Making Zombie Prosthetics at Home

[@MCmammajama]

Stan Winston School are amazing - also Stuart Bray is PRICELESS when it comes to things like this. He has an entire FREE!!! SFX makeup course through email, he has an excellent but infrequent youtube channel too. Well done on what you did and the patience it took!

[@forwhatitsworth.]

Love how you're self taught. I'm learning all this at college and I can tell you have a lot of talent for prostetics

[@emma]

Oh you are?! Are you having fun? :D The fact you know what you're doing makes me nervous about you watching these videos hahaha! If you ever have any tips and tricks for me when you watch them I'd love to hear. :D

[@forwhatitsworth.]

No! Don't be nervous. I'm in no way an expert, I'm still learning and I think you do it better :P I'm having a blast, is such fun. If anything comes up, I'll write :3 I'm happy to help xx

[@emmajvb]

I've watched so many videos on this but for some reason yours is the one that's sunk in the most - I think because I wasn't too overwhelmed with terms and info haha (not that it's a bad thing). Great video

[@emma]

Awh, that's awesome! I'm glad my noob approach helped. :P Just had a little stalk of your channel by the way and you have some gorgeous looks on there! ♡_♡

[@TheOddBallFailure]

You're getting so good at this Emma! So much work goes into this, makes me appreciate the finished product and the department/s that did an entire mask for the film I'm working on

[@emma]

Eee thank you lovely! :) What do you do? :D

[@TheOddBallFailure]

No problems and I'm currently working on a film (its a secret at the mo) but they did an zombish mask for the main character and it must of taken forever. Kind wish I used my other account now so I could link you :')

[@christopherbrush]

It's actually super encouraging to know you did this the same way I've done similar projects in the past and overcame similar problems in the process. Nice work!

[@miriambacker7065]

I think it's just so cool that you do that kind of stuff yourself :) it's a really fascinating process to watch and looks like a fun hobby, and btw you look really cool with the mouth protection and the safety goggles :D

[@rachaelart]

That part where you talk about putting plastic over the clay when you are using your tool has totally saved me! GAHHH I can't tell you how many times I've tried to do something and little bits of clay get stuck that I have to carefully try to extract out. Thanks for that! Loved the entire video too of course!

[@JujuB241]

You are so freaking talented oh my god! I'm just started to get into SFX makeup and videos like this inspire me so much ❤️

[@emma]

Nawh, thank you lovely! :D

[@muneezashah]

OMG you're so talented

[@emma]

[@exolayxing6820]

GummyBear16 Your Sehun picture though dying

[@LiLar0mantic]

I have no desire to ever make something like this but here I am watching this haha it's just so soothing to watch it come all together!

[@Bianca-hh6li]

Your videos are so amazing and creative! I've been watching soo many, so glad I found your channel :)

[@emma]

Nawh, I'm glad you found it too! Thanks lovely. :D

[@georgiabooth7210]

Lighter fluid is really great for smoothing chavant clay out! Also silicone works well for more mobile areas like the lips and cheeks for events and anyone wanting to wear prosthetics out!

[@emma]

Oh awesome! Thanks for the tips. :D

[@chikou555]

You are so freakin amazing Emma !! Even though I'm not a crafty type of person I always always enjoy watching your videos no matter what they're about :) Much love and keep up the great work

[@emma]

Awh, well I'm happy to hear you enjoy my content! Thank you so so much! :D

[@WitteArtistry]

Way to go Emma! Your attention to detail when sculpting is awesome! But the truly amazing part here is how you didn't give up!!! Most people would have thrown in the towel when the mold stuck or after the mold broke! but you didn't and made something awesome out of it :) Great job!

[@emma]

Thanks for such a lovely comment! I really appreciate it. :D

[@WitteArtistry]

:) No problem!! You are awesome!! :D

[@memyselfandhereiam]

I think these type of video's are great! There's so much staged stuff on KZbin that your rambling is lovely and refreshing :)

[@emma]

Haha, I'm happy you think so! I always worry that the info doesn't come across well when I'm a rambling mess hahaha. Thank you so much. :D

[@nice-qm5jc]

Extremely informative, thank you for showing the whole process! It's great to see the trial and error

love love love this, and the time lapse. seen every stage is so interesting, would love to see more of this! xx

[@emma]

SO happy to hear that! Thanks for the awesome feedback. :D

[@MegaMagicGoat]

That plastic over the clay trick is so clever, definitely going to use that for my own sculpting :) i can't believe how much effort goes into prosthetics, fair play!

[@emma]

Ooooh what do you sculpt? :D Thanks for watching sweet!

[@MegaMagicGoat]

+Emma Pickles Little dragons mainly! But any small creatures are welcome :3

[@RevInstone]

I love your accent. I could listen to you talk all day.

