Continue learning the process for creating wearable prosthetic teeth with FX master John Cherevka (Avatar, Pacific Rim, Jurassic World). In Part Two of his 2-part course series, Cherevka teaches you how to cast, trim, paint, and finally fit your performer (or yourself) with your new set of custom creature dentures.

Transforming teeth is one of the most accessible, effective, and fun techniques for creating a fantasy character, so whether you're a monster fan who wants to make your first set of vampire teeth for Halloween or a working makeup effects professional looking to perfect your prosthetic dental appliances, this course series is for you.

Intermediate Level

2h 48m of duration

English (auto), Spanish (auto)

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Curriculum

1. Title & Introduction - 2min

2. Demolding Your Molds - 11min

3. Prepping the Dental Positives for Vacuum Forming - 9min

4. Vacuum Forming the Dental Positives - 3min

5. Mold Releasing the Vacuum Formed Pulls - 13min

6. Staging the Teeth for the Dental Acrylic - 7min

7. Mixing & Pouring the Dental Acrylic - 11min

8. Grinding Away the Acrylic Gumline - 19min

9. Applying Sealers to the Dental Acrylic & Base - 15min

10. Mixing & Pouring the Acrylic Gums Layer - 5min

11. Demolding & Removing the Flashing - 7min

12. Removing the Appliance from the Dental Positive - 5min

13. Trimming the Edges of the Appliance - 8min

14. Wicking the Edges of the Appliance with Super Glue - 4min

15. Painting - 5min

16. Painting - 6min

17. Painting - 7min

18. Painting - 1min

19. Painting - 6min

20. Painting - 9min

21. Test Fitting - 2min

22. Student Q & A - 14min

23. Wrap Up - 25s

Materials

CLICK on the links below to find the materials you need for this lesson.

Some items might be harder to find, but a little internet scouring usually finds you everything you'll need.

Mouldlife USA

Mouldlife Europe

Naimie's Beauty Center

McMaster Carr

Reynolds Advanced Materials

Smooth-On Inc.

Kromopan USA

GreatArt UK

FOR YOUR WORK STATION

Optivisor

Evacuator

Vacuum Form Machine

Pressure Pot

Air Compressor

CLAYS/PLASTERS

Dental Alginate

Die Keen Green Stone

Hydrocal

Clay

FOAM/SILICONE

Silicone

Foam Core

PLASTICS

Casting Plastic

Splint Plastic

POWER TOOLS

Drill

Bits

Dremel Tool

Small Bits

Drum Sanding Bit

CUTTING TOOLS

X-acto Knife

EPOXYS/GLUES

Super Glue

Hot Glue

RELEASES

Sealer

Vasoline

Wax

Poly Vinyl Alcohol

PAINTING MATERIALS/TOOLS

Tooth Shade Polymer (cold cure)

Gum Shade Polymer (cold cure)

Monomer (cold cure)

Paint Brushes

Stains

SUPPLIES

Cups

Stir Sticks

Small Cups

Water

Tooth Trays

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Safety Glasses

Exclusion Apparatus

HEALTH/SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

When working with toxic and/or dangerous materials or tools:

ALWAYS read labels for appropriate use guidelines

ALWAYS wear a high-grade respirator

ALWAYS work in a well-ventilated area

ALWAYS protect your skin

ALWAYS wear eye protection

Artist BiographyJohn Cherevka

Special Effects Character Creator & Master Monster Maker, key artist Stan Winston Studio & Legacy Effects

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