Friday, December 25, 2009

How do you make RUBBER HALLOWEEN masks (not disposable hollywood latex)?

I'd like a link or information on making RUBBER HALLOWEEN masks like you buy at WalMart or The Spirit Shop on Halloween. I've found tons on Hollywood Latex that's good for one use - I want to make the kind that slip on and off and aren't glued to the face.How do you make RUBBER HALLOWEEN masks (not disposable hollywood latex)?
First, latex makeup appliances that glue to the face are good for far more than just one use.





To make a mask, first you must make a lifecasting of the person to be wearing it (in the case of commercial masks, they use a generic form). Make a plaster positive from the lifecasting to serve as your base. Sculpt on top of the positive lifecasting the mask you want. Make a plaster mold of the sculpture. Fill the mold with latex rubber and remove your mask. Then comes painting.





Of course, there are detailed steps and instructions I've omitted, but here's a link that will tell you more.

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