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My live action Beast from 2017's Beauty and the Beast
This is my Beast costume I made back in 2017. Funny story I had never seen the original animated Beauty and the Beast and didn't have interest in seeing the new live action version. Just didn't care to see either one. My wife is a fan of the animated film and wanted to see the 2017 version. I fell in love with it to be honest and ended up seeing it six times. A few of those times were to really pay attention to the look of Beast because I wanted to do a Beast costume.
I had never done any work with silicone or hair punching before this project. Same with dyeing synthetic fur. All of which I had to do for this project.
I had never done any work with silicone or hair punching before this project. Same with dyeing synthetic fur. All of which I had to do for this project.
I watched the course with Deborah Galvez on Fur Transfer, Flocking and Hair Punching to learn more about working with hair. I only used fur punching on the costume with the mask. The mask took me about a month of punching the hair into it on and off during my free time.
I sculpted, molded and cast the mask in silicone. I had to build muscles onto a spandex suit with cheap egg crate foam from Walmart, flat side out. I also used that foam to build up the weird curves of his legs. I'll admit I went for safety over accuracy for the odd bent legs. I didn't feel like trying to balance myself on digigrade legs so just padded it out and added 3 inches of height to my feet by making platforms using 2 pairs of crocks and a pair of cheap shoes, all glued together.
The hands I made by buying a werewolf costume set and I repainted the hands with acrylic pants. I also sculpted and cast the horns in plastic.
The claws on the feet are made of hot glue.
The shirt I made completely and the pants, depending on the photos, are either modified 3x scrub pants or 2x sweatpants. I only put fur on the costume where it would show.
The claws on the feet are made of hot glue.
The shirt I made completely and the pants, depending on the photos, are either modified 3x scrub pants or 2x sweatpants. I only put fur on the costume where it would show.
When I first wore the mask the eyes were a bit wonky and I later cut them open a bit wider and wore dark make up around my eyes to make them more visible.
Now on to the photos.
Dragoncon 2017 The first year I wore it.
Ichibancon 2018
Dragoncon 2018
I hope you all enjoyed this look at one of the biggest costume projects I've ever done.
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We'll consider character makeups of all shapes and sizes: Prosthetics, out-of-the-kit creations, body paints, etc. The only requirements are that the submission is a physical makeup and primarily the work of your own hands.
If the subject of your entry is based on a character or concept from another artist, please credit the original artist in your post.
Your entries may also be featured on our social media, with appropriate credit, during the contest period.
Have you created multiple characters? Not a problem! You can submit as many as 3 entries to the contest. So share your creations, and you could win the Grand Prize!
Want to increase your skills to have a better chance at winning? Start a 7-Day Free Trial subscription to access our new Learning Pathways! They guide you through a curated collection of our courses, tracking your progress and helping you build your skills one step at a time.
Big thanks to our friends over at Rubber Wear who have generously sponsored this contest with some of their amazing products!
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1. CONTEST ENTRY DATES: Contest start date and time, and end date and time are as outlined in the SWSCA Website(s) described below (“Contest Entry Period”).
2. WHO MAY ENTER: Contest is open to persons 18 years or older (or younger than 18 years with the approval of a parent or guardian) with valid email address OR who are new or existing registrants of www.stanwinstonschool.com with valid email address OR who are Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and/or Twitter “fans”/“followers” of SWSCA with valid email address. When entering the Contest, an opportunity to sign up to receive follow-up information from SWSCA and its advertisers may be available. Entrants subject to all notices posted online including but not limited to Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Employees of SWSCA and their immediate families (spouse, parent, child, sibling or partner and their respective spouses/partners, regardless of where they reside) or those living in the same household (whether or not related) of SWSCA, are not eligible to enter or win. Contestants may need to provide proof of residency upon request.
