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CURRENT CONTEST
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100 discussions 80 comments Most recent: *** 2024 Halloween Costume Contest Winner Announcement *** by Alexander H November 9
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COMMUNITY
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we want to hear your thoughts!60 discussions 128 comments Most recent: 3d modeling question for "modern minature effects 1: project planning & aquiring 3d models" by Stratomech November 13
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We are constantly working to make our forums a better experience for you. Let us know your ideas, questions about the forum and suggestions to improve your experience.95 discussions 254 comments Most recent: Sustainability in the SFX community? Is it a thing? by MAEVE LÉVESQUE October 8
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39 discussions 66 comments Most recent: SNL Creative Is Hiring Mold Makers and Casting technicans by SNLCreative October 23
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CHARACTER CREATION
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Show and discuss mold making, foam running, silicone and latex techniques.134 discussions 389 comments Most recent: Foam latex taking soooo long to gel. by Jez Roberts November 12
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Show and discuss your puppetry creations137 discussions 346 comments Most recent: Underwater giant eel puppet. Advice welcome! by Alexander H October 22
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Show and discuss everything from Peppers Ghost to 3D composites.15 discussions 30 comments Most recent: Bringing Ray Bradbury's Imagination To Life With Miniatures and VFX by Darrell Green August 26
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This section is to post walkthroughs/tutorials on student projects that span multiple categories.35 discussions 82 comments Most recent: How to make mold of human heart??? by Chris Ellerby January 17
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Show and discuss your busts, maquettes and other sculptures453 discussions 1.6K comments Most recent: Looking for some molding suggestions and other considerations by Jason Jacobs October 28
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Show and discuss your Creature designs from traditional 2d, photoshop to Zbrush and other 3d applications.31 discussions 91 comments Most recent: ROLL CALL FOR ANYONE HERE AT SWSCA LIVING AND WORKING IN JERSEY by Tom Luca October 4
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PAST CONTESTS
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198 discussions 98 comments Most recent: *** Character Making Contest 2024 Winner Announcement *** by Chris Ellerby September 6
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132 discussions 73 comments Most recent: Custom Killer Klowns from Outer Space by Caleb Henrickson April 3
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117 discussions 72 comments Most recent: Creature from the Black Lagoon by Chris Ellerby January 2023
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261 discussions 310 comments Most recent: Mictlantecuhtli Lord of the Underworld by BrujoSimonNegro July 4
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372 discussions 126 comments Most recent: GREMLINS 2 - Brown Gremlin Prototype Puppet Prop Replica - Entry #01 by Gremlins21990 March 22
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244 discussions 106 comments Most recent: Fester Addams (1991) taxidermy lamp by PrincessKlosete May 25
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182 discussions 86 comments Most recent: terminator t1 and t600 costume by t1 terminator December 2023
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260 discussions 119 comments Most recent: Siren - Mystical Sea Creature Body Paint by Chris Ellerby January 10
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251 discussions 142 comments Most recent: Davy Jones silicone prosthetic makeup by Todd Davis September 2021
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390 discussions 567 comments Most recent: Tickle monster (rooted in Slovak mythology) by Ben Gojer January 2021
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167 discussions 103 comments Most recent: The Keeper (The Evil Within) by Wolf Reicherter April 2021
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216 discussions 556 comments Most recent: Stop motion dinosaur puppet - (Vintage style) by Chris Ellerby October 2023
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107 discussions 122 comments Most recent: Behold The Beholder. A mash-up of SWSCA techniques. by Tom Luca September 9
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98 discussions 121 comments Most recent: *** Halloween Costume Contest Official Rules *** by SweetAndCold August 2019
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149 discussions 234 comments Most recent: Articulated robotic rhino sculpture by Fon Davis February 2022
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ALUMNI
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ON DEMAND WEBCOURSES
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1 discussion 15 comments Most recent: Links from Puppet Hand finishing Class by David Boccabella January 2018
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23 discussions 53 comments Most recent: Can I use AnimServo in Maya 2020? by Matt Winston February 2022
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7 discussions 41 comments Most recent: My first ever silicone mask casting by Todd Watson August 2023
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24 discussions 686 comments Most recent: How To Fabricate a Monster Suit - Part 1 by Tom Luca October 30
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19 discussions 177 comments Most recent: How to make eye mechanism for toony characters? by Chris Ellerby July 2023
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4 discussions 2 comments Most recent: Urethane Rubber curing in Fiberglass by James Shaver February 2022
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5 discussions 15 comments Most recent: Now On-Demand: How To Build An Animatronic Head - Part 1 by Chris Ellerby February 2022
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2 discussions 2 comments Most recent: Best rubber for soles of gorilla feet by Jeffrey Mahon March 2023
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1 discussion 2 comments Most recent: Now On-Demand: Tattoo Makeup A-Z - Cover, Create & Apply by Monica lee April 2018
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1 discussion 1 comment Most recent: Now On-Demand: The Fine Art of Horror Painting by Gremlins 2: The New Batch October 2016
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1 discussion 0 comments Most recent: Now On-Demand: Fantasy Maquette Sculpting in CX5(S) with Adam Beane by Awe Cheech August 2015
