Acetone : A highly volatile liquid that is one of the primary solvents of adhesives, sealers, and prosthetic plastics.

Acrylic Paints : A kind of water-based paint that dries, and stays in the dried form even if wet.

Airbrush : A tiny, hand-held paint-spraying device used to paint.

Alginate : A soft material used to make the negatives during lifecasting. Also used in dental work during the casting process for teeth. Sets as a white, soft, rubber-like material and captures great detail.

Animatronic : A puppet likeness of a human, creature, or animal, whose movements are directed by electronic, mechanical, or radio-controlled gadgets.

Armature : The skeletal insides of large-scale or stop-motion puppets.

Cable Control : A crew-operated system using cables and levers for animatronic life.

Cabosil : A lightweight, silica-based powder used as a thickener or matting agent for most urethanes, resins and latex.

Clay Extruder : A tool that forces clay through an opening which creates strips of various shapes.

Collodion : Nonflexible or rigid collodian is a clear, brushable liquid, which can be applied to the skin and dries creating a scar effect.

Duo Adhesive : Mild, latex-based surgical glue used as an appliance sealer on sensitive areas of skin and for blending foam latex appliances.

Flash Paper : A paper-like substance which is actually made of compressed gas; when exposed to spark/flame it ignites immediately and totally; used by magicians,etc. for tricks such as fire balls or burning finger tips.

Foam Latex : A type of latex rubber used for more complex appliances, etc. That changes dramatically in texture/capabilities depending on the formula used and must be baked to attain a finished product.

Gelatin : An organic substance often used for make-up appliances. Not very durable, gelatin will dry out and/or rot much more quickly than other materials.

Glycerin: A slick, liquid used to simulate tears or sweat, that is applied with a stipple sponge or spray bottle. Is one of the main ingredients used in retail bubbles (the kind you can buy at the store for a buck).

Hero Puppet : The main puppet used during shooting, usually capable of the most movement.

Hydrocal : A medium-strength cement used for life casts and nonessential (waste) molds.

Maquette : A miniture form/model of an object or character, often used during the design process to display possiblities and during production as a scale model of a final product.

Morphing : The computer graphics technique of changing one object into another.

Mortician's Wax (also Plasto Wax): A soft wax used to remodel or build up facial features such as noses or cheekbones.

Negative : The mold surface that contains the reverse 3D imprint of a positive sculpture.

PAX Paint : A smudge-proof appliance paint made up of Pros-Aide and either cosmetic-grade pigments or Liquitex (an acrylic-based paint). Best for painting foam latex.

Plasticine : Oil based clay, does not dry out and can be melted and cooled repeatedly, will not harden beyond its original state.

Pneumatics : A branch of mechanics that used air drivers and compressors for movement.

Positive : Any sculpture or model used to create the negative mold. For example, in a life cast, it's the actual head.

Pros-Aide : A very flexible and strong acrylic-emulsion prosthetic adhesive. In liquid form, Pros-Aide can be thinned with water, or thickened with cabosil into a paste form.

Prosthetic Appliance : In make-up, a piece of latex rubber that has been sculpted and formed to fit the face (etc.) of an actor to alter their features or create wounds.

Roma Plastilina : An oil -based, brand-name clay that is the most popular sculpting medium for prosthetics and small to medium size sculptures.

Salt Peter : Also known as "Potassium Nitrate" used in the manufacturing of glass and nitric acid, also used for health reasons. Available in small quantities at most drug stores.

Scleral Lenses : Thin contact lenses that cover the entire eye (regular contacts only cover the cornea).

S.C.R.E.A.M. : Short for "Student Club of Realistic Effects, Animatronics and Make-up". Owners/creators of this site.

Servo Mechanism : A small motor controlled by remote units to create life-like movements, especially facial expressions for animatronic puppets.

Slip/Slush (sometimes Mask)Latex : A form of latex rubber that can be used for directly on the skin and for simple masks, it dries in the air and does not require baking. When dry it is a material similar to rubber bands.

Spirit Gum : A rosin-based adhesive useful for gluing lace hair pieces, laying beards, and disguising edges of foam latex appliances.

Tempera Paint : A kind of water-based paint that can be wet after drying and will return to liquid form.

Ultracal 30 : A gypsum cement product adapted from the tool and die industry. Popularly used as a molding material for very hard, long-lasting molds.

Waste Mold : A mold that is broken off after being used.

WED Clay : A water-based modelling clay known for it's smooth, fine texture. Perfect for large sculptures requiring fine detail.