Learn to apply Star Trek-style alien makeups with Emmy-winning makeup artist Brad Look (Star Trek: Voyager & Enterprise, Westworld, The Hunger Games 1 & 2).

Calling upon his many years of experience as a lead makeup artist for the Star Trek franchise, Look shows you how to begin the process of creating a unique alien makeup using generic foam latex appliances, including skin prep, applying a bald cap, gluing down ear & facial prosthetics, and blending the edges.

Intermediate Level

2h 39m of duration

Makeup Effects

English (auto), Spanish (auto)

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Curriculum

1. Title & Introduction - 47s

2. Cleaning & Prepping the Skin - 3min

3. Prepping & Cleaning the Bald Cap - 4min

4. Student Q & A - 4min

5. Applying the Bald Cap - 44min

6. Removing the Excess Bald Cap - 10min

7. Blending the Bald Cap's Edges - 10min

8. Student Q & A - 5min

9. Prepping the Eyebrows & Skin - 16min

10. Applying the Ears - 11min

11. Gluing the Facial Appliances - 23min

12. Blending the Appliance Edges - 24min

13. Student Q & A - 3min

14. Wrap Up - 1min

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.

GreatArt UK

For Generic Foam Latex Prosthetics:

RBFX

RubberWear

FOR YOUR WORK STATION

Air Compressor (with ability to dial the pressure level)

Character Wig (John Blake)

Cotton Makeup Cape

Hot Towels

Lace Hair Pieces (John Blake)

Nylon Cleanup Cape

Spray Bottle (with water)

AIRBRUSHES

Airbrush

EPOXYS/GLUES

Assorted glue & thinner (Telesis Five or Westmore Underground Silicone Adhesive)

Mel Edge Refiner or Bond-Oh

HAIR ITEMS

Bobby Pins

Hair Pins

Hair Clips

Hair Slick

Plastic Bald Cap (i.e., Mel Cap or similar in different sizes)

Wig Cap

MOISTURIZERS

Skin Repair Cream (Edap or similar)

PAINT/BRISTLE BRUSHES

Cleanup Brushes (made of soft nylon)

Glue Brushes

SKIN PAINTS/POWDERS

Assorted PAX paints (i.e., Mel PAX version or similar)

Assorted Tattoo Inks & Pallets (i.e., European Body Art, Reel Creation, Skin Illustrator, etc.)

No-Color Powder

Rubber Mask Grease (i.e., Greg Cannom version, or Graftobian, Kryolan, and or Mehron)

SKIN PRIMERS

Derma Shield or Face Saver

Skin Astringent

SPONGES/POWDER PUFFS

Latex Sponge

Powder Puff

Orange Stipple Sponge

THINNERS/SOLVENTS

Acetone

Acetone Proof Container

Adhesive Remover

Isopropyl Alcohol

TOOLS

Crimping, Pliers and Gripping Tools

Tweezers

Cutting Tools

Curved Scissors

Hair Trimmer (i.e., Wahl “Peanut”)

Knotting/Hair Tools

Metal Comb

Tracing Tools

Assorted Stencils

Other Tools

Bowl

Extension Cord

Hair Dryer (with cool setting)

Metal Pallet Knife

SUPPLIES

Pallet Paper

Plastic CC Cups

Q-Tips

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 BiographyBrad Look

Emmy Award-winning makeup artist Brad Look has been creating memorable makeups in Hollywood for over 30 years.

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