Spycraft: How to Copy a Face
The Modern Rogue・2 minutes read
A life cast of Jason Murphy's face is created using a silicon mold and casting medium to make prosthetics for his transformation into an undercover spy, with detailed steps outlined for the process. Grace, an experienced cosplayer, assists in the process, ensuring the successful creation of the prosthetics for Jason's mission.
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- The process of creating face prosthetics involves making a life cast of the individual's face using silicon molds and casting mediums, with attention to detail in delicate areas like the ears and a necessary seam cut down the back of the head for removal.
- Flexible urethane foam is poured into the mold to create a positive copy of the face, emphasizing the importance of mixing the expanding foam in a 1-to-1 ratio and covering all cracks and crevices to ensure a detailed final product, with supplies available from specific vendors like Smooth On or Reynold's Advanced Materials.
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How are face prosthetics created?
Face prosthetics are created by making a life cast of the individual's face. A silicon mold is made by plastering it over the face to create a negative copy, then a casting medium is poured into the mold to make a positive copy. This positive copy allows for sculpting prosthetics like fake noses that fit perfectly on the face.
What materials are used in making a life cast?
The materials used in making a life cast include silicon mixture, plaster bandage, petroleum jelly, and expanding foam. The silicon mixture is applied to the face to create a mold, while plaster bandage is used to support the mold. Petroleum jelly is used to prevent the mold halves from adhering, and expanding foam is poured into the mold to create a positive copy.
How is the silicon mixture applied to the face?
The silicon mixture is applied to the face within a 10-minute working window before it sets. It consists of two liquids in equal parts and must be applied within six minutes. Multiple layers of silicon are applied, with extra attention given to delicate areas like the ears, ensuring a detailed life cast of the face.
What is the purpose of the plaster bandage jacket?
The plaster bandage jacket is used to support the silicon mold and preserve details during the life casting process. It is applied over the silicon mold to create a hard shell that ensures the mold remains intact and stable while the casting medium is poured into it.
How is the positive copy of the face created?
The positive copy of the face is created by pouring expanding foam into the silicon mold. The expanding foam is a urethane polymer that cures into a flexible solid, allowing for the creation of quick and fun positives that can be used for sculpting prosthetics onto the foam head mold.
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