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FX Lab | Professional Prosthetic Appliances & SFX Movie Makeup Supplies

Welcome to the FX Lab at Frends Beauty, where cinematic transformation begins. This is where special effects artists, makeup professionals, and film studios come to source special FX prosthetics, SFX supplies for movie makeup, and everything needed to build creatures, characters, and trauma from the ground up.

Whether you're designing a full creature suit or preparing detailed prosthetics for close-up shots, this collection offers high-quality special effects tools trusted across TV, film, and haunted attractions for nearly one century.

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  • Mixing Stick
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    Mixing Stick

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    Wood mixing sticks measure 12” x 1” and are used to mix anything from plaster for molding to colors for applying on your prosthetics and creatures....

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  • Wonderfoil Separator 16 oz bottle
    Wonderfoil Separator 3 sizes small to large with labels
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    Wonderfoil Separator

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    The equivalent of "Alcote". Used as a separator on tooth castings when making dental appliances. Also used for a coating between Ultracal 30 and cl...

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  • Kemper FT 453 Taxidermist Fleshing Tool
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    Kemper FT 453 Taxidermist Fleshing Tool

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    There is a tool for any sculpting job in the Kemper line. Kemper sculpting tools works well with all types of clay's. You can find most tools in mu...

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  • Frends Beauty TS-100 Matting Agent 7oz
    Frends Beauty TS-100 Matting Agent 1.5oz
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    TS-100 Matting Agent

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    A matting agent, but very different from Attagel. Used when you're making home made PAX to keep the shine down, with many other uses. Also used as...

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  • 3rd Degree Primer
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    3rd Degree Primer

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    Apply to skin before using 3rd degree silicone to help create a more durable adhesion. great for using when working around mouth area and joints.

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  • BJB 1630 1-Gallon Kit
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    BJB 1630 1-Gallon Kit

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    BJB 1630 For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

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  • V-Gloss Rubber Cement Sealer 8 oz
    V-Gloss Rubber Cement Sealer large to small
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    V-Gloss Rubber Cement Sealer

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    What it is: V-Gloss is used to seal a latex paint job or a prop after it's painted. V-Gloss adds a slightly glossier sheen than "satin", but does n...

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  • Frends Beauty Bluesil 1065 Silicone quart kit part a 32 oz
    Frends Beauty Bluesil 1065 Silicone gallon and quart size part A
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    Bluesil 1065 Silicone

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    What it is:is a high strength, two-component, tin catalyzed, room temperature curesilicone rubber. It is designed as a 25 Durometer (Shore A), medi...

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  • Monster Makers Monster Clay Brown Medium 4.5lbs
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    Monster Makers Monster Clay

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    What it is:Monster Clay® Premium Grade Modeling Clay is a re-useable sulfur free, professional oil/wax based sculpting medium. Composed entirely of...

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  • casting alginate
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    Accu-Cast 880

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    Head and body casting alginate. Approximate setting time of 8 minutes. Use with 80 degree (F) water.

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  • Clay Sculpting Tools Valdez #010
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    Valdez Sculpting Tool #010

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    Valdez sculpting tools are designed to sculpt all different kinds of clay. The Valdez line can handle any job from smoothing down clay, creating an...

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  • Bluebird FX Matt Sealer 120ml
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    Bluebird FX Matt Sealer 120ml

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    For sustained matt finish, Matt Sealer controls the most persistent shine, even under harsh lighting conditions.Great for use on tattoo and prosthe...

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  • Die Keen Green Stone
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    Die Keen Green Stone

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    Green Stone is the easiest and most commonly used stone to work with. Mainly used to make a positive mold of teeth.

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  • Jeltrate Dental Alginate
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    Jeltrate Dental Alginate

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    Great for dental impressions.

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  • plaster bandages Gypsona
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    Gypsona Fast Set (Roll)

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    Most popular of plaster bandages in the makeup FX industry. Comes in 3", 4", 5" widths. Used to reinforce alginate molds as well as other flexible ...

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  • Van Aken Clay
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    Van Aken Clay

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    Similar to Kleen Klay. Very soft and easy to mold. Sulfur Free, oil based clay, tan-ish sand color. Great for mold walls.

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  • Kemper FT452 Fleshing Tool
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    Kemper FT452 Fleshing Tool

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    There is a tool for any sculpting job in the Kemper line. Kemper sculpting tools works well with all types of clay's. You can find most tools in mu...

