Makeup Prosthetics from Special Effect Supply

Want to see how to make a simple nose prosthetic with liquid latex?

See our article, Hot Foam vs. Cold Foam

In this section we deal exclusively with Makeup Prosthetics and Dental Prosthetics. This is all advanced level stuff; it does require lab and mold-making experience, some equipment and money. Don't try it without at least one or two good books on the subject or a video on the subject.

Index to this page:
Hot Foam
Cold Foam

Gelatin
Prosthetic Gelatin, Pre-made ready to use

Sculpting Clays

Modeling Clay
Sulfur free. Can be melted to a liquid and poured into a mold including alginate. Unless you specify, a neutral color such as flesh, tan, grey or the like will be shipped. Very soft.

Klean Clay

Klean Clay in Bulk, 50 lb. box.
Specify Color - Natural or Brown
Specify Hardness - Extra Firm, Firm, Regular, Soft.

Please see our separate price list for Sculpting Clay:

Release Agents
Sealant or release agent for latex, plastic, plaster or concrete molds. Ideal for two-part plaster molds and mask making. Easily removed with water. Method: Apply two coats. When final coat is dry, brush (or burnish) with a dry brush or cloth.

Plaster, Stone & Gypsum

Molders' Plaster or #1 Pottery Plaster
Tooling plaster used to make absorption molds. 2,000 psi. set time 27-37 mins.

UltraCal30

Tooling gypsum used to make molds. Great for absorption molds.
Favorite for making molds for liquid and foam latex.
6,000 psi. set time 25-35 mins.

Latex:
Slip Casting Latex:

Slip Casting Latex (Professional Grade) For making Latex Halloween masks and simple latex appliances.

Rubber Mask Grease Paint:

Rubber Mask Grease Palettes

IMPORTANT NOTE: All Grease and Cream makeup require powdering to "Set" the makeup and remove the shine, please refer to our selection of Face Powders below. Excess powder is removed with a Powder Brush, see Powder and Rouge Brushes.

Neutral Set Translucent Face Powder

Ben Nye Neutral Set Translucent Powder

Rubber Mask Grease Paint

Mask Cover 15-Color Palette (pictured above on left)
Mask Cover Makeup on right

Rubber Mask Grease Paint: The "Original" Mask Cover Makeup
Mehron Mask Cover is the premier choice of professional special effects artists for its incredible effectiveness in covering latex and rubber prosthetics, bald caps, etc. Provides complete coverage and easy blending necessary for realistic results.

Mask Cover (for prosthetics) (102LM)1 oz (28 gm)

Olive Series 5-Color LM Palette (102LM-OP)
Colors. Olive Series 5-Color LM Palette contains: Light Olive (OS2), Mid-Lite Olive (OS4), Medium Olive (OS5), Mid-Dark Olive (OS8), Dark Olive (OS10).

Mask Cover Palette (102LMP) contains 15 of the most useful shades of Mask Cover (see picture above of palette) 3.75 oz (105 gm).

Colors. Mark Cover Palete contains: Light Olive (OS2), Mid-Lite Olive (OS4), Medium Olive (OS6), Mid-Dark Olive (OS8), Dark Olive (OS10), Soft Beige (TV4), Light Tan (TV6), Bronze Tan (TV10), Oriental (16B), Ebony (10C), Black (B), Nat. Beige Blush (25A), Lt. Cinnamon (28A), Ruddy Bronze (30A), American Indian (10B), White (W), Green (G), Yellow (Y), Red (R), Blue (BL), and Monster Grey (18B).

