Retroburn Props & Special Effects

Welcome to Retroburn Props & Special Effects!

I’m a professional Hollywood artist bringing fabrication secrets directly to your workshop. Whether you are a beginner looking to get your hands dirty or a seasoned maker refining your craft, this channel is your ultimate DIY resource for prop building, special effects makeup, sculpting, molding, casting, lifecasting, and faux finishing.

We dive deep into the materials and techniques required to get the job done. From the perfect mold pull to the catastrophic failures and how to fix them, you’ll see the real, unedited process of physical effects fabrication.

Subscribe to master your craft, troubleshoot the disasters, and fuel your next build.

Let's build something incredible.