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Making Cheap and Ghoulish Horror/Vampire FX

1. In special-effects work, custom-made masks and prosthetic appliances give your project an edge. What special training do you need to make your own masks and appliances out of latex and silicon?
2. For realistic masks and appliances, you need to “life cast” the actor(s). How do you life cast someone?
3. What are the possible dangers of doing a life cast of your actors? Could they become overheated?
4. How much sculpting ability does it take to make a custom mask out of latex or silicone?
5. How long does it take to complete a mask or prosthetic appliances?
6. How difficult is it to make prosthetic teeth? Do you need to be a dentist to do so?
7. How difficult is it to use FX makeup techniques to make it appear that your actors have: vampire bites, chewed flesh, severe bruising or a nasty bullet wound?
8. How can you get FX makeup to stay on your actors while you are working in rugged conditions in the Texas heat?
9. Just how hard is it to whip up a few gallons of homemade FX blood? How much does it cost?
10. How long will homemade FX blood stay useable and look good? If you are just shooting on weekends, will your homemade FX blood keep from weekend to weekend?