How To Make a Realistic Horror Skull Prop!
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Time for another prop-making tutorial with effects artist Frank Ippolito! This week, we stop by Frank's shop to learn how to transform a cheap plastic skull into a gory horror prop using simple materials. By layering and sculpting cotton and latex, we can simulate gross charred flesh on the skull or any other body part. It's very effective!
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Wanting to make more horror props? In this video, Frank Ippolito shows you how to make a gory hand prop: th-cam.com/video/bPS-W6YZFb4/w-d-xo.html
Does it matter the type of latex you use? I didnt realize there was so many types. Thanks
bro you guys made it so complicated just bring a flame thrower to the park🥱
speaking as a firefighter, with several fatality fires under my belt, this effect looks scarily realistic, it was more realistic without the black wash at the end, but still.. scarily realistic
john latham Thank you for your service.
Totally agree! I’m glad your out there, but sorry for what you’ve had to endure. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
One of my relatives is actually a retired fire chief
Thanks for your service. Now I know what not to add to the skull when I make this based on your info. : )
There's not a char to the skin or does the skin just completely melt off by the time someone dies in a fire? There aren't charred bits left?
I love listening to him attempt to describe his process when you can tell that it essentially just comes down to him saying "Experiment, have fun, play and do what looks good to you". Frank rules.
"At some point it starts to look less like a skull and more of a head."
"That's... that's kinda the point."
"How long do you have to work with the latex?"
"Until it starts drying"
Who'd have thought?
I think he meant " how long? " in terms of minutes
Nate S My experience with liquid latex is it dries in about 20-30 minutes....faster with dryer of coarse
Lmao
It is hard to quantify the time it takes to dry because it's based on how thick the latex is applied. The thinner it is the quicker it will dry and vice versa.
"Your lips are actually a sphincter" - Frank Ippolito, 2015
BlobVanDam Sadly they edited out the following bit, where Norm asked "oh, so human lips are technically a sphincter?" and Frank replied "no, just _your_ lips", followed by an awkward silence.
RFC3514 heh.heh.
BlobVanDam quote of the day.
altma Explains quite a bit of the campaign season, doesn't it?
BlobVanDam You know, he is right.... You know what other muscle is a sphicter, your eyelids. Investigate a little bit before typing stupid.
One thing that you could also do is before you apply the black coat do a spray over with clear spray resin which will give the flesh a wet look and help pop the color more then when you apply the black for the chard burnt look it gives it a bit of a juxtaposition of wet underline flesh with dry chard flesh. Great tutorial and thx.
A good trick that we do in makeup is to add colors in the latex itself. Food color works well and what you get are layers of color that are semi transparent so it is deep layerd.
The finished product looked like the night mothers head in Skyrim...
I really like that there's no music. It really sell the feeling of just working for long hours and being alone with your project.
Oh no, IT'S IMHOTEP!
I thought the same thing -
Yes
Glad Frank mentioned using tissue paper. I always go with a combo of tissue & cotton to get that perfect separation between skin/random flesh & muscle. I also like to use cut up paper plates or thin poster board for skull fractures. For an extra fun twist fill said fracture with dyed oatmeal smothered in corn syrup & randomly pick it off your head & eat it in front of people. For edible wet ends on torn limbs, I recommend a combo of the same trick with the addition of Fruit by the Foot or other fruit wrap candy sheets. Horrifyingly ugly, deliciously sweet.
Now got leave it in the woods somewhere
+Fruit Loops put a go pro inside it, and when people walk around in the woods, hide up in the trees and just drop it.
Keep trespassers off your property. Out of sight of the road and other neighbours etc place skull in areas like compost heaps, below the fence (where thieves might climb over!)
Place bullet holes and crossbow bolts for added effect! Occasionally add rotting pet food etc when available (if you are far enough away from neighbours)
Might be advisable to inform the local cops what your new property protection scheme entails- so you don't get bluelight alarm calls at 3am in the Morning from your local S.W.A.T or AOS unit intent on finally finding the local serial killer!
Yesss
I will make it and do your idea haha
This human head reminds me of the Mummy movie from 90's lol
I thought the exact same thing when I saw the thumbnail for the video!
+paralyzedpengi lol. me too!!!
paralyzedpengi I thought "the thing"
DeadSilent Gaming I know right? I wish there was a makeup tutorial for that look. T^T
I thought of that too! :D
Great I had a bunch of skeletons in my closet and I wasn't sure what to do with them. I will make them into decor.
+Owen Prescott oh wow!! how original... speaking of closet's you need to come out of one bro !
@@patman0250 was there really a need to be rude, seriously
@@mrmanakin9684 probably not it's hard 2 give up the troll life.
