Special effects makeup artist Cynthia Garza (NIA, RELIQUIA, QUIERO SER) shows you how to create photo-realistic prosthetic dentures (aka Fake Teeth) for creature characters. Regardless which shape, size, or form they take, this in-depth tutorial will help you along the path to creating your own custom monster teeth.

Intermediate Level

3h 6m of duration

English (auto), Spanish (auto)

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Curriculum

1. Title & Introduction - 27s

2. From Steps A to Teeth - 3min

3. Materials - 26min

4. Making the Master Mold - 3min

5. Mixing Your Silicone - 6min

6. Pouring the Mold - 3min

7. Opening the Mold - 2min

8. Making the Silicone Positive Master - 2min

9. Mixing More Silicone - 3min

10. Pouring the Positive - 1min

11. Removing Pockets of Air From Your Silicone - 1min

12. Beginning the Sculpting Process - 6min

13. Refining the Basic Shape - 9min

14. Building Out the Gums - 17min

15. Finer Details & Smoothing - 4min

16. Applying a Coat of Turpentine - 4min

17. Subtle Accents with Baby Powder - 6min

18. Spraying with Crystal Clear - 59s

19. Making the Teeth Sculpt Positive Mold - 3min

20. Releasing the Negative Mold - 3min

21. Releasing the Positive Mold - 3min

22. Making a Rigid Acrylic - 10min

23. Demolding the Rigid Acrylic - 3min

24. Prepping the Rigid Acrylic for Drilling - 3min

25. Trimming the Acrylic Flashing - 6min

26. Smoothing & Polishing - 12min

27. Sandpaper Texturing - 3min

28. Creating the Gums - 6min

29. Releasing Silicone Negative - 2min

30. Releasing Silicone Positive - 3min

31. Releasing the Gums - 8min

32. Coloring - 15min

33. The Decayed Tooth - 4min

34. Sealing - 2min

35. Presentation - 3min

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.

Monster Clay

FOR YOUR WORK STATION

Digital Scale

Latex Gloves

Positive Teeth Impressions

Protective Goggles

CLAYS/PLASTERS

Nic Tone Dental Acrylic and Monomer

Chavant Sulfur Free Plasteline Sculpting Clay – medium or soft

CLEAR COATS/GLOSSES/MATTING AGENTS

Crystal Clear Enamel

Monster Makers Clear Acrylic Tooth Set

Acrylic Polishing Paste: Pink High Shine or Acrylustre

LATEX/SILICONE

Burman Industries GI – 1000 Silicone

Flexacryl Soft Set (Powder, Soft, Acrylic Primer)

PAINT/BRISTLE BRUSHES

Small Stiff-Bristle Brush

Toothbrush

Various Sized Bristle Paintbrushes – medium, small, tiny detail

RELEASES

Vaseline

SKIN PAINTS/POWDERS

FW Inks Red and Dark Purple

Reel Creations Color Palette

Skin Illustrator Color Palette

THINNERS/SOLVENTS

Isopropyl Alcohol

Lighter Fluid or Naptha

TOOLS

Bits & Indexes

Dremel Buffing Wheel Bit

Rounded Flame-Bladed Finished Burr Bit

Various Dremel Bits

Cutting Tools

Dremel

Scissors

Small Swiss Army Knife

Measuring Tools

Liquid Dropper

Sculpting Tools

Dental Sculpting, Scraping Tools

Kens Tools Sculpting Loops

Metal Spatula Tool

Pointed Needle Tip Tool

Pointed Rubber Tip Brush

Other Tools

Flat Metal Mixing Tool

High Temperature Glue Gun

Small Hand Mirror

SUPPLIES

Acrylic Non-Stick Cup

Baby Powder

Clear Nail Enamel

Deep Wax Cups

Dental Supply Sticks

Foam Core Board

High Temperature Glue Sticks

Paper Towels

Pencil

Plastic CC Cups

Sandpaper – Various Grits

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 BiographyCynthia Garza

Special Effects Makeup Artist and Monster Teeth Maker Extraordinaire

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