[@divahoney2001]

I am not planning to do anything like this ever in my life but i watch it til the end hahaha. This was amazing!

[@emma]

Haha! Well that's awesome. Thank you so much. :D

[@hijabirshad2910]

Emma you're very talented and passionate 👏 hats off for your work

[@emma]

Thank you for watching lovely! :D

[@lisalahey-f8x]

beautiful and talented - great combination - her partner is lucky!

[@caleb-hb9bf]

I use these videos not only to educate myself in different kinds of makeup, but to help me sleep. Your voice is soothing to me lol. Love, A creepy fan💛

[@eckoschreiber]

Fab, thx;o) The broken cast reminded me of the Face off series, which showed off the techniques quite well as was highly entertaining.

[@RosalineScarlett]

When you pulled out the dremel my heart went a-flutter, Emma - I love the diversity in makeup from the beauty to artistry to SFX and you show the full package. Also, my dad is a sculptor who works largely in wood but definitely multimedia, so of course you got me there ;) But holy crap, my heart nearly stopped when your full plaster cast got stuck!! My dad's done a few pieces sculpting clay and casting in bronze, resin, (whatevs he wants) and he uses an art silicone (instead of plaster) that really sinks into the details and is flexible when pulling it off - I'm not sure how that would work with latex, but maybe less terrifying when you decide to do more character sculpts... (hoping there will be more, lol)? You've really seemed to spend the extra effort into exploring and improving your skills and it shows; I absolutely can't wait to see the zombie that comes from this. Cheers!

[@lovespellfatale]

this is fantastic holy cow!! you've got amazing talent

[@emma]

Thank you lovely!

[@ladywhitebirdreed9794]

I am so impressed! The amount of time that you need to spend just to sculpt that area though! Kudos to you

[@emma]

Sooooo much time! Haha. Thank you lovely! :D

[@ninaankisetty7183]

THAT LOOKS SO GOOD! Great video!!

[@emma]

THANKS LOVELY. :D

[@chef4965]

Learned a thing or two from this video. I'll definitely use the 'plastic over the clay' technique when making wrinkles or textures next time I make a sculpture. Thanks Emma!

[@Khvost_]

Very pleasing to be able to see the process.

[@FirstmateRouge]

I'm so fascinated by this

[@ambera90]

you can use mineral spirits to smooth out the clay instead of alcohol. acetone will also work!

[@emma]

Awesome! Thank you. :D

[@elijahgonzalez6697]

I just started sculpting a few weeks ago and watching this has given me a few ideas for future sculpt thank you. Ps. I love your accent. Your voice is so soothing lol

[@BuggieTheBugster]

this. is. exactly. what. i. needed. THANK YOU! Halloween is coming up and i really wanted to be able to do something cool!

[@allison4329]

That looks REALLY cool!!! It's so inspiring!! 😊

[@emma]

Thanks lovely! :D

[@garyc]

I never realised much patience you need to make them x

[@emma]

And space on your computer for the 102GB of footage! Hahaha. Thanks for watching Gary! :D

[@ayaderi8160]

+Emma Pickles can you make your makeup next time, ghost makeup , please you have a nice talent and I really need to see you making that makeup. xoxox ♥♡

[@wendyxie9167]

Any idea where to get the white face mask which you are doing on it? I can't seems to find in my country.

[@beffsmith95]

Emma you are super talented! Love you lots xo

[@emma]

* hugs *

[@evilsasha]

Can't believe this was your first time moulding and casting, it looks incredible :D Also about halfway through the video I got really strong freakmo vibes, and was so glad when you mentioned her at the end! She is a moulding genius +_+ Great work, can't wait to see a video of the application process!

[@emma]

Hehe thank you gorgeous! Glad you liked it. :D Hopefully will have the zombie video filmed and edited this week. Aiming for Thursday! :3

[@piper8027]

You are so creative and I admire you for it because you actually do something that is really unique and different amongst the beauty guru community! Will you film a tutorial using the prosthetics? Would love to see it! Since you make these prosthetics I feel like a huge inspiration for you would be the series the walking dead and I think that one of the pictures you used was actually from the show. Their prosthetics are incredibly realistic. If you are not already watching it I would highly recommend it. Apart from the prosthetics being really realistic the series itself is I think the most realistic zombie series I have ever watched and it's actually really good! You know that a series is good when it's hard to believe that this thing is not real and things like that don't actually happen! haha

[@emma]

Awh, thank you for such a lovely comment!

[@piper8027]

So looking forward to seeing it!!!

[@iainmaynard1]

Great stuff. An alternative to isopropyl alcohol that I use is lighter fluid (the type used for Zippo lighters). It works well on Plastaline. Keep up the good work

[@SnaakeFlo]

this is so satisfying to see this, thank you Emma!

