How do you make a latex mask?

i am trying to make several masks for my family so we can change faces for halloween. any ideas? and where to get supplies? thanksHow do you make a latex mask?
Yes, I am actually a stage manager at some musical theatres and in the past I have actually had to make latex masks and or prosthetics for some of our productions. First off, you need to life cast the persons face. Life casting means to take a mold of there face. You have to wait some time for the mold to actually set but it is totally worth it. Also at this time, always have someone nearby just in case of a panic attack or something from the person being casted. These molds sometimes cause people to think that they cant breathe underneath. Next, you can remove the mask and let it sit for some time until it sets completely. Next, if you want to add any other facial attributes such as a bigger nose or a wart; you can use clay to add that on to the hardened mold. Finally you must pour a special liquid latex onto the mold for it to form the exact shape. This also takes quite sometime. After the latex hardens, you can remove the latex mask or prosthetic and you have your own halloween mask. Also, if you use foam latex at the liquid to set your mold, the mask or prosthetic will only hold together for a few days of wearing. But if you use gelatin to set your mold, it will be more durable for quite sometime. In addition, both gelatin and foam latix are quite expensive, and then you will have to buy paint and other mask making products to paint the foam latex mask. It is a rather long process, but if done right, in the end the time and hard work will totally pay off. Below I have given you the link of the website that I use to purchase my materials. I hope I have helped and I wish you the best of luck in the nearby future!





www.fxsupply.comHow do you make a latex mask?
I purchased a few kits through www.monstermakers.com and taught a latex mask making class this past summer to high school students. Their (Monster Makers) ';how-to'; book is very concise and can take you step by step through the process. To give you an idea of how much time it will take to dedicate to the project; the class I taught was 18 hours spread over 9 days. Everyone was able to complete their project in that amount of time. Good luck.