Learn to seam and patch a silicone prosthetic makeup with Hollywood FX artist Chris Grossnickle (Iron Man 3, Pacific Rim, Jurassic Park III). Concluding his 3-part master series on the fine art of sculpting in silicone, Grossnickle reveals his entire silicone makeup restoration process, from nipping seams and patching all the way to texturing and final seal.

Intermediate Level

1h 50m of duration

English (auto), Spanish (auto)

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Curriculum

1. Title & Introduction - 2min

2. Nipping & Trimming the Silicone Makeup - 6min

3. Cleaning the Nipped Seam - 12min

4. Mixing the Patch Material - 6min

5. Applying the Patch - 7min

6. Texturing the Patched Appliance - 33min

7. Mixing a Final Batch of Silicone - 6min

8. Applying the Final Layer of Silicone Patch - 4min

9. Texturing the Last Layer of Patch - 11min

10. Sealing Your Patch with Telesis & Baldiez - 13min

11. Student Q & A - 7min

12. 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.

FOR YOUR WORK STATION

Hairdryer

Lazy Susan (medium to large)

AIRBRUSHES

Airbrush

EPOXYS/GLUES

Telesis Adhesive

LATEX/SILICONE/ENCAPSULATORS

Baldiez Cap Plastic

PlatSil gel 10 (amount TBD)

PAINTS

Inhibit X – 1 can

Novoc’s Gloss – half gallon

Psycho Paint – 1 kit A and B

THINNERS/SOLVENTS

99% Alcohol – half gallon

SUPPLIES

Large Paint Gallon Stir Sticks

Medium cups

Q-tips

Small cups

Stir sticks

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 BiographyChris Grossnickle

Makeup FX Artist & Master Silicone Sculptor

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