Author Archives: Stuart

Bloated Corpse?  Next week you say?  Ok, I’ll get cracking then… A few years back I made a prosthetic for a TV show and I documented the making of it with the intention of one day being able to edit … Continue reading →

SNOW. That’s what most people will remeber most from the UK IMATS 2012. But, I still had a fantastic time.  Despite getting stuck with no transport, sleeping on a grotty hotel room floor, shivering under a towel for a blanket … Continue reading →

Huzzah!  First one out was a winner! Well, after opening the mould this morning and finding that all went well, I am pleased to have got a successful piece out first time to use on Saturday! I ripped off the … Continue reading →

 Mould Time!  (or Mold Time if you are in the U.S.) After the rapid sculpting days, last night I edged up the cutting edge and over flow as seen below.  I used Chavant Le Beu Touche as it is quite … Continue reading →

Sculpt done! Today went really well. I had some great suggestions, and it was really nice getting feedback and hearing ideas so thanks for that. I decided to go for a more buggy-infected look so there will be an antennae … Continue reading →

Well, IMATs is nearly here again, and I do love a deadline! Anyone who got in touch recently got a hasty ‘Can’t talk, I’m editing‘ response as I have been knee deep in fixing up the Spectacular Sculpt Gel DVD … Continue reading →

Make this finger – about an hour of work with silicone and gelatine! A little job cropped up for fellow makeup artist buddy Jennifer Nash requiring a severed finger.  I’d said I would help on the condition that she let … Continue reading →

When I did the Coraline videos, I used pre-made gelatine blocks and so this video is here to correct that! Making your own gelatine blocks is easy with the right materials.  Food gelatine – the kind in supermarkets and general … Continue reading →

Torn Face Zombie – simple & cheap! Halloween is almost upon at time of writing, so I thought it was high time I do a video tutorial to celebrate.  With just a few simple materials, this little beauty could be … Continue reading →

What is the best way to learn prosthetics and makeup effects?

This is one of the most common questions asked, so I figured a frank and honest post dedicated to it would be worthwhile. But without that inbuilt desire to do it, then being presented with the skills and techniques will not actually make any training worthwhile at all. Continue reading →