Since Pros-Aide prosthetic is made out of medical glue, it does not require makeup glue. This technique was developed in order to cut makeup application time dramatically. Some people call it Pros-Aide Transfer. Some artists call it Pros-Aide Material Prosthetic. Like me, I call it Bondo Prosthetic or Pros-Aide Prosthetic. Each artist has their own way of making it. Materials you need... Silicone Flat Mold (Recipe 25) Pros Aide Flocking Concentrated Water Color Cabo Sil Cup M

"What's in My Makeup Kit?" features my favorite makeup item in my makeup box. Today's item is "OneBlade" for shaving the face without razor cuts. 1. This is my go-to item in the men's grooming kit. I use this for most guys (and ladies sometimes) when I need to shave their facial hair and body hair. However, shaving them on the day of makeup application is a little tricky if they are not used to shaving daily. If you use a regular razor, it might end up with a bunch of razor c

In Recipe 24, I explained how to design old-age prosthetics and transfer them to a flat board. Now what? Mold-making time! You can use this mold for both silicone prosthetics and Pros-Aide transfer prosthetics. Materials you need... Crystal Clear Kleen Clay Pasta Maker Sculpting Tools Hot Glue Gun Wooden Sticks Platinum Cure Molding Silicone (Smooth Sil 945 or 940) Evacuator Non Latex Gloves Chip Brush Air hose Knife 99% Alcohol Material links are here. https://shopmy.us/shop

"What's in My Makeup Kit?" features my favorite makeup item in my makeup box. Today's item is "Monistat" for anti-shine. 1. I know what your reaction is... Monistat? Yes, it is for feminine issues. However, this specific Monistat is for chafing relief. It works as an anti-shine product and creates smooth surfaces. 2. When we spray a lot of alcohol-based airbrush ink, skin tends to get tacky and shiny. Since cameras do not like shine, it is better to ease these shines. Just ad

In Hollywood history, there is a very popular makeup: old age makeup. Back to the Future, The Butler, Bad Grandpa, The Godfather, Coming to America... There are many of them. It can be done in many ways: stretch and stipple, silicone, latex, gelatin, Pros-Aide transfer, and foam latex. This article explains how to design and sculpt the mold for age makeup. This is a step-by-step guide on how to create old age sculpture on a face mold and transfer into a flat board. If you nee

"What's in My Makeup Kit?" features my favorite makeup item in my makeup box. Today's item is "EDAP" for moisturizing the skin after special effects makeup removal. 1. Some people with sensitive skin tend to have irritation on their skin after removing special effects makeup due to rubbing or harsh chemicals such as alcohol. Even with strong skin, it tends to get red after many days of application. I also use this for sunburns and dry skin as well. 2. " EDAP+ acquired it’s na

"What's in My Makeup Kit?" features my favorite makeup item in my makeup box. Today's item is "Jewelry Cleaner" for Airbrush detail cleaning. 1. Mix Windex and 99% alcohol in 50:50 ratio. 2. Disassemble airbrush parts and add this liquid mix in the jewelry cleaner. 3. Set a timer and let it clean! It is like a dish washer for airbrushes. 4. Wipe off all the liquid with Q-tips or pipe cleaners. Then, your airbrush will be like brand new!! DISCLAIMER: Links included on this pag

Face mask making is a basic skill for special effects makeup. Yet, it is a very important process in order to make prosthetics fit on actors' faces. Nowadays, 3D scanning is trending, but many artists, including me, still use this technique. (Especially when 3D scanning technique face AI copyright issues, it requires legal documents to protect actors' rights!) Many famous people, such as Abraham Lincoln, Napoleon, and Beethoven, even had their face casts! Materials you need..

When I apply prosthetics on actresses, I get this a lot from my colleagues: "What should I use to do beauty makeup over your prosthetics?" My answer is "mostly any beauty makeup except for makeup removers!" Yes, it is very tricky to put beauty makeup on prosthetics. Edges might show up, beauty makeup does not sit on well, it looks dry, etc. In this article, I will show you some tips as well as silicone makeup application. If you would like to learn how to make silicone prosth

When you made prosthetics with gelatin or foam latex, have you ever wondered, what if I created these with silicone? Could it be softer or easier to paint on? Yes, you can run silicone in these molds. I will show you how to run silicone in plaster molds. If you want to learn how to make silicone prosthetics in flat silicone molds, click the recipe below. Materials you need... Plaster Mold (Bucket Mold from Recipe 18) Petroleum Jelly Hair Dryer Chip Brush Foam Latex Mold Relea

