Learn costume & mask fabrication techniques with master creature fabricator and specialty costumer, Fred Fraleigh (Where the Wild Things Are, Blade: Trinity, Men in Black 3).

In Part 1 of his 3-part course series, Fraleigh begins sharing fabrication methods he's perfected over the last 20+ years at Hollywood's leading FX shops, starting with how to pull a pattern off an object (a coyote skull), enlarge the pattern, and then trace it onto L200 foam. From there, Fred demonstrates the magic of bevel cuts and begins gluing the foam pieces together to form the base of the mask.

If you dream of transforming foam into an array of organic and mechanical shapes, this course series is a must-watch!

This DVD is a 2-Disc Set

Beginner Level

4h 55m of duration

English (auto), Spanish (auto)

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Curriculum

1. Title & Introduction - 2min

2. Fred's Origin Story - 7min

3. Why do Fabricators Fabricate? - 4min

4. Shout Out to Milwaukee - 1min

5. Tools, Materials & References - 18min

6. Student Q & A - 8min

7. Safety Things to Remember - 8min

8. How to Pattern a Coyote Skull - 46min

9. Cutting the Pattern - 14min

10. Tracing the Pattern - 18min

11. Enlarging the Pattern - 28min

12. A Demonstration of Bevel Cuts - 21min

13. Cutting the Foam Pieces - 22min

14. Gluing the Pieces Together - 17min

15. Building Two Sides of the Skull - 51min

16. Creating The Skull Ridge - 6min

17. Assembling the Skull - 8min

18. Student Q & A - 13min

19. Wrap Up - 1min

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.

Joann Fabric (Michaels)

McMaster Carr

Naimie's Beauty Center

Mouldlife USA

Mouldlife Europe

Reynolds Advanced Materials

FOR YOUR WORK STATION

Compressor

AIRBRUSHES

Airbrush

EPOXYS/GLUES

3M Spray 74 Foam Fast Adhesive

3M Spray 77

3M Spray 90

Barge Cement

Plasti Dip

FABRICS/FOAMS

Foam ( ¼” L-200, charcoal 1” thick x 24” x 60”)

PAINTS

Acrylic Paints – assorted colors

PLASTICS

Corrugated Plastic Tubing

Various Diameters of Poly Rod

SKIN PAINTS/POWDERS

Baby Powder

CUTTING TOOLS

Razor Blades

Scalpel & blades

Scissors

Snap Blades

X-Acto Knife

POWER TOOLS

Dremel Tool & Bits

TORCHES, SOLDER AND ACCESSORIES

Heat Gun

Soldering Iron

OTHER TOOLS

Hair Dryer

Hot Glue Gun

SUPPLIES

Foam Core Board

Glue Sticks

Masking Tape

Paper Towels

Plastic Bags

Sandpaper

Sketch Pad

Straight Pins

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 BiographyFred Fraleigh

Master Creature FX Fabricator

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