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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 →

Well, finally the last Coraline makeup video is here – and editing this made me recall how much fun I had sticking this thing on! Paul Ewen who wears the piece is a joy to work with – he is … Continue reading →

How best to get boiling hot gelatine into a mould without burning yourself to pieces? The answer of course is a bloody great syringe which doesn’t melt under such circumstances.  Originally this video was gong to a couple of minutes … Continue reading →

Part 3 arrives at last…a little redfaced and late for class but here none the less. Apologies for the lengthy delay but I am back in the house. It has been a crazy month of working & vacationing in Texas … Continue reading →

The second Coraline video tutorial is all about the sculpting side and I had fun doing it. Please view below or on YouTube and check out the transcript below which may be of use to you if you are interested … Continue reading →