, avoid undercuts, and achieve excellent replication of the original art.
How To Make A Mold - Finding the Correct Case Line - MINI-TUTORIAL
Master mold maker Rob Freitas (The Hobbit, Transformers, Men in Black) teaches techniques for finding the correct case line, or parting line, for mold making.See more.
How To Make Creature Props - Mold, Cast & Paint
How to make special effects creature props and model making from sculpture to mold, cast and paint with Stan Winston School Creature FX artist Timothy MartinSee more.
How To Make A Mold - Sealants & Releases - MINI-TUTORIAL
Master mold maker Rob Freitas (The Hobbit, Transformers, Men in Black) shares tips on sealants and releases for different mold making materials.See more.
How to Sculpt a Character Makeup
FX Artist Bruce Spaulding Fuller (PREDATOR 2, TERMINATOR 2, HELLBOY) teaches fantasy character makeup sculpting. Learn to sculpt like a special effects pro.See more.
