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Lesson 5: Prosthetic Makeup

LESSON 5: Prosthetic MakeupOBJECTIVE: Students will demonstrate an ability to create prosthetic pieces by correctly creating one and applying it to themselves or a partner.MATERIALS NEEDED:Two straws per person

  • Alginate Mold Mix 1
  • Plaster Mix 2
  • Plaster Mix 3
  • Clay
  • Water
  • Pre-cut plaster bandages
  • Bowls
  • Disposable gloves
  • Hair caps
  • Liquid Latex
  • Grease cleanser
  • Spirit gum
  • Makeup capes
  • Petroleum jelly (optional)

HOOK: Either enter the room and take roll while wearing a prosthetic piece or have an assortment of pieces and molds ready and visible for the class to observe while taking roll.PRESENTATION:Modeling/Directions/Discussion/Guided Practice (This lesson may take two or three class periods to get through)o Preparing the Subject

  • Students should be divided into groups of 3 or 4
  • Partner A is seated in a chair with cap and cape
  • Partners B, C, and D lightly covers their partner’s eyebrows with jelly and wipes down face
  • If desired, A’s may insert straws into their nostrils to avoid possible breathing problems

o Negative Alginate

  • Groups cover A’s face in 1/4 “ layer of Alginate Mold 1 as quickly as possible.
  • As this layer hardens, place pre-cut strips in Mix 1 and gently attach to layer on face.
  • After this layer hardens, remove straws, then gently remove both layers of mask simultaneously.

o Positive Plaster Cast

  • Immediately wet a small piece of plaster bandage and place it on outside of nose area of the Negative cast.
  • Immediately paint a thin layer of Plaster Mix 2 over inside of mold.
  • Immediately poor a layer of plaster into mold. Be careful not to put in too much.

o Clay Model

  • After the positive casts have dried, clay can be applied to the outside of the cast.
  • Create fun looks and interesting feature
    • Big noses
    • Exaggerated brows
    • Eye pouches
    • Different chin features
    • Wrinkled face

o Negative Plaster Mold

  • Cast another negative mold, this time of the clay model. Use the Plaster Mix 3.

o Positive Latex Cast

  • Using you new Negative Mold, apply a thin layer of liquid latex
  • When this dries, you have a prosthetic piece

o Application

  • Prosthetic pieces can be applied the same way as other cosmetic pieces.

CLOSURE: Review and discuss the different steps it takes to create prosthetic pieces.ASSESSMENT: Participation proficiency is 8/10 per day.