In this in-depth character creation course, you'll learn to make a monster eye using the same techniques employed by the FX Wizards at Stan Winston Studio & Legacy Effects. Master special effects character creator John Cherevka shares the secrets behind creating a photo-realistic monster eye for use in your animatronic or puppet characters.

Intermediate Level

2h 32m of duration

English, Spanish (auto)

Discuss on our Forums

Curriculum

1. Title - 18s

2. Introduction - 28s

3. Eye Form Masters - 2min

4. Making the Plate - 2min

5. Making the Plate - 2min

6. Prepping the Core Master for Molding - 2min

7. Mixing & Pouring the Silicone - 6min

8. Opening the Eyeball Core Mold - 5min

9. Casting the Eyeball Core - 6min

10. Inside the Eye - 1min

11. Mold Releasing the Plate - 9min

12. Demolding the Eyeball Core Casting - 3min

13. Painting the Eye - 3min

14. 1st Coat - 10min

15. The Browns and the Greens - 1min

16. Breaking Up the First Layers with Texturing - 7min

17. Keeping your Brushes Clean - 37s

18. The Blues - 6min

19. Lighter Greens - 3min

20. Iris Sealer Coat & Detailing - 6min

21. Sealing - 20s

22. Super Detailing - 1min

23. Sealing, Shadow Colors & Washes - 2min

24. Reds & Browns - 2min

25. Glazes, Highlights & Touchups - 3min

26. Laying in the Veins - 9min

27. Sealing the Eye & Pouring the Pupil - 5min

28. The Pupils - 6min

29. Casting the Eyeball Clear Coat Part 1 - 4min

30. Casting the Eyeball Clear Coat Part 2 - 5min

31. Pouring the Silicone - 7min

32. Opening the Eyeball Clear Coat Mold - 5min

33. Casting the Eyeball Clear Coat Part 3 - 20min

34. Polishing Stages - 6min

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.

GreatArt UK

FOR YOUR WORKSTATION

Air Compressor

Buffing/Polishing Wheel

Circle Template

Electronic Scale

Latex Gloves

Maxi-Light Box

Pressure Pot

Vacuum Chamber

ACRYLICS/RESINS

Clear Dental Acrylic Powder

Colored Monomers (Jet Liquid) - Blue and Violet

Dental Acrylic Mixers

Dental Acrylic Powder #59

Lang Jet Adjusters – Translucent Dental Acrylic

Minute Stain – Translucent Dental Acrylic

Monomer (Jet Liquid)

MEKP – Catalyst for Polyester Resin

Palaseal® – Ultraviolet Light-Cured Resin

Polyester Resin w/a Urethane Tint

AIRBRUSHES

Iwata HPTH Airbrush

CLAYS/PLASTERS

Clean Clay – soft modeling clay

LATEX/SILICONE

Shin-Etsu Catalyst CAL1300

Shin-Etsu Silicone KE1300T Platinum

Silicone Catalyst

Silicone Wax Base Release (Synlube 531 Release Agent)

Silpak 1065 Blue Silicone

MATTING/GLOSSING AGENTS

Liquitex Gloss Medium Varnish

PAINT/BRISTLE BRUSHES

Detail Paintbrushes (000 Winsor Newton Brushes Suggested)

PAINTS

Life Tone Paints

Black

Bright Yellow

Dark Brown

Dark Red

Green

Red/Brown

White

Yellow Ochre

Paynes Gray – Blue/cool-based gray

RELEASES

Aerosol Vaseline (Zip ME-301S Mold Release)

THINNERS/SOLVENTS

Acetone

Lacquer Thinner

TOOLS

Cutting Tools

Scissors

X-Acto Knife

Measuring Tools

Calipers

Square Ruler

Hammers

Hammer and Punch

Power Tools

Cordless Drill

Screwdrivers

Flat Head Screwdriver

Wrenches

Allen Wrenches

Other Tools

Hairdryer

Hot Glue Gun

Tweezers

SUPPLIES

Buckets

832 Set Screws

832 Zinc Nuts

Dram Cups

Emery board or Sandpaper

Eyeball Core Master

Eyeball Plate

Foam Core Board

McGuire’s Plastic Automotive Polish or Novus Plastic Polish

Paint Stirrers

Q-Tips

Red/Magenta Yarn

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 BiographyJohn Cherevka

Special Effects Character Creator & Master Monster Maker, key artist Stan Winston Studio & Legacy Effects

See Full Bio

Additional Purchasing Options

Notice: DVDs do not include closed captions.

Get FREE Popular Course Content!

Free lessons from 16 of our most popular courses, taught by Hollywood's leading FX artists. Plus our newsletter with new courses, artist stories and special offers.