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In the past I have been asked how I make my latex masks and castings. So I started working on a small tutorial on how I do it.
If your interested in it, you can download it from:
http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/3.....tex%20Mask.rar
or you can also download it from my main site:
http://www.hidden-arts.com
if there is any problems with the link just let me know.
If your interested in it, you can download it from:
http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/3.....tex%20Mask.rar
or you can also download it from my main site:
http://www.hidden-arts.com
if there is any problems with the link just let me know.
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Wow! This is so useful!! Just a few hours ago (while looking at the website for the AnimeCon in Wichita) I was thinking about how I'd love to learn how to make these, so I could make a mask for the con if I go.. And then I find this! Thank you so much!! :D
Sorry for this total noob question, but where the heck do you buy the latex/plaster? Do you have to order it online? Oh, and what do you think is best to make the positive out of?
Thanks again!
Sorry for this total noob question, but where the heck do you buy the latex/plaster? Do you have to order it online? Oh, and what do you think is best to make the positive out of?
Thanks again!
I buy the latex from the net. http://www.cementex.com I think. But I can purchase their products from amazon.com.
The plaster is just "Plaster of paris", and I buy it in 15lb bags from LOWES.
I made my positive from a life-casting of my own face. I used "alginate" for the casting phase of my face, and then poured plaster into it to get my permanent positive.
If you need help doing any of these things I might be able to help in person if your not too far from wichita.
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btw, When is wichita's AnimeCon?
The plaster is just "Plaster of paris", and I buy it in 15lb bags from LOWES.
I made my positive from a life-casting of my own face. I used "alginate" for the casting phase of my face, and then poured plaster into it to get my permanent positive.
If you need help doing any of these things I might be able to help in person if your not too far from wichita.
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btw, When is wichita's AnimeCon?
Awww, I don't have that kind of money at the moment.. Actually, it'll be quite a while before I have that kind of money.. Being too young to get a real job sure doesn't pay very well. ):
Oh, just Plaster of Paris? I think I've seen that at Wal-Mart. I'll have to look for it!
So how exactly do you make a mold of your face? Do you stick your head in a bucket of the stuff or something? :P
I'm sure I could use some help, if I ever managed to actually get ahold of the required supplies.. But I don't see that happening. Even if I could afford it, I don't really have the place to actually do it. If I get the money, time and place to try it, though, I'm sure I'd like the help!
Anime Festival Wichita will be on August 15th-17th this year. http://afwcon.org/index.shtml
I wasn't planning on going, but my sister said she wants to go with me so I might have the courage to go do it, ha ha! =P Would be a lot more fun if I could make a darn mask, though!
Oh, just Plaster of Paris? I think I've seen that at Wal-Mart. I'll have to look for it!
So how exactly do you make a mold of your face? Do you stick your head in a bucket of the stuff or something? :P
I'm sure I could use some help, if I ever managed to actually get ahold of the required supplies.. But I don't see that happening. Even if I could afford it, I don't really have the place to actually do it. If I get the money, time and place to try it, though, I'm sure I'd like the help!
Anime Festival Wichita will be on August 15th-17th this year. http://afwcon.org/index.shtml
I wasn't planning on going, but my sister said she wants to go with me so I might have the courage to go do it, ha ha! =P Would be a lot more fun if I could make a darn mask, though!
The latex is the most expensive. ($40 a gallon I think.) but that will make an ungodly amount of crap.
They do have plaster of paris at wal-mart. but it's almost twice as expensive.
At LOWES you can get 25lbs for about $15. enough to make a few negatives.
The best way to get a good idea of life-casting, you should watch the creature feature affects on DVD extras like "An american werewolf in london" Life casting is an art in it's own.
I have lots of extra materials hanging around. If you are ever in the area and want a chance to throw something together, just holler. I am willing to help. Once you see it done you realize how easy it is. but you're right about the monies...Starting from scratch could cost about $100 bucks just to buy the basic materials. ...and it's kinda a lot of monies to be throwing around if you aren't sure how you'll like it.... or how it may turn out.
They do have plaster of paris at wal-mart. but it's almost twice as expensive.
At LOWES you can get 25lbs for about $15. enough to make a few negatives.
The best way to get a good idea of life-casting, you should watch the creature feature affects on DVD extras like "An american werewolf in london" Life casting is an art in it's own.
I have lots of extra materials hanging around. If you are ever in the area and want a chance to throw something together, just holler. I am willing to help. Once you see it done you realize how easy it is. but you're right about the monies...Starting from scratch could cost about $100 bucks just to buy the basic materials. ...and it's kinda a lot of monies to be throwing around if you aren't sure how you'll like it.... or how it may turn out.
Ahh the best tutorial ever! *shifts about searching for all the ingrediants needed and writes a list*
I know you probably won't be back for a while but...do you know if there is any possible way that you can send me that mask. I promised a friend I'd have his birthday present and...yeah.....
I know you probably won't be back for a while but...do you know if there is any possible way that you can send me that mask. I promised a friend I'd have his birthday present and...yeah.....
I will check what I have out in storage tomarrow... If I got one already molded I will send it to you. if not I will go ahead and cast one.
sorry I've been kinda out of it recently, lots of stuff screwing with me that I can't avoid.
I don't intentionally drop commissions, but this last few months have been killer. and until I can find another job (which is hard in today's economy) I am trying to get my prioreties straight.
sorry I've been kinda out of it recently, lots of stuff screwing with me that I can't avoid.
I don't intentionally drop commissions, but this last few months have been killer. and until I can find another job (which is hard in today's economy) I am trying to get my prioreties straight.
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