Masks that are supposed to be like a second face?? UPDATE- SCULPT CRITIQUES PLEASE!!!

[GBrittelleJr]

Something like this:

How would I go about making a mask like this to where I can move my mouth, raise my eyebrows, etc?? I can't do prosthetics, as it has to be a one piece mask.

Any suggestions??? Thanks!

Greg

 

[n0regret5]

Re: Masks that are supposed to be like a second face??

silicone. google silicone masks, theres loads out there; and theres quite a few guys on here who can help out.

 

[mrbungle]

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silicone would be the way to go. ecoflex 0030 is good. you can tint it any color you want. it comes in transparent without tint.

smooth-on sells it and the tint for it.

 

[GBrittelleJr]

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Awesome. Are silicone masks "easy" to make?

 

[mrbungle]

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emmmm.......depends.....

 

[GBrittelleJr]

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Well, are there any web sites that might have some info on making them? Or could anyone lend a helping hand and actually tell me some techniques? Thanks.

 

[GotWookiee]

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Learning something new requires trial and error. I don't think learning a new skill could be called easy by any honest person. It requires patience and willingness to make mistakes and learn from them. It is a lot of fun, though.

Smooth-On has a lot of photo and video tutorials on their site. Check 'em out.

Start off with a life-cast so it will fit your face perfectly. Here are some life-casting videos on Smooth-On's website:
Making a Mold of a Face Using Alja-Safe Alginate
Lifecasting A Face Using Body Double

Here are some other videos that might be what you are looking for:
Using Silicone Rubber to Make Masks and Gel-Filled Appliances
Using Dragon Skin FX-Pro to Make a Gel-Filled Zombie Appliance

The FX Lab is also a great resource.

 

[GBrittelleJr]

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I really appreciate that. I can do latex castings, but not silicone yet. I have a smooth-on distributer in town, so I'll get over there.

Again, I really appreciate the help.

 

[mrbungle]

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if you are doing latex casting , you are already halfway there.

 

[GBrittelleJr]

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Does ecoflex need degassing? How do I do that?

 

[mrbungle]

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degassing helps but it is how you make your mold also on how airbubbles get trapped.

basily a degassing chamber is a pot or 5 gallon metal pot with a thick clear plastic lid and a guage and a valve that is hooked up to a vacuum pump. you put your mixed silicone in and let run for a few mintues to get the airbubbles out of the silicone. it will take care of most air bubbles.

you could make a cheap one with a 5 gallon bucket and shopvac.

 

[GotWookiee]

Wouldn't that implode? I was under the impression that the vessel had to be pretty stout.

 

[mothmonty]

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MRB is a master at the Silicone Mask, search for his Red Skull. I have a silicone Darth Maul mask and when applied to my face using skin tight adhesive, you can see when I raise my eye brows, full mouth movements etc. The mask has to be a good fit to your face though

 

[mrbungle]

Re: Masks that are supposed to be like a second face??

Wouldn't that implode? I was under the impression that the vessel had to be pretty stout.

my vacuum chamber is a 3 gallon stew pot with a thick acrylic lid hooked to my vacform table............i did not want to buy a seperate pump for the chamber.

 

[mrbungle]

Re: Masks that are supposed to be like a second face??

MRB is a master at the Silicone Mask, search for his Red Skull. I have a silicone Darth Maul mask and when applied to my face using skin tight adhesive, you can see when I raise my eye brows, full mouth movements etc. The mask has to be a good fit to your face though

thanks, man.


yes with alittle adhesive silicone masks move like real skin.

 

[GBrittelleJr]

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So I had a thought- could I make a silicone face appliance and glue it to a spandex mask? That way I would have the breathability of spandex, but with the edges feathered I could blend them into the fabric? Thanks for the help.

 

[GBrittelleJr]

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Please, help and critique as much as possible!!

So here's the deal- his mask is supposed to look like a face, with all the features, but somewhat more subtle as it's a mask. Allred draws fewer features on Madman that normal humans. And therein lies the delima- how do I sculpt an ALMOST accurate, yet smoothed out face?!

Here's what I have so far-

I'm not seeing what I want. To me, it still looks cartoony. Could anyone please give any pointers? I could really use any tips or critisim to get this where it should be. I can post more reference photos if necessary.

Thanks!!

 

[COSTUMEKING]

Re: Masks that are supposed to be like a second face?? UPDATE- SCULPT CRITIQUES PLEAS

your brows are to pronounced very robotic lookin try to keep it smoother with less hard edges