Need info on latex mask making/casting?

ok,so ive been a tattoo artist for over three years....and im growing tired of it....its fun,but im tired of doing the same freaking tattoos over,and over again....very rarely do i do anything challenging....anyway,tattooing isnt my main source of income...so im thinking of dropping out for awhile and explore a totally new art outlet....and im kinda of a nerd,and my interest are leaning towards making latex/foam masks....theres a starter kit ill probably order from monster makers ,but im wonder if anybody has any experiance doing this?....especially with the moulding,casting and all that....im kinda lost...i know i start with clay and sculpting...but what are the steps after that?....anything is aprrieciated?





after some of the sh*t masks ive seen at stores ive decided to make a move and try it out...lolNeed info on latex mask making/casting?
this is the best book ever written on the subject. it covers everything from making life casts, masks made of leather, latex, plaster, even frendly plastic and paper mache, as well as some products I've never heard of. Suppliers are in the back, (but I don't know if they are still valid) IT also covers paining the mask and rooting the hair.





The Prop Builder's Mask-Making Handbook by Thurston James





if it's not in here, it shouldn't be tried.





After buying the book, my best advice is invest in a good face form for proper positioning of the eyes, nose, ect, or buy alginate to make a casting of someone's face. (when making an alginate casting to use as a mold, the model needs to breathe through straws while it sets. This scares some people, so I would buy a pre-made form.





After you sculpt your ';face'; a mold needs to made and it's the hollow casting that will come of it that will make the mask.Need info on latex mask making/casting?
Yes, the poster above is correct.





The Prop Builder's Mask-Making Handbook by Thurston James is the best source and costs about $20.

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