Master monster maker & Creature FX fabricator Ted Haines (BLADE II, COWBOYS & ALIENS, THE MUPPETS) creates a full-size T-Rex head in this three part master class on the budget-friendly art of foam fabrication. Covering everything from designing and patterning, to assembling and detailing, Haines shares his 20+ years of Hollywood experience so that you too can transform every day mattress foam into mind-blowing monsters -- without spending a lot of money.

This DVD is a 2-Disc Set

Intermediate Level

4h 19m of duration

English (auto), Spanish (auto)

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Curriculum

1. Title & Introduction - 2min

2. Tools & Materials - 9min

3. Designing a Character in Photoshop - 9min

4. Cutting the Outline - 2min

5. Cutting Foam - 4min

6. Sculpting Foam - 15min

7. Refining the Shape - 12min

8. Fine Foam Sculpting - 5min

9. Smoothing the Foam - 8min

10. Sanding the Surface - 8min

11. Alternative Sanding Methods - 2min

12. Patterning - 2min

13. Patterning the Lower Jaw - 17min

14. Patterning the Top of the Skull - 7min

15. Patterning the Neck - 9min

16. Prepping the Fabric Pattern - 8min

17. Cutting the Patterns - 1min

18. Transferring Patterns to Paper - 6min

19. Enlarging the Patterns with a Projector - 5min

20. Cutting the Full-Sized Pattern - 10min

21. Transferring Patterns to the L200 Foam - 14min

22. Cutting the L200 Foam - 6min

23. Gluing Pieces Together - 3min

24. Safety Concerns of Using Glue - 8min

25. Shaping the Foam - 5min

26. Shaping Foam - 15min

27. Adjusting the Shape of the Patterns - 6min

28. Fitting the Forms Together - 58s

29. Attaching the Neck - 4min

30. Assembling the Face & Neck - 2min

31. Broad Shapes Complete - 1min

32. Cutting the Wood Pieces for a Stand - 5min

33. Building a Stand - 3min

34. Making Repairs - 7min

35. Installing Struts Inside the Head - 8min

36. Sculpting the Eye Sockets - 6min

37. Sculpting the Cheek Bones - 5min

38. Adjusting Contour - 2min

39. Sanding the Contour - 3min

40. Sculpting the Teeth - 4min

41. Sculpting Teeth - 4min

42. Sculpting Teeth - 7min

43. Wrap Up - 1min

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.

Foam Mart

McMaster Carr

Joann Fabric (Michaels)

Reynolds Advanced Materials

Smooth-On Inc.

GreatArt UK

FOR YOUR WORK STATION

EPOXYS/GLUES

Barge All Purpose Cement

Duall #88 All Purpose Cement

Foam Fast 74 Spray Adhesive

Super Glue

PAINT/BRISTLE BRUSHES

1” Chip Brushes

PRIMERS/ADHESION PROMOTORS

Zip Kicker

THINNERS/SOLVENTS

88 Thinner

TOOLS

CUTTING TOOLS

Band Saw

Carving Knife

Dremel w/various bits

Electric Carving Knife

Pattern Notcher

Personna Razor Blades

Retractable Razor Blade

Scissors

MEASURING TOOLS

Plastic Ruler

Retractable Tape Measure

SCULPTING TOOLS

Dragon Skin

Single Grinder Sander

OTHER TOOLS

Cutting Mat/Board

Hairdryer

SOFTWARE

Photoshop

SUPPLIES

12-TF Upholstery Foam

12-TF Upholstery Foam – Charcoal

Black Reticulated Scott Foam

Brown Patterning Paper

Dust Mask

L-200 Upholstery Foam

Masking Tape

Muslin

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 BiographyTed Haines

Ted Haines is a foam fabricator. He's a wizard with scissors. We asked him to make something. He made a T Rex.

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