Sculpt Gel

Sculpt gel allows you to apply the prosthetic easily and directly to the person without creating any moulds or without doing any lifecasts.

It is a thickened 1:1 ratio of A + B silicone, and C can be added to soften it in the same was as you would usually use silicone.

The benefits of Sculpt Gel are:

Quick – mix it up, apply it and colour in 10 – 15 minutes.
Makeup on the spot – great for those ‘we need it on set’ moments.
Flexible – moves like skin and with the skin.
Translucent – like real skin, it is not flat and opaque.
Sweat resistant – unlike gelatine, heat and moisture will not affect the material.
Durable – press down on the set material and it pops back unlike wax.
Economical – mix up only what you need when you need it
Great edges – blend the edges out with a tool to nothing (handy for relentless High-Definition close ups).
Repairable – if you get any accidental wear and tear, repair with more Sculpt Gel.
Takes makeup – tint the material intrinsically and tweak it with makeup over the surface to blend.

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It is a good idea to label your pots of sculpt gel with correct letter as they are all clear and look the same. If you put the wrong lid on the pot, the whole top layer of pot will cure and it will be a massive waste of product as it will be unusable.

Sculpt gel is applied to the skin, it is best not to apply too much as it will look unnatural. It is best to start smoothing the edges as soon as it is applied to the skin, as the body tempterature will speed up the cure and will give less time to work with it. Generally you have between 2 - 10 minutes to work with the sculpt gel, dependant on the temperature of the room. Generally by 15 minutes, it will have fully cured.

After the sculpt gel has cured and been painted, blood can be applied if necessary.

It is best to use a metal flat spatula however wooden spatulas are also fine to use. However the metal spatulas are easier to work with and give a better edge

Silicone pigments suggested by Stuart Bray for pre colouring the sculpt gel.

Flock can also be used to colour the sculpt gel.

It is important to stipple over the sculpt gel while it is curing - this takes away the shine and smoothness, making it look more natural and part of the skin. You can use stipple sponges, or any kind of sponge - do not cut the sponges, tear them instead as this will give a more realistic texture. Use IPA on the sponge and the sculpt gel will not stick to the sponge.

If there is still shine, then you can apply anti shine or a powder over the sculpt gel.

It is best to use cheap artists brushes rather than expensive make up brushes as it will not matter if they get ruined (and they will get ruined). Stuart suggests pushing the brush onto a surface like shown in the video. This will pick up colour and place it better. When painting, it is also a good idea to use the 'dancing brush' technique where you roll the brush and paint at different angles to avoid a reoccuring pattern of colour.

Apply the sculpt gel in long smooth motions for the best result.

Bray has a great tip for IPA containers - cut the top off so you have more of a dish that you are less likely to knock over.

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An example of a sculpt gel cut - it looks so believable as there are no visible edges. Also a nice placement of blood, rather than just being stippled on.

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