[@emma]

Thanks for watching. ^_^

[@sugah00]

Your talent is just amazing, I love how versatile you are! :D

[@barbmarik]

Wonderful video. Great tips and I really appreciate the fact that you included where you went wrong. Learning from mistakes is often the best teacher ;)

[@f0ru0l0rd]

Something you can do instead of cotton, is a foam latex. After you get a SOLID base layer that is WELL set, take latex in a bowl, add flour and stir well. You will now have bulky/foamy latex. It will be GREAT for bulking areas like this up. I guarantee it!

[@BonnieMad-Bizarre]

awesome! please keep on doing more videos like this! I love your make up tutorials as well. :)

[@emma]

I will! Thank you lovely. :D

[@MegaMilez]

You've got crazy skills!

[@jennypeace10]

Found this so useful, and it turned out great!

[@delinapham6917]

Congratulations Emma! This is so amazing, you're so talented!

[@corbinmarie7349]

I love your videos so much! your such a big inspiration to me!

[@emma]

Awh, I'm so happy to hear that. Thank you so much!

[@Jerry_the_Head]

I'm watching this as i'm thinking of making a prothetic for my new costume design at my seasonal job at a local haunt attraction

[@kayapredeth9716]

You can use lighter fluid instead of IPA to smooth down the surface of chavant clay, it works really well and it's so easy to find/cheap.

[@QuinnPascal]

Very interesting and useful!!! Thank you!

[@yee58]

this is amazing! Great video as always!

[@BrushesOfMagic]

Excellent learning experience!!! I've been wanting to learn how to make my own appliances for a while!!!

[@i_am_a_crybaby_and_i_am_pr2882]

Love your profile picture

[@BrushesOfMagic]

+Kathryn777 S Haha Thank you!!!❤

[@i_am_a_crybaby_and_i_am_pr2882]

+Brushes Of Magic Your welcome and YOU LOOK SO ON FLEEK WITH THAT MAKEUO

[@i_am_a_crybaby_and_i_am_pr2882]

+Kathryn777 S MAKEUP*

[@crybabyatthetwentyneholo4196]

+I_am_a_Crybaby_and_I _am_PROUD And I like YOUR PIC 👶🍼

[@MsUkedude]

I enjoyed this video soooo much even though I have no interest in doing something like this ^-^Well done Emma!! :) Please do more of these videos :)

[@emma]

Awh, that's good to hear! I'm glad you liked it. :D I will definitely do more!

[@creeisaacson]

You are so talented! I love these types of videos :)

[@crazyblondie96]

loved this video! would really love to see a follow up video of you colouring and applying this piece! Im addicted to your videos!!!! much love

[@Billie-Mcii]

annnnnd its amazing

[@emma]

[@Billie-Mcii]

#latenightcrew 😂 keep up the amazing work, you continue to enspire aspiring artists because of how down to earth you are

[@AilishConfidential]

Amazing work! Alcohol does work for smoothing but if you need a cheaper alternative to smooth down plasteline, lighter fluid also works just as well.

[@emma]

Oh awesome! Thank you so much. :D

[@cornishpasty1990]

Top tip.... Flour and latex mix is far stronger than just latex and is less likely to tare. Still bulk cotton in middle as usual. ;)

[@katsukinaomi]

I love it Emma !!

[@sarahcaplan8350]

I learnt so much Emma!!! X

[@nicobicob]

this is really good! I love it! keep up the amazing work!! :)

[@anelena9]

wow i really enjoyed this vídeo!! you go emma it turn out perfect in the end despite the trouble haha don't give up! ps. id love to see you applying it

[@irenemayo4576]

wow you are really good at this! greetings from Spain💞

[@Spiceyspiney]

Wow, this is amazing! I always follow your zombie make up tutorials for Halloween but have never tried making prosthetics. It looks like huge fun :-D

[@emma]

Oh you do?! That's awesome. It's super fun! And also very time consuming haha. Definitely a weekend project. :P

[@courtneyberseth6885]

i love your videos too much!!!! great video

[@emma]

Thank you so much! :D

[@courtneyberseth6885]

+Emma Pickles OMG thank you soooo much for replying

[@skylasheehy9964]

How did you make your life cast? it's the best I've ever seen!

[@ouija_squeegee]

Fantastic! I can't wait to see the zombie look! :)

[@cherrywallis]

Lovely sculpt!!! Btw I get my Isopropyl alcohol from Ebay... and it's fairly cheap too! :)

[@garyc]

I was about to send you this video! x

[@cherrywallis]

Haha, I'm like a magnet to these sorts of videos! ;D

[@emma]

Thanks lovely! :D I noticed you can get it online but always hesitated to buy in case of leakage. :') I might just risk it.

