Hello everyone,human
I am new to propmaking and I need some training. I have been trying to find information on creating and texturing bones and mummified skin. I own an occult book publishing company and I want to learn to make props for our photo shoots. We always need special things for the shoots and they are enormously as you probably know. I have tried renting from the local costume shop but...well you know the quality of those cheap costume houses. I am an ok sculpter so far but I have not tried anything like a face or hands. I have done some figurines but the fine details are not in my skill set yet. Also I have no idea how to paint the objects or texture rotten flesh and fingernails. I tried a google search for creature effects and got a lot of places selling props. I have tried to fing books on propmaking but it is mostly furniture and back drops. Does anyone know of a good book that explains sculpting, molding with latex, using and working with clays, texturing, painting etc? Even making prosthetic piecs for the models to wear? Books or dvd recommendations would be much appreciated.
Frank
I am new to propmaking and I need some training. I have been trying to find information on creating and texturing bones and mummified skin. I own an occult book publishing company and I want to learn to make props for our photo shoots. We always need special things for the shoots and they are enormously as you probably know. I have tried renting from the local costume shop but...well you know the quality of those cheap costume houses. I am an ok sculpter so far but I have not tried anything like a face or hands. I have done some figurines but the fine details are not in my skill set yet. Also I have no idea how to paint the objects or texture rotten flesh and fingernails. I tried a google search for creature effects and got a lot of places selling props. I have tried to fing books on propmaking but it is mostly furniture and back drops. Does anyone know of a good book that explains sculpting, molding with latex, using and working with clays, texturing, painting etc? Even making prosthetic piecs for the models to wear? Books or dvd recommendations would be much appreciated.
Frank