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Greta Gremlin
I decided I wanted to create a Greta the Gremlin makeup. I chose her wedding dress look from the end of Gremlins 2.
I knew it would be a challenge since a quality pre-made piece for her doesn’t exist (at least not that I could find). Since I don’t have a proper shop space. I used 5 separate foam latex prosthetic pieces from different companies (listed below) to create the face.
One of the biggest challenges was finding pieces that would work together.
I sculpted the ears using Foam Clay and painted airbrushed them with alcohol paints.
This was a self application.
I used a partial bald cap to recede the hairline for proper wig placement.
I used a bandit piece by DYAD FX
Nose Prosthetic by Rubberwear
Jawline Prosthetics by Rubberwear
Lips and mouth extension by RBFX
Small horns I sculpted with Foam Clay
Veil and Hairpiece made by me as well
Makeup used was a combination of PAX, RMGP, Water based cake makeup, Alcohol paints
Applied by hand as well as airbrush.
She was a hard one to pull off but I’m happy with how she came out
-Veronica
@VeronicaRodarteMUA
Photos by: Omar Solis
I knew it would be a challenge since a quality pre-made piece for her doesn’t exist (at least not that I could find). Since I don’t have a proper shop space. I used 5 separate foam latex prosthetic pieces from different companies (listed below) to create the face.
One of the biggest challenges was finding pieces that would work together.
I sculpted the ears using Foam Clay and painted airbrushed them with alcohol paints.
This was a self application.
I used a partial bald cap to recede the hairline for proper wig placement.
I used a bandit piece by DYAD FX
Nose Prosthetic by Rubberwear
Jawline Prosthetics by Rubberwear
Lips and mouth extension by RBFX
Small horns I sculpted with Foam Clay
Veil and Hairpiece made by me as well
Makeup used was a combination of PAX, RMGP, Water based cake makeup, Alcohol paints
Applied by hand as well as airbrush.
She was a hard one to pull off but I’m happy with how she came out
-Veronica
@VeronicaRodarteMUA
Photos by: Omar Solis
Predatory mermaid
Hi, I am a makeup artist and sfx artist. This image was completely invented and created by me from design, modeling, molding and work on the set: work with hair, makeup, body art and prostheses. This is my creative project for which I made prosthetic parts: ears, forehead, nipple, nose,webbing between the fingers, ridges on the arms and shoulders, as well as gills on the ribs. All parts are made with encapsulated silicone gel. The body is painted with airbrushing, spray and sponge. False nails were also made of PET.
My INSTA- https://www.instagram.com/edhel_sfx/
My INSTA- https://www.instagram.com/edhel_sfx/
Re: Alternative to prosaide/super solve?
Isopropyl myristate is a good option as a remover. Hopefully she does not have any reaction to that.
Sometimes the irritation can happen just from the removal process regardless of what solvent is used, so it's important to take good care of the skin. One option is to use something like derma shield or another barrier cream as a barrier between the skin and adhesives to help protect the skin. Moisturizing after removal is also a good idea.
It may be worth testing some super solv on its own to see if there is any reaction, just so you can best understand what part of the process her skin is reacting to so she can be better protected.
Betabond is a good adhesive alternative.
/Chris
Sometimes the irritation can happen just from the removal process regardless of what solvent is used, so it's important to take good care of the skin. One option is to use something like derma shield or another barrier cream as a barrier between the skin and adhesives to help protect the skin. Moisturizing after removal is also a good idea.
It may be worth testing some super solv on its own to see if there is any reaction, just so you can best understand what part of the process her skin is reacting to so she can be better protected.
Betabond is a good adhesive alternative.
/Chris
Re: Live Courses for 2022?
Hi Quel,
We do have a lot of live courses scheduled for this year. Sometimes they are 1 shooting day, sometimes they are 2 or more, depending on the scope of the lesson. We can't share our shooting schedule as that is subject to change based on instructor availability, but you should get emails with information on live courses if your subscription level includes access to those.
