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: kzread.info/dash/bejne/lISHj7lvib2skpc.html
@kevinrethier233
4 жыл бұрын
Does it matter the type of latex you use? I didnt realize there was so many types. Thanks
@Yuuuuk10
Жыл бұрын
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
@woodlandgamers8611
5 жыл бұрын
john latham Thank you for your service.
@cerethpainting6606
4 жыл бұрын
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.
@spicypancake104
4 жыл бұрын
One of my relatives is actually a retired fire chief
@lucassacdalan8427
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your service. Now I know what not to add to the skull when I make this based on your info. : )
@3nertia
4 жыл бұрын
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?
@iangreen4572
5 жыл бұрын
I think he meant " how long? " in terms of minutes
@doghairdontcarelindaniel7531
4 жыл бұрын
Nate S My experience with liquid latex is it dries in about 20-30 minutes....faster with dryer of coarse
@michaelherndon9573
2 жыл бұрын
Lmao
@Kriterian
Жыл бұрын
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.
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.
"Your lips are actually a sphincter" - Frank Ippolito, 2015
@RFC3514
9 жыл бұрын
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.
@hacksdp3
9 жыл бұрын
RFC3514 heh.heh.
@overtheedge23
9 жыл бұрын
BlobVanDam quote of the day.
@burnerjack01
9 жыл бұрын
altma Explains quite a bit of the campaign season, doesn't it?
@atomixfang
9 жыл бұрын
BlobVanDam You know, he is right.... You know what other muscle is a sphicter, your eyelids. Investigate a little bit before typing stupid.
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...
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
@eonprime8538
8 жыл бұрын
+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.
@rickh3714
5 жыл бұрын
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!
@krazykittyshenanigans525
4 жыл бұрын
Yesss
@kyzer5588
3 жыл бұрын
I will make it and do your idea haha
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
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!!
Oh no, IT'S IMHOTEP!
@feralmagick7177
4 жыл бұрын
I thought the same thing -
@krazykittyshenanigans525
4 жыл бұрын
Yes
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.
@sharonwilbourne7256
Жыл бұрын
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.
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!
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.
@patman0250
9 жыл бұрын
+Owen Prescott oh wow!! how original... speaking of closet's you need to come out of one bro !
@mrmanakin9684
5 жыл бұрын
@@patman0250 was there really a need to be rude, seriously
@patman0250
5 жыл бұрын
@@mrmanakin9684 probably not it's hard 2 give up the troll life.
@mrmanakin9684
5 жыл бұрын
@@patman0250 lol
If I wasn't told it was a prop I would have freaked out!! Nice work!
This human head reminds me of the Mummy movie from 90's lol
@paralyzedpengi
7 жыл бұрын
I thought the exact same thing when I saw the thumbnail for the video!
@GAZAMAN93X
7 жыл бұрын
+paralyzedpengi lol. me too!!!
@blarackist
7 жыл бұрын
paralyzedpengi I thought "the thing"
@Animinga
7 жыл бұрын
DeadSilent Gaming I know right? I wish there was a makeup tutorial for that look. T^T
@sonadowfangirl30869
7 жыл бұрын
I thought of that too! :D
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.
Just had such an epiphany after I realized Frank was on Face Off.
@M0nsterMakerMellie
6 жыл бұрын
Lewis Drummond 1 and 5
@ParisiRJG
6 жыл бұрын
I knew he looked familiar!
@Howyaduing
5 жыл бұрын
He was the lazy guy from season 1 then came back but serious for his job in season 5 reunion
@oblivion5801
2 жыл бұрын
Wait.. what? Rachel?
@joetury
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I was trying to place him.
spooky scary skeleton prop videos send inspiration down my spine.
@Akamaholic
9 жыл бұрын
Get off... Get off this video.
@venera13
9 жыл бұрын
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@MisterVonnels
9 жыл бұрын
***** Yes, no fun aloud, keep it to yourself :>
@joeelliottbeats3818
8 жыл бұрын
+venera13studios Hey man i thought it was cool, have a great day!
@garfield1079
8 жыл бұрын
+venera13studios This guy worked on his painting skills down to the bone.
I love when Frank is on the show, he gives some awesome tips and makes incredible props.
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.
"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
@dracoargentum9783
5 жыл бұрын
"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..."
@MystalurDimensh
5 жыл бұрын
Happy little skulls :D
@sheffield1709
5 жыл бұрын
*J U S T B E A T T H E D E V I L O U T O F I T*
@saltymcsalt6395
4 жыл бұрын
technomage gameing Every single one of these comments here is gold
@NimbusDeluxe90125
3 жыл бұрын
*This is one of my favorites, i might just put this in my collection.*
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."
