Advanced Flat Moulds (Zombie)

Sculpting a zombie character makeup on a life cast in plastiline to create appliances that fit the model’s face accurately. The appliances for this prosthetic makeup will be created entirely from flat moulds and this character sculpture is done with that mould making process in mind.

Dividing up the prosthetic sculpture into smaller pieces that will then recombine to create the finished character makeup. Where to make the joins and planning the overlaps. Once floated, how to flatten and finish detailing the sculptures.

Building containing walls and pouring the silicone for the flat moulds. How to ensure your walls are high enough to contain the amount of silicone needed.

Applying release agents, spraying encapsulate and filling the moulds with pigmented silicone to cast the individual zombie appliances.

Before applying to the model, the appliances are test-fitted to their life cast to assess how successful the flat mould process has been and establish an application method.

Painting the prosthetics. Following on from the test application of the flat mould appliances on the model’s life cast, a colour scheme is now applied to use as a concept and reference for a future makeup application.