How to Latex and Paint a Mr. Incredible Suit - Huntorial
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Obraxis
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I'm still around 
Mostly just lurking as I've been very busy with finishing up my degree and traveling but I thought I'd tune and and answer some questions.
There was a little bit on shrikage. It was a good job I'm not fat, otherwise I would have had a hard time getting in....though it was tight. I wore a t-shirt and some nylon pants underneath.
The Paints were just standard Acrylic paints - with the mixtures described in the thread. The suit is still fine - no loss of color or flaking.
hehe no problem, thanks a lot! After halloween, my suit was in need of repair, for which i havn't had the time really. Hopefully I'll have it fixed for this year with some improvements!
Mostly just lurking as I've been very busy with finishing up my degree and traveling but I thought I'd tune and and answer some questions.There was a little bit on shrikage. It was a good job I'm not fat, otherwise I would have had a hard time getting in....though it was tight. I wore a t-shirt and some nylon pants underneath.
hey
nice tutorial
what paints did you use? (if you could link me to a website it would be a huge help)
The Paints were just standard Acrylic paints - with the mixtures described in the thread. The suit is still fine - no loss of color or flaking.
hehe no problem, thanks a lot! After halloween, my suit was in need of repair, for which i havn't had the time really. Hopefully I'll have it fixed for this year with some improvements!
Galaxy Hunter
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thanks for the help
Any medical repercussions?
Just wondering if i latexing right next to my rather window, with it wide open as i can, whether that'd be enough, or should I really do it outdoors?
Did you tint the latex at all before putting it on, and did you just use the paint roller to apply?
Just wondering if i latexing right next to my rather window, with it wide open as i can, whether that'd be enough, or should I really do it outdoors?
Did you tint the latex at all before putting it on, and did you just use the paint roller to apply?
Obraxis
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No real medical reprecussion in the long run.....latexing with paint rolls should be fine, but spraying latex into the air is very bad for your health and lungs.
I did actually tint the latex with some white acrylic paint so it would come out whiter, as the liquid latex I had was pink. For the base layers I used a pint roller and paint brushes - but when colouring I used an air-brush (just a cheap air-con one from a local store).
Hope that helps!
I did actually tint the latex with some white acrylic paint so it would come out whiter, as the liquid latex I had was pink. For the base layers I used a pint roller and paint brushes - but when colouring I used an air-brush (just a cheap air-con one from a local store).
Hope that helps!
Brandon1
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Just a question- I'm working on another type of costume, but similar concept using one of those black lycra suits. I've already applied about 4 layers of latex, and the latex is still translucent and not white opaque like your costume. Could mine still be painted if it ends up translucent and not opaque?
Obraxis
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I wonder if you managed to add enough white acrylic to your mix. the actual material of Lyra might be absorbing a lot of the liquid latex too due to it's nature.
I would add more white acrylic to the mix for 1 or 2 more layers of it with liquid latex just to be sure. Don't worry, as long as you have an actual latex layer, and not a Lycra layer on the surface, you can still spray/colour it using the acrylic/latex/water mixture that I've described.
I would add more white acrylic to the mix for 1 or 2 more layers of it with liquid latex just to be sure. Don't worry, as long as you have an actual latex layer, and not a Lycra layer on the surface, you can still spray/colour it using the acrylic/latex/water mixture that I've described.
Sorry, one more question. For latexing either a lycra suit or a Mr. I suit in this case, what is the difference between the RD-407 mask making latex and the latex base paint on Monster Maker's site? I've been using the latex base paint for latexing both this costume and the previous one I made awhile ago, and it does seem to be more expensive for the 128 oz (gallon) bottle.
thebigbadwolf
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awsome
thanks for sharing
suit looks grade A !!!
thanks for sharing
suit looks grade A !!!
The 407 latex is a bit thicker and sets very strong and rubbery. The latex base for paints is more like a slip or slush latex (from what I can tell from it's consistency), thus quite thin so it can be sprayed with the paint. I've yet to try spaying it through an airbrush, but I am picking up a cheap external mix one just to play with it.
I'm not sure about making a full pred skin, but I find the 407 is much easier to use for making prosthetics and coating pieces for flexible armor. It is just way more durable than the thinner stuff in less coats. This stuff will easily stretch out to twice it's size and snap back like a rubber band. I'm doing a muscle chest and ab section for a costume (and one for my friend's female version of Gambit) and will be using the 407 to coat the foam and fabric "sculpt". I'm way too lazy to take the time to layer all that slip latex .
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