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Earth Nymph
Hi, I'm chiara, I'm from rome and I'm 22 years old. For this project, the idea was to create a fantasy character representing the earth element, having as reference the dragonflies, an animal symbol of rebirth but also of attachment to the earth.
I decided to give life to a divinity, the mother of flora and fauna, almost as if she too was born from a lake, but with elegant and regal features. A form of metamorphosis that unites the human being with the animal world.
For this project, I was able to combine the world of makeup with that of stage design, and I created the prostheses and makeup, but also the stage design. I sculpted the rocks from blocks of polystyrene, which I then painted. Together with my green designer colleague Flaminia (@amorvincitomnia.design) we recreated the green part of the lagoon.
For the prosthetic make-up, I sculpted the prostheses on the model's mould and then replicated them in encapsulated silicone, which I coloured during application with alcohol-based paints.
I hope you enjoy it, thank you
Tiethulhu. Ask me anything
Meet tiethulhu, I made him as a quick deploy makeup. He was made in two days in my garage and can be applied in less than an hour and doesn’t overheat. Ask me anything about him I might even divulge a secret or two if asked enough questions. 
Diana from V the Series
I created the outfit using a red boiler suit and added black fabric for the stripes, I drew on the V symbol using black board marker. I added sparkly material to cardboard to make the black V shaped vest. I used latex over a mould to create the lizard-skin effect and then painted it green and attached to my face using latex. I then used green alien blood make up effect around the area and added extra latex which I then put foundation over to look like skin that had been torn. I made the gun from two kids toy guns stuck together in front of each other. I had fun making this costume, I didn’t win the local competition though.
Steampunk
I absolutely love Halloween, I always go all out. My hat was handmade from a camping mattress, black paint and gold dry brushing. My blouse was a man’s shirt. The bustle was made using strips of material. The face piece was a plaster cast of my eye socket, painted with silver, fixed on with latex and then the outside painted red. One of my favourite costumes
2022 Character Makeup Contest - "Ch the EXTRAterrestrial"
“Ch" is a very mischievous alien who made its rounds in the late 80’s pretending to be an extra on various sci-fi sets.
Seen here in polaroid continuity shots hamming it up for the camera.
Makeup Breakdown:
Encapsulated silicone appliances on face, latex ears, airbrush paint, contact lenses, ultra slime, tooth paint, and a lot of gafquat.
Ch was eventually caught and took their last glamour shot for the police cameras.
Ch is now an urban legend who has garnered cult status because of the older teamsters who reminisce about it to the up and comers.
Makeup Breakdown:
Encapsulated silicone appliances on face, latex ears, airbrush paint, contact lenses, ultra slime, tooth paint, and a lot of gafquat.
All makeup and hair applied by Marlena von Kazmier. https://www.marlenavonkazmier.com
Concept by Marlena von Kazmier & Piper Ellis
Royal Guard of OZ - Moulding the monsters
This Is my character design for one of the royal monkey guards in Wizard of Oz. I Decided to create an orangutang because of the Animals smarts and nature I thought they would be perfect for the leader of the guard. I designed, sculpted and made the pieces as well as applying the final look, the costume was also made by me! This is one of may favourites creatures I have created and I hope you like it too!
Re: Large Shark Puppet help.
Okay I think I have an idea of how I can make a large latex skin without a giant mold. I ordered a large beach ball. My plan is to inflate the beach ball and using cardboard, tape and newspaper, make bases for the head and fins proportional to the ball. Then, carefully remove the head and fin bases and use clay to sculpt just the head and fins. Maybe just the head since it may be easier to fabricate the fins. Once I sculpt a detailed head, make a hydrocal mold of that. Then with the beach ball, tape it to a garbage can so it does not roll around. Mark out the places where the head and tail would go, and make sure the beach balls inflate tube is exposed. Then using a stipple technique, stipple on a Whole lot of latex layers. Like a lot so it has a thickness. I’m not sure if the latex will stick to the beach ball so I’ll experiment on a small section before I go nuts. Once the body is covered in a thick latex skin I’ll use more latex to attach the cast head and fins blending them in with more latex. Once everything is attached, open the tube and deflate the beach ball (powdering it as it deflated so nothing sticks.) and in theory I have a full latex Shark skin. I’ll paint it while it’s still full with the beach ball too. That way nothing flops around.
I’ll use the same beach ball to make a fiberglass understructure (covered in foil so it doesn’t melt) and similarly make a fiberglass skull for the mechanics. The idea is this is an oversized ventriloquist dummy mechanics wise. Have bike cables open/close the jaws, and blink the eyes. Not sure if I can get the head to turn but since the shark is so fat I wouldn’t have to turn much.
What do you think of this idea? Any ways you think it could be improved?
My armature build wip.!
How do I network in my area?
Hi everyone, I have a question about networking. I’m trying to build my portfolio as best I can and get myself out there, but I really don’t know where to start as far as reaching out to the right people. I live in Massachusetts and would like to eventually move out of state, possibly LA, but for the meantime I’d like to try and connect with people in my area. I know there are a lot of movies and shows produced in Boston, but I’m not sure how to get gigs like that. How do I find the right people to connect with and show my work? I also think it would be really cool if SWS had a networking type section where people can connect with one another in their area. Thank you!
