In this first part of a 2-part course series, master makeup effects artist Bruce Spaulding Fuller (TERMINATOR 2, PREDATOR 2, ARMY OF DARKNESS) shares a budget-friendly approach to breaking down and molding a full-head prosthetic character sculpture. From the mysterious "floating off" process, to avoiding undercuts, you'll learn tons of mold making tips and secrets from one of Hollywood's most respected monster makers.

This DVD is a 2-Disc Set

Advanced Level

5h 44m of duration

English (auto), Spanish (auto)

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Curriculum

1. Title - 15s

2. Introduction - 1min

3. Tools & Materials - 13min

4. Molding Options - 6min

5. Chopping the Sculpture - 19min

6. Snap Molding Ears - 10min

7. Applying Plaster Bandages - 7min

8. The Other Ear - 3min

9. Making the Hydrocal Positives - 6min

10. Determining the Cutting Points - 23min

11. Floating the Pieces - 1min

12. Positives for Ear Casts - 19min

13. The Base for the Ears - 12min

14. Sisal Fiber - 5min

15. The Base for the Ears - 4min

16. Demolding the Ear Positives - 3min

17. Prying Loose the Clay Pieces - 6min

18. Remolding the Lifecast - 11min

19. Remolding the Lifecast - 9min

20. Opening the Mold - 5min

21. The Base for the Head - 8min

22. The Base for the Head - 5min

23. Snap Molding the Shoulders & Lips - 10min

24. Undercuts - 16min

25. Remolding the Chest - 5min

26. Opening & Sanding the Head Mold - 5min

27. Fixing/Clean-Up Base for the Head Piece - 7min

28. Seating the Head & Neck Pieces - 12min

29. Front Shoulder Base - 9min

30. Back Shoulder Base - 3min

31. Base for Upper Lip Piece - 8min

32. Refining the Edge & Cleaning Up the Sculpt - 14min

33. Working Out Your Road Map - 1min

34. Snapping the Chin - 5min

35. Snapping the Chin - 6min

36. Snapping the Chin - 5min

37. Prepping for the Cheek Snap Molds - 4min

38. Blending the Cheek Piece & Finishing the Chin Positive Waste Mold - 3min

39. Snapping the Left Cheek Positive - 12min

40. Snapping the Right Cheek Positive - 7min

41. Snapping the Brow & Nose Positive - 10min

42. Opening the Last Snap Molds & Setting the Clay Pieces - 28min

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

Reynolds Advanced Materials

Smooth-On Inc.

GreatArt UK

Materials List for Sculpture Breakdown & Mold Making Parts 1 & 2

FOR YOUR WORK STATION

Evacuator (Optional)
Latex Gloves
Large Board
Lazy Susan
Sculpted Piece
Toaster Oven/Clay Warmer

CLAYS/PLASTERS

Chavant Clay NSP Medium
Diestone Blue
Epoxical 415
Le Beau Touche Clay
Hyrocal White Gypsum Cement
Plaster Bandages
Ultracal Stone
White Clay

COATS/GLOSSES/MATTING AGENTS

Crystal Clear

EPOXYS/GLUES

Propoxy 20
Superglue
Zip Kicker

FABRICS/FOAMS

Wide-Weave Burlap or Sisal Fiber

LATEX/SILICONE

Accu-Cast Alginate
Burman V-1065 RTV Silicone
Genesis X Prosthetic Grade Cream Alginate

PAINT/BRISTLE BRUSHES

Chip Brushes
Small Paintbrush

RELEASES

Petroleum Jelly

SPONGES/POWDER PUFFS

Black Reticulated Sponge
Sponge

THINNERS/SOLVENTS

99% Alcohol
Acetone
Lacquer Thinner

TOOLS

Bits and Indexes

- Dremel Bit – Fiberglass Cutting Wheel
- Router Drill Bit

Cutting Tools

Clay Cutting Wire
Clay Knife
Large Putty Knife
Mold Knives
Razorblade
Scissors
X-Acto Knife

Files and Rasps

Round Rasp
Small Handheld Rasp

Hammers

Hammer

Measuring Tools

Scale

Mold Making Tools

Chisel

Power Tools

Cordless Drill
Dremel – Assorted Bits

Screwdrivers

Large Heavy Screwdrivers

Sculpting Tools

Bristle Scrub Brush
Dissection Pin
Large Rubber Tipped Tool
Loop Sculpting Tool
Metal Point Sculpting Tool
Metal Prong Dog Brush
Multi-Prong Rake Tool (custom)
Rubber Kidney
Small Pointed Loop Tool
Straight Edge Rakes

Torches, Solder and Accessories

Bernzomatic Hand Torch

Other Tools

Hot Glue Gun & Glue Sticks
Mold Straps
Pasta Machine

SUPPLIES

Aluminum Tape
Buckets
Canned Air
Disposable Flossers
Drywall Sanding Screen
Duct Tape
Large Paper Cups
Paint Stir Sticks
Q-Tips
Sanding Block
Saran Wrap
Scrap Pieces of Wood
Sheet Tin
Small Paper Cups
Spray Bottle
Steel Wool Pad
Thin Aluminum Sheet
Thin Plastic Sheeting
Tongue Depressors

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 BiographyBruce Spaulding Fuller

Master Prosthetic Makeup Artist, Creature Designer & Sculptor

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