Master creature effects fabricator Ted Haines (IRON MAN, 300, BLADE 2) shares professional tips and techniques for adding texture to your foam monsters and fabricated characters. Using affordable and readily accessible tools and materials, Ted will open your mind to the possibilities of low-budget foam fabrication!

Beginner Level

1h 23m of duration

English (auto), Spanish (auto)

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Curriculum

1. Title & Introduction - 1min

2. Building A Foam Oven - 12min

3. Mixing Latex Rubber - 20min

4. Applying Latex Rubber - 8min

5. Working with the Foam Sculpture - 7min

6. Building Eyelids - 5min

7. Texture - 7min

8. Adding Wrinkles - 4min

9. Texture - 4min

10. Texture - 6min

11. Texture - 3min

12. Back To Wet Foam - 6min

13. Wrap Up - 1min

Materials

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Some items might be harder to find, but a little internet scouring usually finds you everything you'll need.

Foam Mart

McMaster Carr

Reynolds Advanced Materials

Smooth-On Inc.

FOR YOUR WORK STATION

C-Stand (Optional)

Fans

Kitchen Aide Mixer w/ Bowl and Whisk

Pencil

Sharpie

Stopwatch

EPOXIES/GLUES

3M-74 Spray Adhesive (Clear)

FOAMS

12-TF or ANY Upholstery Foam (Note: 12-TF foam is the Atlas Foam specification it has a Density of 1.2 LB/Cubic ft and a IFD of 33)

3/4” Foam

1/8” Foam

LATEX

Latex Rubber Base

Latex Foaming Agent (GM Foam)

Latex Curing Agent

Latex Gelling Agent

PAINT/BRISTLE BRUSHES

1" Chip Brushes

SPRAY PAINTS

Grey Primer Spray Paint

TOOLS

Cutting Tools

Personna Razor Blades

Scissors

Power Tools

Heat Gun

Dremel w/ assortment of bits

Hammers

Hammer (Standard)

Measuring Tools

Gram Scale

Sculpting Tools

Loop Sculpting Tool

Metal Point Sculpting Tool

Assorted Wooden Sculpting Tools

Hardware

Dragon Skin

Nails

Sandpaper

Other Tools

Hairdryer

Plastic Spatula

SUPPLIES

Aluminum Foil

Baby Powder

Cellophane

Cotton Balls

4- 3-way Elbow PVC Fitting Connector

Masking Tape

Paper Mixing Cups

2- 2x4 Planks

Plywood Sheet 4x4

4- PVC Pipes

4- Threaded PVC Rods

Tissues

Wheels (Mentioned)

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 BiographyTed Haines

Ted Haines is a foam fabricator. He's a wizard with scissors. We asked him to make something. He made a T Rex.

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