@@patman0250 lol
This was very useful I’m working on a film and there’s a big scene with fire yes it’s a horror movie and I was trying to find a way to make a burnt head but now I can do that and other parts thank you guys
You can also use pieces of rubber/latex glove to create hanging "Fleshy" parts. I have experimented with various materials to create fake dried skin and muscles and
I have used fine cloth fabrics and thin sheet latex to give some VERY realistic looks!
Just had such an epiphany after I realized Frank was on Face Off.
Lewis Drummond 1 and 5
I knew he looked familiar!
He was the lazy guy from season 1 then came back but serious for his job in season 5 reunion
Wait.. what? Rachel?
Thanks. I was trying to place him.
a cheaper latex for a lower budget is Elmer's glue. works about the same. just have a hairdryer or a heat gun. if you push the heat gun real close to the glue it will bubble up and give you a nice burn-looking thing.
If you are using the standard type or regular Elmer's Glue you would need to keep the skull from getting wet. Regular Elmer's Glue is water soluble. Instead make sure to use Elmer's Glue All because it has components in it similar to latex which makes it impervious to water. By using the standard or regular Elmer's Glue as the sticking component, if it gets wet it might run or melt off unless it is completely sealed.
Great video! Seems like something even I could do! Love how Norm keeps "regrounding" the artsy dialogue to maintain the sequence of steps. As a newbie (and this tutorial seems geared to newbies given the easy techniques and common materials), I find pros can busily work on a project and forget to talk about it, or talk in very vague terms.... They're almost *too* familiar with it. Thanks Norm!!
This guy has the greatest job in the world!!!
You can also use plastic wrap, a heat gun, and wood stain to get this effect.
If I wasn't told it was a prop I would have freaked out!! Nice work!
spooky scary skeleton prop videos send inspiration down my spine.
Get off... Get off this video.
Akamaholic
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***** Yes, no fun aloud, keep it to yourself :>
+venera13studios Hey man i thought it was cool, have a great day!
+venera13studios This guy worked on his painting skills down to the bone.
"Now how much time do you have to work with this latex?"
"Um, until it's dry."
This is like a grusume version of bob ross
"And you know what would go nice here? Some happy little flesh... Oh, look how nice the char is. I bet that muscle would enjoy being redder..."
Happy little skulls :D
*J U S T B E A T T H E D E V I L O U T O F I T*
technomage gameing Every single one of these comments here is gold
*This is one of my favorites, i might just put this in my collection.*
I love when Frank is on the show, he gives some awesome tips and makes incredible props.
Lol, I love tested and Norm, and granted I have no clue what Norm's background is, but I love watching these "technical guy interfacing with artist" videos. Norm asking, "So what's the process, what heuristics do you follow, do you put a base coat first?"
And Frank's just like, "Well.. you just kinda feel it out and let it do what's gonna do."
thats fucking disgusting...awesome !
boooo
that arm flesh looks kinda like beef jerky
Needs seasoning
Lol I know right 😂
I have made these before, just as he is the video, however I added latex paint (brownish colors) to my liquid latex to tint the base of the flesh to the base color I wanted. Saved tons of time when painting.
Frank is great, this resembles some of the mummies that I saw down in Mexico at the Mummy Museum in Guanajuato, and thank you Norm for having this channel
Norm Is such a goober
New on this channel. Great video, love this kind of work.
Just one thing, the video it´s full of silence moments, background music can make this even better.
This is great and looks so easy. I think I might actually try this one. Thanks Frank and Norm!
Incredible, grossly excellent, this will make a good project and prop for Halloween parties!
This will be perfect for my Uncle Owen costume
Joe Di Donato Too soon 😂
Joe Di Donato "BRING ME SOME BLUE MILK!!!"
what about aunt what's her face... Laroo? Is that her name?
@@illuminate3838 Beru
@@pincushionllama Thanks
Guess who has a plastic skull and latex in her basement and knows what she's going to do today. (Hint it's Me)
Teri HelloInternet Awwhh....You have to give us time to guess :)
Guess who has a real skull and acid in his basement and knows what he's going to do today. (Hint it's me)
Teri HelloInternet i was going to say, "Hey im not a girl..."
Teri HelloInternet make sure to upload it on youtube
FuryRC ...."hello 911?... Yes, I would like to report a crime"
This is awesome and I love how it looks
Thanks for this awesome video! I am actually redoing this right now, with a 12Euro Resin Skull from China, some Cotton and Latex. As an Archaeologist I am pretty fascinated with prehistoric preservation techniques of corpses, like different methods of mummification, but also recent forms of ritural modification of human remains... well... and I admit that I am just one of this weird people who have always had an obsession with all kind of morbid stuff. I am just creating my first "Mummy-Skull", for my kind of "19th Century-Stile Cabinet" at home, and it comes really handy, that I am having a seminar right now at an Institute for Forensic Medicine.
