STAR TREK TNG - Data Makeup
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Vaderman
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Yeah, it was not hard to rub off and came off all over. 
For hand inserts or other instances where Brent would put his hand on a console and leave a giant gold handprint, they would spray over the make-up with hair spray to fix it.
It was white makeup with a gold powder dusted over it. As with many of his make-ups, it was probably a custom mix by Michael Westmore, though I have seen people at conventions with very good approximations of it.
For hand inserts or other instances where Brent would put his hand on a console and leave a giant gold handprint, they would spray over the make-up with hair spray to fix it.
It was white makeup with a gold powder dusted over it. As with many of his make-ups, it was probably a custom mix by Michael Westmore, though I have seen people at conventions with very good approximations of it.
darthgordon
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According to "Aliens and Artifacts," Ben Nye Ultra Matte Foundation (CN-0); set with Lumiere Luxe Powder; Iced Gold (LX-2) with a small amount of Aztec Gold (LX-3) worked in with a powder puff. Dust off excess with a light brush. The lips are covered with a small amount of BN Fireworks Bronze (FW-11). BN Cake Makeup, Light Ivory (PC-02) with a small amount of MagiCake Aqua Paint Maize (LA-89) is applied to the hands. Instead of using water to moisten the sponge, use BN LiquiSet (MLB-11). Then top with the same Lux Powder. Hit your hands with BN Final Seal (FY-2)... allow to dry and hit again.
For a better write-up with pictures, see if you can find a copy of "Star Trek: Aliens and Artifacts."
For a better write-up with pictures, see if you can find a copy of "Star Trek: Aliens and Artifacts."
IndyFanChuck
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I was going to say TALK TO VADERMAN but there you go.
I would LOVE to see this costume done well!
I would LOVE to see this costume done well!
Shaunn Lawrence
New Member
Yeah, it was not hard to rub off and came off all over.
For hand inserts or other instances where Brent would put his hand on a console and leave a giant gold handprint, they would spray over the make-up with hair spray to fix it.
It was white makeup with a gold powder dusted over it. As with many of his make-ups, it was probably a custom mix by Michael Westmore, though I have seen people at conventions with very good approximations of it.
He is right of course....but? The "Metallic gold" used was just a "loose" eye shadow, done in a "Pearlescent Gold", with a slightly Darker Tone used on the neck, to help frame the face better!
The powder can be sealed with a spray on sealent! It is rather COLD though, so be warned. It can also be sprayed on your face. Any "Professional" make-up supply house should carry everything you need!
In Los Angeles? You can find it, at either "FRENDS" make-up supply on Laureal Canyon Blvd, or? "Cinema Secrets" make-up supply in Burbank.
Both of which...might be online, just in case you can't make it there in person.
GOOD LUCK!!
PERFECT! That's about all I needed to know. Thanks guys!! I will definitely post pictures when I finish... But it will be a while since finances are pretty tight and I was just in a car accident. -- Okay though, no broken stuff, just severe whiplash and nerve damage...
Thanks for the help!!
Thanks for the help!!
Alright... I've got the uniform, though it still needs a bit of tailoring. Got the pips and com badge.
I was able to track down a copy of Aliens and Artifacts ($4 on Amazon!!) and am now working on putting a make-up kit together. I have used Ben Nye make-up before, but it's pretty expensive. However, I'm going to try for it since I know how well it works. Otherwise, I'm sure I can find similar products for a bit cheaper.
Not long now...!!!!
FYI, for anyone looking to get the full Ben Nye make-up set for Data, you're looking at $80 or more.
I was able to track down a copy of Aliens and Artifacts ($4 on Amazon!!) and am now working on putting a make-up kit together. I have used Ben Nye make-up before, but it's pretty expensive. However, I'm going to try for it since I know how well it works. Otherwise, I'm sure I can find similar products for a bit cheaper.
Not long now...!!!!
FYI, for anyone looking to get the full Ben Nye make-up set for Data, you're looking at $80 or more.
killerfan
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As always therpf.com is the place to go for all your makeup and prop info. I had an idea for Data costume earlier today when I was out wearing my porkpie hat. Some guy said "go for your gun" which of cause made me think of the episode A fistful of Datas and my favorite of Data characters Frank hollander. I thought, "mmm, I have the hat, I have the coat, just need the makeup.
Hey! I am going to be Data for Halloween and I am wondering how your face paint turned out. I got the Ben Nye Ultra Matte Foundation, the Aztec Gold, and the Iced Gold. When I do it, my face does not look as "reflective" or "metallic" as Data's. Did you find the same was true for you?
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