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  • W.M Creations Bald Cap & Encapsulating Plastic
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    W.M Creations Bald Cap & Encapsulating Material

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    This product can be thinned with Acetone and can be colored by using appliance foundation or Alcohol based makeup. Fine edges can be broken down wi...

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  • Kemper WLS Wire Loop Sgraffito
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    Kemper WLS Wire Loop Sgraffito

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    There is a tool for any sculpting job in the Kemper line. Kemper sculpting tools works well with all types of clay's. You can find most tools in mu...

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  • Kemper Sclupting Tools D2 Wire 6-1/2"
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    Kemper WG2 Wet Texturizing Brush 6-1/2"

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    There is a tool for any sculpting job in the Kemper line. Kemper sculpting tools works well with all types of clay's. You can find most tools in mu...

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  • RCMA Adklen Adhesive Remover 16oz
    RCMA Adklen Adhesive Remover 6oz
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    RCMA Adklen Adhesive Remover

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    RCMA Special Materials are especially compounded to meet the advanced technologies of today's super-character make-ups, and we maintain the most ex...

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  • Kemper SWB Scratch Wire Brush
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    Kemper SWB Scratch Wire Brush

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    There is a tool for any sculpting job in the Kemper line. Kemper sculpting tools works well with all types of clay's. You can find most tools in mu...

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  • Kemper Wire & Wood Tool W24 5"
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    Kemper W24 Wire & Wood Tool 5"

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    There is a tool for any sculpting job in the Kemper line. Kemper sculpting tools works well with all types of clay's. You can find most tools in mu...

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  • Accu-Cast 590 IBG 1 pound box
    casting alginate
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    Accu-Cast 590 IBG

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    Head and body casting alginate. Approximate setting time of 5 minutes. Use with 90 degree (F) water.  

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FAQs

What are prosthetic appliances?

Prosthetic appliances are pre-made pieces used in special effects makeup to create realistic transformations, such as wounds, scars, burns, facial features, or even fantasy characters. They’re typically made from foam latex, silicone, or gelatin and are applied directly to the skin using adhesives.

At Frends Beauty, we carry a wide range of professional prosthetics from brands such as Rubber Wear, Woochie, Brian Kinny's Hurt Box, Tinsley Transfers, MEL Labs, P.T.M., and Out of Kit.

Are special FX prosthetics safe to use on the skin?

Yes, when used properly with professional-grade products, SFX prosthetics are safe to wear. However, it is important to:

  • Use disposable brushes and clean tools when applying these products.
  • Always apply them with skin-safe adhesives, such as Pros-Aide or Telesis.
  • Patch test a new product on the actor’s skin first.
  • Remove them with the appropriate removers, like Super Solv or Telesis Remover, to protect the skin.

For sensitive areas or prolonged wear, many artists also prep the skin with a protective barrier spray, such as Ben Nye Final Seal or Derma Shield. Following these best practices ensures comfort, safety, and clean removal without irritation.

People dressed as realistic zombies with prosthetic appliances

Create Characters That Stand the Test of Set Lights, Long Hours & Various Climates

From trauma sculpts to fantasy creatures, SFX movie makeup begins in the lab. That’s why we stock industry-grade materials for making special FX prosthetic appliances, like:

These SFX lab materials are used by top special effects teams to cast, sculpt, and fabricate prosthetics before they ever reach set. Each product in this category supports the fabrication side of special effects, the unsung hero behind the horror. For facial paints, spirit gum, adhesives and thinners, pigment sealers, SFX paints, and blood work, visit our prosthetic makeup collection!

Man in skeleton clown costume with special FX prosthetics

Your Trusted Partner for SFX Supplies

At Frends Beauty, we’ve supported professional makeup artists since 1940. Our FX Lab category is tailored to the technical side of special effects makeup for film and television, giving creators access to the theatrical SFX tools and prosthetic materials they need for pre-production success. Whether you’re sculpting clay, molding, or running foam latex in your lab, we stock products trusted by artists at major studios to support your makeup career.

Want to finish your character build with long-wear paint and detail? Don’t forget to browse:

You can shop prosthetic appliances & SFX supplies online or in-store. Whether you're a working FX artist, a film production team, or a student prepping for their first major build, Frends Beauty is here to serve your creative vision. Explore our full range of professional SFX makeup supplies, and let us help bring your most imaginative characters to life.