In PART TWO of his 2-Part Prosthetic Makeup Basics course series, master FX artist Rob Burman (STAR TREK, THE THING, THE FLY) guides you through the final steps for creating simple, affordable, yet highly-effective gelatin facial appliances, including mold prep, mixing & casting, prosthetic application and paint.

Beginner Level

2h 28m of duration

English (auto), Spanish (auto)

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Curriculum

1. Title & Introduction - 44s

2. Prepping the Mold - 2min

3. Mixing the Gelatin - 20min

4. Cooking the Gelatin - 8min

5. Pouring the Gelatin - 6min

6. Student Q&A and Opening the Molds - 18min

7. A Second Batch of Gelatin - 7min

8. Cooking & Pouring the Second Batch - 10min

9. Application Tools & Materials - 26min

10. Cleaning Up the Prosthetic Nose - 6min

11. Applying the Prosthetic Nose - 18min

12. Blending & Painting the Nose - 19min

13. Removing the Prosthetic Appliance - 7min

14. Wrap Up - 2min

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.

Mouldlife USA

Mouldlife Europe

Naimie's Beauty Center

Reynolds Advanced Materials

Smooth-On Inc.

Kromopan USA

FOR YOUR WORK STATION

Gram Scale

Microwave

Clay Pot

Microwaveable Bowls

“The Master’s” Brush Cleaner and Preserver

2 Plastic Make-up Capes

BRUSHES

Sable Brushes (assorted)

White Bristle Brushes (assorted)

1” Woodchip Brush

CLAYS/PLASTERS

Ultracal 30

Plasticene (Monster Clay, Chavant NSP, etc.)

Proline Clay (Or Sculptex soft)

EM-210 White Clay

WED Clay

6” Extra-Fast Plaster Bandage

ADHESIVES/GLUES

Sorbitol

Pros-aide

Telesis 5 Adhesive

ALGINATE/GELATINS

300 Bloom Gelatin

Prosthetic Grade Alginate

THINNERS/SOLVENTS

Naptha

99% Alchohol

Glycerine

Telesis 5 Thinner

Super Solve 244 Fluid

SEALERS

Krylon Crystal Clear

Blue Aqua Sealer

MAKEUP

Reel Creations Makeup Palettes - Assorted

Skin Illustrator Palettes - Assorted

Kryolan Rubber Mask Grease Paint - Optional

PAINTS/PIGMENTS

Foam Latex Pigment - “Fast Red”

Assorted Flocking Colors

TOOLS

Fine and Coarse Sculpting Rakes

Serrated Metal Kidney

Ball Burnisher

Small Metal Spatula

#7 Wax Spatula

Offset Palette Knife Spatula

Plastic Mixing Spatula

Tweezers

Surform Rasp

Plaster Cutting Knives

SUPPLIES

2, 2qt Plastic Mixing Containers

Baby Powder

Baking Soda

Tongue Depressors

Burlap or Sisal Fiber

Vasaline

Canola Oil Cooking Spray

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 Burman

Makeup Effects Master, Educator & Co-Owner of Rubber Wear

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