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Shane A.S. Ritchie, CFSP
- Aug 19, 2020
- 6 min
Why It Matters
"We are called on to help people make some sort of sense and take some sort of meaning from an event that often makes no sense"
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Shane A.S. Ritchie, CFSP
- Aug 7, 2020
- 4 min
Techniques for a Perfect Restoration Cosmetic Foundation Using NecroPAX™ Sealing Base
“Color theory is a crucial part of cosmetic work."
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Shane A.S. Ritchie, CFSP
- Jul 29, 2020
- 6 min
Perfect Lips
We have to remember any time we think of colors, we also have to consider light and shadow.
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Shane A.S. Ritchie, CFSP
- Jun 26, 2020
- 9 min
My Ever Evolving Embalming Tenets
"Speaking to various funeral trade groups and mortuary science students, I am struck by the lack of knowledge of basic embalming techniques"
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Shane A.S. Ritchie, CFSP
- May 16, 2020
- 9 min
Building Your Cosmetic Kit
COSMETIC SUPPLIES & TOOLS BRUSHES My favorite brushes are made by Bdellium Tools (www.bdelliumtools.com). They are not the cheapest but I...
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Shane A.S. Ritchie, CFSP
- May 11, 2020
- 3 min
Embalming For Restoration
When faced with a body that will require post-mortem reconstructive surgery to repair massive head trauma, the first thing that must be c...
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Shane A.S. Ritchie, CFSP
- Dec 4, 2019
- 11 min
Becoming a Great Mortuary Cosmetologist
Becoming a great mortuary cosmetologist, like any worthwhile endeavor, requires study and most of all, practice, practice, practice. It i...
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Shane A.S. Ritchie, CFSP
- Sep 6, 2018
- 3 min
Why do they look so dead?
Techniques for giving the deceased a restful but life-like appearance. We have all seen it. The deceased lying in the casket; formaldehy...
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