Encapsulated Pros-Aide Prosthetics Part 1: Sculpting, Molding & Casting

Kenneth Calhoun

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Learn to create and apply Encapsulated Pros-Aide Prosthetics with pro makeup artist Kenneth "Super Ken" Calhoun (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, The Shape of Water, Jurassic World). 

In Part 1 of his 2-part course series, Calhoun teaches you the basics of blocking out and detailing subtle facial appliances in clay, including adding skin textures and directional pores. Then, he takes you step-by-step through the molding and casting processes. Along the way, Super Ken explains each technique's purpose and encourages you to make them your own.

Beginner Level
3h 40m 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.

 

Mouldlife USA

Mouldlife Europe

Naimie's Beauty Center

Reynolds Advanced Materials

Smooth-On Inc.

 

FOR YOUR WORK STATION

Body Double

Dehydrator

Evacuator

Kitchen Aid Mixer

Rubber Gloves

Small Compressor

Small Fan

AIRBRUSHES

Paasche H or Touch Up Gun

CLAYS/PLASTERS

Chavant Clay

Clean Clay

EPOXYS/GLUES

Pros-Aide

FABRICS/FOAMS/FLOCKING

Flocking

LATEX/SILICONE

Baldiez

Inhibit X

Silicone Thinner

Sorta Clear

MAKEUP/SKIN PRIMERS & SEALANTS

Final Seal

Green Marble Concentrate

PAINT/BRISTLE BRUSHES

Bristle Brushes – Assorted Set

PAINTS

Badget Paints – Assorted Colors

MEL Pax Paints – Assorted Colors

RESINS

Smooth Cast 65 D

Urethane Pigments

SKIN PAINTS/POWDERS

Baby Powder

SPONGES/POWDER PUFFS

Makeup Sponges

Powder Puffs

THINNERS/SOLVENTS

99% Alcohol

Acetone

CUTTING TOOLS

Cutting Mat

Scissors

X-Acto Blades

FILES & RASPS

Metal Scraper

MEASURING TOOLS

Gram Scale

Leveler

Measuring Spoons

Measuring Stick

OTHER TOOLS

Hot Glue Gun

Syringes

Tweezers

SUPPLIES

Canned Air

Card Stock

Deli Lids

Foam Core

Paint Sticks

Paper Towels

Plastic Letters

Popsicle Sticks

Q-Tips

Sharpies

Specimen Cups

Various Mixing Containers

Various Plastic Cups

Vaseline

Water

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 BiographyKenneth Calhoun

Makeup Artist & Master FX Tech
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