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Rosanna's Homework Process Pics
I thought Sue was onto a good thing by submitting hers separately. So I decided to as well.
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But alas, I couldn't find the Platsil 25, only the Platsil 10. So I looked for others that had a shore A hardness of 25. I could only find 20. So I bought that in a clear silicone. Unfortunately I made a rooky mistake and bought a silicone that would take 24 hours to cure. I didn't have that time. So I used the silicone I bought for the appliances (Dragon Skin Pro by Smooth On), and Plaster for my mother mold.Unfortunately the first time I did this, my pieces came out terrible. The Baldies solution was to thick and bubbled at room temperature. Also didn't cure around the edges of my molds. So the second time came out better:
You can see my little reference colour square.
Also, I have to say, Neil's way of colouring helped me imensely. I've tried colouring silicone before and it has always seemed a "fingers crossed" kind of thing. This way, with the squiggles on the wood, just made my day. THANKS NEILL!!!
Now to remove the edges and prep the appliance for application:
BEFORE:
Either way, Blake had a reaction to it.
He mentioned it was tingly when it went on, but when it got itchy and red... I knew it had to come off. Blake seen below after removal of Green Marble, with the forehead appliance already applied.
Whilst doing this, do I realise that I made my transfer mold too thick. I put an extra layer of the silicone OVER the keys. I didn't need to do this. In retrospect, you live you learn. Now I know that silicone sticks silicone together... Next time will be easier. I fount this really hard to position, coz I couldn't see through. Neill, I know you mentioned that clear silicone would be preferred, and you did explain why... I just underestimated how opaque the silicone would get upon curing.
Not too bad. I'm pretty proud. You can see a slight crinkle on the nose where I missed the placement of the nose section.
I was delighted at how easy this process was during the application process... it stayed on SO WELL!!! The edges didn't even lift after 3 hours of Blake wearing the pieces and talking in them etc. I had a ball painting the pieces too. I used Blake's dad as reference and I love how it actually looks like him.
The process was really simple but challenging for someone like me who isn't greatly experienced. I have made many a mold in my time, but never like this and usually the molds I make are for Bronze Casting or a Silicone Sculpture. Never on someone. The closest I have come to applying appliances on someone was at Make Up college, 10 years ago. I have applied a couple of pre-made wounds before, but my edges hae always been horrible.
The thing I loved the most about this transfer technique was the Super Baldies! It blew my mind!!! So simple. So easy. So effective. And it stuck so well!!! Even in removal!!! Once the Baldies came off, and the silicone was still underneath, I still had trouble finding the edges!!! Amazing.
THANK YOU NEILL GORTON!!!
You man, are a genius!
I would also like to say a huge thank you to everyone involved with this school. Stan Winston is the reason I studied Make Up. I want to thank you for keeping his passion alive and for encouraging people like myself to get inspired.
Neill, I want to than you too. Thank you so much for sharing your hard earned knowledge with us. I for one, will never forget this experience. I know I will be exploring this technique for many years to come.
/Chris