Blending Dragon skin prosthetics

[LauVamp]

Hi, I'm sorry if this has been discussed previously but i searched the forum and couldn't find an answer.
I am a makeup artist who has recently started practicing with Dragon Skin FX from smooth on. I managed to make some prostethics using molds, but when it came to the application it was a complete disaster. I could not get the edges to blend well with the skin, and the skin tite that they sell only made the edges look thicker and more noticeable. I tried using alcohol and witch hazel to see if they would blend the edges but that also didn't help. I contacted Smooth on and asked what type of solvents i could use and they basically said that none would work, that i had to manage with the skin tite. Is there anyone who could guide me or give me some tips regarding how to achieve natural looking edges for prosthetics?
I appreciate it, thanks

 

[fettster]

silicone really should be retarded and encapsulated and its the encapsulate that is blended. otherwise you'll just have to learn how to run pieces with tissue edges

 

[pitchforknumb]

Exactly what Fettster said. Silicone itself can't be disolved once it's set to take away edges. A lot of people encapsulate their appliances with Super Baldiez II to make an edge that you can blend away with a little 99% alcohol.

 

[LauVamp]

Hi, thanks for the reply. I had no idea you could encapsulate silicone. I am mostly self taught so i have to figure out things by myself since there aren't any makeup schools or sfx resources in my country.

 

[mistymills]

I've learned to make paper thin edges and that solved my problems, but it's also the way I was taught so it's the 'go-to' that I do for it. I've heard of quite a few techniques that others use that seem to work well.

 

[mistymills]

Also, it took me a while to be able to work well with Skin Tite so don't be discouraged. It's a tricky, hateful compound but it does a good job.

 

[LauVamp]

Thank you so much, I'm gonna purchase the material to encapsulate the silicone and also try to get those edges to be thinner and practice a lot!