Mouldlife Baldiez 500ml

Mouldlife Baldiez 500ml

Mouldlife Baldiez is the professional cap plastic from the UK for creating realistic bald caps in film, theatre and Halloween productions. This liquid plastic dries to a clear, flexible film used both for building bald caps and as an industry-standard encapsulator for silicone prosthetics.

• 500ml pro-size, enough for multiple caps or a full production
• Dual use: bald cap construction and silicone prosthetic encapsulator
• Flexible film that moves with facial expressions
• Dissolvable edges blend invisibly with acetone
• Industry standard in film, TV and theatre worldwide

What is Baldiez?

Baldiez has two uses. As a bald cap, you build up a complete cap layer by layer on a Red Practice Head. As an encapsulator, you apply it in an ultra-thin coat around a silicone prosthetic, so the edge blends seamlessly into the skin and becomes invisible on camera.

The secret is in the dissolvable edges: dip a cotton bud in acetone and blend the transition until nothing is visible on camera. The Baldiez stays flexible and follows every facial movement.

Why choose Baldiez 500ml?

• Large 500ml bottle, enough for multiple caps or an entire production
• Dual function: bald cap and encapsulator for PlatSil Gel prosthetics
• Flexible film that moves with facial expressions
• Dissolvable edges for an invisible transition
• Industry standard in film, television and theatre worldwide

How to use Baldiez

1. Prepare the practice head: apply a thin layer of Macwax mould release onto your Kryolan Red Head so the cap releases cleanly without tearing.
2. Thin with acetone if needed so you can apply the Baldiez more easily with an airbrush or brush.
3. Apply four to six layers, sprayed or brushed. Let each layer dry completely before applying the next, otherwise air bubbles will form.
4. Wait thirty minutes after the final layer, then carefully release the cap. First dust the entire surface with a thin coat of Setting Powder. Then lift the bald cap from the practice head using a powder brush loaded with setting powder.
5. Trim to size and attach to skin with Pros-Aide.
6. Blend the edge away with a cotton bud dipped in acetone.

Removing

Gently peel the cap from the skin. Remove adhesive residue with Pro-Clean cleansing oil or Life Wipes, then wash your face with mild soap. Clean your airbrush or brush immediately after use with acetone.

Useful tools and related products

• Kryolan Red Head practice head as the base form for your bald cap
• Mouldlife Macwax 400ml as mould release for clean separation
• ProAiir Pros-Aide 60ml to adhere the cap to skin
• Sherman Pro-Clean cleansing oil for removing adhesive residue
• Stainless Steel Spatula for building up Sculpt Gel or wax around the cap

Important safety tips

• Work in a well-ventilated space. Acetone produces strong fumes.
• Keep the bottle away from open flames. Baldiez is flammable.
• Always seal the bottle tightly and store in a cool, dark place.
• Build up slowly in thin layers for a smooth, clear film.

Other sizes and variants

Baldiez is also available as Mouldlife Baldiez 120ml for smaller projects. Want an acetone-free alternative with more stretch? Go for Mouldlife Super Baldiez 500ml or Super Baldiez 120ml: these have more stretch and blend with IPA instead of acetone.

Compliant with EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009. Product photos are taken under professional lighting. Colours may differ slightly depending on your screen settings.