Books on Makeup and Special FX
Makeup Artist Magazine
Released every two months, this magazine has indepth coverage of all the latest events, methods and materials world-wide. See behind-the-scenes shots of special FX makeup, read about the newest makeup available, and read about the activities on set of the latest movies. A must for anyone in the industry.
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Three-Dimensional Makeup
Lee BayganThe Director of Make-up for NBC demonstrates the techniques of prosthetic make-up for film, television and the theatre. Topics covered include: making a mask, moulds, tools, foam latex and full head casts. Soft bound with 183 pages.
Book-01
Foam Latex Ovens
Gary Boham
Everything you need to know about building a customised, temporary or permanent shop oven. Clear, easy to follow directions make it possible for you to build exactly the oven you want. Industry experts Dick Smith, Gil Mosko, Donna Drexler and others describe how they bake foam and what they expect in an oven. Soft bound with 80 pages.
Book-05 (available to order only)
Special Makeup Effects
Vincent J R Kehoe
Centering on SFX make-up, Vincent Kehoe has taken the best of "The Techniques of the Professional Make-up Artist" and added it with later make-up marvels such as Ve Neil and Steve La Portes' "Beetlejuice", Rick Baker, Carl Fullerton, Dick Smith, Christopher Tucker and Stan Winston. Soft bound with 134 pages.
Book-06
Foam Latex Survival Manual
Donna DrexlerIf you're having trouble with foam latex or would just like some help getting started, then this is the booklet for you. Foam can be tricky, even to the seasoned pros, this publication is packed full of helpful hints to get you through those rough moments. Fully illustrated, soft bound.
Book-07
Grande Illusions
Tom SaviniThe Art and Technique of Special Makeup Effects. This how-to-book covers many areas of make-up effects with introduction notes by Stephen King and George Romero. Loaded with pictures and illustrations from Tom's films. Soft bound 136pages.
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Behind the Mask
A celebration of the monster make-up and special effects seen through the work of Hollywood artists: Dick Smith, Rick Baker, Stan Winston, Rob Bottin, Steve Johnson and more. Soft bound with 127 pages.
Book-15
Monster Makers, Mask Makers Handbook
Arnold GoldmanA how-to booklet shows you step by step the making of a latex monster mask, design, sculpting, moulding, casting and painting. 42 pages, soft bound.
Book-16
Wigs & Make-up
Patsy BakerA 238 page, soft bound book detailing every detail of hair. Also covers some other aspects of make-up.
Book-18 (available to order only)
Grande Illusions II
Tom SaviniBack again, by popular demand. Grande Illusions II offers more pictures and techniques.Soft bound with 100 pages.
Book-19
Monster Makeup Handbook
Dick SmithA getting started handbook, a must for beginner's and quick reference still used by professionals. Fully illustrated and great descriptions of make-up and special effects techniques. Soft bound with 107 pages.
Book-20
Foam Latex 911
Donna DrexlerTroubleshooting for foam latex, this is Donna's second book for beginners and experienced foam latex users. Soft bound with 61 pages.
Book-21
Men, Makeup & Monsters
Anthony TimponeProfiles of twelve masters of screen magic, the best you can find in Hollywood, including Dick Smith, Stan Winston, Tom Savini and Rick Baker. From foam latex to complicated puppetry, it's all here in this essential handbook. Learn the craft of movie makeup. Soft bound with 220 pages,
Book-22 (available to order only)
Moulding & Casting Handbook
Thurston JamesA comprehensive guide to the use of more than 30 moulding and casting materials in the design and construction of theatre properties and scenic elements. Includes a section on designing and building a vacuum forming machine. Soft bound with 235 pages.
Book-23
Silicone Art
Tom McLaughlinThis book covers the materials, methods and techniques for colouring, painting and finishing silicone rubber. Full of information on rapid catalysts, the different types of silicones (tin and platinum), intrinsic and extrinsic colouring, seaming, bonding and plenty more. Soft bound with 81 pages.
Book-24
Modelling the Figure in Clay
Bruno Lucchesi
Lucchesi demonstrates in step-by-step procedures, how to work with terracotta on bust, torsos and small figures. The use of Lucchesi's prong armature, which is removable before firing, is illustrated. 155 pages, soft bound.