I will definately hand this tutorial to some of my coleques, from whom I know that they would love to redo it!
That was pretty awesome. Is it just me or does Frank always seem annoyed with Norm whenever they do one one of these episodes?
I think its just Frank personality... Frank was in Some kind of tv-show not sure wich and he was a complete douchebag there he seems much nicer now
That makes sense. He just has that look on his face like, stop asking me so many fucking questions, even though they're making a tutorial.
Scotty The show was faceoff, and that's bullshit, he was nice and a favorite among judges and contestants and would help others.
Gabe Escobar Also, what the fuck do expect? Can you imagine working intently for more than twenty minutes with this? 12:35 Norm says the most obvious shit over and over again that it's fucking unbearable, I wouldn't have the patience to deal with it. Frank talks about the angling tissue and making anatomic muscle groups play a part, and then Norm says "this is tissue," WELL NO SHIT DUMBASS! He's an idiot, and if you want proof watch the cardboard VR video, he is a complete dumbass.
Christopher Rapczynski
+1 Norm is very annoying and he drags the show down. I just skip some episodes which may even be interesting if done with someone else. I think he tries too hard and ends up annoying
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I love these videos with Frank Ippolito!
Frank is amazing. I love watching a true professional.
Awesome! I need to meet up with you guys for the next one. I'll stay out of the way. ;)
Reminds me of that spooky skeleton that scares the shit out of Alfred Molina in Raiders
This is freakingly interesting, I love how he explain everything so well. :) cheers
Great ideas for my skull props this Halloween! Thanks!!
"Fresher"??? HAHAHA. I believe the terms Frank is looking for are "less dessication" and perhaps "newly dead". XD Thank you for agreeing to be on this channel, dude!
I positively adore this tutorial but for one thing -- Chan. He's kinda annoying and in the way during this tutorial. I recognize the fact he's there to ask questions that we, the audience, would wish to know and to facilitate continued interest. Usually I dig his "twerpy younger brother" vibe, as I think it's kinda charming. This time, however? Mebbe in a different video have him actually build his own beginner [version of what's being done] alongside the actual artiste?
Anyway, thank you again for such a great video treat!
I like the build his own skull idea. It would be interesting to watch both take shape at the same time. Also he would ask questions differently because he would see the situation in a hands on action way. ..... I would have added a light dry brush with red at the end around the Frontal and Temporal lobes for a more realistic look.
Asha Wheeler I would've added just 2-3 washes of yellow, probably between the brown and red washes to give it more depth. I also would like to do the final touches like you suggested -- only with paints with a higher gloss finish to give it that "fresher" essence that Frank mentioned. :)
HOW TO MAKE A REALISTIC HORROR SKULL PROP ...
1) Go to a cemetery
2) Dig up a grave ...
there are no more steps
VL VIDEOS realistic and real are not the same thing
TheAnnoyingThingOutdoors Yes I know, just roll with the joke ... like the previous comment.
BenschMan2012 Lol - yes, you're right. I forgot those 2 other steps.
Step 1: let someone else make one... ;-)
Flo B. It's from South Park...
WOW Frank!! I hardly recognised you after watching you on face off. Im so glad our doing well :) I have gained 100% respect for your talent and your attitude towards your work. proud of you ;)
Painting part is just great!
You should sell these I would really love to buy one. I don't have the time or patience to make this. But it looks really cool! also I know i'm a few years late.
Awesome! But Frank forgot to mention that if you get latex on your clothes.. it will never come out
Siri Cheshire Yeah, but i think its obvious. You should never wear your best clothes if you craft something.
Siri Cheshire So don't wear clothes while handling latex. Problem solved.
Yeah... that's not an option
Siri Cheshire I'm sorry you're so oppressed. :(
seigeengine Haha okay
This is great stuff! I'm gonna put a couple of these on poles at the end of my driveway.
This was AWESOME!
That got me weirdly hungry.
That is... weird..
Too much black on the end process. You had it perfect until you "rubbed" the black all over. The black should have been applied sparingly on the outside fringes (showing red underneath), just like real burned flesh would appear. Other than that, great job!
Absolutely superb thank you for the video I love watching your work amazing skill.
Great tutorial !! Thanks for sharing
i want to make on of these and put it on the bon fire in the paddocks when it has burnt out, so it looks like someone was burnt in it, This would be so good to prank my parents and our employees
That skull reminds my very much of the corpses you can find lying around in Half-Life 2.
