Lesson 1Glues and cleaners: pros-aide, medical glue, spirit gum, silicone glues, isopropyl alcohol, glue removers and how they fit with different fake skin basesLearn about glue types and cleaners for fake skin pieces. See how they match, how long they last, ways to take off, and how to avoid hurting skin while keeping it strong for camera in our dusty places.
Pros-aide types and correct usageMedical adhesive and sensitive skinSpirit gum and modern alternativesSilicone adhesives and bond strengthIsopropyl alcohol and safe handlingAdhesive removers and skin protectionLesson 2Skin safety and clean rules: test patches, stop mixing dirt, clean vs full sterilize, one-time use things, safety gear for maker and actorGet to know clean ways for prosthetic makeup work. Tell clean from full kill germs, stop dirt spread, handle one-time items, and use safety gear right to guard both you and the actor from our common skin issues.
Handwashing and glove change routinesCleaning versus sterilization methodsPreventing cross-contamination on setManaging single-use versus reusable itemsPPE selection for artist and performerDisinfecting workstations and equipmentLesson 3Blood, scab and liquid things: kinds (thick blood, syrup blood, gel blood), thick choices for new vs old hurts, stain ways and cleanersLook at blood, scab, and liquid for real looks. Compare thicknesses, how they stain, and clean methods, and plan so hurts, sweat, and liquids stay the same over shoot days in varying light.
Types of blood: syrup, gel, and coagulatedChoosing viscosity for wound ageStain behavior on skin and fabricsSafe use near eyes, mouth, and noseRemoval strategies and stain controlContinuity planning for fluid effectsLesson 4Allergy and feel bad care: how to do skin test patch, spot skin rash, quick steps for bad reactions, write down and actor agree papersBuild a good plan for allergies and bad feels. Do patch tests, spot early signs, handle quick problems, and write clear agree and event notes to keep trust in our community work.
Pre-job medical and allergy screeningHow to perform a skin patch testRecognizing contact dermatitis symptomsImmediate steps for adverse reactionsDocumentation, consent, and incident logsLesson 5Key tools and use-up things: brushes, spot sponges, shape tools, alcohol wipes, skin barriers, release oils, mix cups, colors, powdersFind out key tools and use-up items for safe, quick prosthetic jobs. Pick right, set up, label, and care to stop dirt, waste, and breaks in studio or field spots like our markets.
Brush types and dedicated usesStipple sponges and texture toolsSculpting tools and detailing aidsBarrier films, wipes, and release agentsMixing cups, palettes, and labelingPigments, powders, and storage careLesson 6Look at common fake skin types: foam latex, slab-silicone, safe skin silicone (platinum and tin), gelatin, pros-aide copies, and 3D print copiesCheck main fake skin types and how they act. Compare foam latex, gelatin, silicones, copies, and 3D prints for comfort, strong last, put on ways, and take off thinks in our warm days.
Foam latex: strengths and limitationsGelatin appliances and reusabilityPlatinum versus tin-cure siliconesPros-aide and 3D printed transfersChoosing media for role and scheduleLesson 7Compare ways: air pass, bend easy, last long under hot lights, catch details, and cost eachCompare big ways of main fake skin materials. See how air pass, bend, strong in heat, detail hold, and cost pick material for films, stage plays, and long wear in our sun.
Breathability and skin occlusion risksFlexibility, movement, and comfortLongevity under hot lights and sweatFine detail capture and edge qualityCost per unit and budgeting choicesLesson 8Paints and colors: alcohol start sets, silicone paints, PAX mixes, cream makeup, color bits and mixers for real skin shadesCheck paints and colors over fake skins. Pick when for alcohol start, silicone, PAX, or creams, mix real skin shades, and layer, seal, keep strong on set with our light changes.
Alcohol-activated palettes and usageSilicone paints and bond to appliancesPAX mixtures and adhesion behaviorCream makeup for blending and detailMixing pigments for varied skin tonesSealing, fixing, and on-set touch-upsLesson 9Place cares: heat under lights, sweat stop, air flow with solvents, and safe throw away chemical wasteHandle place and health in prosthetic jobs. Manage heat, sweat, air, use solvents safe, and throw chemical waste right by studio and local rules in our rainy seasons.
Heat buildup under lights and coolingSweat mitigation under appliancesVentilation for solvents and aerosolsSafe storage of flammable productsChemical waste segregation and disposal
