Latex mask making - favorite online tutorials and suppliers?

[Westies14]

Hey guys,

Do you know of any particularly strong tutorials online regarding latex mask making/casting? I sculpted busts and did some plaster casts back in art school. I've read the tutorials at monster makers and fx warehouse. What esle should I check out? Any tutorials with good photos?

Also, are MM's prices decent? Are there better suppliers for clay, ultracal, etc?

Thanks for your advice!

- Doug

 

[SUPERprops]

Youtube? It might have some.

 

[Westies14]

I've browsed there too, and I know about Google. I'm really looking for specific recommendations from people who've used one or another with positive results.

 

[jedi_master_adam]

check out monstermakers.com

 

[Westies14]

I'm being punked, right? :lol

 

[piehead]

if you go to the monstermakers website i highly reccomend an e-book called the mask makers handbook. its a step by step book that takes you through all the steps needed to create a finished mask. step by step pics and instructions, its cheap too.

 

[Westies14]

if you go to the monstermakers website i highly reccomend an e-book called the mask makers handbook. its a step by step book that takes you through all the steps needed to create a finished mask. step by step pics and instructions, its cheap too.

Thanks for the recommendation - just purchased the downloadable version!

 

[Zaxmon]

if you go to the monstermakers website i highly reccomend an e-book called the mask makers handbook. its a step by step book that takes you through all the steps needed to create a finished mask. step by step pics and instructions, its cheap too.

I always like to browse a book before I buy. Does anyone have some quick and dirty images they can show me?

 

[Westies14]

I always like to browse a book before I buy. Does anyone have some quick and dirty images they can show me?

Going through the PDF quickly, it's a expanded and detailed version of the "how to make a monster" 4-step tutorial on their site. Reads well, good pictures and step-by-step explanations...

 

[patsmear]

For ultracal, go to a plaster supplier locally, or call a dentist, they may be able to get it for you.

One of the best prices with shipping I found was plaster.com

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