Master creature fabricator Ted Haines (COWBOYS & ALIENS, THE MUPPETS, BLADE 2) concludes his epic 3-part course series on the budget-friendly art of foam fabrication. Including painting, eye & tongue installation and simple mechanics, Haines shares tips and techniques that will help you transform foam into mind-blowing monsters -- without spending a lot of money.

Intermediate Level

2h 55m of duration

English (auto), Spanish (auto)

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Curriculum

1. Title & Introduction - 57s

2. Mixing the Base Coat - 7min

3. Applying the Base Coat - 5min

4. Top Coat - 2min

5. Applying A Light Primary Coat - 3min

6. Applying A Light Yellow Coat - 2min

7. Applying A Dark Brown Coat - 54s

8. Airbrushing Shadows - 6min

9. Adding Red Highlights - 2min

10. Adding White Highlights - 1min

11. Painting the Teeth - 52s

12. Mixing Paint for the Teeth - 4min

13. Eye Design Overview - 6min

14. Placing the Eye Graphic - 3min

15. Veining - 4min

16. Resin Casting the Eye - 9min

17. Using A Pressure Pot - 57s

18. Sanding & Buffing Out Imperfections & Scratches - 12min

19. Buffing the Shells - 2min

20. Painting the Sclera - 9min

21. Glossing the Teeth - 3min

22. Constructing A Tongue - 22min

23. Installing the Tongue - 3min

24. Eye Mechanism Overview - 7min

25. Constructing the Eye Mechanism - 6min

26. Constructing the Eye Mechanism - 13min

27. Constructing the Eye Mechanism - 5min

28. Installing the Eye Mechanism - 4min

29. Mounting Brackets - 9min

30. Mounting the Eye Mechanism - 7min

31. Blending the Edges - 8min

32. Painting the Eyelid - 8min

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

Reynolds Advanced Materials

Smooth-On Inc.

GreatArt UK

FOR YOUR WORK STATION

Air Compressor

Painting Respirator

Pressure Pot

Safety Goggles

Small Mason Jars with Lids

AIRBRUSHES

Airbrush - Iwata

Air Paint Gun

Resin Gun - Gravity Fed Air sprayer

EPOXYS/GLUES

5 Minute Epoxy

Clear All Purpose Rubber Cement

Duall #88 Contact Adhesive

Foam Fast 74 Spray Adhesive

Super Glue

White Rubber Cement

FOAM

1 Inch Mattress Foam

3 1/4 Inch Mattress Foam

L-200 Upholstery Foam

LATEX/SILICONE

Latex Rubber

Slip Cast Latex

RESINS

Casting Resin Catalyst

Clear Casting Resin

BRISTLE BRUSHES

1” Chip Brushes

2" Chip Brushes

Assorted Bristle Brushes

PAINTS/TINTS

Liquitex Acrylic Paint- Various Colors

Multi-color Texture Spray Paint

Pro Line Tints- Various Colors

Off White Spray Paint

PRIMERS/ADHESION PROMOTERS

Zip Kicker

THINNERS/SOLVENTS

Naptha

TOOLS

Crimping, Pliers & Gripping Tools

Pliers

Vise

Wrench

Screwdrivers

Phillip Head Screwdriver

Hardware

1 Inch Flat Stock Aluminium

1 1/2 Inch Flat Stock Aluminium

Bolts

Electrical Copper Wire

Nuts

Soft Steel Wire

Threaded steel rod

Washers

Cutting Tools

Dremel w/various bits

Electric Carving Knife

Personna Razor Blades

Retractable Razor Blade

Scissors

Power Tools

Grinder with Buffing Wheel

Hand Drill

Torches, Solder & Accessories

Soldering Iron

Other Tools

Hairdryer

PVC Cutter

SOFTWARE

Photoshop

PRINTING SUPPLIES

Glossy Photo Paper

Regular Printer Paper

SUPPLIES

5 Qt Mixing Bucket

6in Acrylic Spheres

80 Grit Sandpaper

220 Grit Sandpaper

400 Grit Sandpaper

#6 Polishing Stick

Cardboard Mixing Cups

Elastic

Gaffer Tape

Latex Gloves

Line

Masking Tape

Painters Tape

Needle and Thread

Painting Mixing Stick

Paper Towels

PVC Pipes

Rubber Bands

Sharpie

Spandex Fabric

Tongue Depressors

Wooden Slats

Zip Ties

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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