Learn to create silicone prosthetic transfer appliances with award-winning Makeup FX artist Neill Gorton (Doctor Who, The Wolfman, Saving Private Ryan). In PART ONE of his 2-Part course series, Gorton reveals his innovative design, sculpture and mold making processes for creating translucent age makeup prosthetics without the need for expensive life-casting or two part molds.

This DVD is a 2-Disc Set

Intermediate Level

4h 18m of duration

English (auto), Spanish (auto)

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Curriculum

1. Title & Intro - 59s

2. Tools & Materials - 13min

3. Tracing the Patterns - 8min

4. Transferring the Patterns to Acrylic Sheets - 9min

5. Blocking the Appliance Forms - 18min

6. Sculpting with Tools - 34min

7. Smoothing the Forehead Appliance - 19min

8. Detailing the Sculptures - 15min

9. Textures - 19min

10. Mold Making - 25min

11. Making the Negative Mold - 34min

12. Student Q&A - 18min

13. Making the Keys - 3min

14. Pre-Pigmenting the Silicone - 16min

15. Trimming the Molds - 11min

16. Building the Clay Wall - 14min

17. Wrap Up - 35s

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.

FOR YOUR WORKSTATION

Hairdryer

Sharpie

A few squares of clear acrylic / perspex or glass

ADHESIVES

Snappy G

ProsAide

BRUSHES

Chip Brushes

Makeup Brushes

CLAY

Chavant NSP Medium or Similar

Water Based Clay

CUTTING TOOLS

Scissors

THINNERS / SOLVENTS

Snappy T

Naptha

Acetone

Isopropyl Alcohol

MAKEUP

Grease Paint Palette

Alcohol Activated Makeup Palettes

Old Age Stipple

Super Baldiez Cap Plastic

PAINTS / PIGMENTS

Silicone Pigment - Flesh, Red, Blue, Green, White, Black

REMOVERS

Makeup Remover

SPONGES / PADS

Makeup Sponges

Stipple Sponge

Velor Puff

Cotton Makeup pads

SILICONE

Plat Gel 25 A &B - 2lbs

Plat Gel 25 Deadener LV - 1lb

Plat Gel 25 Hardener - 1lb

SPRAYS / RELEASES

Kryolan Fixer Spray

Spray Petrolease Release Agent

Spray Release Agent - Wax, Par Film or Frekote Lift

SUPPLIES

Vaseline

Talcum Powder

Plastic Wrap

Wooden Mixing Sticks

Plastic or Waxed Mixing Cups

Q-tips

Piece of Plastic or Metal Tube

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 BiographyNeill Gorton

Award-winning Makeup Effects Artist & Educator. Co-Founder Millennium FX & Director of Gorton Studio

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