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
That was pretty awesome. Is it just me or does Frank always seem annoyed with Norm whenever they do one one of these episodes?
@LTGvoyarger
9 жыл бұрын
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
@GabeEscobar
9 жыл бұрын
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.
@christopherrapczynski204
9 жыл бұрын
Scotty The show was faceoff, and that's bullshit, he was nice and a favorite among judges and contestants and would help others.
@christopherrapczynski204
9 жыл бұрын
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.
@cucubits
9 жыл бұрын
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
This is great and looks so easy. I think I might actually try this one. Thanks Frank and Norm!
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!
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.
"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!
@ashawheeler3746
7 жыл бұрын
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.
@RaeCarson
7 жыл бұрын
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. :)
This is awesome and I love how it looks
Incredible, grossly excellent, this will make a good project and prop for Halloween parties!
that arm flesh looks kinda like beef jerky
@c0l1n_m45
6 жыл бұрын
Needs seasoning
@CATS-pm2io
4 жыл бұрын
Lol I know right 😂
Guess who has a plastic skull and latex in her basement and knows what she's going to do today. (Hint it's Me)
@Steelmage99
9 жыл бұрын
Teri HelloInternet Awwhh....You have to give us time to guess :)
@furyrc7201
9 жыл бұрын
Guess who has a real skull and acid in his basement and knows what he's going to do today. (Hint it's me)
@LoudNoob
9 жыл бұрын
Teri HelloInternet i was going to say, "Hey im not a girl..."
@ReallyWemja
9 жыл бұрын
Teri HelloInternet make sure to upload it on youtube
@JUICEDCOWwtf
9 жыл бұрын
FuryRC ...."hello 911?... Yes, I would like to report a crime"
This is freakingly interesting, I love how he explain everything so well. :) cheers
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 ;)
thats fucking disgusting...awesome !
@felisachandler3132
8 жыл бұрын
boooo
This will be perfect for my Uncle Owen costume
@notaninstrument7707
6 жыл бұрын
Joe Di Donato Too soon 😂
@taylorgilliam-wells7248
6 жыл бұрын
Joe Di Donato "BRING ME SOME BLUE MILK!!!"
@illuminate3838
6 жыл бұрын
what about aunt what's her face... Laroo? Is that her name?
@pincushionllama
5 жыл бұрын
@@illuminate3838 Beru
@illuminate3838
5 жыл бұрын
@@pincushionllama Thanks
Absolutely superb thank you for the video I love watching your work amazing skill.
Great ideas for my skull props this Halloween! Thanks!!
Norm Is such a goober
HOW TO MAKE A REALISTIC HORROR SKULL PROP ... 1) Go to a cemetery 2) Dig up a grave ... there are no more steps
@TheAnnoyingThingOutdoors1
9 жыл бұрын
VL VIDEOS realistic and real are not the same thing
@vlweb3d
9 жыл бұрын
TheAnnoyingThingOutdoors Yes I know, just roll with the joke ... like the previous comment.
@vlweb3d
9 жыл бұрын
BenschMan2012 Lol - yes, you're right. I forgot those 2 other steps.
@TheAnnoyingThingOutdoors1
9 жыл бұрын
Step 1: let someone else make one... ;-)
@Kaipyro67ALT
9 жыл бұрын
Flo B. It's from South Park...
I love these videos with Frank Ippolito!
This is great stuff! I'm gonna put a couple of these on poles at the end of my driveway.
Awesome! But Frank forgot to mention that if you get latex on your clothes.. it will never come out
@xxstyxx
9 жыл бұрын
Siri Cheshire Yeah, but i think its obvious. You should never wear your best clothes if you craft something.
@seigeengine
9 жыл бұрын
Siri Cheshire So don't wear clothes while handling latex. Problem solved.
@idbetrollin3
9 жыл бұрын
Yeah... that's not an option
@seigeengine
9 жыл бұрын
Siri Cheshire I'm sorry you're so oppressed. :(
@idbetrollin3
9 жыл бұрын
seigeengine Haha okay
"you really gotta sneak up on those colors" - Brought to you by every 2 seconds.
This was AWESOME!
Thanks so much for the help man!!! I look forward to make one my self!.
Awesome! I need to meet up with you guys for the next one. I'll stay out of the way. ;)
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.
Frank is amazing. I love watching a true professional.
Great tutorial !! Thanks for sharing
Reminds me of that spooky skeleton that scares the shit out of Alfred Molina in Raiders
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.
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!
So cool & so easy. Love it guys...
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 got me weirdly hungry.
@mitchelllimque2027
6 жыл бұрын
That is... weird..
