We continue our massive journey through the craft of foam fabrication. While the initial structure of the T-Rex head was completed in part one, part two focuses more on secondary processes like textures and facial features.

Master monster maker Ted Haines carries on with his efforts in creating this massive T-Rex head for all to see. There are things he can teach you to do with foam that you simply won’t believe.

Intermediate Level

3h 9m of duration

English (auto), Spanish (auto)

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Curriculum

1. Title - 16s

2. Overview - 22s

3. Sculpting Teeth: Shaping - 10min

4. Sculpting Teeth: Sanding - 10min

5. Sculpting a Palate: Bracing Up Sides of the Face - 5min

6. Tracing & Placing the Foam for the Palate - 5min

7. Cutting Foam for the Palate - 6min

8. Sculpting a Palate: Details - 5min

9. Placing the Teeth - 9min

10. Tooth Tips - 3min

11. Affixing the Teeth to the Skull - 3min

12. Gum Line - 13min

13. Skin Texture - 10min

14. The Eye Bags - 9min

15. The Nasal Fold - 5min

16. Texture Using A Dremel -- A Different Approach - 7min

17. Finessing the Texture - 9min

18. Neck Textures - 3min

19. Recap - 1min

20. Eyes & Eye-Lids - 6min

21. Fine Texturing - 3min

22. PVC Understructure - 5min

23. Incorporating the PVC Structure - 4min

24. Gluing PVC Pipes Together - 2min

25. The Lower Jaw - 5min

26. Connecting the PVC Structure - 5min

27. Attaching the Upper and Lower Jaw - 2min

28. Making the Jaw Mechanics with PVC & Bungee Cord - 7min

29. Adding Bungee - 8min

30. Adding Texture On the Neck - 3min

31. Joining Neck and Jaw - 12min

32. Texturing the Mouth Seam - 2min

33. Fine Detail On the Mouth & Gumline - 1min

34. Spray Adhesive - 6min

35. Adjusting the Lower Jaw - 3min

36. 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

Naimie's Beauty Center

Joann Fabric (Michaels)

McMaster Carr

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

PVC Glue

Super Glue

PAINT/BRISTLE BRUSHES

1” Chip Brushes

PRIMERS/ADHESION PROMOTERS

Zip Kicker

THINNERS/SOLVENTS

88 Thinner

TOOLS

Bits and Indexes

Dremel Bit – Sanding Drum

Dremel Bit – Sanding Wheel

Cutting Tools

Band Saw

Carving Knife

Dremel w/various bits

Electric Carving Knife

Electric Hand Saw

Hand Saw

Pattern Notcher

Personna Razor Blades

Retractable Razor Blade

Scissors

Measuring Tools

Plastic Ruler

Retractable Tape Measure

Power Tools

Cordless Drill

Sculpting Tools

Dragon Skin

Single Grinder Sander

Torches, Solder and Accessories

Crème Brulee Torch

Hand Torch

Soldering Iron

Other Tools

Cutting Mat/Board

Hairdryer

SOFTWARE

Photoshop

SUPPLIES

3” Screws

12-TF Upholstery Foam

12-TF Upholstery Foam – Charcoal

Black Reticulated Scott Foam

Brown Patterning Paper

Bungee Cords

Cardboard Rolls

Compressed Air Can

Dust Mask

Hose Clamps

L-200 Upholstery Foam

Masking Tape

Muslin

PVC Pipes

Spandex Fabric

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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