Well if cute children can do it then an adult like me can as well. Thank you to both you and your family for help, inspiration, and especially self confidence 👍🏻
Glad it helps! There is an updated version of this that may also be helpful. The process in the updated version is a little easier to accomplish. ruclips.net/video/7wMRUjc6vqY/видео.htmlsi=IhaeIYVShP81iaT8
Hello! Great tutorial, I'm very excited to try this. For the plaster layers without the use of a container - do you just paint the plaster on with a thick brush before the plaster gauze steps?
I’m actually in the process of filming a full tutorial on this process. I now use a layer of 100% silicone caulk followed by plaster casting strips. I’ve found that plaster alone sometimes crumbles so the plaster with strips has more structural integrity. The silicone does a better job of picking up precise details.
I'm thinking of doing this for Halloween but I'm going to make a Craig mask from slipknot. He has a zipper as a mouth. Do you have any suggestions on how I could attach the zipper? Also, he has nails sticking out of his head would I just use hot glue to stick them on? Thanks for the video though it will be very helpful!
If I were making the mask I would get the basic shape of the head, eyes, nose, mouth opening (without the zipper) first. I would apply the nails poking out and the zipper after the latex mask was complete. The nails I would insert from the inside poking through and anchor them on the inside with a strong adhesive. (I would have to research the right adhesive so that it would be strong but not caustic to wear) The zipper mouth I would purchase from a fabric store or take off of a small zipper pouch and hand sew it into the mouth opening on the latex. The latex should be strong enough to hold the stitching. I hope this helps. I'd love to see your final product!
@@funky8431 If you have a styrofoam head to start with I would guesstimate 2-4 lbs of clay would work. I also recommend getting a clay conditioning press (pasta maker). It will save you a TON of time and give you consistent thickness to your clay.
Natural clay will harden after a while so it may be a little unforgiving. Other than that I think it should work fine. The oil based clay never hardens so you can keep working with it and editing without covering it with Saran Wrap. Hope that helps!
Well if cute children can do it then an adult like me can as well. Thank you to both you and your family for help, inspiration, and especially self confidence 👍🏻
Glad it helps! There is an updated version of this that may also be helpful. The process in the updated version is a little easier to accomplish.
ruclips.net/video/7wMRUjc6vqY/видео.htmlsi=IhaeIYVShP81iaT8
The last mask of the long black hair girl is excellent tv horror series kind of thinking.
I agree. She did an excellent job. Really creepy.
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Very good beginner tutorial, that last mask with the button eye was creepy as hell dude!
Hello! Great tutorial, I'm very excited to try this. For the plaster layers without the use of a container - do you just paint the plaster on with a thick brush before the plaster gauze steps?
I’m actually in the process of filming a full tutorial on this process. I now use a layer of 100% silicone caulk followed by plaster casting strips. I’ve found that plaster alone sometimes crumbles so the plaster with strips has more structural integrity. The silicone does a better job of picking up precise details.
@@MisterHen Interesting! Thank you for the tip.
I'm thinking of doing this for Halloween but I'm going to make a Craig mask from slipknot. He has a zipper as a mouth. Do you have any suggestions on how I could attach the zipper? Also, he has nails sticking out of his head would I just use hot glue to stick them on?
Thanks for the video though it will be very helpful!
Also, How much clay do you think is needed?
If I were making the mask I would get the basic shape of the head, eyes, nose, mouth opening (without the zipper) first. I would apply the nails poking out and the zipper after the latex mask was complete. The nails I would insert from the inside poking through and anchor them on the inside with a strong adhesive. (I would have to research the right adhesive so that it would be strong but not caustic to wear) The zipper mouth I would purchase from a fabric store or take off of a small zipper pouch and hand sew it into the mouth opening on the latex. The latex should be strong enough to hold the stitching. I hope this helps. I'd love to see your final product!
@@funky8431 If you have a styrofoam head to start with I would guesstimate 2-4 lbs of clay would work. I also recommend getting a clay conditioning press (pasta maker). It will save you a TON of time and give you consistent thickness to your clay.
@@MisterHen is 2 lb of clay enough?
Little trick is too take clay powder with any desired pigment and add it to Elmer’s glue and paint it on.
Sounds like an idea worth testing. Thanks!
Does the styrofoam head break easily or it was removed easily from the plaster mold?
If the styrofoam head has low profile features it typically stays together for multiple uses.
Does natural clay work too?
Natural clay will harden after a while so it may be a little unforgiving. Other than that I think it should work fine.
The oil based clay never hardens so you can keep working with it and editing without covering it with Saran Wrap. Hope that helps!
Can I use homemade clay?
Possibly, but I’m not sure. Oil based clay never hardens so it’s ideal for this project.
@@MisterHen thanks
@@MisterHen hey sorry to bother but is it easy and quick to sculpt the face on the head?
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