Book-25
Modelling the Head in Clay
Lucchesi & Malstrom
Master sculptor Lucchesi invites you on a guided tour of the human form. Follow him as he creates a figure in clay literally from the inside out starting with the skeleton, laying on the muscles, and finishing with every detail down to the face and hair, carefully modelled to make a complete figure sculpture. 144 pages, soft bound.
Book-26
The Figure in Motion
T. Easly
A visual reference for the artist, with photographs by Mark Smith of the nude male, female figures and groups. 176 pages, 200 black and white photographs. Soft bound.
Book-27
Sculpture:Principles & Practice
Louis Slobodkin
This book shows step-by-step the process used for sculpting of most materials including diagrams and instructions on the use of tools and advice on the best types of materials. Simple mould making and casting explained and illustrated. Soft Bound, 255 pages.
Book-28
Mold Making, Casting & Patina
Bruner Felton Barrie
This is an excellent beginners book for those who wish to accomplish basic moulds, casts in plaster and rubber, with no prior experience. It has 116 pages with over 200 photos and line drawings of specific methods and procedures.
Book-29
Modelling in Clay
Dorothy Arnold
A step by step guide to modelling heads, torsos and other figures. Discusses armatures, moulding, casting, mounting and mock bronzing. A complete how-todo- it book on modelling for the beginner. 128 pages, soft bound.
Book-30
Modelling & Sculpting Animals
Edward Lanteri
Reprint of one of the three volume work originally published in 1911. Lanteri was professor of sculpture at the Royal College. The other two volumes are available as a single volume reprint under the title Modelling & Sculpting the Human Figure- Book 33. 233 pages, 203 illustrations, soft bound.
Book-31
Materials & Methods of Sculpture
J C Rich
A complete reference of materials and methods that has become a standard reference book. 380 page, soft bound.
Book-32
Modelling & Sculpting the Human Figure
Edward Lanteri
This classic book by Rodin's teacher covers modelling the human head and figure. 159 pages, 309 illustrations, soft bound.
Book-33
Glassfibre Handbook
R H WarringThis book shows practical descriptions of how-to-do hand lay-up methods producing glassfibre laminates and mouldings and use in casting methods. The book is a practical guide with each chapter providing complete detail on the subject in question. Soft bound with 160 pages.
Book-34
Special Effects Makeup
Janus Vinther
"a veritable King James Bible of the macabre" -Publishers Weekly.
From bullet holes to severed fingers, from slashed throats to wounds and burns, Special Effects Makeup is a complete, easy-to-use guide to creating horrifying makeup. As storylines become more sensational and technology more sophisticated, special effects have become an increasingly important element of both film and theatre production. Janus Vinther provides fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions for creating grotesque and horrifyng effects. There is a chapter on specialized character makeup, covering familiar figures such as Dracula and the Terminator. Illustrated throughout in gory full colour, this book describes both techniques and materials. It will be an essential tool for those involved in film and theatre makeup or design, and for anyone out to make Halloween a very special evening. Soft bound 160 pages.
Book-41
Resin Jewellery
Kathie Murphy
Polyester resin is a liquid plastic that can be coloured with special pastes or used clear with objects embedded in it. It can easily be poured into moulds, allowing unusual shapes or multiple copies to be made. The versatility of resin makes it an ideal material for creating jewellery. In this book, Kathie Murphy discusses plastic - its history, what it is, how to store it, different types of resin and their uses, and the health and safety issues which are such an important consideration when working with resin. She illustrates her text with examples of pieces made by an international group of artists. The result is a practical book that will also encourage and inspire all those who would like to make jewellery in resin. The book is aimed at the student or the practised jeweller who is experimenting in a new area. Soft bound. 128 pages.
