Latex help

Lonewolf260 · Oct 22, 2014

Hello!

I am currently making a slipknot Corey Taylor mask and I have applied 7-8 layers of latex with a sponge to make it smooth, but I went to pull it and it was paper thin and began to tear a bit! I stopped and it is still on the mold, but am I doing anything wrong? Should I apply more layers with a different tool?what can I use to make smooth as possible layers and make it thick and strong enough?

Any help needed and appreciated!!

-Ian

Squirrelly ORC · Oct 23, 2014

You may find a lot of info on using latex for masks on www.thehunterslair.com they use latex for masks and body suits. I have not messed with latex enough yet to be able to help you other than to guide you there. They have a lot of info in their stickies just like here. You may find better answers there than what I could give you. Hope everything comes out good with the mask.

Lonewolf260 · Oct 23, 2014

I actually have a pred on that site! I've dealt with latex before but I don't know why it's so thin, I'll do some research, I still have a lot more layers to add anyway!

-Ian

propfreak · Oct 25, 2014

i heard you can use toilet paper ( would separate it in between your latex layers to help it build up a little better and keep it shape

Lonewolf260 · Oct 25, 2014

also, how can i apply a nice smooth layer?

-Ian

propfreak · Oct 26, 2014

i dipped it in the latex then applied it evenly. then a few more brushed on layers like you have been doing

Lonewolf260 · Oct 26, 2014

propfreak said:
i dipped it in the latex then applied it evenly. then a few more brushed on layers like you have been doing

My sculpture is of a mask, so its the size of my head, dont think dipping will work

ill figure something out

-Ian

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