In PART 2 of his 3-part "How to Make a Mask" course series, master character creator Tim Martin (The Thing, Jurassic Park 3, AVP) teaches you how to mold & cast your mask sculptures using professional molding techniques & affordable materials, including hydrocal plaster (gypsum cement), water clay, burlap & a few simple shaping tools.

From sealing your sculpture & building a clay wall, to patching your molds for the latex "dwelling" process, Martin's expert mold making guidance will help you on your journey towards creating your own custom Halloween masks, scary masks or other fantasy character transformations.

Beginner Level

3h 45m of duration

English (auto), Spanish (auto)

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Curriculum

1. Title & Introduction - 1min

2. Sealing the Sculpture - 12min

3. Laying the Clay Wall - 11min

4. Protecting the Sculpture & Reinforcing the Clay Wall - 18min

5. Adding Keys to Your Clay Wall - 4min

6. Sealing the Clay Wall - 8min

7. Applying the Surface Coat - 11min

8. The Burlap Layer - 16min

9. The Burlap Layer - 22min

10. Prepping for the Second Splash Coat - 20min

11. Applying the Second Splash Coat - 13min

12. Applying the Second Layer of Burlap - 19min

13. Cleaning Up the Outside of the Mold - 13min

14. Opening the Mold - 5min

15. Cleaning the Head Cast & the Mold - 27min

16. Patching Holes & Prepping the Mold for Latex - 9min

17. Brushing in a Layer of Latex - 5min

18. Pouring the Latex - 6min

19. Student Q & A - 3min

Materials

This materials list is the complete list for all 3 parts of Tim Martin's How to Make a Latex Monster Mask course series.

CLICK on the links below to find the materials you need for this lesson.

Some items might be harder to find, but a little internet scouring usually finds you everything you'll need.

Mouldlife USA

Mouldlife Europe

Naimie's Beauty Center

Reynolds Advanced Materials

Smooth-On Inc.

GreatArt UK

FOR YOUR WORK STATION

Generic Head Form

Blow Dryer

Squirt Bottles

5 Gallon Bucket

Ratchet Straps

Latex Gloves

Respirator

LATEX

5 Gallon Bucket Slip Cast Latex (NOT Balloon Latex)

CLAYS/PLASTERS

WED Clay (2 BOXES) - 50 LBS

Clay – EM210 “White Clay”

Hydrocal

Plaster Bandages (2 rolls)

Sculpey SuperFlex Bake and Bend

EPOXYS/ADHESIVES

5 Minute Epoxy (CLEAR)

Pros-Aide

PAINT/BRISTLE BRUSHES

1” Chip Brush

1 ½” Chip Brush

Paintbrush (Assortment)

Bestine Rubber Cement Paint

Acrylic Paint

Oil Paints

RELEASES/SPRAYS

Dulling Spray

Krylon® Crystal Clear

Mold Release Wax

Vaseline

RESINS

Cab-o-sil

SPONGES

Reticulated Foam Sponge

Makeup Sponge

THINNERS/SOLVENTS

99% Alcohol

Acetone

Laquer Thinner

Rubber Cement Thinner

TOOLS

Cutting Tools

Clay Cutting Cord

Scissors (Cloth Shears)

Filing Tool

Dremel w/ Felt and Stone Tips

Sculpting Tools

Rubber Kidney Tool

Metal Serrated Kidney Tool

Rectangular Metal Serrated Tool

Metal Kidney Tool

Small Loop Tools (various sizes and shapes)

Small Metal Rake Tool

Rubber Tipped Tool

Metal Spatula

Texture Stamps

Mold Making Tools

Rounded Edge Spatula

Rubber Kidney

Smaller Spatula

SUPPLIES

Baby Powder

Cellophane

Rags

Burlap or Sisal Fiber

Marker

Paint Sticks

Paper Towels

Plastic Garbage Bags

Tongue Depressors

Water

HEALTH/SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

When working with toxic and/or dangerous materials or tools:

ALWAYS read labels for appropriate use guidelines

ALWAYS wear a high-grade respirator

ALWAYS work in a well-ventilated area

ALWAYS protect your skin

ALWAYS wear eye protection

Artist BiographyTimothy Martin

Special Effects Character Creator & Master Monster Maker, Amalgamated Dynamics, Inc..

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