/Chris
We do have a lot of live courses scheduled for this year. Sometimes they are 1 shooting day, sometimes they are 2 or more, depending on the scope of the lesson. We can't share our shooting schedule as that is subject to change based on instructor availability, but you should get emails with information on live courses if your subscription level includes access to those.
/Chris
Re: Dragon Geisha
I really like this!! It is such a developed profile. A tiny observation, could something have been done to the neck area & hands? Still a great piece of work!
Prometheus Regenerating
Prometheus RegeneratingThe Greek God whose immortal liver was feasted on day after day by Zeus' eagle. His remarkable ability to grow back his liver is symbolic of regeneration. Here we find Prometheus in the process of total regeneration and rebirth.
This body paint was done using superstar cosmetics body paints and synthetic moss, found in a plant store.
This body paint was done using superstar cosmetics body paints and synthetic moss, found in a plant store.
Succubus
This character was created for a short film called "Monsters"
Character Desciption:
“The succubus is the nightmarish embodiment of hero Dante’s struggle with lust and loyalty. She represents everything he desires and how he feels about them.”
Materials and process:
I created several flat latex stipple pieces (2-3 layers) that I attached like a corsage to the actress' torso. I also added several other stops throughout her upper body and arms of latex stipple. I body painted veins with EBA Red and Pro Air Warm Flesh. On top of the latex, I added pre-made gelatin (BGE gelatin clear) puss drops. Over the gelatin puss, I added two additional layers of latex and then ripped the latex open to make the puss look like it is bursting through the skin. I added more red and yellow colors with Mehron bruise wheel grease paints along the torn latex skin and gelatin puss. Then I added KY and Kryolan scab blood to the puss areas. I covered the actress' entire torso with Ultra Slime and added mouth stain in purple.
Director/Writer: Damian King (www.instagram.com/screptile)
Actress: Parker Lauren (www.instagram.com/parkeronset)
Makeup Artist: Tatjana Bluchel (www.instagram.com/makeupbytatjana) (me ;-)
Assistant: Jessica Allen (www.instagram.com/jallenfxbeauty)
Character Desciption:
“The succubus is the nightmarish embodiment of hero Dante’s struggle with lust and loyalty. She represents everything he desires and how he feels about them.”
Materials and process:
I created several flat latex stipple pieces (2-3 layers) that I attached like a corsage to the actress' torso. I also added several other stops throughout her upper body and arms of latex stipple. I body painted veins with EBA Red and Pro Air Warm Flesh. On top of the latex, I added pre-made gelatin (BGE gelatin clear) puss drops. Over the gelatin puss, I added two additional layers of latex and then ripped the latex open to make the puss look like it is bursting through the skin. I added more red and yellow colors with Mehron bruise wheel grease paints along the torn latex skin and gelatin puss. Then I added KY and Kryolan scab blood to the puss areas. I covered the actress' entire torso with Ultra Slime and added mouth stain in purple.
Director/Writer: Damian King (www.instagram.com/screptile)
Actress: Parker Lauren (www.instagram.com/parkeronset)
Makeup Artist: Tatjana Bluchel (www.instagram.com/makeupbytatjana) (me ;-)
Assistant: Jessica Allen (www.instagram.com/jallenfxbeauty)
Baby Goat
Hi, I'm Lonneke, a make-up artist student in Arnhem (the netherlands) last year I didn't have many classes due to covid, so i decided to try and learn to make something by myself.
This is Baby Goat, an ex furby. I stripped the furby down to it's basics and then sculpted the goat design on top, molded it and then ran a prosthetic. For the final step, I painted him, gave him goad like eyes and punched in every white hair by hand. I also sculpted him some removable teeth. Now it's my little pseudo animatronic, used for projects by Goatstories.
This is Baby Goat, an ex furby. I stripped the furby down to it's basics and then sculpted the goat design on top, molded it and then ran a prosthetic. For the final step, I painted him, gave him goad like eyes and punched in every white hair by hand. I also sculpted him some removable teeth. Now it's my little pseudo animatronic, used for projects by Goatstories.
