Learn to cast, paint, and finish horror props with master Creature FX artist Tim Gore (HELLBOY, VAN HELSING, PACIFIC RIM). Using a shrunken, severed head as his teaching tool, Gore shares a variety of professional techniques you can use to create almost any kind of realistic horror prop, including resin and urethane casting, painting, hair work, and finishing.

Intermediate Level

3h 4m of duration

English (auto), Spanish (auto)

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Curriculum

1. Title & Introduction - 49s

2. Prepping the Mold - 5min

3. Mixing & Coloring Resin - 29min

4. Mixing & Pouring Foam - 18min

5. Prepping the Head - 16min

6. Painting the Base Coat - 36min

7. Straightening the Hair - 4min

8. Painting the Second Layer - 24min

9. Applying a Glaze - 8min

10. Prepping the Jar - 20min

11. Applying the Hair - 18min

12. Finishing the Head - 5min

13. Wrap Up - 54s

Materials

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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.

GreatArt UK

FOR YOUR WORK STATION

½ scale cast head in translucent resin

Airbrush

HAIR

Crepe wool hair various colors

Matte medium to glue down hair

1 pair false eye lashes subtle style not glamour style

PAINTS

Assorted acrylic paints/ various colors to create fun gruesome trauma and rot

Assorted oil paints/ various colors to use as washes and glazes

Any “Matte” spray clear coat readily available like Krylon matte clear or a model matte spray like “testors” dull coat laquer

Various Paint brushes and hand tool like tweezers, x-acto knife, hairdryer, small scissors etc.

THINNERS/RELEASES

Standard rubbing Alcohol (70%) used for marblizing

EPOXY/GLUE

5 minute clear epoxy

SUPPLIES

Cheese cloth or Spanish moss or hemp fiber or anything to set or juicy cold case head on!

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 BiographyTim Gore

Master Creature FX Artist, Creator of Tim Gore's Bloodline™ for Createx

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