Sculpting Tools

Ken has been a professional Makeup F/X artist in Hollywood for the past several years. In his spare time he creates sculpting tools, Kens tools are being used by some of best sculptors in the world. Ken can't promise his tools will make you a great sculptor but they sure will help.

2 Time Oscar Award Winner Greg Cannom "All My old tools have broken, Ken's are extremely durable and all I use now. They are the best!" Mrs. Doubtfire, The Mask, Van Helsing, Dracula, The Lost Boys, Hanable. Greg has been nominated 8 times and has 1 scientific/Technical Award.

Academy award winner Bill Corso "I had to sculpt over 20 noses and 20 brow covers for "Lemony Snicket" every pore counted to be seen in huge close-ups and I honestly couldn't have done it without Ken Banks tools----Thank God for Ken!"

Kenny Myers "Where have these tools been all my life?" (Member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science)

Edward French " I had to stop borrowing my assistants tools and buy a set for myself"

Michael S. Pack "Ken makes top quality tools at an affordable price" (Buffy The Vampire Slayer, The Kid, Charlie's Angels, X-Files.)

Chet Zar "Next best thing to home made!" (Dark Man Three Kings Hocus Pocus Batman & Robin The Rock.)

Greg Polutanovich "I couldn't do my job without them" (Lost Highway, Strangeland.)

Jeff Colbert Motion Picture F/X "Ken Banks makes the best sculpting tools on the market" They work great with clay, waxes, super sculpy and Pro-Clay. They are made to last, professional tools at a great price! ) The New Adventures of Robin Hood, Endangered Species, Firetrap, Bad Guys, Camp Blood 2.

Lilo Tauvao "I started using Ken's Tools at work and liked them so much, I now have a set at home too. Everyone should have a set of Ken's Tools. They're The Best!" Thanks Ken! (Seed of Chucky, Second Hand Lions Stuck on you)

ST1: Fine:

Is used for smoothing surfaces easily when a fine finish is needed.ST1: Fine is a finishing tool not a digging tool rough treatment will shorten the life of the tool. Using either end of the tool always use a criss cross pattern over the desired area of the sculpture, this helps to ensure a more even surface.

ST2: Medium:

Is used for smoothing surfaces easily when a medium finish is needed ST2: Medium is a finishing tool not a digging tool rough treatment will shorten the life of the tool. Using either end of the tool always use a criss cross pattern over the desired area of the sculpture, this helps to ensure a more even surface.

ST3: Heavy:

Is used for smoothing surfaces easily when a heavy finish is needed ST3: Heavy is a finishing tool not a digging tool rough treatment will shorten the life of the tool. Using either end of the tool always use a criss cross pattern over the desired area of the sculpture, this helps to ensure a more even surface.

LT1: Loop:

Is for light digging when light surface removal is needed. This is not a rake tool it is made with a smooth wire. This set of tools comes in the same great shapes as the other 4 packs (Flat, Slant, Round and Point) This tool is great for adding realistic skin detail and blending.

Itty Bitty:

These are super fine wire loop tools for those extra small detail jobs. These tools come in a set of two double ended tools (Flat, Round, Slant and Point) Tube length is at least 5inches.

Multiple Tip Tools

MTT1 Fine:

This tool comes with 8 tips (2flat, 2slant, 2round, 2point.) There are 4 small and 4 large. This is a pressure fit tool, to attach tip(s) push and twist gently, to remove twist and pull. These are the same tips that are in ST1:Fine, the great thing about these are they are removable (No more broken single sided tools in your box).

MTT2 Medium:

This tool comes with 8 tips (2flat, 2slant, 2round, 2point.) There are 4 small and 4 large. This is a pressure fit tool, to attach tip(s) push and twist gently, to remove twist and pull. These are the same tips that are in ST2:Medium, the great thing about these are they are removable (No more broken single sided tools in your box).

MTT3 Heavy:

This tool comes with 8 tips (2flat, 2slant, 2round, 2point.) There are 4 small and 4 large. This is a pressure fit tool, to attach tip (s) push and twist gently, to remove twist and pull. These are the same tips that are in ST3:Heavy, the great thing about these are they are removable (No more broken single sided tools in your box).

MTTL Loop:

This tool comes with 8 tips (2flat, 2slant, 2round, 2point.) There are 4 small and 4 large. This is a pressure fit tool, to attach tip(s) push and twist gently, to remove twist and pull. These are the same tips that are in LT1:Loop, the great thing about these are they are removable (No more broken single sided tools in your box).

ST5 Rake:

Has a flat side and a round side, this tool is used for taking down large areas of your sculpture (Light Digging). Always use a criss cross or circular motion to ensure a smooth even surface . The tips have not been filed down as I let the sculptor do this so you customize the tool yourself.

ST6 Rake:

ST4 X-Heavy:

Is used for smoothing out ST5:Rake marks or other uneven surfaces. This is not a digging tool but a finishing tool, it has a flat side and a round side. Always use a criss cross motion to ensure a smooth even surface.

ST7 X-Heavy:

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PT1 Pore Texture #1

(4npoints) Is used for adding realistic skin pores to your sculpture it is especially good for those tight areas. Place a piece of plastic wrap over area of sculptureto be textured and lightly tap end of tool over area. Note: Thickness of plastic wrap and amount of pressure will determine the look of the texture.

PT2 Pore Texture #2:

(7 Points) Is used for adding realistic skin pores to your sculpture this tool is great for covering large areas quickly Place a piece of plastic wrap over area of sculpture to be textured and lightly tap end of tool over area. Note: Thickness of plastic wrap and amount of pressure will determine the look of the texture.

WT1 Wrinkle Tool #1:

Is used for creating realistic looking wrinkles in your sculpture. Place a piece of plastic wrap over desired area to be textured. Using either end drag tool across sculpture several times to get the desired effect you are looking for. It is recommended to sand the tips of the prongs to fit your needs.

WT2 Wrinkle Tool #2:

Is used for creating mass amounts of realistic looking wrinkles in your sculpture. Place a piece of plastic wrap over desired area to be textured. Drag tool across sculpture several times to get the desired effect you are looking for. It is recommended to sand the tips of the prongs to fit your needs.

1 1/8"Eye Mold Kit:

This is a 1 1/8" eye mold kit for making human eyes. This kit has been made to go along with my eye making video Eyes Made Easy Vol.1. The lathe work has been done for you.

The kit includes:

1.(1)Eyes Made Easy DVD 56min.

2. (1)17min. supplement DVD

3. (1) Sclera mold (White Part)

4.(1) Outer mold for the clear

5.(1) Eye plate #1 and bolt that fits both molds

6. (1) 3 1/4"x 1/4 20" Bolt

7. (1) Clean out tool for vents in Plate

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