Learn tattoo makeup techniques from A-to-Z with Academy Award-winning tattoo effects innovator, Christien Tinsley (American Horror Story, I Am Legend, No Country for Old Men). Tinsley shares everything you ever wanted to know about body illustration for film, television, and theater, from covering real tattoos and creating a custom fake tattoo, all the way to final application and removal.

This DVD is a 2-Disc Set

Intermediate Level

4h 52m of duration

English (auto), Spanish (auto)

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Curriculum

1. Title & Introduction - 3min

2. Tools & Materials - 15min

3. Working with Darker Skin Tones - 3min

4. Tattoo Cover Up - 25min

5. Tattoo Cover Up - 15min

6. Tattoo Cover Up - 7min

7. Tattoo Cover Up - 13min

8. Tattoo Cover Up - 5min

9. Tattoo Cover Up - 13min

10. Tattoo Cover Up - 10min

11. General Q&A - 22min

12. Introduction to Tattoo Makeups - 31min

13. Tattoo Research & Design - 6min

14. The Ball Theory - 28min

15. Facial Tattoos - 22min

16. Prepping a Large Temporary Tattoo - 20min

17. Applying a Large Temporary Tattoo - 40min

18. Temporary Tattoos - 16min

19. Wrap Up - 34s

Materials

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Some items might be harder to find, but a little internet scouring usually finds you everything you'll need.

Prosthetic Transfer Material

Naimie's Beauty Center

European Body Art

GreatArt UK

FOR YOUR WORK STATION

Silicone Head (Non Specific)

Water

AIRBRUSHES

Airbrush (Paasche)

EPOXYS/GLUES

Pros Aide

MAKEUP

Derma Blend

European Body Art (Highlighting)

Illustrator
Mac Pro Paints

Make Up For Ever - Full Cover Concealer – Flesh tones

MEL PAX Paints

Rubber Mask Grease Paints – Flesh tones

Skin Paints/Powders

No Color Powder

Skin Primers/Finishers

Ben Nye’s Final Seal

Blue Kiehls Astringent

Isopropyl Myristate

PAINT/BRISTLE BRUSHES

Assorted Makeup Brushes

RELEASES

PVA (Film Forming Mold Release)

SPONGES/POWDER PUFFS

Latex Sponges

Powder Puffs

Wedge Sponges

THINNERS/SOLVENTS

99% Alcohol

Beta Solv

TOOLS

Cutting Tools

Scissors

Drawing Tools

Crayola Washable Markers

Ken Diaz Tattoo Pens

Sharpie

Measuring Tools

Tape Ruler

SUPPLIES

Deodorant

Plastic Food Wrap

Q-tips

Scotch Tape

Thermal Print Paper

Tracing Paper

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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