Learn how to mold and cast an oversized creature eye with makeup effects artist and eye making wizard, Rob Hinderstein (Aquaman, A Series of Unfortunate Events, Jurassic Park).

In Part 2 of this 3-part course series, Rob begins with an eye-opening history lesson about the innovative techniques he developed for the dinosaurs of Jurassic Park at Stan Winston Studio. From there, Rob takes you through the steps for molding and casting the 3D Printed T-rex eye core created by Sam Polin in Part 1.

Intermediate Level

1h 49m of duration

English (auto), Spanish (auto)

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Curriculum

1. Title & Introduction - 2min

2. History of the Eye Making Process - 26min

3. An Overview of the Layering Process - 16min

4. Prepping the Eye for Molding - 14min

5. Molding the Eye - 25min

6. De-Molding the Eye - 5min

7. Casting the Eye - 21min

8. Wrap Up - 45s

Materials

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Reynolds Advanced Materials

Revchem

Smooth-On

FOR YOUR WORKSTATION

3D printed eye core

Airbrush

Compressor

Evacuator

Full face respirator and filters

Hot glue gun

Lathe

Pressure pot

Scale

ACRYLICS

Clear Acrylic Polymer

Clear (heat cure) Monomer

Clear (cold cure) Monomer

CLEAR COATS/GLOSSES

Crystal Clear

Liquitex Flow Aid

Liquitex Gloss Polymer

EPOXIES

EpoxAcast 690

Pro Poxy 20

FOAMS

Foam core

SILICONE

Body Double Silicone Rubber

Mold Star 30

Sorta Clear 37

PAINT/BRISTLE BRUSHES

Chip brushes

Paintbrushes

PAINTS

Liquitex Soft Body Paint

Liquitex Inks

Violet Pigment UVO

PRIMERS

Flexible Primer Surfacer

Ultracover Paint + Primer

RELEASES

ME-301S Release Spray

RESINS

Castin' Craft Polyester Catalyst

Castin' Craft Polyester Resin

Smooth-Cast 300

THINNERS / SOLVENTS

Inhibit X

Isopropyl Alcohol 99%

SUPPLIES

Cups

Buckets

Black nitrile gloves

Glue gun sticks

Paint paddles

Paper towels

Tin silicone key plate

Tongue depressors

X-Acto blade

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 BiographyRob Hinderstein

Makeup Effects Artist, Prosthetic Painter & Eye Making Wizard

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