Creature FX Artist & "Conceptual Executioner," Bruce D. Mitchell (Pacific Rim, Iron Man 3, Predators) continues his "How to Make a Mask" video lesson with a wealth of new fabrication techniques & professional insights. From lining & padding to harness fabrication & leatherworking, Mitchell gives you everything you need to create your own "Wearable Dynamic Art" on a tight budget.

Intermediate Level

2h 53m of duration

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

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Curriculum

1. Title & Introduction - 16s

2. Day Three Recap - 3min

3. Wire Brushing the Inside - 2min

4. Touch-Ups & Painting the Inner Mask - 4min

5. Sanding - 2min

6. Padding the Inside - 8min

7. Prep For Web Ring Cap Attachment - 4min

8. Lining the Interior Pads - 10min

9. Installing the Pads - 6min

10. Cutting a Hole for the Center Web Ring - 6min

11. Touch-Ups - 39s

12. Beginning Leatherwork - 17min

13. Assembling the Harness - 25min

14. Making the Web - 35min

15. Final Mask Paint Work - 13min

16. Painting the Web - 12min

17. Attaching the Web Harness to the Mask - 13min

18. Gluing in the Pads - 9min

19. Dry Brushing the Final Product - 4min

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.

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

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

Tamila 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

1/8 Inch Carbide “Pineapple” Bit

1/8 Inch Shank Bit

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

Other Tools

Assortment Wire Brushes

Hairdryer

Heat Gun

Nylon Board

SUPPLIES

3” Ring – From Tandy Leather

Aluminum Foil

Baby Powder

Brass Rivets

Brillo Pad

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

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

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