In PART 3 of his 3-part "How to Make a Mask" course series, master character creator Tim Martin (The Thing, Jurassic Park 3, AVP) delivers invaluable tips on how to patch, paint and finish your custom latex mask.

From demolding your rubber mask and repairing imperfections, to painting and finishing, and even hair laying, Martin's expert mask making guidance will give you the knowledge you need to create Halloween masks, scary masks or other fantasy character transformations.

Beginner Level

3h 34m of duration

English (auto), Spanish (auto)

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Curriculum

1. Title & Introduction - 33s

2. Opening the Mold - 4min

3. Seaming - 14min

4. Prepping the Mask for Paint - 12min

5. Priming the Mask - 11min

6. Creating a Flesh Tone - 20min

7. Veining - 12min

8. Adding Shadows - 7min

9. Blue Speckling - 3min

10. Cleaning Your Airbrush - 2min

11. Red Speckling - 10min

12. Red Shading & Mottling - 29min

13. Purple Shading - 14min

14. Brown Washes on the Teeth - 4min

15. Brown Speckling - 4min

16. Moles and Spots - 3min

17. Brown Shading - 6min

18. Brown Mottling - 8min

19. White Speckling - 5min

20. Painting the Eyes - 23min

21. Laying Hair - 13min

22. Applying Epoxy to the Eyes and Teeth - 8min

23. Wrap Up - 1min

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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