MIRROR IMAGE
ONES ALTER EGO OR HIGHER SELF
ASSESSMENT
NECESSARY CHANGES:
The first mould was very successful in a sense that the prosthetic had no air bubbles or imperfections and the edges were thin enough to look seamless against the models skin, the piece was not encapsulated with cap plastic and I was more than happy with the edges for this reason. However, the prosthetic was very thin in areas such as the crown of the head, behind the ears and around the neck. The material split vertically down the left side of the head during application and I used sculpt gel to patch up the seam during the aassessment which wasn't ideal. I had previously removed the prosthetic on and off the lifecast of the models lifecast prior to the day and there was no signs of tear. It was unfortunate and after looking closely at the silicone in natural daylight I noticed that the material only split in the areas I hadnt laid power netting. I knew that for the filming of the make-up, which was what the prosthetic was being made for, I had to lay in more power netting to give the material extra strength in the weaker areas.
Secondly, the magnets did not adhere how I'd initially expected them to as I had fixed them to the back of the face in the wrong position. In order for the magnets to work I will fix them to the front of the face, this way, the placement will be accurate and the features will sit in the correct position inside of the shapes.
THINGS THAT WORKED:
During the application there was lace sewed into the nose compartment of the prosthetic, this catered for the models breathing. The lace insert was lined up accurately as I wanted to avoid any discomfort for the model and ensure her Communication throughout was very important and I asked her a number of questions about her discomfort and her breating after the exam had come to an end. She explained that the prosthetic itself did not feel heavy; that the lace insert worked well and that it could probably be narrower as there was excess lace either side of her nostrils; and that although her eyes were covered, she could see shapes and general outlines through the silicone as it was so thin in that particular area. I thoroughly appreciated the feedback and felt grateful of the models honesty throughout.
Taking this on board, I narrowed the lace around the nose and applied magnets either side which greatly benefited the connection between both parts of the make-up. For the purpose of the exam and photographs a lace insert was not necessary as the prosthetic wouldnt be adhered to her face and neck for longer than three hours (this was discussed witht he model before the application). However, for the filming day I used a SwanMorton surgical scalpel to cut a straight line through the silicone, creating a tunnel through to the models mouth. This meant she could drink throughout and speak as she pleased.
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