Molding & Casting
A Learning Pathway for Intermediate & Advanced Mold Makers & Lab Techs
Overview
This course pathway will help experienced mold makers & lab technicians hone their molding & casting skills when duplicating almost any kind of three-dimensional artistic creation. Incorporating a wide range of molding & casting materials including alginate, dental acrylic, stone, fiberglass, foam latex & silicone, our master artists share their professional techniques for molding makeups, maquettes, masks, puppets, and props. Follow along, and you'll learn to improve your ability to accurately capture surface detail, avoid undercuts, and replicate artwork of all sizes and shapes.
How to Lifecast: Head, Hands & Teeth
How to life-cast head, hands & teeth. Learn how to life cast from a master of special effects character creation.See more.
Advanced Creature Teeth: Prosthetic Dental Appliances - Part 1
Learn to make wearable prosthetic character teeth with Creature FX master John Cherevka (Avatar, Pacific Rim, Jurassic World), from life-casting to sculpting.See more.
Making Creature Eyes
Learn how to make eyes like the special effects masters. Fake eyes from A-to-Z with a Special FX character creation expert.See more.
Character Maquette Molding & Casting Part 1: Sculpture Breakdown, Mounting & Molding
Learn to mold clay character maquettes with master mold maker Aaron Globerman (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Watchmen, The 33) including sculpture breakdown, setting pins for reassembly, minimizing air bubbles with sprues & molding with silicone.See more.
