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Re: Creature Cast Neoprene
I've used it. Ended up not liking it. It shrinks up way to much.
SFX Artist Chris Walas used it in many of his online tutorials and initially loved it, but he too stopped using it for the same reason.
SFX Artist Chris Walas used it in many of his online tutorials and initially loved it, but he too stopped using it for the same reason.
Re: Fiberglass casting in silicone mold
Thanks so much! I’ll be sure to watch it tonight!
Re: Can Silicone be glued to Styrofoam?
Thank you Chris! Ill recommend Smoothon Sil-poxy then.
Depp impersonation cosplay costume, Captain Jack Sparrow impersonation cosplay costume
This is my build as Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow. Several years ago. The world is awash with build advice on this one, so I just followed instructions. I sewed the vest from pattern. The pants are brown "scrubs". The belts are cut from light thickness conveyor belt material and adorned with picture frames for buckles. I cut and bent the brass rods for the buckle catch. The boots are my work boots folded over. The shirt I owned. The sash was a found table cloth torn and died with tea stain. The hair was a straight wig that I dread locked and shaped. The bandana was two sewn together, died then tea stained then sun bleached. Facial hair was my own except for the two beard braids of doll hair. I had not yet gained the idea of matching an onscreen pose so these poses were pretty harsh. My wife and my daughter both helped with makeup.




Re: Fiberglass casting in silicone mold
Hi John,
Our newest course "Lab Work For Animatronic Characters Part 1: Making A Mechanical Core" contains a section where the instructor casts a fiberglass core in a silicone mold. This process is very similar to how you would cast a rigid prop in a silicone mold, so it should help cover the basic steps for you.
https://www.stanwinstonschool.com/tutorials/lab-work-for-animatronic-characters-part-1-making-a-mechanical-core
Thanks,
/Chris
Our newest course "Lab Work For Animatronic Characters Part 1: Making A Mechanical Core" contains a section where the instructor casts a fiberglass core in a silicone mold. This process is very similar to how you would cast a rigid prop in a silicone mold, so it should help cover the basic steps for you.
https://www.stanwinstonschool.com/tutorials/lab-work-for-animatronic-characters-part-1-making-a-mechanical-core
Thanks,
/Chris
Re: Fiberglass casting in silicone mold
Hi John,
We have courses that use fiberglass and resin for mold making, but nothing for casting rigid props yet. I'll pass the idea along to the team.
Thanks,
/Chris
We have courses that use fiberglass and resin for mold making, but nothing for casting rigid props yet. I'll pass the idea along to the team.
Thanks,
/Chris
Re: Creature Cast Neoprene
I've not worked with it personally, but I know some artists that have. Some have liked it, others did not. Worth picking some up to see how it works for you and your projects.
/Chris
/Chris
Re: Burmans still in business?
Hi Jeffrey,
Their site does appear to be down (and not even listed on their google business page) but they are still in operation. You may just have to call them and do a phone order or use one of their distributors.
/Chris
Their site does appear to be down (and not even listed on their google business page) but they are still in operation. You may just have to call them and do a phone order or use one of their distributors.
/Chris
Re: PS4 Marvel's Spider-Man - 2099 White Suit
Super impressed with the build but as a process nerd, I am silenced by your level of documentation.