Special Effects Makeup Level 3: Prosthetics, Molding & Character Transformations

This semi-advanced live course builds on earlier SFX work to teach original creature design, prosthetic sculpting, mold making, casting and custom teeth creation. Students plan multi-step transformations, sculpt on a form, make silicone molds, cast pieces (latex options), refine teeth prosthetics, and apply makeup and prosthetics to complete a character look, finishing with a showcase.

Completed Beginner & Intermediate SFX Makeup classes or experience

Comfortable working with materials like latex, silicone, and sculpting tools

Willing to work between sessions

Materials needed:

A printable PDF checklist will be supplied also.

Sketching Materials

• Paper and pencil (for sketching)

Mold-Making & Casting Supplies

• Corn starch

• 100% Clear silicone 1 caulk (not silicone 2) (Example https://amzn.to/3LCfw5J)

• Caulk gun (Example https://amzn.to/45e6G49)

• Vaseline/Petroleum Jelly (for mold release)

• Liquid latex, large bottle (do not use if allergic) (Example https://amzn.to/45p0czF)

• Gloves

• Disposable bowl

Modeling Materials

• Non-drying oil-based modeling clay (e.g., Plasticine) (Example https://amzn.to/40SczTj)

• Thermoplastic/Polymorph beads (Example https://amzn.to/45iDzNm)

• Red liquid food coloring

• Insulated container for hot water

Painting & Surface Finishing

• Water-activated face paints and brushes (Example https://amzn.to/4lbmI4T)

• Makeup sponges

Tools & Miscellaneous Supplies

• Clay sculpting tools (Example https://amzn.to/3LzvrSm) (or kitchen tools like butter knife, fork, toothpicks)

• Cotton balls

• Ziplock bags

• Disposable plastic cups

• Disposable spoons

• Wax paper

• Hard nonporous surface or plate

• Silicone Mannequin Head, about $12 (Example https://amzn.to/43bGK9g)