CAT #	Color	Description	Price
ME-102LM-OS2		Light Olive
ME-102LM-OS4		Med-Light Olive
ME-102LM-OS6		Medium Olive
ME-102LM-OS8		Mid-Dark Olive
ME-102LM-OS10		Dark Olive
ME-102LM-OP	see above	Olive Series 5-Color LM Palette
ME-102LM-TV4		Soft Beige
ME-102LM-TV6		Light Tan
ME-102LM-TV10		Bronzed Tan
ME-102LM-16B		Oriental
ME-102LM-10C		Ebony
ME-102LM-B		Black
ME-102LM-R		Red
ME-102LM-BL		Blue
ME-102LM-18B		Monster Gray
ME-102LM-25A		Nat. Beige Blush
ME-102LM-28A		Lt. Cinnamon
ME-102LM-30A		Ruddy Bronze
ME-102LM-10B		American Indian
ME-102LM-W		White
ME-102LM-G		Green
ME-102LM-Y		Yellow
ME-102LMP	see above	Mask Cover Palette/15 colors

Please see our price list for Rubber Mask Grease Paint (RMGP):

Air Dry Silicone
Can be used to make simple, quick silicone prosthetics. Non-toxic. Don't use uncured product on the skin.

Please see our seperate price list for Skin Adhesives:

Using GM Foam - The Video

Now available from SES, this comprehensive guide takes you through all the important stages of foam processing.

Join master foam technician Gil Mosko as he takes you behind the scenes and teaches you all the tricks to give you the competitive edge in foam processing.

In this interesting and informative video, you learn how the pros do it. From preparing your molds, to demolding your pieces, you will learn the how and the why of foam latex techniques. Gain a basic knowledge of the chemistry of foam latex and learn to use it to produce consistent results every time.

A must for anyone who is serious about special makeup effects.

Four-Part GM Hot Foam Kits

SES is pleased to carry GM Foam. The four-part system gives you control over every separate element of the process. GM Foam is a very high quality foam, very light and with proper equipment, is very consistent and dependable.

1 Quart Kits

Perfect for the amateur or professional, these kits offer a cost effective way to buy a small amount of foam. Includes easier instructions aimed at the beginner, and enough foam to do a small number of makeup's. Great for a Halloween project! For the professional these kits offer portability, and cost effectiveness. Just right for a limited-run test makeups.

Backed by GM's excellent customer support.

Contents of 1 Quart Kit:

• 1 qt Foam Latex Base
• 8 oz Foaming Agent
• 4 oz Curing Agent
• 4 oz Gelling Agent
• 2 oz Mold Release
• Instructions

PLEASE NOTE: The GM 2 quart kit has been discontinued.

Kryolan Two Part Cold Foam System

"Cold Foam" offers as quick, fast and easy alternative to hot foam. This material is not as flexible as the latex based hot foam, but your prosthetics are ready to pull from the mold in minutes instead of hours. No oven required. This foam is also good as a filler for flimsy hollow parts such as latex horns. The only equipment needed is an accurate gram scale. Kit comes with Part A, Part B, Release Agent, Instructions.

Most artists end up with both kinds of foam on-hand, for both serious projects and rush jobs.

Prices:

GM Foam Latex: GM Foam Latex Kits and Supplies A.K.A. "Hot Foam" because it needs to be baked. Excellent 4-part foam gives you added control over chemistry.

* = A normal Stock item.

GM Kit Components:

• Injector Gun:
  Call for recomendations/alternatives

GM Pigments and Primer:
Colors are highly concentrated and will lighten when the foam expands.

Accessory Chemicals:

NOTE: See our Videos Section for the GM Foam instructional video.

Kryolan Cold Foam Kits:
Kryolan "Cold" foam is a safe 2-part polyurethane kit. Doesn't require baking; completed parts can be pulled from the mold in only 15 minutes. Not as flexible as foam latex, but much faster and less complicated. Also great for use as a filler for props and masks.

*S* = Special shipping required. Cold Foam can only be sent to US and Canadian destinations. Must be sent by ground transportation only.

NOTE: GM Bulk kits are available. Please write or call for correct pricing. Also see our Videos Section for the GM Foam instructional video. ANOTHER NOTE: We can also get Burman Foam for you through Kryolan, start at stock number K08033.

This page originally posted: 06/25/2001
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