Learn how to make a zombie horde on a budget with makeup effects master Bruce Spaulding Fuller (TERMINATOR 2, PREDATOR 2, ARMY OF DARKNESS). From applying affordable generic prosthetics for featured “hero” zombies, to simple build up and makeup techniques for background zombies, Fuller shows you everything you need to know to create your own undead army on a shoestring.

Beginner Level

2h 15m of duration

English (auto), Spanish (auto)

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Curriculum

1. Title & Introduction - 45s

2. Tools & Materials - 2min

3. Hero Zombie Makeup - 47min

4. Midground Zombie Makeup - 17min

5. Hero Zombie Makeup - 26min

6. Background Zombie - 14min

7. Beauty Zombie Makeup - 4min

8. Midground Zombie Makeup - 7min

9. Background Zombie - 5min

10. Background Zombie - 6min

11. Foreground Zombie - 4min

12. Foreground Zombie - 2min

13. Wrap Up - 2min

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

For high-quality prosthetic teeth - moldable and easy to speak in, check out Dental Distortions

For Generic Foam Latex Prosthetics:

RBFX

RubberWear

FOR YOUR WORK STATION

Air Compressor

Latex Gloves

Various Prosthetic Appliances - from RBFX

AIRBRUSHES

Airbrush

BLOOD

Blood Capsules

Gel Blood

Mouth Blood

Thick Dark Gel Blood

LATEX/SILICONE

Slip Latex

MAKEUP

Skin Adhesives

Flexacryl Powder & Liquid Adhesive

Gel Effects – Liquid Gelatin

Pros-Aide Adhesive

Spirit Gum

Eyes

Zombie Contact Lenses

Hair

Ampro Protein Styl Hair Gel

Mouth

Ben Nye Tooth Color “Decay”

Black Zombie Mouth Rinse (Food Coloring & Mouthwash)

Skin Paints/Powders

Kryolan “Bruise” Circle

Kryolan “Burn & Injury” Circle

Kryolan Color Palette

Kroylan Grease Paints

Pax Paint – Assorted Colors

Skin Illustrator Palette - NecroMania

Various Aquacolor Colors

Sealers

Final Seal

Skin Primers

Seabreeze Astringent

Teeth

Dental Distortions Zombie Teeth

PAINT/BRISTLE BRUSHES

Chip Brushes

Various Makeup Brushes

SKIN PAINTS/POWDER

No Color Powder

SPONGES/POWDER PUFFS

Makeup Wedge Sponges

Orange Stipple Sponge

Powder Puffs

Sea Sponge

THINNERS/SOLVENTS

Isopropyl Alcohol (99%)

TOOLS

Hairdryer

Small Metal Spatula

SUPPLIES

CC cups

Cotton Rounds

Paper Cups

Paper Towels

Q-Tips

Spray Bottles

Tissue Paper or Toilet Paper

Tongue Depressors

Water

Wax Paper Palette

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 Spaulding Fuller

Master Prosthetic Makeup Artist, Creature Designer & Sculptor

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