March 7th - Online 3-Hour Intensive: Sculpting 3D Flat Prosthetic Molds in ZBrush
This 3-hour beginner intensive taught by Film Industry FX artist & Instructor @DallasHarveyFX is designed for artists who want to break into digital prosthetic design using ZBrush — specifically for creating 3D flat molds used in film-quality silicone wound, gore, and skin-close prosthetic effects.
Flat molds are essential for:
Cuts, slashes, bullet wounds
Burns, scars, abrasions
Creature skin textures
Subtle, close-to-skin silicone prosthetics
Students will learn how to design, sculpt, prepare, and export professional 3D printable flat molds for use in creating encapsulated silicone prosthetics at home or in studio.
Attend From Anywhere
This intensive course is delivered live online via Google Meet, allowing students to join from anywhere in the world. The session will be hosted through Google Meet, providing:
Live HD screen sharing of ZBrush demonstrations
Real-time instructor narration and workflow breakdown
Interactive Q&A throughout the session
The ability to follow along on your own computer
Students will receive a private access link prior to class. No paid software is required beyond your own ZBrush license — Google Meet runs directly in your browser.
A downloadable recording of the full class will be provided to all registered students for future reference.
What Students Will Learn
Understanding Flat Mold Prosthetics
What flat molds are and why they’re used in professional FX
When to choose digital flat molds vs. traditional sculpture
2. ZBrush Basics for Prosthetic Artists (Beginner Friendly)
Navigating the Zbrush basic interface
Essential 3D tools / brushes for wound sculpting
ZRemesher workflow / Topology
Subtools for mold creation
Layering detail for realism
3. Sculpting Professional Wound & Texture Effects
Creating realistic skin breakup
Building cuts with depth logic
Sculpting burns and torn flesh (film-realistic, not Halloween-style)
Edge blending for seamless prosthetic makeup application
Surface detailing techniques used in TV & film
4. Engineering the Flat Mold
Mold logic: sculpting blending edges, cutting edges and overflow
Creating the negative prosthetic flat mold
5. Preparing for 3D Printing
Exporting STL files correctly
Orientation tips for resin printing
Print resolution considerations
Avoiding undercuts & print traps
Basic post-processing considerations
Course Structure (3 Hours)
Hour 1 – Foundations
Introduction to flat prosthetic molds
ZBrush interface breakdown
Sculpting a basic wound design live demonstration
Hour 2 – Advanced Sculpting & Mold Engineering
Adding secondary and tertiary detail
Troubleshooting techniques for blending edges
Building a clean negative mold
Hour 3 – Print Prep & Production Workflow
Exporting files for 3D printing
3D Printing your first flat mold
Encapsulated silicone fabrication overview
Troubleshooting common beginner issues
Live Q&A (30 Minutes)
Who This Is For
Beginner digital sculptors
Traditional FX artists wanting to go digital
Students interested in 3D printing prosthetics
Indie filmmakers & micro-budget FX creators
Artists expanding into digital workflows
No advanced ZBrush experience required.
What Students Need
Required (to follow along):
Computer capable of running ZBrush
ZBrush installed with licence
Drawing tablet recommended (Wacom or similar)
Webcam and mic for watching on Google Meet Live Video Classroom
Optional:
Resin 3D printer at home (not required for class)
Students may:
Follow along live
Watch and take notes
Rewatch via provided recording
What Students Receive
3-hour live professional training
Mold-ready demo file workflow
Downloadable recording of the session
Professional techniques used in real-world film production
Insight from a working FX professional
Why Learn This?
This course directly supports artists looking to:
Design and print their own prosthetic molds
Produce encapsulated silicone transfers independently
Create marketable small-scale wound kits
Integrate 3D printing into professional FX workflows
This bridges traditional prosthetic knowledge with modern digital fabrication — a powerful skillset in today’s industry.
Course Date: Saturday, March 7th from 2pm-5pm PST (Pacific Standard Time)
This 3-hour beginner intensive taught by Film Industry FX artist & Instructor @DallasHarveyFX is designed for artists who want to break into digital prosthetic design using ZBrush — specifically for creating 3D flat molds used in film-quality silicone wound, gore, and skin-close prosthetic effects.
Flat molds are essential for:
Cuts, slashes, bullet wounds
Burns, scars, abrasions
Creature skin textures
Subtle, close-to-skin silicone prosthetics
Students will learn how to design, sculpt, prepare, and export professional 3D printable flat molds for use in creating encapsulated silicone prosthetics at home or in studio.
Attend From Anywhere
This intensive course is delivered live online via Google Meet, allowing students to join from anywhere in the world. The session will be hosted through Google Meet, providing:
Live HD screen sharing of ZBrush demonstrations
Real-time instructor narration and workflow breakdown
Interactive Q&A throughout the session
The ability to follow along on your own computer
Students will receive a private access link prior to class. No paid software is required beyond your own ZBrush license — Google Meet runs directly in your browser.
A downloadable recording of the full class will be provided to all registered students for future reference.
What Students Will Learn
Understanding Flat Mold Prosthetics
What flat molds are and why they’re used in professional FX
When to choose digital flat molds vs. traditional sculpture
2. ZBrush Basics for Prosthetic Artists (Beginner Friendly)
Navigating the Zbrush basic interface
Essential 3D tools / brushes for wound sculpting
ZRemesher workflow / Topology
Subtools for mold creation
Layering detail for realism
3. Sculpting Professional Wound & Texture Effects
Creating realistic skin breakup
Building cuts with depth logic
Sculpting burns and torn flesh (film-realistic, not Halloween-style)
Edge blending for seamless prosthetic makeup application
Surface detailing techniques used in TV & film
4. Engineering the Flat Mold
Mold logic: sculpting blending edges, cutting edges and overflow
Creating the negative prosthetic flat mold
5. Preparing for 3D Printing
Exporting STL files correctly
Orientation tips for resin printing
Print resolution considerations
Avoiding undercuts & print traps
Basic post-processing considerations
Course Structure (3 Hours)
Hour 1 – Foundations
Introduction to flat prosthetic molds
ZBrush interface breakdown
Sculpting a basic wound design live demonstration
Hour 2 – Advanced Sculpting & Mold Engineering
Adding secondary and tertiary detail
Troubleshooting techniques for blending edges
Building a clean negative mold
Hour 3 – Print Prep & Production Workflow
Exporting files for 3D printing
3D Printing your first flat mold
Encapsulated silicone fabrication overview
Troubleshooting common beginner issues
Live Q&A (30 Minutes)
Who This Is For
Beginner digital sculptors
Traditional FX artists wanting to go digital
Students interested in 3D printing prosthetics
Indie filmmakers & micro-budget FX creators
Artists expanding into digital workflows
No advanced ZBrush experience required.
What Students Need
Required (to follow along):
Computer capable of running ZBrush
ZBrush installed with licence
Drawing tablet recommended (Wacom or similar)
Webcam and mic for watching on Google Meet Live Video Classroom
Optional:
Resin 3D printer at home (not required for class)
Students may:
Follow along live
Watch and take notes
Rewatch via provided recording
What Students Receive
3-hour live professional training
Mold-ready demo file workflow
Downloadable recording of the session
Professional techniques used in real-world film production
Insight from a working FX professional
Why Learn This?
This course directly supports artists looking to:
Design and print their own prosthetic molds
Produce encapsulated silicone transfers independently
Create marketable small-scale wound kits
Integrate 3D printing into professional FX workflows
This bridges traditional prosthetic knowledge with modern digital fabrication — a powerful skillset in today’s industry.
Course Date: Saturday, March 7th from 2pm-5pm PST (Pacific Standard Time)