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Loop tools are a delight to make and use, and some of the daintier ones are cared for like beloved pets. Sometimes though, either through careless stowing or lending to a clumsy colleague we end up with a broken loop … Continue reading →

7 TIPS FOR PAINTING SKIN TONES What does the targeting system of an acoustic torpedo have to with painting skin tones? Quite a lot actually, and it’s rather straightforward when you see how. Each time you stick some rubber onto … Continue reading →

This last update on the UMAE makeup will take you through the casting of silicone appliances, and how the ear moulds were made. Thanks to Julie-Ann Ryan for the application and hair skills and to Chris Lyons of Fangs FX … Continue reading →

I do like creatures. I do.  It’s just that character makeups don’t come along nearly as often, and so I am indulging myself utterly. For this years UMA Expo (United Makeup Artist Expo) in London, I have decided to create … Continue reading →

My Goodness. Well 2014 was quite a year.  I apologise for such a lengthy radio silence, only for me last year kicked off early and didn’t stop until last orders. There was a couple of movies and then a long … Continue reading →

Flat moulds are very handy, and can be used to make even rather sophisticated makeups. However, each time you cast out an appliance it is a performance, and of course things can go awry. Here are five of the main … Continue reading →

The first time I’d seen real innards moulded and used for an effect was in Alexander the Great (2004). (Scroll down – this one has a podcast) We needed to make some bull guts for a scene in which a … Continue reading →

The last post looked at the claws, horns and nose from a BBC TV comedy show. This post will look at the last couple of gags from BBC TV’s It’s Kevin, with Kevin Eldon.– the oversized moose antlers from a … Continue reading →

Scaly reptilian skin is a fertile area to draw inspiration from, and can be used in a lot of ways. This blog post takes a look at the basic kinds and how you can create them. Tweet