Classics from the Vaults: The Art of Silicone Prosthetics

Course Content

Introduction to the Classics

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Neill began filming the lessons in our Classics from the Vaults courses 20 years ago and released them on DVD. Those DVDs have been cornerstones of learning for countless artists over the years, their content is still relevant, and we’ve now made them available through our online courses.

Flat Mould Appliances

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Sculpting a flat mould appliance, silicone moulding, casting the appliance, and applying the prosthetic.

Conforming Moulds for 3D Silicone Transfers Part 1

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Sculpting an ageing makeup that will be applied directly from moulds using a transfer technique where the silicone moulds are conforming to the face.

Conforming Moulds for 3D Silicone Transfers Part 2

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Making moulds in silicone and the application of the piece using a transfer technique.

Multi-Piece Appliances Part 1

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Prosthetic makeups are often dividided into multiple pieces to make the moulds smaller and the handling of the applainces easier. Here we go through the stages of sculpting the makuep and breaking it down into pieces for moulding.

Multi-Piece Appliances Part 2

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There are different ways of moulding multi-piece appliances. Here we tackle these variations, then cast the appliances in silicone, and finally apply them to a model.

Course Description

The main techniques for sculpting, moulding, and applying silicone prosthetics. Flat moulds and two-piece moulds are standard techniques, and both are covered here, but conforming 3D moulds provide an interesting alternative to these common techniques, and offer a way to apply complex shaped, non-flat silicone prosthetics as transfers.