Book 45
The Mouldmaker's Handbook
Jean-Pierre Delpech and Marc-Andre Figueres
This is the complete guide for anyone interested in mouldmaking and modelling. It is ideal for any purpose, whether for making repairs to picture frames or designing a pottery tea set, making a sculpture, creating shapes for printmaking, making a toy soldier, or even making chocolatae Easter egg moulds. Highly illustrated, the book is filled with step-by-step instructions that guide the user through the process of making first-rate moulds and models. A wide variety of materials suitable for moulds are discussed including plaster, latex, resin, silicone as well as the equipment needed. There are also useful charts which show which types of moulds should be used for different materials such as chocolate, wax, plaster, lead and resin. All in all, this is an indispensable guide to the processes of mouldmaking and modelling and it should be on the reference shelves of all mouldmakers - amateurs and professionals alike. Soft bound 160 pages
The Sculptor's Bible
John Plowman
Sculpture is the art of making three-dimensional shapes and forms. It is the act of taking hold of a material and changing it into a new and unique shape. Whether that shape is representational and realistic or abstract, the principles are the same and the sculptor takes advantage of the expressive possibilities that this three-dimensional art form has to offer. Give dramatic visual and textural interest to your sculptures with this comprehensive multi-media guide to creating a wide variety of surface effects and finishes. Over 350 color swatches demonstrate key techniques. Add detail to wood, plaster, and clay with colored wax, enamel, acrylic, and varnish and discover how to patinate metals using chemical recipes. Find out how to manipulate a variety of media, including marble, cement, bronze, wood, and resin, and learn about the essential tools and skills for working in each medium. Hard cover,256 pages.Book 53
The Art of Resin Jewelry
Sherri Haab
The Art of Resin Jewelry is a complete, step-by-step introduction to this amazing medium. When you mix a resin with a hardener and let it cure, something magical happens. Liquid plastic become glass-like, preserving images and suspending objects in time. Poured into molds, it takes on any form you can imagine. Mixed with colorants and other inclusions, it can imitate countless materials. Author Sherri Haab demystifies this cutting-edge medium and gives you all the information and inspiration you need to get started. Step-by-step projects with crystal-clear instructions and tons of full-color photographs show you exactly how to create more than twenty stunning necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings, pins, and belt buckles. Soft bound 128 pages.Book 54
EasyCast Resin Jewelry
Marie BrowningOver 50 stylish jewelry projects to make and wear. Includes descriptions of the products, clear explanations showing creative casting techniques, and details of how to make Faux Gems. Finishing techniques are illustrated, as well as beautiful colour photos of the finished jewelry. Soft bound 24 pages.
Book 59
Stop Motion Model Animation - Book 60
I am Plastic - the designer toy explosion
Paul BudnitzIn barely a decade,the designer toy craze has taken the world by storm. Beginning in Hong Kong and Japan in 1997, the phenomenon soon went global, spreading to the United States and Europe, inspiring new artists and a dedicated collector's culture. I am Plastic is a colorful visual history of the movement, which has energized not only the toy world, but the global art community as well. Fashion designers, comic book artists, underground illustrators, graffiti and fine artists now lend their creativity to the task of coming up with innovative and striking toy designs. Hard cover 368 pages.
Book 61
Casting for Crafters
Marie Browning
Casting made simple for all crafters. Using a variety of versatile materials and fun techniques, you can cast an array of fabulous projects in molds. Create one-of-a-kind etched coasters, frames embedded with embellishments, garden accents, jewelry featuring faux stones, etched coasters, and more. Enjoy this contemporary take on a classic art. Soft bound 128 pagesBook 62
Creating Special Effects for TV and Video
Bernard WilkieThis is a concise and practical introduction to the world of special effects. Now completely updated, this third edition covers a wide range of special effects in a simple and practical form, with clear illustrations and photographs that support the text. Each of the following techniques are detailed, giving full descriptions of equipment, procedure and the type of effect obtained. Attention is also given to aspects of safety and the correct procedure for those engaged in dangerous sequences: the latest in computer generated effects - scenic projection - moulds and miniatures - underwater sequences - robots and monsters - pyrotechnics, fire and explosions in the studio - currect safety procedures - bullet effects - prosthetics - breaking bottles and collapsing scenery - weather effects. A practical introduction written for the needs of students and professionals alike. Soft bound 186 pages.
Book 63
Creating Lifelike Figures in Polymer Clay
Katherine DeweyInspiring ideas and innovative techniques taught by a Master. Katherine Dewey's expressive and elegantly detailed sculptures enchant all who see them. With the magical medium of polymer clay and this book, you can follow in her footsteps. Thorough instructions supported by more than 400 step-by-step color photos and 200 detailed drawings cover the entire process of sculpting realistic figures, from selecting clay and gathering essential tools to the basics of modeling the human figure, to incorporating poses, facial expressions, ethnic and gender subtleties, costumes, and painted finishing touches. Easy-to-read maps of the figure illustrate the landmarks of the body, while scale diagrams indicate the simple shapes hidden within the human form, as well as how to combine and model those shapes. For anyone who loves fantasy, romance, nature - or sophisticated crafting - this book is a must-have. Soft bound 144 pages.
Book 65
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