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Casting Latex and Gelatine from a Flat Plaster Mould
Neill Gorton
Casting Latex and Gelatine from a Flat Plaster MouldLatex and Gelatine are some fo the least technically challenging materials to work with but can still deliver excellent results.
Casting the Half Mask in Latex
Neill Gorton
Casting the Half Mask in LatexMaking a latex casting from the plaster mould by dwelling the latex to create an even skin. Once cured this is backfilled with polyurethane foam.
Direct Applied Old Age Makeup – Part One
Neill Gorton
Direct Applied Old Age Makeup - Part OneThere are many ways to tackle old age makeup. In this lesson, we look at creating ageing effects using only direct applied makeup FX techniques and changes to hair and hair colour.
Direct Applied Old Age Makeup – Part Two
Neill Gorton
Direct Applied Old Age Makeup - Part TwoThere are many ways to tackle old age makeup. In this lesson, we look at creating ageing effects using only direct applied makeup FX techniques and changes to hair and hair colour.
Latex Bald Cap and Long Hair for Face Cast
Neill Gorton
Latex Bald Cap and Long Hair for Face CastApplication of a latex bald cap with ears under the cap for a face cast. How to deal with long hair and how to define the area to be cast using water-based makeup.
Latex Bald Cap and Long Hair for Full Head Life Cast
Neill Gorton
Latex Bald Cap and Long Hair for Full Head CastHow to apply a latex bald cap to a subject with long hair in preparation for a full head life cast with ears out. This technique involves pulling the hair in to a ponytail and wrapping it so it can be kept external to the bald cap, so that the cast can capture the head shape as closely as possible. This approach is best for creating head casts for dummy heads or for producing skull caps for animatronics.This bald cap application also deals with how to modify a cap that is too large for the subject.
Painting and Finishing the Latex Display Bust
Neill Gorton
Painting and Finishing the Latex Display BustThis lesson focuses on using latex-based paints to paint the latex casting. The paints used are both pre-made latex-based mask paints and also a homemade version. In addition, acrylic paints are used and the colour is applied using both brush and airbrush.
