Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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Learn how to carve foam to make a basic T-Rex head with master creature FX fabricator Ted Haines.
In this lesson, Ted Haines demonstrates how to transform everyday upholstery foam into captivating, colossal creatures using just a few trusty tools and techniques that'll take you from "How?" to "Wow!" Here, you'll learn to safely carve foam, the importance of precision and balance, different tools to use, and much more.
Ted Haines explains:
- How to Plan Your Dinosaur Head Sculpture
- The Tools and Considerations When Creating Creatures With Foam
- Safety Precautions and Solutions for Subtractive Foam Sculpting
- The Importance of Referencing Your Design When Sculpting
- How to Use Various Tools for Different Foam Sizes
- How to Visualize Your Sculpt and Add Details
Learn more about Ted Haines: bit.ly/THainesBioYT
Check out the #MiniLesson blog here: bit.ly/FoamTRexHeadYT
Watch the complete How to Make a Dinosaur course series:
How to Make a Dinosaur - Part One: Design, Foam Carving & Fabrication: bit.ly/MakeADinoPt1YT
How to Make a Dinosaur - Part Two: Carving Teeth, Adding Detail & Texture: bit.ly/MakeADinoPt2YT
How to Make a Dinosaur - Part Three: Painting & Finishing: bit.ly/MakeADinoPt3YT
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Stan Winston School is the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world's best FX artists & creators. Subscribers get unlimited access to instruction from Hollywood's leading pros and classes across a vast range of specialties. Stream hundreds of courses anywhere, anytime, on mobile, desktop, and tablet.
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SUBSCRIBE on YouTube: bit.ly/Zp70T4 and RING THE BELL!
FULL STORY here: bit.ly/FoamTRexHeadYT
Learn how to carve foam to make a basic T-Rex head with master creature FX fabricator Ted Haines.
In this lesson, Ted Haines demonstrates how to transform everyday upholstery foam into captivating, colossal creatures using just a few trusty tools and techniques that'll take you from "How?" to "Wow!" Here, you'll learn to safely carve foam, the importance of precision and balance, different tools to use, and much more.
Ted Haines explains:
- How to Plan Your Dinosaur Head Sculpture
- The Tools and Considerations When Creating Creatures With Foam
- Safety Precautions and Solutions for Subtractive Foam Sculpting
- The Importance of Referencing Your Design When Sculpting
- How to Use Various Tools for Different Foam Sizes
- How to Visualize Your Sculpt and Add Details
Learn more about Ted Haines: bit.ly/THainesBioYT
Check out the #MiniLesson blog here: bit.ly/FoamTRexHeadYT
Watch the complete How to Make a Dinosaur course series:
How to Make a Dinosaur - Part One: Design, Foam Carving & Fabrication: bit.ly/MakeADinoPt1YT
How to Make a Dinosaur - Part Two: Carving Teeth, Adding Detail & Texture: bit.ly/MakeADinoPt2YT
How to Make a Dinosaur - Part Three: Painting & Finishing: bit.ly/MakeADinoPt3YT
About Stan Winston School:
Stan Winston School is the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world's best FX artists & creators. Subscribers get unlimited access to instruction from Hollywood's leading pros and classes across a vast range of specialties. Stream hundreds of courses anywhere, anytime, on mobile, desktop, and tablet.
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JOIN the Stan Winston School Community!
stanwinstonschool.com
tiktok.com/@stan_winston_school
facebook.com/StanWinstonSchool
instagram.com/stanwinstonschool
pinterest.com/stanwinston
Visit our WEBSITE: stanwinstonschool.com
SUBSCRIBE to #SWSCA on YouTube: bit.ly/Zp70T4