That was so much fun! Thank you
Painting part is just great!
That skull reminds my very much of the corpses you can find lying around in Half-Life 2.
@firthlaist218
8 жыл бұрын
I ADOOOOOORE hl2 ....yes, it does indeed.Hey, ever wondered what a Head Crab might taste like ...I'm going with Turkey/Chicken ; ) )
@AlltheMelvins
8 жыл бұрын
Um. They probably taste like something I don't want to eat.
@williamb9408
8 жыл бұрын
looks more like the mummy
@BimmerMax_YT
8 жыл бұрын
Nice and crispy
@brandonbrassell5505
6 жыл бұрын
So true
I feel like Norm asks a lot of good questions, but they visibly annoy so many of these guys.
@Theprccollector
7 жыл бұрын
lmao i always think the same thing!
This is truly inspiring!
This is awesome!! I want to do something for Halloween now :)
I wonder how they got Uncle Owen to make a cameo in this...
It looks like Peter Griffin when he watched the ring
Fantastic video guys, and great work frank. If you were wondering the obicularis oris muscle is not a sphincter.
Very cool, thanks for the video.
You need to put some music in the silence part and the video would be perfect :D
How much trouble would I get into if I made this and hide it in a bush at the park?
@emilyyoung1665
9 жыл бұрын
Well, you'd probably be on the news..
@DelcoRanz93
8 жыл бұрын
+RARARARARA It'd be good for a halloween prank
@hopeshortforhopeless87
5 жыл бұрын
None if there are no witnesses
Thanks for the inspiration I'll try this for sure!
That looks awesome!!!!
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 cool and awesome!!
I love this, definitely have to try this
I need to sneak up on this comment! Great job Frank.
@XxKRIZZxX1
9 жыл бұрын
I don't what to comment, so I'm going to comment as I go along.
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!
"How long do you have to work with it?" "Until it starts drying" Bruh, no shit lol
Cool and crispy!
What if you're allergic to skeletons
@skittyzed
9 жыл бұрын
Jean-Claude van Damme No it's true, there is a spooky scary skeleton inside you right now too.
@ThinJizzy
9 жыл бұрын
Animuldok so spooky
@ElyskeTheDonut
9 жыл бұрын
Skeletons aren't real
@TristanSplunge
9 жыл бұрын
Ovenchicken gross
@pavlovpropagandalf7517
9 жыл бұрын
Flo B. "wie" Can live without it. Although we cant. >_
needs a couple clumps of hair... lol
@Mountainfairy347
7 жыл бұрын
I thought that, too :)
Love to see you do a full body but great video sir
very realistic!!!! Awesome!!!
How do I get the skull, do I have to kill someone?
@blushingbunny3074
8 жыл бұрын
+53 70 6f 6f 6b 79 3f 2Spooky
@stephane5294
8 жыл бұрын
+53 70 6f 6f 6b 79 3f what is your old Mac address? lol
@TheLivirus
8 жыл бұрын
Most people are already dead. Grab a skull from your local Grave Yard.
@afterparty1911
8 жыл бұрын
+bj0rn lol
@unstoppablemercy6953
8 жыл бұрын
+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.
@UndetectableSn1per
9 жыл бұрын
I feel you
@dinxsy8069
9 жыл бұрын
***** The pain is real haha
@ErikFoxJackson
9 жыл бұрын
Dinxsy Don't say that - you have to do something and be bad at it before you are good. Go make some crap!
@dinxsy8069
9 жыл бұрын
Erik Fox-Jackson I plan on doing so after this video, can't be to hard making something look rotten or burnt haha
@Bobby22283
9 жыл бұрын
Dinxsy 66on unmodified emailj
That is freaking awesome!
Very cool! Makes me want to go buy some latex!
*How do you do a comment in bold?*
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.
well made it's a good prop good work!
Does anybody else think the arm looks like tasty beef jerky. Brilliant job in the skull. I'm so addicted to these videos.
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
@genmasaotome3503
5 жыл бұрын
He does the "hosting" posing as us.
@genmasaotome3503
5 жыл бұрын
I do notice is here... I think Norm is just trying to get him to talk more about it.
@katarinad1309
5 жыл бұрын
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.
@katarinad1309
5 жыл бұрын
He does have issues with his conversational skills though.
@Rulkling
5 жыл бұрын
Hes basically representing us and what questions we would ask
The arm looked like beef jerky..........
Really want to try this now.
I am glad that it is some time after dinner! I made a mummified head in papier mache long time ago. I is not as gruesome as this but I keep it in the garage, otherwise I get nightmares. I also made a pair of hands. One of them hangs on the wall.