Learn to make a mask with Magic Sculpt alongside master fabricator and "conceptual executioner" Bruce D. Mitchell (Pacific Rim, Iron Man 2, Predators). From building up your primary and secondary shapes onto a head form all the way to subtractive sculpting with rotary tools, Mitchell teaches you everything you need to know to sculpt your own wearable, dynamic art.

This DVD is a 2-Disc Set

Beginner Level

4h 20m of duration

Spanish (Latin America), Portuguese (Brazilian), Spanish (Castilian), English (auto)

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Curriculum

1. Title & Introduction - 57s

2. Tools & Materials - 24min

3. Safety Gear - 1min

4. Paints - 4min

5. Anchoring the Head Form to the Baseboard - 8min

6. Preparing the Clay - 6min

7. Art for Art's Sake - 3min

8. Building Up the Head Form - 5min

9. Working Around the Eyes & Mouth - 5min

10. Checking the Depth of the Clay - 59s

11. Tying in Remaining Areas of the Face - 5min

12. Smoothing the Head Form - 3min

13. Adding Features - 14min

14. Smoothing Out the Forehead, Lips & Refining the Jaw - 10min

15. Adding More Clay & Evening Out the Sides of the Face - 6min

16. Completing the Undersculpt - 5min

17. Preparing the Magic Sculpt - 10min

18. Applying Magic Sculpt – Upper Face - 11min

19. Applying Magic Sculpt – Lower Face - 7min

20. Final Material Application & Refinement - 13min

21. First Surface Detail – Lips & Nostrils - 15min

22. Sanding the Magic Sculpt - 2min

23. Dremel Carving Tools - 4min

24. Sculpting the Top of the Face - 3min

25. Detaching the Mask - 7min

26. Cleaning Out the Clay - 1min

27. Dremel Sculpting the Mask - 3min

28. Dremel Safety - 2min

29. Adding First Pass Detail – A Subtractive Process - 20min

30. Circular Passes that Define Recesses in the Face - 7min

31. Cleaning Up the Edge - 8min

32. Second Detail Pass - 15min

33. Final Sculptural Details with the Dremel - 6min

34. Wire Brushing the Surface - 14min

35. Painting the Mask - 5min

36. Sanding the Painted Mask - 5min

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

McMaster Carr

Reynolds Advanced Materials

Smooth-On Inc.

Monster Clay

GreatArt UK

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

J-B Kwik Epoxy

Loctite Epoxy

Propoxy 20

PAINT/BRISTLE BRUSHES

Assorted Paintbrushes – Small – Sm/Med

Chip Brush

PAINTS

Createx Airbrush Paint – Transparent Base

Tamila Acrylic Model Paints

Black

RESINS

Magic Sculpt Resin & Hardener

SKIN PAINTS/POWDERS

Jacquard Pearl Ex Powdered Pigments

Antique Bronze

Antique Gold

TOOLS

Bits and Indexes

1/8 Inch Carbide “Pineapple” Bit

Assorted Dremel Accessory Bits

Carbide “Pineapple” Drill Bits

Universal Jaw for Dremel

Wire Brush Drill Bit Attachment

Cutting Tools

Hacksaw Blade

Palette Knife

Files and Rasps

Large Rasp

Measuring Tools

Compass

Power Tools

Cordless Drill

Dremel

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

Other Tools

Assortment Wire Brushes

Heat Gun

SUPPLIES

Aluminum Foil

Baby Powder

Brass Rivets

Dixie Cups

Paper Towels

Sandpaper on Foam – Medium Grit & Fine Grit

Sharpie Marker

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

Creature Artist & "Conceptual Executioner," Bruce D. Mitchell, calls upon his decades of FX know-how to create wearable dynamic art.

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