Mask Making

Continue your articulated mask build with Patrick Magee, FX artist & founder of Magee FX (Primal Rage, Jurassic Park III). In Part 2, you’ll learn Ultracal 30 and bondo/fiberglass mold making techniques to create accurate ear and face molds.

Begin creating an articulated monster mask with Patrick Magee, FX artist & founder of Magee FX (Primal Rage, Jurassic Park III). In Part 1, you'll learn to sculpt primary forms in WED clay and then establish anatomy, secondary forms, and skin texture.

Learn how to cast a silicone mask with Immortal Masks co-owners Andrew Freeman and George Frangadakis. Sharing techniques they've perfected at the forefront of the silicone mask making industry, Andrew & George reveal their entire casting process.

Learn mold making for silicone masks with master mold maker, Mike Cooke. From laying up the clay wall to reinforcing delicate areas, Cooke teaches you how to create durable epoxy and fiberglass molds for running high-quality silicone masks.

The articulated mask build continues with creature effects artist Patrick Magee (Primal Rage, Men in Black 3, Jurassic Park III). Part 3 focuses on creating the core mold and a plaster bandage-reinforced silicone snap mold for the mechanical core.

Learn to finish an epoxy & fiberglass mold with master mold maker, Mike Cooke. Picking up from Part One, Cooke finishes the silicone mask molding process, including molding the back of the sculpture and prepping the mold for casting.

Learn to make articulated masks on a budget with Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights supervisor, Patrick Magee (Primal Rage, Men in Black 3, Jurassic Park III). In Part 1, Magee teaches lifecasting, epoxy clay sculpting & thermoplastic teeth making.

Learn mold making & casting for latex halloween and monster masks with special effects master Tim Martin (The Thing, Jurassic Park 3, AVP: Alien vs. Predator).

Learn to create articulated masks on a budget with Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights supervisor, Patrick Magee (Primal Rage, Men in Black 3, Jurassic Park III). In Part 2, Magee shows you how to fabricate flesh, paint your mask, and lay a beard.

Learn feather work for birds, costumes, hair, jewelry, makeup & masks with master character artist Deborah Galvez (Life of Pi, Where the Wild Things Are, Dr. Dolittle 2).

FX master Bruce D. Mitchell (Pacific Rim, Iron Man 3, Predators) continues his mask making tutorial with basic leather working, comfort padding and painting.

Fon Davis (STAR WARS 1-6, GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, INTERSTELLAR) teaches sci-fi helmet construction, greebling, painting and finishing.

Learn how to sculpt latex rubber Halloween masks with special effects sculpture techniques by FX artist Tim Martin (The Thing, Jurassic Park 3, AVP).

A video tutorial on metallic paint effects from Legacy Effects artist, Jamie Grove. Jamie teaches painting metal techniques on two Predator Bio Helmet castings.

Learn costume & mask fabrication techniques with master FX fabricator Fred Fraleigh (Where the Wild Things Are, Blade Trinity, Men in Black 3). Part 1 covers pulling patterns off objects, enlarging & tracing them onto foam, followed by cutting & assembly.

Learn costume & mask fabrication with master fabricator Fred Fraleigh (Where the Wild Things Are, Blade Trinity, Men in Black 3). Part 2 includes assembling the mask as well as how to fabricate antlers or horns with an assortment of foam rods and tubing.