Prosthetic Sculpting Tutorial Video Part 3: skin textures

[chowragnarok]

I am really enjoying these videos, Stuart a friend told me about them and I hope to get into makeup effects soon. I am learning alot though I haven't sculpted anything yet so thank you for posting these videos.

[Flurry0fFun]

It's so amazing ! Really, thank you ! Can I acheive a skin texture like this if using clay ?

[stuartbray73]

@Flurry0fFun To some degree yes, although the grit/grain size of most clays will limit the smaller stuff like pores and small dots. It is quicker in clay as you can just smooth it with water - and most people use a sponge to wipe and stipple the skin texture on.

For appliances, it is better to use oil based clay as the thin edges dry quickly on thin edges.

-Stuart

[gorilla4SOLD]

Stuart, GREAT videos! These will be a great help! Where can one purchase the plastic brush and the different "gauges" of plastic? I have no idea where I'd find the thicker plastics... Thanks again!

[stuartbray73]

@gorilla4SOLD Hardware stores will sell the brushes. You could also use a stiff toothbrush. As to the plastic, you will find rolls of plastic in different thicknesses in hardware stores often used as protective sheeting in building/decorating or as a liner in concrete to stop moisture. Try and ask for a sample as you need so little, and also fold thinner plastic over on itself to increase thickness on thinner plastic.

-Stuart

[MistiqueMakeup]

So helpful once again, thank you so much :)

x

[instantmonsters]

Brilliant video as always, Stuart.

[hodders666]

Awesome vid Stuart, it really helped me achieve a more realistic effect, good man,

Thanks Paul

[j5haw40]

excellant work again stuart , very informative

[kittenpoker]

awsome

[griffin2677]

thank you Stewart!

[jaspearianpictures]

Thanks for these videos, Stuart.

What is the purpose of the talc dusting at the beginning?

[stuartbray73]

@jaspearianpictures This red clay (Le Beau Touche) is very sticky and soft which is great for quick sculpting but when you start doing the fine detail, often the sticky clay bonds a little to the plastic so I talk it to take the tackiness away.

Also, the clay slides a little against the plastic as you press in with a sharp tool, giving it a cleaner finish. If the plastic grips the clay, it tends to not be so crisp and neat.

-Stuart

[jaspearianpictures]

@stuartbray73 Ah, that makes sense. Thanks!

[tokyorose1123]

Excellent Video Stuart. These are all techniques that I was aware of in theory and have played around with a bit; but seeing you execute them definitely helps me feel a bit more sure about attempting more and stepping out of my comfort zone. It's easy to get scared when you've spent so much time on a sculpt and you get a hint of that blank canvas syndrome. for me it usually results in slamming on the brakes and undoing what I've done. It's nice to see the result of pushing through it. Thanks!

[stuartbray73]

@tokyorose1123 I know that feeling!  The sweep of fear never really goes - you just remember that it gets beaten into shape bit by bit. Don't stop until it's right. Thanks for checking it out. Just gotta get stuck into the next one now, starting sculpting tomorrow.

-Stuart

[arattin]

Stuart,

Your videos continue to illustrate the fact that you are truly a stellar special effects artist! Thank you very much for educating those of us who dabble in special effects makeup. The techniques that you unselfishly choose to share will allow all who view your videos to improve dramatically.

[stuartbray73]

@arattin Cheers me dears. That's really kind - I basically like to show things in a way that I want to see them explained. Doesn't suit everyone, but I can only spout it the way I see it. Thanks for watching - will be more soon!

-Stuart

[MrVictorj79]

Brilliant man! thanks for the tutorial! please do a demo on building the overflow and cutting edges, keys etc. for casting the prosthetic! This was really helpful!

[PJRouse78]

Some cool ideas for skin texture that I never thought of, I have used a stiple brush in the past but never thought of using cling film as well :-)

And I Echo what the last person said would be great to see this turned from sculpt to mould thand then see the application of it.

[stuartbray73]

Yup...only fair really. As soon as i can...have a cool idea and already booked a model for a shoot day! Stay tuned.

-Stuart

[popClingwrap]

Really good series, can't wait to try some of this stuff out myself :)

Will you be doing a follow up that shows the casting and application as well?