The fur flies in this in-depth course on fur transfer, electrostatic flocking & hair punching with master hair artist Deborah Galvez (LIFE OF PI, WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE, KILLER KLOWNS FROM OUTER SPACE).

After nearly 30 years on the cutting-edge of creature effects hair work, Deborah is finally sharing her techniques for the first time so that YOU can make your own photorealistic animal puppets and furry fantasy characters.

This DVD is a 2-Disc Set

Intermediate Level

6h 50m of duration

English (auto), Spanish (auto)

Discuss on our Forums

Curriculum

1. Title & Introduction - 3min

2. Phase 1: Fur Transfer - 34s

3. Taping the Synthetic Fur - 6min

4. Shaving the Synthetic Fur - 31min

5. Shaving the Synthetic Fur Continued - 37min

6. Shaving the Synthetic Fur Continued - 33min

7. Applying Pros-Aide on the Transfer Skin - 14min

8. Applying Pros-Aide on the Transfer Skin Continued - 21min

9. Applying Pros-Aide on the Transfer Skin Continued - 18min

10. Powdering the Synthetic Fur - 3min

11. Removing the Tape from the Synthetic Fur - 16min

12. Preparing the Transfer - 23min

13. Applying the Pros-Aide - 15min

14. Whisker Prep - 3min

15. Phase 2: Flocking - 10min

16. Applying Pros-Aide to the Face - 37min

17. Flocking the First Color - 8min

18. Flocking the Second Color - 13min

19. Grooming the Flocked Fur - 46min

20. Making A Punching Needle - 49min

21. Adding the Whiskers - 23min

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.

FOR YOUR WORK STATION

Airbrush
Compressor
Electrostatic Flocking Gun CP-70
Electric Shaver
Lazy Susan

EPOXYS/GLUES

16oz Liquid Pros-Aide
16oz Cream Pros-Aide

HAIR AND CREPE WOOLS AND ACCESSORIES

Nylon Synthetic Flocking Fibers - Assorted Colors
A Cow Hide - Winter Fur or Synthetic Fur
White Hackle & White Turkey Flat Feathers for Whiskers - 1 oz each

PAINT/BRISTLE BRUSHES

Chips Brushes - Small & Med

PAINTS/POWDERS

Baby Powder

THINNERS/SOLVENTS

99% Alcohol

TOOLS

Hairdryer

SUPPLIES

Small Dixie Cups
Surgical Q-tips
2" Painter's Tape
A 16" by 20" Piece of Foam Core

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 BiographyDeborah Galvez

Master Creature FX, Hair, and Feather Artist Deborah Galvez

See Full Bio

Additional Purchasing Options

Notice: DVDs do not include closed captions.

Get FREE Popular Course Content!

Free lessons from 16 of our most popular courses, taught by Hollywood's leading FX artists. Plus our newsletter with new courses, artist stories and special offers.