[@dandeliondunmer3637]

Is it hard to get Isopropyl alcohol in Europe? In the US you can get it pretty much anywhere.

[@emma]

Yeah, we're supposed to be able to get it in certain supermarkets and drugstores but it's rare. I've never actually seen any in person. O_o

[@danielhelderman8596]

Love the video. Awesome job

[@yvettesettle]

Can't wait to see the look with these! Great job :D xx

[@Goochminions]

Excellent Job!!

[@AbigailVonClare]

Lighter fluid works wonders for smoothing chevant btw! Can get it in pound shops so really easy to find :) I love watching you learn and try out different makeup effects and techniques, thank you for sharing your experiences and being all round great! :')

[@emma]

OOOOOH. Good to know where to get it! Thanks. :D And thank you for such lovely feedback - I appreciate it! :D

[@VitalisProd]

i watched it till the end its amazing thanks a lot)it was great help for artists)

[@faziraahmed6936]

use a cloth washing soap and oil mixture instead of vaseline if you want to make plaster molds and get them to come off

[@princessnomore01]

I live in Australia and I struggled to find the alcohol too, i found it at a computer/electrical store its used to clean computers and it was super cheap

[@emma]

What a funny place to find it!

[@JoeySimmonds]

Wow, your works really good! This video's fab... I've being wanting to do some casting and this is a huge help!

[@emma]

Thank you so so much!

[@JoeySimmonds]

+Emma Pickles i was also wondering, if you ever did collaborations with people? Your work is phenomenal and i'd love to do a joint piece with you? Its fine if you don't want to / don't do collaborations however it'd be amazing!

[@emilyputman2626]

That is so cool!!!

[@emma]

:D

[@aureliaa.r]

made it to the end ;) good job on that ! can't wait for the final result on your face :)

[@ShalandaElise]

Great video! Thanks for sharing!

[@julianwhitesecondnaturesfx3637]

Cool sculpt niiiiiiiice

[@MichaelFreechild]

Dragon Skin is a better option than the plaster, the negative will also last longer. But it is a little more expensive. Cheers!

[@EvelynsColors]

That accident happened, because applying the baseline with the fingers, do not reach the depths, it is better to use a spray releaser or apply it with brush, making sure, cover the entire surface. But thanks so much...Because , I learned a lot, it was the video I was looking for, to continue with my project. Again thank you for sharing.

[@brianmurphy6760]

Hello, Emma. I love this video by the way, and others. I noticed on your face cast that it had a nice sealed sheen to it. could you please tell me what you used to seal it. I am making a face cast of my 10 year old daughter in about two days. She wants to be a walking dead style zombie this year, and I want to make it perfect. If you could tell me what you used it would be a great help. Thanks in advance, and please keep the cool videos coming. Thanks again, Brian

[@Myteetharefalling]

That looks just like a zombie!!!! I love this!!!

[@thelocalsaustin6511]

You should start an FX Business. You have talent

[@jizzdale1]

Do you have to coat the cast in vaseline before your apply the latex to stop it sticking? Awesome work btw!

[@MegaNinjaMonkey99]

Armageddon Painted is amazing for stuff like this!! you should check it out to see her method of doing the mold ♡

[@sumantamaity6742]

Really awasome

[@FistsFullofBenadrylEsq]

How would suggest going about it with a mold that has somewhat deep holes like the cells in a beehive when it comes to applying the latex?

[@jershaus]

Wow good job. And super cute too. How does that happen?

[@alysiascraftcorner5647]

Hello! Very cool!! I have a question. Can i use resin teeth for polymer bake clay WITH resin teeth in it? 270 degrees for 30 minutes? Or no resin teeth can be heated at all? Thanks!

[@mariamsabry993]

love the channel!😘😘

[@emma]

YOU WIN THE FIRST COMMENT COOKIE.

[@mariamsabry993]

+Emma Pickles my parents will be super proud of me. Now that I have a PhD in youtubeology😂

[@Horror_Hero]

Do you think silicone caulking over this would make an easy mold? 🤔

[@ugolifestile2386]

A possible solution for teeth is to use super sculpey and smooth it with alchool...obviously is an hard work but is less expensive and you can modify the teeth as you like them

[@emma]

I'll try it! Thank you!

[@angelacanedit]

u did a good job for ur first

[@emma]

Thenks! :D

[@rachaelart]

15:08 What if you cut between the teeth a little to give yourself some wiggle room? I made a prosthetic like this but used fake nails instea of teeth (yours looks MUCH better, but mine did the trick for what I needed)

[@glaiza4569]

Love you Emma!

[@ka_gaertner]

I'm a Design student and I did basically the same thing to make chess pieces !!! :)