How to Make a Mask - Part Five: Leatherwork, Painting, and Finishing
Bruce D. Mitchell
The epoxy mask making finale is here! In this last installment of his 5-part "How to Make a Mask" course series, master Creature FX fabricator Bruce D. Mitchell (Pacific Rim, Iron Man 3, Predators) teaches a broad array of professional finishing techniques. From leatherwork and painting to making final adjustments to your magnetic attachment points, Mitchell's step-by-step instruction will help you complete your masks in style!
This DVD is a 2 Disc Set
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.
***Note - This materials list includes materials for Bruce's Make a Mask Lesson Parts 1 & 2 - Depending on how far along your project is, you might not need all of these materials. A few of the items listed below have their own specific links, just click on them to go to the source page.
FOR YOUR WORK STATION
Dust Mask
Protective Goggles
Quality Head Form – monstermakers.com
Round Board
Toaster Oven
Vinyl Gloves
Work Apron
CLAYS/PLASTERS
KC-2 Clay – Van Aken’s Klean Klay Alternative
EPOXYS/GLUES
3M 75 Repositionable Clear Spray Adhesive
J-B Kwik Epoxy
Loctite Epoxy
Propoxy 20
Super Glue
Zip Kicker
FABRICS/FOAM/LEATHER
¼” L200 Foam
Black Velvet
Leather Hide (Tooling Leather)
PAINT/BRISTLE BRUSHES
Assorted Paintbrushes – Small – Sm/Med
Chip Brush
PAINTS
Basics Acrylic Paint - Bronze
Createx Airbrush Paint – Transparent Base
Tamiya Acrylic Model Paints
- Black
- Dark Copper
RESINS
Magic Sculpt Resin & Hardener
SKIN PAINTS/POWDERS
Jacquard Pearl Ex Powdered Pigments
- Antique Bronze
- Antique Gold
TOOLS
Bits and Indexes
1/4 inch drill bit
3/16 inch drill bit
1/8 Inch Carbide “Pineapple” Bit
1/8 Inch Shank Bit
Basic Drill Bit Index
Assorted Dremel Accessory Bits
Carbide “Pineapple” Drill Bits
Universal Jaw for Dremel
Wire Brush Drill Bit Attachment
Cutting Tools
Hacksaw Blade
Palette Knife
Razorblade
Scissors
Small Hobbyist Saw Blade
Leather Edge Skiver
Leather Strip & Strap Cutter
Files and Rasps
Dragonskin
Large Rasp
Hammers
Plastic Mallet
Measuring Tools
Compass
Straight Edge Large Metal Ruler
Power Tools
Cordless Drill
Dremel
Punch and Press tools
Hand Rivet Press Tool
Leather Hole Punch Tool – Tandy Leather
Rivet Press
Sculpting Tools
Large Loop Rake Sculpting Tools
Rubber Kidney
Serrated Kidney
Set Wooden Sculpting Tools
Small Ball Stylus Tool
Wire Prong Rake Tools
Wooden Clay Shaper with Teeth
Wrenches
Allen Wrench Set
Other Tools
Assortment Wire Brushes
Hairdryer
Heat Gun
Nylon Board
HARD WARE
Century Spring C-1 2 Count 1-1/2" Extension Springs with 1/8" Outside Diameter
8/32 Screw Mount Nuts (also known as T-Nuts or Weld Nuts)
8/32 x 1/4 inch Button Cap Screws
Washers to fit screws through (#6s are too small )
Image 1 - Screw Mount Nut
Image 2 - Screw Mount, Washer & Button Head Screw
Image 3 - How they'll all fit together
SUPPLIES
20 round 1/4 inch wide by 1/4 inch deep "rare earth" or neodymium magnets"
3” Ring – From Tandy Leather
Aluminum Foil
Baby Powder
Blue Painter's Tape or Masking Tape
Brass Rivets
Brillo Pad
Cheap Sunglasses (These will be broken down and used for their lenses, so don't buy anything you're not willing to destroy)
Dixie Cups
Masking Tape
Mechanical Pencil
Paper Strainer
Paper Towels
Roller Buckle
Sandpaper on Foam – Medium Grit & Fine Grit
Sharpie Marker
Straight Pins
Tongue Depressors
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 BiographyBruce D. Mitchell
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