Special Effects Fabrication | Bread and Clay Prosthetic Mask Build #alexboya #jaybaruchel #cannes

This video presents part of the fabrication of a practical effects mask built from bread and reinforced with clay, created within the Walking Bread project by #alexboya. The process highlights how everyday materials can be adapted into a film FX pipeline, operating as both prop and experimental prosthetic.

Fabrication workflow:
– Bread base: Loaves are cut into modular sections and layered into a mask structure.
– Clay reinforcement: Sculpted clay is applied to stabilize weak areas and refine contours.
– Tooling: Standard craft and workshop instruments—sculpting picks, putty knives, clamps, sandpaper—are used to control shaping and surface finish.
– Adhesive assembly: Layers are bonded for durability, simulating lamination techniques common in professional prosthetic fabrication.

This workflow parallels the methods of creature FX studios, animatronic shops, and stop-motion labs, where unconventional materials are tested for stability, texture, and on-camera readability. The substitution of bread for foams or polymers transforms the build into a hybrid experiment, bridging sculptural craft and cinematic prosthetic design.

In cinematic practice, the mask operates as a performance-ready prosthetic with strong ties to special effects traditions, while also functioning as a sculptural artifact within animation and experimental cinema. The method resonates with film workshops, prop departments, and fabrication studios where material improvisation is central to innovation.

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Видео Special Effects Fabrication | Bread and Clay Prosthetic Mask Build #alexboya #jaybaruchel #cannes канала ALEX BOYA