TV Ageing

As well as Theatrical Aging, we practised TV Ageing. This used prosthetic latex, for a more realistic effect. This is used in many tv shows and films, as the theatrical ageing is not convincing close up. One of my favourite ageing looks was by Neill Gorton, on David Tennant in Doctor Who. I always find it very interesting, how makeup artists such as Gorton can make their work so realistic. 

In our class, we used 'Old Age Stipple' by Kryolan, to create wrinkles on the skin. This is no where near as specialised as the work shown in the video above, but has sparked my passion for prosthetics. For this look, you will need: 

-Kryolan Old Age Stipple

-White Sponge

-Barrier Cream

1. Apply the Barrier Cream to the area you will apply the latex. 

2. Pour a small amount of the latex into a bowl, and using a small sponge, stretch the skin and stipple onto the area. Feather the edges, so that you don't have a harsh line, which will make the prosthetics obvious. 

3. Use a hair dryer on a cool setting, to dry the latex. Never use a fast setting, as this can ripple the latex on the skin. 

4. Make sure the latex is dry, then you can layer and repeat the cooling process. 

Here I have used this method to create an old age hand. By stretching the skin and then applying the latex, this causes the wrinkled effect when the skin falls back into place when released. I really enjoyed this, although it is much harder than it looks as the latex dries very quickly. I would like to practice this in various places on the body, such as the neck and face to see the outcome.