In PART ONE of his 2-part course series on blood, makeup, and gore effects, horror maestro Gary J. Tunnicliffe (Hellraiser 3-9, Candyman, My Bloody Valentine 3D) reveals his secrets for creating utterly convincing cuts, wounds, bruises, and more, including how to transform a standard silicone bust into a gruesome "exposure victim" prop.

This DVD is a 2-Disc Set

Intermediate Level

5h 5m of duration

English, Spanish (auto)

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Curriculum

1. Title & Introduction - 5min

2. Student Introductions - 9min

3. Introduction to Casualty Makeup - 14min

4. Making the Mold - 4min

5. Mixing & Pouring the Silicone - 5min

6. Introduction to Casualty Makeup - 6min

7. The Classic Hollywood Bruising Makeup - 7min

8. Introduction to Casualty Makeup - 23min

9. Painting the Appliance - 9min

10. Releasing the Mold and Pouring the Pros-Aide - 9min

11. Painting the Appliance - 21min

12. Spattering - 7min

13. More on Bruises - 17min

14. 30 Minute Challenge - 29min

15. Student Q & A - 7min

16. Introduction to Casualty Makeup - 8min

17. Scratches - 10min

18. Introduction to Casualty Makeup - 22min

19. Introduction to Casualty Makeup - 16min

20. Exposure Victim Makeup - 6min

21. Exposure Victim Makeup - 9min

22. Exposure Victim Makeup - 19min

23. Mixing Silicone Paints - 3min

24. Exposure Victim Makeup - 6min

25. Exposure Victim Makeup - 3min

26. Exposure Victim Makeup - 12min

27. Exposure Victim - 4min

28. Student Q & A - 14min

29. Wrap Up - 46s

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

FOR YOUR WORK STATION

Air Compressor

BAAM Drain Blaster (EBAY)

Access to a Freezer

Bucky (cheap) Plastic Skeleton (EBAY)

AIRBRUSHES

Airbrush (Double Action)

Airbrush Cleaner

LATEX/SILICONE

Casting “Slip” Latex

Casting Silicone

Casting Silicone Catalyst

1068 or similar “Skin” Silicone

Silicone Caulking

Ultra Fast Catalyst

FLOCKING

Various colors (Red, Yellow, White etc.)

FOAM

Cushion or Upholstery foam

MAKEUP

Skin Adhesives

Pros-Aide Adhesive

Skin Paints/Powders

Skin Illustrator Palette

Skin Illustrator Airbrush Paints

Badger Airbrush Colors

Rubber Mask Grease paint

Blending/Setting Powder

Blood

Fake Blood

Blood Scab

Removers

Isopropyl Myristate (Or good prosthetic remover)

Crystal Clear

PROS-AIDE WOUNDS

Tinsley Transfers (Or make your own)

Thickened Pros-Aide Mix

Tattoo Water Slide Transfer Paper

Tattoo Acetate Paper

SPONGES/POWDER PUFFS

Makeup Wedge Sponges

Cotton Balls

Powder Puffs

Makeup Remover Pads

PAINT

Oil Paints

Acrylic Paints

Copic Inks

PAINT BRUSHES

Various Makeup Brushes or Art Brushes

1” Chip Brushes

SCULPTING

Clay

NSP CHAVANT or Oil based clay

Sculpting Tools

Assorted Sculpting Tools

ADHESIVES

Barge (Contact Adhesive)

THINNERS/SOLVENTS

Isopropyl Alcohol (99%)

Naptha

Spray Release

TOOLS

Cutting Tools

Scissors

Scalpel

Electric Carving Knife

Drying Tools

Hairdryer

Fan

SUPPLIES

Dram cups

Cotton Rounds

Paper Cups

Paper Towels

Nitrile Gloves

Spray Bottles

Tongue Depressors

Water

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 BiographyGary J. Tunnicliffe

Horror FX Maestro, Character Creator & Founder of Two Hours in the Dark, Inc.

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