In this character creation tutorial on how to paint silicone skin to look like realistic flesh, you'll learn how to airbrush and paint a mask, character or silicone creature fx prop using the same special effects painting techniques as the Masters.

Stan Winston Studio & Legacy Effects key artist Jamie S. Grove walks you through the entire Silicone Painting process for painting characters, creatures and monsters.

Intermediate Level

2h 38m of duration

English, Spanish (Latin America)

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Curriculum

1. Title & Introduction - 2min

2. Cleaning the Surface - 9min

3. Materials Part One - 16min

4. Mixing Silicone Paints - 8min

5. Pigment Application & Mottling - 20min

6. Spattering - 5min

7. Spattering - 5min

8. Fleshing out the Bottom Layer - 7min

9. Introducing Cooler Tones - 3min

10. Warm Flesh Tones - 11min

11. Mixing and Blending Colors - 6min

12. Flesh & Mouth Detail Work - 27min

13. Refined Detail Work - 29min

14. Sealing - 5min

15. Bloody Tooth - 5min

16. Final Thoughts - 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.

Naimie's Beauty Center

Reynolds Advanced Materials

Smooth-On Inc.

GreatArt UK

FOR YOUR WORKSTATION

Air Compressor

Fan or Well-Ventilated Area

High-Quality Respirator

Latex Gloves

Lazy Susan

AIRBRUSHES

Air Regulator

Iwata Double Action - for fine detail

Paasche H3 Single Action - overall spraying and spatter

Touch-up Gun

CLEAR COATS/GLOSSES/MATTING AGENTS

Cab-O-Sil®– Matting Agent

Silpak D3430 – Glossing Agent

LATEX/SILICONE

PSI-641 – Silicone caulking

PAINT/BRISTLE BRUSHES

Small Chip Brushes

Fine Detail Brushes

PAINTS

Automotive Paint – Color: Shrapnel

Copics Inks -- Various Shades

Acid Yellow
Cardinal
Smoky Blue
Strong Red

Skin Illustrator – Various Shades

Aged Blood
Black
Bruise Tone
Cool Tone
Dark Mauve
Darth Moss
Din
Dusty Rose
Lao 1
Light Mauve
Olive Adjuster 2
On Ice
Ultra Blue

THINNERS/SOLVENTS

Acetone

Naptha

TOOLS

Electric Beverage Mixer

SUPPLIES

99% Alcohol

Dish Soap

Isopropyl

Large Paper Cups

Mason Jar with lid

Paper Towels

Paint Stirring Sticks

Rags

Small Paper Cups

Specimen Cups

Water

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 BiographyJamie S. Grove

Special Effects Character Creator & Master Monster Painter

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