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Application
Before the assessment and shooting I conducted a very brief test makeup to ensure that the two prosthetic pieces fit well together and there was a seamless blend. This test was completed in 15 minutes with a small amount of paint applied to ensure that the colour worked well on the piece. I found in the test makeup that there was a large excess from the face prosthetic over the cowl piece. The horn fit well into the designated areas and I made sure to alter the cap to ensure that it was comfortable on my model allowing a good range of movement
 Final Makeup ApplicationThis was the first step in the application making sure that the cap and cowl were properly glued and sealed onto the model's head. I had lined the cap with chamois leather so that there was a soft surface on the model's head. The cap slightly protruded the head piece which was a worry at first, however the face met up with this line as seen in the next photograph. |  Final Makeup ApplicationHere is the application of the face to the model. It would have lined up with the cowl piece well if the cap wasn't there, however due to the cap there was a slight gap in the forehead. However I rectified this with the use of bondo precoloured to a grey consistency. |  Final Makeup ApplicationThis is the process of blending the edges with colour. I used the PAX paint to create the most natural blend that I could. I think it worked very well and the colours matched really well. Here you can also see that I painted the hands with the PAX, however the flatpieces I was going to use were too thick for use and did not work so I had to colour the hands instead. |
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 Final Makeup ApplicationThis is the final makeup and I was applying the horn to the head. I slotted the horn on to the screws that I had attached onto the cap.I had made it so that I could apply the horn after the makeup by simily slotting the horn in place, however I think that I would like to find a more secure technique in future projects. I really like the contrast of colour from the bone to the rock, it works well as an area of black space compared to the busy face. |  Final Makeup ApplicationAfter attaching the horn to the cap I found that there was quite a large gap between the horn and the silicone piece. I initially thought this was going to be a big problem, however I filled the gap with sculpt gel coloured using the paint this meant that the gap was seamless. I then coloured over this with PAX paint but a slightly darker colour to make it seem as though it is protruding from the head. I also added a little texture when the silicone was setting so that the transition was gradual |
 Test MakeupHere is a photograph of the fibreglass cap on the head underneath the head prosthetic. Here you can see that it fits really well, with the edge of the head prosthetic just reaching the edge of the cap underneath. This means that it will work for the final application will fit the face piece meeting up. I have pigmented the cowl stone colour which is lightened by the cap underneath which means I will need to take this into consideration in the paint job. |  Test MakeupAs this cowl was the first silicone appliance ran in the mould it was the one that did not quite fill hence the gap at the back of the head with a very blunt line where it cuts off. Here I can see that the cowl fit the model really well and the model said that he felt it was very comfortable and could wear it for a long time. |  Test MakeupHere I have very roughly tacked the face down, enough to make sure that the pieces all fit together and there are no gaps between the pieces. In this test run, the face overlapped the cowl by a large margin, which was not necessarily desirable, however it is fixable with bondo. |
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 Test MakeupAs seen in this photograph the pieces line up well, although not glued effectively. I began to try a very rough paint scheme on the gelatin and silicone pieces. I used PAX paint to create the stone colour which I think worked really well. It covered the lighter colour from the cap that came through the appliance. After applying this as a test makeup I felt confident that I could apply the final makeup and that the colour scheme of the design would work really well. |  Test MakeupHere I tried to colour the blue stone into the cracks, although I had a very large brush which meant that it was very difficult to get the colour primarily in the cracks.. Although the application was badly done, the colour worked really well, I just have to make sure that the stone colour is set before applying the blue so as to not mix the colour and create a blend. I will also have to use a very small brush to get the detail. into the cracks. |
Adhesives and Removers
There are many types of adhesives available for use on prosthetic appliances, all have the posotives and negatives and some are specific for silicone, whereas others are specfic for different materials.
Here I have detailed some various adhesive products with their costings and the descriptions of their uses and materials that they work well with.
Telesis 7 is a silicone adhesiveis pre thinned with thinner, unlike Telesis 5 as shown below. Telesis 7 is specifically water and perspiration resistant with a strong hold. It is easy to apply by direct application to the model and to the prosthetic appliance. It does not require contact application like Prosaide. Telesis 7 would be a very useful adhesive to have in the toolkit as its applicaion would be very quick and easy, Although the glue is expensive its benefits warrant the price.
Telesis 5 requires a thinner for the application. This is mixed in a ratio of equal measure, this can then be applied directly to the face or prosthetic appliance. I have had an experience with using Telesis 5 previously when helping a 3rd year apply her large prosthetic makeup. It worked very well, with quick and easy application. I think that this is a very good, professional product that would be a neccessity in a makeup artists kit. Telesis as mentioned in the description is good for applying progel 10 wihtout encapsulation.
Telesis 5 needs thinning in order to spread the adhesive further. As Telesis is very expensive it allows the glue to spread futher. As mentioned above telesis 5 is a primary adhesive for silicone appliances. I think that this adhesive is the most suitable for this project, however due to the cost I am unable to afford this at the current stage and will not be able to use it. For future projects I will have to find funding for the makeups in order to afford such materials.
Prosaide is the most common adhesive, it works as a contact adhesive, therefore needs to be applied to the model's face and the prosthetic appliance itself. They must both be dried fully before applying, so as there are no white spots visible in the final result of the makeup. Prosaide has strong adhesive properties, resitant to water due to it being a water based adhesive.. The fact that is is a water based adhesive means that it does not work particularly well with silicone as silicone is the only thing that sticks to silicone. Prosaide is also very inexpensive and therefore is very affordable for any project.
Snappy G is Mouldlife's own version of a silicone adhesive. I personally have not used the product before, however I have spoken to some who have, they say that it works very well and is more affordable than Telesis therefore is a more desireable option. Snappy G also requires thinning with another product wich is shown below. Snappy G seems to be a suitable alternative to Telesis and would be suitable for upcoming projects.
Snappy T thinner works just as Telesis thinner works, to dilute the adhesive properties, spreading the adhesive further. This would be an essential material to get alongside the adhesive to esure that the product stretches as far as possible.
Aqua fix is a water based adhesive, therefore it is not primarily made for use with silicone appliances, unless they have been encapsulated with another product. The product is completely waterproof and is used by many professionals. I have not had any experience with using this product for prosthetic application, however I presume it to be an alternative to prosaide, with similar properties.
Just as with the adhesives there are many varieties of remvers I have displayed very few of these here, a popular remover that is not displayed here is pro-clean which is an oily product that removes most prosthetic materials.
Telesis remover is specifically designed to remove telesis adhesive. Telesis adhesive is a very strong glue therefore requires a powerful remover. It is gentle on the skin around the eyes which is an imortant aspect in a makeup application as the model is wearing the prosthetic for long periods of time. It is a strong remover which can be used for the majority of products.
E-Z Off is a remover that will work on most products, including telesis adhesive. As mentioned in the desription it is perfect for sensitive skin and reduces the amount of irritation.
Super Solv Plus is a more advanced remover that can not only be used on prosthetic appliances but also wigs. It has a mild scent, therefore must be tested on the model as this could be an issue. However it is known for its senitive approach on the skin.
It is worth trying out all of these products at some stage to understand the pros and cons of each material and to decide my personal prefernce for application and removal.
These Photographs are from the final application of the makeup on the summative assessment day. I got an assistant to help me apply the makeup as I found out from others doing similar projects that it involved much more than expected. I therefore enlisted the help of Clare Hedges who is an experinced artist completing a similar project. I realise in hindsight that I oucld not have completed this makeup in the alloted time without the help.