Costume & Mask Fabrication Part 3: Surfacing, Biomechanical Elements & Paint

Fred Fraleigh

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Learn costume & mask fabrication with master character fabricator Fred Fraleigh (Where the Wild Things Are, Blade Trinity, Men in Black 3).

In Part 3 of his 3-part course series, Fred teaches you how to add structural support and apply a metallic fabric surface treatment to your mask projects. From there, he demonstrates methods for texturizing the antlers/horns. Finally, he finishes the foam mask with biomechanical elements and paintwork.

If you're eager to take your costume or cosplay projects to a professional level, you won't want to miss this informative conclusion to Fraleigh's course series.

This DVD is a 2-Disc Set

Intermediate Level
5h 43m of duration
English (auto), Spanish (auto)

Curriculum

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.

 

Frends Beauty Supply

Foam Mart

Grainger

Gavrieli Plastics

GreatArt UK

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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