PROSTHETIC TRANSFERS

FOR ALL MAKEUP ARTISTS, EVERYWHERE

by Christien Tinsley

Some of the wonderful attributes these prosthetics offer are undetectable blended edges, translucency (so they look like flesh when a proper tone is mixed), and incredible tenacity to hold during the long day of a shoot.

In order to set up for a prosthetic transfer application, I first like to prep my station. Materials that I like to have with me at all times when doing a Transfer application are:

Transfer prosthetic to be applied Transfer paper Astringent to clean the skin Cotton pads

Shavers (electric and razor)

Shaving cream Scissors

Adhesive (Pros-Aide)

Latex sponges Tissue

Spray bottle (water)

No-color powder Powder puffs Q-tips

99 percent alcohol

Brushes

Sealer (BenNye Final Seal)

Подпись: Body, hand, or face lotion Smashbox Anti-Shine Tattoo palettes (flesh tones and primary colors) PREPPING THE SKIN Depending on what approach you will take for prosthetic transfer application, you will commonly prep the skin by making sure it is free of hair, oils, and dirt. Hair can be tricky if applying a prosthetic transfer because it won’t allow full contact of the piece to the skin. Try to remove all 189 hair if possible. Prep the skin by cleaning it with an astringent of your choice. This removes dirt and oil, and slightly dries the skin for better adhesion of paint or adhesive. Sometimes a layer of adhesive can be applied to the skin before the prosthetic transfer, helping in the adhesion. PREPARATION: 1. If prosthetic is powdered, gently wash prosthetic transfer with antigrease soap and water. Note: This step is not necessary if prosthetic transfer is already clean. 2. Stipple a light coat of Pros-Aide over surface of prosthetic transfer all the way to the edges. 3. Let Pros-Aide dry until clear. Steps 4-8 should be done only when ready for application to actor: 4. Place prosthetic facedown onto shiny side of transfer paper. Hand towels Isopropyl Myristate Super Solv

5. Подпись: EFFECTSPress firmly onto paper, paying close attention to the edges. This is the most important part of the preparation.

6. Trim as close to the edge of the prosthetic as possible.

7. Peel off plastic top sheet slowly. If parts of prosthetic pull away from paper, lay the whole piece back on paper and repeat step 4 until prosthetic comes off clean.

8. Now you’re ready for application.

APPLICATION:

1. Place prosthetic transfer face down on skin, and press firmly.

2. Wet back of prosthetic transfer generously with a Tinsley Transfer moistener (filled with water).

3. Continue wetting the paper for approximately 30 seconds, and slice or peel the backing off. Smooth transfer gently with water, and let dry well. Any visible edges can be blended away using 99 percent alcohol.

4. Powder generously with no-color powder of your choice. Gently wipe any excess powder, and seal prosthetic transfer with a spray of makeup sealer (we recommend Ben Nye Final Seal).

PROSTHETIC TRANSFER APPLICATION STEPS WITH CHRISTIEN TINSLEY:

1. Lay down with water (Figure 11.27).

2. Peel (Figure 11.28).

3. Blend visible edges (Figure 11.29).

4. Powder (Figure 11.30).

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FIGURE 11-27: STEP 1: LAY DOWN WITH WATER

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FIGURE 11-28: STEP 2: PEEL

5. Seal (Figure 11.31).

6. Paint (Figure 11.32).

ON-SET

In order to maintain prosthetic transfers on-set, be aware. As with any makeup, things can happen with prosthetics. An actor sleeps hard over lunch, or he rubs his arms on a table while eating, or the scene requires actors to wrestle or sweat or run,

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FIGURE 11-29: STEP 3: BLEND VISIBLE EDGES FIGURE 11-31: STEP 5: SEAL

 

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FIGURE 11-30: STEP 4: POWDER

 

FIGURE 11-32: STEP 6: PAINT

etc. Always have backup transfers with you, and alcohol, in case you have to remove and apply a new one on-set. Do not remove with oils in the middle of the day because your next one won’t stick. For minor repair, have a premixed color or colors to match the tones and to fill in areas that have rubbed away. If an edge has pulled up or rolled over, you can fill it in
using any kind of filler of your choice (bondo, wax, etc.). Remember, it is always best if you have time to remove and apply a new piece. Things happen—just be resourceful and prepared.

To Remove

Saturate prosthetic transfer with adhesive remover of your choice (Super Solv,

Подпись: EFFECTSIsopropyl Myristate, Detachol, etc.), and rub gently with remover and dampened powder puff.

Updated: July 20, 2015 — 1:47 am