I ADOOOOOORE hl2 ....yes, it does indeed.Hey, ever wondered what a Head Crab might taste like ...I'm going with Turkey/Chicken ; ) )
Um. They probably taste like something I don't want to eat.
looks more like the mummy
Nice and crispy
So true
Unless it is painted you could make an old mummy out of it as well, that is a really versatile base strucutre :)
Thank you for sharing!
Fantastic video guys, and great work frank. If you were wondering the obicularis oris muscle is not a sphincter.
I wonder how they got Uncle Owen to make a cameo in this...
You need to put some music in the silence part and the video would be perfect :D
Thanks so much for the help man!!! I look forward to make one my self!.
That was so much fun! Thank you
Norman always manages to make things weirdly awkward everywhere he goes, but in a good way.
Tested presents: How To Fake Your Death.
This is truly inspiring!
So cool & so easy. Love it guys...
It looks like Peter Griffin when he watched the ring
How much trouble would I get into if I made this and hide it in a bush at the park?
Well, you'd probably be on the news..
+RARARARARA It'd be good for a halloween prank
None if there are no witnesses
Cool and crispy!
I love this, definitely have to try this
I need to sneak up on this comment! Great job Frank.
I don't what to comment, so I'm going to comment as I go along.
I feel like Norm asks a lot of good questions, but they visibly annoy so many of these guys.
lmao i always think the same thing!
That looks awesome!!!!
Very cool! Makes me want to go buy some latex!
What if you're allergic to skeletons
Jean-Claude van Damme No it's true, there is a spooky scary skeleton inside you right now too.
Animuldok so spooky
Skeletons aren't real
Ovenchicken gross
Flo B. "wie" Can live without it. Although we cant. >_
needs a couple clumps of hair... lol
I thought that, too :)
That is freaking awesome!
Thanks for the inspiration I'll try this for sure!
How do I get the skull, do I have to kill someone?
+53 70 6f 6f 6b 79 3f 2Spooky
+53 70 6f 6f 6b 79 3f what is your old Mac address? lol
Most people are already dead. Grab a skull from your local Grave Yard.
+bj0rn lol
+Azhar Abdul aziz well to do that you will smell like cheese and you will scare the living shit out of your doctor and get you out of dept
Always picture myself doing this sort of thing and then imagine how sh*t mine would look at the end haha,. Awesome work, more vids like this.
I feel you
***** The pain is real haha
Dinxsy Don't say that - you have to do something and be bad at it before you are good. Go make some crap!
Erik Fox-Jackson I plan on doing so after this video, can't be to hard making something look rotten or burnt haha
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Does anybody else think the arm looks like tasty beef jerky. Brilliant job in the skull. I'm so addicted to these videos.
This is awesome!! I want to do something for Halloween now :)
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The arm looked like beef jerky..........
Very cool, thanks for the video.
Really want to try this now.
Honestly I've come back to this Video and all the hate on Norm is uncalled for and wrong. One comment said he should kill himself. I don't care if you say it's a joke, that's not ok. Norm is a good guy and if you find him annoying then ok. But there's no need to go around telling the person off. We don't need more hate. If you don't like someone that's fine. But don't just go saying these things. It really is harmful.
-so what is your job?
-you know... just gluin' some condom on them bones.
-seems legit.
There's so many versions of latex and you choose the condom type
Love to see you do a full body but great video sir
very realistic!!!! Awesome!!!
What is Norm's actual role? I swear in every video he appears you would be better of without him and he serves no actual purpose other than use these weird phrases that just repeat what everyone else has already said
He does the "hosting" posing as us.
I do notice is here... I think Norm is just trying to get him to talk more about it.
Norm asks questions and gets the makers to add details. He points out things like if your doing a smaller scale project you don't need the high quantities of supplies the makers buy. Also he gets details that makers take for granted.
He does have issues with his conversational skills though.
Hes basically representing us and what questions we would ask
am i the only one who finds norm really annoying? its like he wrote a script for every episode, and makes himself really stick to it. it just makes everything he says sound kinda forced, and not actually interested in what the other person is doing.
i feel this too tbh
That means he's doing his job. I don't think his background is entertainment, he approaches videos more like a journalist and comes prepped with questions and is constantly asking questions for the purpose of helping the audience understand what's going on.
He can only pay attention so much to what's happening -- he does have to make a video too. It's not as easy as we think.
He's just asking questions to make it obvious for the audience to know what Frank is doing, and what his technique is. He's basically conducting an interview, and that's his job. To ask questions, and to try and make certain things obvious
He's fine ... but in reality, he has little chemistry with the people he interviews/works with. He is not a natural on-camera guy.
I think you're just so horribly awkward and socially inept that you find an actual human interaction painful. Even if it's just observing the interactions between others. You project these feelings on to norm.
this is cool and awesome!!
This is freaking cool!!