Lesson 1Budget-conscious sourcin' an' substitutions: where fi cut cost widout sacrificin' camera-readinessDis section teach budget-conscious sourcin' widout losin' camera quality. Yuh wi learn where fi invest, where fi save, how fi substitute materials safe, an' how bulk buyin' an' plannin' reduce waste an' emergency costs, seen.
Prioritizing spend on hero vs background piecesSafe substitutions for high-cost materialsBulk purchasing and decanting strategiesReusing molds, cores, and support shellsTracking costs per look for future bidsLesson 2Makeup paints an' colorants: alcohol-activated palettes, silicone paints, PAX mixtures, pigment mixin' an' dilutionDis section explain key makeup color systems fi prosthetics an' gore, comparin' alcohol-activated palettes, silicone paints, an' PAX. Yuh wi learn pigment mixin', dilution, durability, an' how fi match skin an' camera requirements, yuh zeet.
Alcohol-activated palettes: opacity and reactivationSilicone paints for encapsulated and direct applicationsPAX mixtures: ratios, adhesion, and flexibilityPigment mixing for skin tones and bruisingSafe solvents and dilutions for on-set adjustmentsLesson 3Blood products: viscosities, colors, dryin' behavior, edible vs washable vs stage blood, coagulation controlDis section explore blood products fi camera use, includin' viscosity, color, an' dryin'. Yuh wi compare edible, washable, an' stage blood, an' learn how fi manage flow, stainin', an' coagulation fi continuity an' safety, real talk.
Matching blood color to lighting and cameraThin vs thick blood: flow and splatter controlEdible blood for mouth and near-eye useWashable vs permanent stain considerationsCoagulated clots and scab texture creationLesson 4Latex an' gelatin: formulations, settin', longevity, backup usesHere yuh wi learn how fi formulate, cast, an' maintain latex an' gelatin appliances. We cover settin' behavior, shrinkage, longevity, an' how fi repurpose dese materials as backups when silicone or foam latex nuh feasible, yuh know.
Latex formulations for slush and brush castingGelatin recipes for reusable prostheticsControlling setting time and shrinkageStorage, rewarming, and lifespan managementBackup uses when silicone is unavailableLesson 5Castin' materials: silicone pourables, polyurethane resins, plaster, foam latex, support shellsDis section detail castin' materials use fi produce prosthetics an' props. Yuh wi compare silicone pourables, polyurethane resins, plaster, foam latex, an' support shells, learnin' when each excel an' how fi avoid common failures, seen.
Silicone pourables for soft skin piecesPolyurethane resins for rigid propsPlaster casting for cores and testsFoam latex casting into multi-part moldsSupport shells for flexible cast stabilityLesson 6Foam latex an' prosthetic gelatine: structure, heat behavior, an' when fi chooseHere we compare foam latex an' prosthetic gelatine, focusin' pon structure, movement, an' heat response. Yuh wi learn when fi choose each, how fi test softness an' rebound, an' how fi avoid failure under hot lights or long days, real.
Foam latex structure, cell size, and reboundGelatine density, translucency, and weightHeat behavior under lights and body warmthChoosing material by region and performanceTesting comfort and durability with actorsLesson 7Hygiene an' disposables: gloves, barrier films, sterile wipes, disposable applicators, actor comfort itemsDis section focus pon hygiene, disposables, an' actor comfort. Yuh wi learn how gloves, barrier films, sterile wipes, an' disposable applicators maintain cleanliness while comfort items keep performers safe an' cooperative, yuh zeet.
Glove types and change protocolsBarrier films for chairs and surfacesSterile wipes and skin prep routinesDisposable applicators for shared productsComfort items: towels, fans, and blanketsLesson 8Adhesives an' removers: pros AFX Pros-Aide, Medical adhesive, Pros-Aide Liquid, silicone adhesive, isopropyl/medical adhesive removersHere yuh wi explore adhesives an' removers fi prosthetics. We compare Pros-Aide, medical adhesives, silicone adhesives, an' removers, focusin' pon bond strength, flexibility, skin safety, an' efficient, gentle cleanup, seen.
