Garage Monsters Guide to Workshop Setup - MINI-TUTORIAL

Shannon Shea

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Learn how to set up your own monster garage home FX workshop with Creature Effects Wizard and Garage Monster Maker Shannon Shea (Predator, Jurassic Park, From Dusk Till Dawn).

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Curriculum

    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.

     

    Naimie's Beauty Center

    McMaster Carr

    Reynolds Advanced Materials

    Smooth-On Inc.

     

    FOR YOUR WORK STATION

    Broom & Dustpan

    Drop Cloth

    Easel

    Solid Table

    Well-Ventilated Room

    LIGHTS

    Clamp Lights

    Light Stand

    Small Adjustable Light

    Table Lamp

    Under-Cabinet Florescent Lights

    Work Lamps

    THINNERS/SOLVENTS

    Acetone

    Bestine

    99% Isopropyl Alcohol

    TOOLS

    Cutting Tools

    Cuticle Scissors

    Putty Knife

    Sharp Knife

    Electronic Tools

    Wet/Dry Shop Vac

    Measuring Tool

    Digital Scale

    Power Tools

    Dremel

    Dremel Accessory Kit

    Hand Tool Kit – w/cordless drill

    Torches, Solder and Accessories

    Bernzomatic Propane Torch

    Small Butane Hand Torch

    Other Tools

    Fan

    Hot Glue Gun w/glue sticks

    Hairdryer

    SAFETY

    Chemical Gloves

    Eye Protection/Goggles

    Ear Protectors

    Earplugs

    Face Shield

    First Aid Kit

    Halon Fire Extinguisher

    Hard Hat

    Heavy Rubber Gloves

    Knee Pads

    Non-Latex Nitrile Gloves

    Respirator

    Welder’s Gloves

    SUPPLIES

    Black Foam Core Board

    Black Velvet Cloth

    Dust Masks

    Garbage Bags

    2 Five Gallon Buckets

    Large Rubber Band

    Masking Tape

    Paper Towels

    Piece of wood

    Rags

    Roll Brown Table Paper

    Small Plastic Containers

    White Foam Core Board

    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 BiographyShannon Shea

    Special Effects Character Creator & Monster Maker, Character Creation supervisor at Stan Winston Studio, KNB EFX Group & Cinovation Studios
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