3. CONTEST PRIZE: As indicated in contest sign up, as Sponsor may designate.
4. CONTEST ENTRY: All submissions can be based on either an existing work or an original design, as long as the creation is primarily the work of the contest entrant, and received by the date and time outlined on the Website(s). For purposes of these Official Rules, “receipt” of Entry occurs when Sponsor’s servers record the Entry information resulting from contestants’ entry being posted in the SWSCA CHARACTER MAKEUP CONTEST 2022 forum category. Any automated computer receipt (such as one confirming delivery of email) does not constitute proof of actual receipt by Sponsor for purposes of these Official Rules. By entering this contest, you grant SWSCA the irrevocable right to share your submission photos and/or videos on our website, email, and social media channels, copyright is retained by original author. Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any Entry for any reason, in its sole and absolute discretion. Odds of winning depend upon number of entries received.
5. WINNER SELECTION: Within seven days from the end of the Contest Entry Period your submission will be reviewed by the team here at the Stan Winston School of Character Arts and judged based on quality of work. Once the contest has ended, our judges will review all submissions, and the winner will be announced.
6. WINNER NOTIFICATION: Winner(s) will be notified by email, and, if Sponsor so chooses, will be listed on a Website blog posting and Facebook wall. Winner(s) will be required to provide mailing address which will be used to fulfill any physical prize.
7. MODIFICATION OF RULES: Sponsor reserves the right to, at its discretion, reschedule the Contest, entry and/or end dates, modify the entry procedures, or cancel the Contest. Prize(s) are not redeemable for cash.
8. GENERAL CONDITIONS: Sponsor is not responsible for lost, late, misdirected, damaged, stolen, altered, garbled, incorrect, incomplete or delayed Entries, all of which will be void. Sponsor is also not responsible for problems related to technical malfunctions of electronic equipment, computer online systems, servers, or providers, computer hardware or software failures, phone lines, failure of any Entry to be received by Sponsor on account of technical problems, traffic, congestion on the internet or the Website, or for any other technical problems including telecommunication, miscommunication or failure, and failed, lost, delayed, incomplete, garbled, or misdirected communications which may limit a contestant’s ability to participate in this Contest. Sponsor is not responsible for any other errors or malfunctions of any kind, whether network, printing, typographical, human or otherwise relating to or in connection with the Contest, including, without limitation, errors or malfunctions which may occur in connection with the administration of the Contest, the processing or judging of Entries, the announcement of the prize or in any Contest-related materials. Mass entries generated by a script, macro or use of automated devices will be disqualified. Sponsor reserves the right to modify, suspend or terminate the Contest in the event it becomes infected by a computer virus or is otherwise technically impaired, and to cancel or suspend the Contest in its entirety should tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures or other causes corrupt the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper play of the Contest and, if terminated, at Sponsor’s discretion, determine the Winner using all non-suspect, eligible entries received up to time of cancellation using the judging procedure outlined above. In the event of a dispute regarding entries received from multiple users having the same email account, the authorized subscriber of the email account at the time of Entry will be deemed to be the contestant and must comply with these Official Rules. Authorized subscriber is the natural person who is assigned the email address by the Internet Service Provider (ISP), online service provider, or other organization responsible for assigning email addresses. Sponsor reserves the right at its sole discretion to disqualify any individual (and void his/her Entries) it finds to be tampering with the Entry process or the operation of this Contest or website, intending to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other contestant, Sponsor, or any of its representatives or to otherwise be acting in violation of these Official Rules.
9. MISCELLANEOUS CONDITIONS: Failure to comply with these Official Rules may result in disqualification from the Contest. Sponsor reserves the right to permanently disqualify any person it believes has intentionally violated these Official Rules. Contest subject to all federal, state and local laws and regulations. Void where prohibited by law.
10. ARBITRATION AND CHOICE OF LAW: Except where prohibited by law, as a condition of participating in this Contest, Contestant agrees that (1) any and all disputes and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Contest, or any prizes awarded, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action lawsuit, and exclusively by final and binding arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association and held in Los Angeles, California; (2) the Federal Arbitration Act shall govern the interpretation, enforcement and all proceedings at such arbitration; and (3) judgment upon such arbitration award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. Under no circumstances will contestant be permitted to obtain awards for, and contestant hereby waives all rights to claim, punitive, incidental or consequential damages, or any other damages, including attorneys’ fees, other than contestant’s actual out-of-pocket expenses (i.e., costs associated with entering this Contest), and contestant (or, if an eligible minor, his/her parent or legal guardian) further waives all rights to have damages multiplied or increased. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation, and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of contestants and Sponsor in connection with this Contest, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the substantive laws of the State of California.
