Learn to cast and paint realistic non-shrinking epoxy eyeballs with master character artist, John Cherevka (Avengers: Infinity War, Jurassic World, Pacific Rim).

In Part 1 of his 2-part course series, John shows you how to improve upon traditional dental acrylic eyeballs by switching to Smooth-On's EpoxAcast casting resin. Step by step, Cherevka reveals his approach for achieving realistic results with this budget-friendly, easy-to-use, and durable material.

This DVD is a 2-Disc Set

Intermediate Level

4h 8m of duration

English (auto), Spanish (auto)

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Curriculum

1. Title & Introduction - 1min

2. Tools & Materials - 23min

3. Releasing the Plates - 5min

4. Tinting the Pupil Resin - 9min

5. Casting the Eyes - 36min

6. Cleaning & Prepping the Eye Cores - 15min

7. Caring for Your Airbrush - 26min

8. Making Punched Eyes - 13min

9. Painting a Base Coat for Zombie Eyes - 30min

10. Painting a Base Coat for Brown Eyes - 6min

11. Undercoating the Zombie Eyes - 18min

12. Adding a Grey-Blue Hue to the Punched Eyes - 14min

13. Detailing the Brown Eyes - 16min

14. Detailing the Zombie Eyes - 10min

15. Adding Scleral Coloration - 16min

16. General Q & A - 6min

17. Wrap Up - 3min

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.

The Limbus Orb (Instagram) for Eye Cores & Molds

The Limbus Orb (Email) for Eye Cores & Molds

Mouldlife USA

Mouldlife Europe

Reynolds Advanced Materials

Smooth-On Inc.

GreatArt UK

FOR YOUR WORK STATION

Air Brush Compressor

Air Fitting for Pressure Pot

Air Hose

Evacuator

Eye Stand

Gloves

Molds

Optivisor

Plugs

Pressure Pot (John used the Proform Pressure Pail)

Scale

Vise

AIRBRUSHES

Airbrushes of your choice

CLEAR COATS/GLOSSES/MATTING AGENTS

Gloss - Medium

EPOXYS/GLUES/RESINS

690 Epoxy

Medium Hardener

UV Resin

UV Cure

So Strong Tint – White & Black

PAINT/BRISTLE BRUSHES

Acid Brushes

Assorted Paint Brushes

PAINTS

Airbrush Paint – Assorted colors

RELEASES

Release Agents

THINNERS/SOLVENTS

Acetone

POWER TOOLS

Drill

WRENCHES

Allen Keys

SUPPLIES

Dram Cups

Measured Cups

Stir Sticks

Water

Yarn

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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