Innovation in the practical makeup effects industry is alive and well. One of the most useful and widely adopted innovations within the last decade is the Pros-Aide prosthetic transfer, developed by Academy Award-winning makeup effects artist and entrepreneur Christien Tinsley. In this in-depth course, Tinsley shares his philosophy of artistic invention and takes you step-by-step through his process for creating and applying custom prosthetic transfers.

Intermediate Level

1h 58m of duration

English, Spanish (Latin America)

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Curriculum

1. Title & Introduction - 54s

2. The Spirit of Innovation - 2min

3. The Development of Prosthetic Transfers - 8min

4. Tools & Materials - 5min

5. Sculpting the Prosthetic Transfer - 26min

6. Molding - 38s

7. Flashing - 12min

8. Molding - 10min

9. Mixing the Prosthetic Transfer Material - 11min

10. Demolding and Prep - 3min

11. Casting the PTM - 6min

12. Prepping the Piece for Makeup - 2min

13. Applying the Piece - 2min

14. Applying the Piece - 4min

15. Applying the Piece - 3min

16. Applying the Piece - 2min

17. Painting the Transfer - 5min

18. Painting the Transfer - 5min

19. Removal - 6min

20. Sharing Ideas - 5min

21. Wrap Up - 1min

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

McMaster Carr

Reynolds Advanced Materials

Smooth-On Inc.

Monster Clay

FOR YOUR WORK STATION

Freezer

PTM - Prosthetic Transfer Material from Prosthetic Transfer Material (P.T.M. LLC)

Small Formica Board

BLOOD

Fake Blood

CLAYS/PLASTERS

Chavant NSP Medium Clay
Klean Clay

EPOXYS/GLUES

Pros-Aide

FABRICS/FOAMS

Small Piece Tulle Fabric

LATEX/SILICONE

V-1065 Silicone

MAKEUP

Moisturizers

Evian Spray Water

Skin Paints/Powders

No-Color Powder

Skin Primers

Astringent
Final Seal – Ben Nye

PAINT/BRISTLE BRUSHES

Chip Brush

RELEASES

Hi-Ro Slip - from P.T.M LLC

RESINS

Cabosil

SPONGES/POWDER PUFFS

Cotton Pads
Powder Puff

THINNERS/SOLVENTS

99% Alcohol

TOOLS

Cutting Tools

X-Acto Knife

Measuring Tools

Digital Scale
Ruler

Sculpting Tools

Flat Metal Dental Tool
Very Small Loop Tool

Other Tools

Glue Gun

SUPPLIES

Canned Air
Flocking
Foam Core Board
Pointed Q-Tips
Screen
Thin Plastic Sheeting
Transfer Acetate
Transfer Paper***

***To purchase Tinsley Studios' special formula transfer paper contact them directly at info@tinsleytransfers.com

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 BiographyChristien Tinsley

Academy Award and Emmy Winning Special Makeup Effects Designer & FX Innovator. Inventor of the revolutionary Prosthetic Transfer.

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