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Class forums for - The Business of Making Monsters with Shannon Shea13 discussions 224 comments Most recent: Advice for Taking Next Steps Into Monster Making by Chris Ellerby July 29
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4 discussions 5 comments Most recent: Having Issues running silicone appliances from Ultracal 30 and Tc1630 molds by Matt Winston October 2021
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5 discussions 10 comments Most recent: Stop Motion Animation Part 1: Puppet Creation by Jordan Pillai February 2016
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10 discussions 34 comments Most recent: Need Help: Decapitation Scene for Student Film by Chris Ellerby December 2023
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3 discussions 1 comment Most recent: How much of this course (or others offered by SW SOCA) is transferable to lifesize doll manufacture? by Chris Ellerby December 2017
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1 discussion 19 comments Most recent: Wanting feedback good and bad by Thomas van der Veer January 2017
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9 discussions 17 comments Most recent: Question about silicone masks hair punching by Chris Ellerby September 2023
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4 discussions 13 comments Most recent: How to blend/glue silicone prosthetics by Troy Mccombs July 2023
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3 discussions 6 comments Most recent: Question NOT YET ANSWERED for Ian, about miniature effects by Tom Luca August 30
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9 discussions 11 comments Most recent: questions about toy articulations and factory information by Adrew proyect September 2021
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1 discussion 0 comments Most recent: Now On-Demand: Building Miniatures: Small-scale model making - Part 4 - (Free Chapter) by Chris Ellerby April 2016
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1 discussion 0 comments Most recent: Now On-Demand: How To Make a Foam Puppet - Part 3 - (Free Chapter) by Chris Ellerby March 2016
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1 discussion 0 comments Most recent: Now On-Demand: Building Miniatures: Small-scale model making - Part 3 - (Free Chapter) by Chris Ellerby March 2016
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4 discussions 6 comments Most recent: Foam Puppet Workshop Part 2 - POOF Balls by Kent Barnard July 2020
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1 discussion 0 comments Most recent: Now On-Demand: Building Miniatures: Small-scale model making - Part 2 - (Free Chapter) by Chris Ellerby January 2016
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14 discussions 81 comments Most recent: Now On-Demand: Animatronic Control Systems - Part 1 by David Gonzalez January 2021
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1 discussion 0 comments Most recent: Now On-Demand: 3D Pumpkin Carving - (Free Chapter) by Chris Ellerby October 2015
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5 discussions 7 comments Most recent: Foam Backing to a latex mask when it's in the mold by Chris Ellerby October 21
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8 discussions 19 comments Most recent: How can I make a latex mask mold using a 3d print? by Chris Ellerby September 8
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5 discussions 15 comments Most recent: How do you make compression and weight on a clay sculpture by Maximilian Schmid September 2019
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PAST LIVE WEBCOURSES
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10 discussions 56 comments Most recent: How do you display a miniature bust? by Darrell Green March 2023
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4 discussions 39 comments Most recent: Air brush or spray gun for spraying pros-aide? by Chris Ellerby February 2020
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14 discussions 60 comments Most recent: Reference Photos by Rayne Mason October 2018Child Categories: Homework - Muscle Suit Fabrication with Ted Haines
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13 discussions 43 comments Most recent: My sculpture done after the class is a singing jazz musician by Mike Martinez by Michael Martinez October 2015Child Categories: Homework - Human Head Anatomy & Sculpture with Jordu Schell
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18 discussions 100 comments Most recent: Do you think Scott Land will be back to give a course on making controllers? by Matt Winston November 2020
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16 discussions 71 comments Most recent: Insane welding rods by Chris Ellerby April 2021Child Categories: Homework - Puppet Mechanism Basics - Eyes, Brows & Ears with BJ Guyer
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9 discussions 115 comments Most recent: When I finish my course, do I get the certificate that I studied at you? by Chris Ellerby October 2018
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11 discussions 120 comments Most recent: Peut on poster et commenter même si on n'a pas suivi le cours en direct, mais à posteriori by L'atelier du chat noir April 2021
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4 discussions 10 comments Most recent: Is there any drawback to using a resin life cast instead of stone? by Chris Ellerby November 2022
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2 discussions 31 comments Most recent: HOMEWORK WEEK TWO: PHOTOSHOP PAINTING by Summer Wamble December 2014
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13 discussions 57 comments Most recent: rubber mouth plate and steel sanding sheets by Katie Powers February 2018
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1 discussion 1 comment Most recent: Is this webcourse no longer available? by Chris Ellerby February 2019
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2 discussions 15 comments Most recent: Week Two Homework ***Your HomeWork for Week Two Goes Here **** by Ricardo Chicaiza December 2013
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2 discussions 9 comments Most recent: Final critique (POST YOUR IMAGES HERE) by David Brodsky September 2013
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An 8-Week LIVE ONLINE Master Class with Creature Designer and Master Sculptor, Don Lanning.24 discussions 191 comments Most recent: Week Seven Assignment Image Gallery and Recordings by Robert Griggs October 2023
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Sculpting class for casey love11 discussions 218 comments Most recent: Alien Sculpt baking Time/temperature and tips by Hannah Dalton April 2020
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7 discussions 202 comments Most recent: Week THREE Assignment Image Gallery and Videos ***Your homework goes here**** by Anthony Latony August 2013