Which Latex To Use?

[Predchris]

Hello everyone,

Have watched the forum for some time now and decided rather than buying the cheap sets I will make one as previously asked around for someone to make one but always fell short.

I have purchased the MR.Incredible Suit and I am wondering what is the best latex to coat the suit in?

Also how many litres would anticipated to be required?

Many Thanks,

Chris

 

[wonko]

First of all, welcome to the Lair! Check out the introduction thread and tell us about yourself. The latex your looking for is RD-407, or "casting latex" http://www.monstermakers.com/product/RD407-Mask-Latex-for-Halloween-Masks-and-Props.html. There are a few different places to get it, but you really can't go wrong with The Monster Makers. You could also check locally to see if there's any suppliers local to you. A gallon will give you enough to do your suit, with a little left over for anything else you want to do. If you order from them, I also suggest getting some latex colorant to help cut the color of the suit. There's a ton of great info here, best thing to do is use the search and do ALLOT of reading. Hope this helps!

Brian

 

[made007]

I used one i found on ebay, it says moldmaking latex but its the same thing, ive seen they use monstersmakers a lot

 

[Effects Guy]

Depending upon where you are located, I find that the slip casting latex from Frend's carries the best price. That is what I usually go with. The Monster Makers latex has some bizarre qualities to it. You can also use Balloon Rubber for something stronger. I like it because it soaks in better, but because it has no filler is it very thin.