In PART ONE of his 2-Part Prosthetic Makeup Basics course series, Rob Burman (STAR TREK, THE THING, THE FLY) unveils the secrets for creating translucent gelatin makeup appliances. Using foundational, cost-effective techniques, Burman takes you through the first steps in executing your makeup transformation, including alginate facial life-casting, sculpting a prosthetic onto a stone positive, and making a mold that is ready for gelatin casting.

Beginner Level

2h 57m of duration

English (auto), Spanish (auto)

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Curriculum

1. Title & Introduction - 47s

2. Tools & Materials - 7min

3. Making a Life-Cast - 9min

4. Making a Life-Cast - 12min

5. Making a Life-Cast - 15min

6. Making a Life-Cast - 12min

7. Student Q & A - 15min

8. Opening the Mold & Prepping the Cast - 7min

9. Sculpting the Nose - 24min

10. Sculpting the Nose - 17min

11. Making the Mold - 16min

12. Making the Mold - 7min

13. Making the Negative Mold - 11min

14. Making the Negative Mold - 8min

15. Opening & Cleaning the Mold - 8min

16. Student Q & A - 5min

17. Wrap Up - 4min

Materials

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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.

Monster Clay

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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