Learn how to break down, mount & mold clay creature maquettes with master FX mold maker and lab technician, Aaron Globerman (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Watchmen, The 33).

In Part 1 of his 2-part course series, Globerman teaches you his process for molding a character maquette sculpture, including breaking down the figure, setting pins for reassembly, adding sprues to eliminate air bubbles, and finally how to mount and wall the parts for silicone mold making.

This DVD is a 2-Disc Set

Intermediate Level

6h 23m of duration

English (auto), Spanish (auto)

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Curriculum

1. Title & Introduction - 2min

2. Tools, Materials & Reference - 8min

3. Cutting the Tail & Head - 29min

4. Removing the Right Arm - 13min

5. Removing the Left Arm - 12min

6. Separating the Torso & Legs - 37min

7. Tools for Setting Pins - 4min

8. Setting Pins for the Right Arm - 23min

9. Setting Pins for the Left Arm - 14min

10. Setting the Tail - 8min

11. Setting the Legs - 12min

12. Attaching the Head - 13min

13. Double-Checking Your Work - 15min

14. Building a Wall for the Tail - 29min

15. Mounting the Head - 11min

16. How to Trap Air Bubbles with Sprues - 11min

17. Mounting the Legs & Arms - 27min

18. Building Mold Walls for the Arms & Legs - 20min

19. Prepping the Torso for a Two-Part Mold - 32min

20. Reinforcing the Torso Wall with Plaster Bandages - 4min

21. Molding the Head & Tail - 25min

22. Molding the Legs - 18min

23. Molding the Torso with Body Double - 12min

24. Wrap Up - 4min

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.

FOR YOUR WORK STATION

Evacuation Chamber & Pump

Nitrile Gloves

CLAYS/PLASTERS

1 Box Ultra Fast Bandages

Klean Clay

White Clay

CLEAR COATS/GLOSSES/MATTING AGENTS

1 Can Crystal Clear

EPOXYS/GLUES

2 oz Zap a Gap & Kicker

Hot Glue Gun & Glue Sticks

LATEX/SILICONE

1 Gallon Kit of Sil White or Sil Tool or BJB 808 they’ll all work

2 Gallon Kit of 1065 & Green Catalyst

1 Quart of Body Double Standard

PAINT/BRISTLE BRUSHES

Assorted Chip Brushes

THINNERS/SOLVENTS

99% Alcohol

CUTTING TOOLS

Jeweler Saw

Scissors

X-Acto Blade

SCULPTING TOOLS

Assorted Sculpting Tools

Clay Kidney Tools

SUPPLIES

Roll of Aluminum Flashing – 6” x 10ft

Aluminum Tape

3/16” Brass Stock “Pins”

Buckets

1 Can Dust Off

1 Sheet Foam Core Board

PVC miscellaneous sizes

Sand Paper (misc. grits)

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 BiographyAaron Globerman

Master FX Mold Maker & Lab Technician

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