In this character creation tutorial on how to make a mold in plaster, Stan Winston Studio & Legacy Effects mold making expert, Gary Yee covers the tools, techniques, and materials needed for making a mold like the special effects masters.

Intermediate Level

2h 48m of duration

Spanish (Latin America), English (auto)

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Curriculum

1. Introduction - 22s

2. Today's Gameplan - 1min

3. Undercuts - 1min

4. Imagining the Case Line - 5min

5. Tools and Materials - 2min

6. Seal the Sculpture - 1min

7. The Wall - 9min

8. Sealing the Drywall - 2min

9. Roughing Out the Clay Wall - 7min

10. Roughing the Case Line - 5min

11. Refining the Case Line - 12min

12. Cleaning Up the Case Line - 5min

13. Cleaning Up the Wall - 7min

14. Cutting Down the Wall - 3min

15. Keys - 8min

16. Releasing the Clay Wall - 3min

17. Preparing Burlap - 3min

18. Mixing Stone - 5min

19. The Face Coat - 11min

20. Stone - 13min

21. Struts - 7min

22. Finishing Up the Flange - 8min

23. Smoothing - 2min

24. Preparing the B Side - 3min

25. Removing Impurities - 4min

26. Releasing the Wall - 1min

27. The Pry Points - 5min

28. Stone for the Second Side - 4min

29. Sisal Fiber - 3min

30. Stone for the Fiber - 11min

31. The Flat Spot - 3min

32. The Finish Coat and Flange - 6min

33. Opening the Mold - 6min

34. Mold Clean-Up - 3min

35. Wrap Up - 34s

Materials

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

Naimie's Beauty Center

Reynolds Advanced Materials

Smooth-On Inc.

FOR YOUR WORK STATION

Air Compressor

Apron

Cutting Board w/two 3/8” rails

Dust Mask

Latex Gloves

Lazy Susan

Trashcan

CLAYS/PLASTERS

Clay – EM210 “White Clay”

Clean Clay

Die-Keen® Green Dental Stone

ULTRACAL ® 30 Gypsum Cement

EPOXYS/GLUES

3M™ Super 77 Multipurpose Spray Adhesive

PAINT/BRISTLE BRUSHES

1” Chip Brush

1 ½” Chip Brush

Fine Chisel Brush

Paintbrush

Small Powder Brush

RELEASES

Frekote® Lift – Silicone-Based Release Spray

Krylon® Crystal Clear

Mold Release Wax

THINNERS/SOLVENTS

D-Limonene

Lacquer Thinner

TOOLS

Cutting Tools

Box Cutter

Clay Cutting Cord

Fettling Knife

Scissors (Cloth Shears)

Files and Rasps

Rasp

Mold Making Tools

Bondo® Spreader

Rakes (steel w/blue sheen – various sizes)

Rounded Edge Spatula

Rubber Kidney

Smaller Spatula

Screwdrivers

Flat-Head Screwdrivers

Other Tools

Hot Glue Gun

Whisk

SUPPLIES

2x4 Pieces of Wood

Aluminum Foil

Baby Powder

Buckets (Oil Pan)

Burlap or Sisal Fiber

Marker

Non-Stick Cooking Spray

Paint Sticks

Paper Towels

Plastic Garbage Bag

Sheets of ½” Drywall

Sponge

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 Yee

Special Effects Character Creator and Master Mold Maker for Stan Winston Studio & Legacy Effects

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