Master Silicone Technician Cory Czekaj (PREDATORS, IRON MAN, ROBOCOP) teaches his approach to creating photorealistic, translucent silicone "skin" for character makeups and animatronic creatures. From proper materials & mold prep to mixing & injecting, Czekaj will help you create film-quality silicone appliances.

Advanced Level

1h 34m of duration

English (auto), Spanish (auto)

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Curriculum

1. Title & Introduction - 40s

2. Overview - 6min

3. Cleaning & Releasing Molds for Silicone Appliances - 17min

4. Mixing Silicone - 26min

5. Spraying an Adhesive Layer - 2min

6. Using an Evacuator - 5min

7. Running the Silicone Appliance - 30min

8. Opening the Stone Molds - 8min

9. Wrap Up - 51s

Materials

THIS MATERIALS LIST IS FOR BOTH OF CORY CZEKAJ'S LESSONS: MAKING FOAM APPLIANCES AND MAKING SILICONE APPLIANCES

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.

Imperial Surface

Mouldlife USA

Mouldlife Europe

Reynolds Advanced Materials

Smooth-On Inc.

FOR YOUR WORK STATION

Advantage 200 LS Half-Mask Respirator (optional)

Markers

Mixing Bowls

Electric Mixer

Evacuator (optional)

Molds

Mold Straps

Notepad

Oven

Vinyl Gloves

AIRBRUSHES

Airbrush

High Volume/Low Pressure Spray Gun

EPOXYS/GLUES

3M 77 Spray Adhesive

Propoxy 20

Superglue

Snappy G Adhesive

Orchid Adhesive (by Imperial Surface)

LATEX/SILICONE

Baldiez Vinyl

Foam Latex

Curing Agents

Foaming Agent

Gel Agent

Silicone A&B Components

Silicone Softener

Slip Rubber

Super Baldiez Vinyl

PAINT/BRISTLE BRUSHES

Chip Brushes

PAINTS/PIGMENTS

Burman Silicone Pigments

Peach

Creamy Peach

Tan Flesh

Beige Flesh

Pink Flesh

Creamy Pink

Crayola Powder Pigments Flocking

Buff

Brown

Red

Purple

Blue

Bisque Tan

Water-Based Pigments

Red

Yellow

Ruddy

Tan

PRIMERS/ADHESION PROMOTERS

Zip Kicker

RELEASES

Baby Oil

Baby Powder

Epoxy Parfilm Release Spray

RESINS

BJB TC-1630 Ultracast Urethane

SPONGES/POWDER PUFFS

Sponges

THINNERS/SOLVENTS

99% Alcohol

TOOLS

Bits and Indexes

6” Long Drill Bit

Assorted Dremel Bits

Large Drill Bits (assorted sizes)

Long Drill Bit

Crimping, Pliers and Gripping Tools

C-Clamps

Cutting Tools

PVC Cutters

Scissors

Measuring Tools

Digital Scale

Triple Beam Balance Scale

Power Tools

Dremel

Cordless Drill

Other Tools

Hairdryer

Large Injection Gun

Small Injection Gun

Stopwatch

SUPPLIES

¾” PVC Pipe

Bleach

Dawn Soap

Pantyhose

Paper Mixing Cups

Paper Towels

Tongue Depressors

Vanilla

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 BiographyCory Czekaj

Master Foam & Silicone FX Technician

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