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Prosthetics is the process of creating an effect in makeup by sculpting, molding, application, and painting. Prosthetic makeup is widely used today for wounds, to simulate illnesses, to change the shape of a face, or to create a whole different face. Countless monsters and creatures are created using prosthetic makeup. Your imagination is all you need, plus skills in the art of mold making, applying, and painting the final outcome. Finding the right tools and products will help you to create anything the Director has asked for. You might find yourself behind and in trouble on occasion if you can’t produce or help a department head ...

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