What is a "Bucket Mold"? In Recipe 4 , I made a 2-piece mold which I called a "Waffle Maker Mold." In this recipe, I am showing another way of making a 2-piece mold. It is often called a bucket mold. When you look at it from the top, it looks like 2 buckets sitting together. Bucket molds can be very useful when you make a big sculpture on a 3-dimensional positive mold. Especially, you will need a bucket mold for a full face sculpture, forehead, full neck, etc. Bucket Mold Exa

In previous pages, I showed you how to design prosthetics and mold them. This page will show you how to mix silicone and make prosthetics, as well as the silicone formula. Did you miss Parts 1 & 2? If so, please click the button below. 4.Making Silicone Prosthetics Materials you need... Petroleum Jelly Hair Dryer Chip Brush Urethane Parfilm/ Epoxy Parfilm Acetone Baldiez Airbrush Compressor Needle Respirator Nitryl Gloves Scale Plat Sil Gel 10 Plat Sil Deadner Revlon Colorsta

In Recipe Part 1, I explained how to design prosthetics on a flat board. In Part 2, I show you how to mold it. Did you miss Part 1? If so, please click the button below. 3.Mold Making Session Materials you need... Crystal Clear Kleen Clay Pasta Maker Sculpting Tools Hot Glue Gun Wooden Sticks Platinum Cure Molding Silicone (Smooth Sil 945 or 940) Evacuator Non Latex Gloves Chip Brush Air hose Knife 99% Alcohol Material links are here. https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/150077

This is the most advanced material, silicone! Yes, silicone prosthetics are trending, but they are pricey. Let's make sure that you are on the right path and do not waste expensive materials. I will show you the "flat mold" technique in this article. When I was in FX shops such as W.M. Creations and ADI, I was mostly dealing with foam latex prosthetics. I sometimes used silicone for CSI dummy bodies. Yes, many FX shops tend to have separate departments: lifecasting, mold maki

The theme song... as soon as I hear it with the famous roar! What a goosebumps moment. Many childhood memories come up with the song. Even when Hideki Matsui showed up for his baseball game in Angels, I have the same excitement. His nickname is Gojira. Japanese special effects makeup has a rich history that reflects the country’s creativity, resourcefulness, and cultural storytelling. Few icons illustrate this evolution better than Gojira (AKA Godzilla), the legendary monster

Are you Alien fan? Or Predator fan? Or both? Since 1979, the Alien and Predator movies have captivated sci-fi and horror fans for decades. Both series feature terrifying extraterrestrial creatures (not like E.T.), intense action, and rich lore. However, the timeline connecting these movies can be confusing. This article breaks down the Alien and Predator movie timeline clearly and chronologically, helping fans (and myself) understand how these stories fit together. I placed

I have done several kinds of Orc makeup in my career. The biggest one is from Blizzard 's video game, Hearthstone , with the character from World of Warcraft . I was surprised by how much detailed story there is behind the Orc, Gul'dan. I discussed a lot with producers and Blizzard's creative team. It was so much fun to learn about it. If you would like to learn how to make foam prosthetics, click the buttons below. I will show you how I turned myself into Orc. In this recipe

You spent hours painting your favorite monster mask. You put it on your face... the paint is coming off! Have you ever had this moment? I have. I was very new to this world. I used regular paint from an art store. It is not fun when I saw paint smudged all over the place. I learned that regular paint or makeup does not sit well on latex. Do not worry. In this recipe, I will show you how to solve this issue. Recipe 15 features how to paint latex. If you missed the article on c

Cooking foam latex is difficult. When you open the mold and see the result... sometimes, it's not so good. Surface bubbles, thick seams, and ripped skin. Don't worry, some damage can be fixed without cooking another piece. I will show you how to fix it. Recipe 14 features how to fix foam latex. If you missed the article on cooking a foam latex piece, please check the recipe 13 . Materials you need... Foam Latex Prosthetic Soldering Iron Pros Aide Cabosil Pros Aide Cream RCMA

Another special effects cooking time! This time, we are going to use a mixer and an oven. It is like making a bakery. Of course, you cannot eat it! But when it comes out of the oven and you open the mold, the feeling is amazing. It always reminds me of cooking in a restaurant kitchen back in my hometown. Yes, I was once a cook before becoming a makeup artist. Recipe 13 features how to mix foam latex ingredients and make prosthetics. If you want to learn how to make molds, ple