Learn to make state-of-the-art, wearable character teeth with Creature FX master John Cherevka (Avatar, Pacific Rim, Jurassic World). In Part 1 of his 2-part course series, Cherevka shares the critical first steps in his denture making process -- from creating a life-cast & vacuum forming, all the way to tooth sculpture & tips for using a silicone bucket mold.

Whether you're a hobbyist who wants a simple set of custom vampire teeth for Halloween, or a working makeup effects professional looking to perfect your prosthetic dental appliances, this On-Demand course is for you.

This DVD is a 2-Disc Set

Intermediate Level

4h 48m of duration

English (auto), Spanish (auto)

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Curriculum

1. Title & Introduction - 52s

2. Student Introductions - 8min

3. Materials - 2min

4. Making the Alginate Cast - 17min

5. Mixing & Pouring Stone - 10min

6. Student Q & A - 18min

7. Removing the Positives - 5min

8. Making Bases for the Positives - 26min

9. Making the Negative Molds - 18min

10. Casting the Postives - 4min

11. Vacuum Forming the Teeth - 11min

12. Using an Occlusion Articulator - 7min

13. Sculpture Reference - 10min

14. Blocking the Top Teeth - 13min

15. Blocking the Bottom Teeth - 9min

16. Refining the Teeth - 10min

17. Making the Gums - 42min

18. Sharpening the Teeth - 25min

19. Mold Prep - 6min

20. Making a Cutting Edge - 29min

21. Silicone Bucket Molds - 13min

22. Student Q & A - 5min

23. Wrap Up - 36s

Materials

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Mouldlife USA

Mouldlife Europe

Naimie's Beauty Center

McMaster Carr

Reynolds Advanced Materials

FOR YOUR WORK STATION

Optivisor

Evacuator

Vacuum Form Machine

Pressure Pot

Air Compressor

CLAYS/PLASTERS

Dental Alginate

Die Keen Green Stone

Hydrocal

Clay

FOAM/SILICONE

Silicone

Foam Core

PLASTICS

Casting Plastic

Splint Plastic

POWER TOOLS

Drill

Bits

Dremel Tool

Small Bits

Drum Sanding Bit

CUTTING TOOLS

X-acto Knife

EPOXYS/GLUES

Super Glue

Hot Glue

RELEASES

Sealer

Vasoline

Wax

Poly Vinyl Alcohol

PAINTING MATERIALS/TOOLS

Tooth Shade Polymer (cold cure)

Gum Shade Polymer (cold cure)

Monomer (cold cure)

Paint Brushes

Stains

SUPPLIES

Cups

Stir Sticks

Small Cups

Water

Tooth Trays

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Safety Glasses

Exclusion Apparatus

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 BiographyJohn Cherevka

Special Effects Character Creator & Master Monster Maker, key artist Stan Winston Studio & Legacy Effects

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