Pros-Aide types and typical use casesMedical adhesive vs Pros-Aide performanceSilicone adhesive for silicone appliancesIsopropyl and medical adhesive removersAdhesion testing on different skin typesLesson 9Storage an' transport: packagin', temperature control, on-set repair kits an' spare partsDis section cover how fi store, label, an' transport SFX materials an' finished pieces. Yuh wi learn bout packagin', temperature control, shock protection, an' assemblin' on-set repair kits an' spare parts fi emergencies, yuh know.
Labeling and dating materials and mixesTemperature and light control in transitProtective packaging for finished prostheticsDesigning on-set repair and patch kitsSpare parts strategy for critical hero piecesLesson 10Tools an' riggin': sculptin' tools, brushes, stipple sponges, transfer sheets, dental tools, clamps, armaturesHere we examine essential tools an' riggin' hardware fi SFX work. Yuh wi learn how sculptin' tools, brushes, sponges, dental tools, clamps, an' armatures support clean sculpts, secure rigs, an' efficient on-set adjustments, real.
Core sculpting tools and loop selectionBrushes and stipple sponges for textureDental tools for fine detail and cleanupClamps, magnets, and quick rigging aidsArmatures for stable lifecast-based sculptsLesson 11Skin-safe primers an' barriers: barrier creams, liquid latex vs medical-grade sealantsHere we cover skin-safe primers an' barrier products dat protect performers. Yuh wi compare barrier creams, medical-grade sealants, an' liquid latex, learnin' when each appropriate an' how dem affect adhesion an' removal, seen.
Barrier creams for sensitive or damaged skinMedical-grade sealants under adhesivesLiquid latex as barrier and texture layerTesting for allergies and patch reactionsImpact on adhesion strength and removalLesson 12Mold-makin' materials: alginate fi lifecasts, silicone mold rubbers, plaster bandages, mothermolds, release agentsHere yuh wi learn di main mold-makin' materials fi lifecasts an' prosthetic production. We cover alginate, silicone mold rubbers, plaster bandages, rigid mothermolds, an' release agents, wid tips fi safety an' repeatable results, yuh zeet.
Alginate selection and mix for lifecastingSilicone mold rubbers for repeat castingPlaster bandages for fast support shellsRigid mothermolds: fiberglass and alternativesChoosing and applying safe release agentsLesson 133D workflows an' transfers (overview): 3D scannin', printin' prosthetic lifecasts, 3D-printed sculpt base, thin 3D transfers as backupDis section introduce 3D-assisted workflows fi prosthetics an' transfers. Yuh wi learn how scannin', printin' lifecasts, an' 3D-printed sculpt bases support thin 3D transfers an' backup pieces dat integrate wid traditional methods, seen.
3D scanning actors for accurate lifecasts3D printing lifecast positives and negativesPrinted sculpt bases for repeatable designsDesigning thin 3D transfers as backupsIntegrating 3D parts with hand-sculpted workLesson 14Textures an' fillers: cotton, spun latex, gelatin fibers, silicone gel, tissue techniquesHere we focus pon buildin' an' blendin' texture usin' low-cost fillers. Yuh wi learn how cotton, tissue, spun latex, gelatin fibers, an' silicone gel create scars, wounds, an' transitions dat hold up under close camera inspection, real.
Cotton and latex buildup for raised woundsTissue layering for quick aging and tearingSpun latex webs for stringy gore effectsGelatin fibers for tendons and exposed tissueSilicone gel for seamless edge fillingLesson 15Silicones: platinum vs tin, shore hardness, pros/cons, suppliersDis section demystify prosthetic silicones, comparin' platinum an' tin systems. Yuh wi understand shore hardness, cure inhibition, workin' times, an' how fi select suppliers an' products dat match performance, budget, an' safety needs, yuh know.
Platinum vs tin silicone: chemistry and usesChoosing shore hardness for facial vs body piecesCure inhibition risks and contamination sourcesPigmenting and deadening silicone safelyEvaluating silicone suppliers and product lines
