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.