Master Foam Technician Cory Czekaj (PREDATORS, IRON MAN, ROBOCOP) shares his techniques for creating film-quality foam latex "skin" for character makeups and animatronic creatures. From proper materials & mixing, to injection & demolding, Czekaj will help you take your foam running skills to a professional level.

Advanced Level

2h 24m of duration

English (auto), Spanish (auto)

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Curriculum

1. Title & Introduction - 37s

2. Tools & Materials - 3min

3. Mixing A Batch of Foam - 13min

4. Foam Running - 41min

5. Prepping A Two-Part Head Mold - 15min

6. Prepping A Two-Part Head Mold - 27min

7. Prepping A Puzzle Core Mold for Foam Running - 10min

8. Foam Running A Puzzle Core Mold - 9min

9. Mixing For A Larger Volume Foam Mold - 7min

10. Running the Two-Part Mold - 11min

11. Opening the Puzzle Mold - 7min

12. Wrap Up - 49s

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.

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

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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