Re: What's On Your Workbench? (Winter '21-'22)
Vampire bat, it’s a rehaul of a cheap latex prop. (I’ll still add irises probably and a finish) I’ve also attached how it looked before 
Re: Monster Maker Ed 2.0 Measurements
Hi Thomas,
I can't find that information posted anywhere. You may want to reach out to them directly.
Thanks,
/Chris
I can't find that information posted anywhere. You may want to reach out to them directly.
Thanks,
/Chris
Re: Reusable One Piece Appliance Help
Hi Thomas,
Foam latex is difficult to reuse as it can be degraded by makeup removers, and the blending edges are prone to tear, curl up, etc.
Silicone appliances are easier to re-apply, but blending edges can still tear or stick to themselves. Removing old adhesive, cleaning, and touching up the appliance's paint after removal helps.
it's important to manage your expectations and have a backup plan. If you know you are going to need to re-apply a piece you can use less adhesive and try to take steps to make removal easier so the appliance is stressed less.
If your piece is designed to work with thicker blending edges, especially if it's more mask-like you can do multiple applications more easily. You cal also embed materials like power mesh to help reinforce the silicone in areas more prone to tearing.
/Chris
Foam latex is difficult to reuse as it can be degraded by makeup removers, and the blending edges are prone to tear, curl up, etc.
Silicone appliances are easier to re-apply, but blending edges can still tear or stick to themselves. Removing old adhesive, cleaning, and touching up the appliance's paint after removal helps.
it's important to manage your expectations and have a backup plan. If you know you are going to need to re-apply a piece you can use less adhesive and try to take steps to make removal easier so the appliance is stressed less.
If your piece is designed to work with thicker blending edges, especially if it's more mask-like you can do multiple applications more easily. You cal also embed materials like power mesh to help reinforce the silicone in areas more prone to tearing.
/Chris
Re: Reusable One Piece Appliance Help
The lower the durometer of the silicone, the softer and more pliable it will be. You can also add a slacker/deadener to it if you want it even softer. Softer and thinner pieces get better movement but are more prone to tearing, so there's a balance to it.
A good silicon to start with might be http://smooth-on.com/products/dragon-skin-fx-pro/
/Chris
A good silicon to start with might be http://smooth-on.com/products/dragon-skin-fx-pro/
/Chris
Re: CNC Foam Milling Costs
Hi Justin,
Your best bet may be to hunt down any companies local to you that provide this service and compare their prices. Staying local helps keep the cost down since you don't have to pay for shipping large objects, and it's good to build relationships with local shops.
I've never had to send anything out for 5 axis milling, so I have no clue what is normally charged there.
/Chris
Your best bet may be to hunt down any companies local to you that provide this service and compare their prices. Staying local helps keep the cost down since you don't have to pay for shipping large objects, and it's good to build relationships with local shops.
I've never had to send anything out for 5 axis milling, so I have no clue what is normally charged there.
/Chris
Head Mistress of your Orphanage character contest entry 2022
This character was designed and inspired by the evil head mistresses of our time . She was inspired by none other then the villain herself “Miss Minchin” from the 90s film “My little Princess “ played by Eleanor Bron. I used the small witch nose and the brow prosthetic by Rubberwear and used a variety of paints to add texture and different layers to make it more seamless . I also added a more Edwardian styled hair do to go with this villainous character . 
Bloody Mary character contest entry 2022
This character was inspired by Queen Mary and it just so happeneds that the models name is Mary also. I wanted to create a more sinister / dark and alluring image of what the Bloody Mary would seem like if we had her in our world . I created the Headpiece, Shoulder pads, and flesh latex shreds before the day of the shoot . Pre painted and prepped for about 2 months . I later airbrushed her whole body , gelled her hair down and and added fresh blood on a couple of the pieces (couldn’t get blood on set ) . 
