Instructions

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Each prosthetic comes with a comprehensive instruction guide


What You'll Need

  • Soap (plain)
  • Rubbing alcohol
  • Silicone adhesive and remover
  • Acetone
  • Q-tips
  • Makeup of choice
  • Small brush
  • Skincare products
  • Pros-aide Cream or Bondo (optional)
  • Kryolan Fixing Spray (optional)

Adhesives

Silicone is completely moisture-proof, meaning any adhesive must dry before the prosthetic is placed on the skin.

Most silicone adhesives work the same. For example:

  • Telesis from PPI
  • Sil-Key from Neill's Materials
  • Snappy G from Mouldlife
  • Kryolan Silicone Adhesive

all work by applying a thin layer to clean, dry skin. Allow to dry and press firmly. 

You can also use Pros-Aide, though this is trickier to remove afterwards, so it's advisable to get their own brand of remover. 

 

Application

Check the prosthetic's placement and fit against your skin. If necessary, trim the cap plastic around the eyes, nose, and mouth.

Clean your skin with alcohol to remove any dirt or oil that may interfere with the adhesive. 

Apply adhesive with a Q-tip or brush onto the skin.
Once the adhesive is tacky, press the prosthetic onto the skin firmly. 

Take a Q-tip or a small brush dipped in acetone and dissolve the cap plastic around the prosthetic.

To hide a visible edge, stipple on a layer of Pros-aide Cream or Bondo, then dust with translucent setting powder to remove any tackiness.

 

Silicone Gel

This is a thickened and accelerated silicone mix and as such will start to peel off the skin if subjected to stress. To avoid this, it is advised to first apply a layer of silicone adhesive to the skin before spreading out the gel. 

Ensure it does not come in contact with latex until fully cured!

Mix equal parts A and B (by weight or volume) in a mixing cup until smooth and without streaks. Smooth it out with a bit of lighter fluid (naphtha). 
The gel has a working time of 5 minutes and will cure fully within approximately 15 minutes at normal room temperature.

 

Troubleshooting

Silicone reacts poorly with latex, sulphur, and aloe vera during the curing stage, and some silicone adhesives are silicone-based; contact with any of these substances may cause them to stop working. Therefore, it’s best to avoid latex makeup sponges altogether.

If the prosthetic isn’t sticking, you could be using too much adhesive. Silicone adhesive is like superglue: the less you use, the stronger it will hold!

Keep in mind that silicone is moisture-proof, and it is therefore important that you let the adhesive dry fully before you press the prosthetic onto your skin. Otherwise, the adhesive will remain liquid under the prosthetic, and it won't stick.


Safety

Always try all new products on your skin 24 hours before application to ensure your skin won’t react poorly to them. This includes adhesives, makeup, removers, and skin products.

NEVER peel a prosthetic off without an adhesive remover - this will damage your skin!

Avoid strong adhesives, such as Spirit Gum, especially around the eyes and mouth!

Last but not least, use common sense!

For adult use only.
Read instructions carefully before application.
Make sure the product fits properly to avoid hazards.
Small parts (choking hazard) - keep all products and packaging away from small children.
For external use only.