Where to Get Latex Airbrush Paint

Skaught

Skaught

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I need to order some paint to airbrush a latex mask. I've never done mask airbrushing before apart from playing around with watered down acrylic paint which really doesn't work well. What should I look for, and where should I look?

Thanks,

Scott
 
You may have done this but In case you haven't, I would invest in a paasch airbrush. When painting with latex You want a gun that will be very easy to clean as the air can dry the latex and clog it. I went for the paasche H series Single action. It's perfect for applying base coats and more importantly cleaning It is extremely easy.
 
Thanks. I have a Paasch and it was easy to clean when I clogged it up. I just need the right paint. I appreciate the tip!

Scott
 
If you don't want to invest in actual latex paint, some makeup pros use a product called "Prosaide" , which is a surgical type adhesive used for applying prosthetic appliances to actors. You may be able to find mixing formulas online, but I've used various ratios from 10 parts paint to 1 part Prosaide to 5 parts paint to 1 part Prosaide (acrylic paint). The stuff is white in the bottle, but dries clear so it won't substantially change the base paint color. It allows the paint to adhere without flex cracking. The more Prosaide you use the more durable but the downside is that it is way more expensive than the paint , per ounce. Since I also use it as a better choice to adhere prosthetics, I usually have it on hand. It is available at make-up supply houses. It thins and mixes fine with water but not when dry. It might also work to use straight latex mixed with your paints. Just another alternative. Good luck.
 
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I mix approx, 1/1/1 mix of latex, cloudy ammonia, acrylic paint. Feeds well through the brush (single action , model H equivalent).

Usually I will use inks though, so only a few drops of it are needed. The coat when dry is scratch /flake proof. Just make sure to mix the colors first before adding to the latex/ammonia (they will discolor until the mixture dries)
 
Pros-aide adhesive (Burman Latex), hands down. Method: clean up finished piece with ammonia or light soap and water to remove release agent; dry. Thin but even coat of Pros-aide (thin with water), spray on or brush on --> dry --> airbrush over that using any air brush paints, acrylics (Createx for opaque colors, Badger for transparent ones, Liquitex or Ceramcoat for brush on work) --> dry --> pros-aide, dry and powder. Badger airbrush cleaner for cleanup; acetone if it's stubborn.
 
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About 30 years ago I made my own with a mixture or rubber cement, rubber cement thinner and oil paint. I mixed it thin enough to pass through an airbrush. You can also use it as a thin wash or stain to bring out fine details. A roughly torn sponge dipped in this mixture can be used as a stipple, similar to make-up stippling.

It's flammable and you probably should find a better alternative. If you do try it, wear a respirator and use it out doors.
 
v3d said:
About 30 years ago I made my own with a mixture or rubber cement, rubber cement thinner and oil paint. I mixed it thin enough to pass through an airbrush. You can also use it as a thin wash or stain to bring out fine details. A roughly torn sponge dipped in this mixture can be used as a stipple, similar to make-up stippling.

It's flammable and you probably should find a better alternative. If you do try it, wear a respirator and use it out doors.
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This is actually IMO the best way to paint a latex mask you dont have the buildup of the latex pigments that sometimes eats away at details with this ... it is very caustic and dangerous but respirators are a part of life if you do this work and they do their job ... Use this method and you will see better results
 
i make my own. 40% acyilc (createx) and 60% latex. thin with water to taste. i would avoid thinning it with ammonia, especially white or light colors. if you have any exposed brass parts in you airbrush (i do) the ammonia will react with it leaving mustard yellow splotches in your paint. rubberized paints made with latex become part of the mask and won't crack.

i sparingly use rubber cement mixed lightly with enamels or other solvent based paints. do this outdoors. VERY TOXIC. they are good for washes or rub outs. neither one of those techniques require an airbrush.

i've never tried the prosaid method, so i can't vouch for it. that stuff is partially latex.

also, you will want to filter the little boogers that develop in latex paint, especially if it's been sitting around for a while. they like to accumulate in the tip of your airbrush and drive you crazy. i do this with a fine metal mess out of an old french press coffee maker.
 
Here's a latex and polyfoam casting painted with the rubber cement mixture. I made some very thin washes to bring out the detail. The shine is thanks to a generous application of Armor All.
 
Not to vear too far off the subject, but can anyone tell me (and others) what they use to clean or just to protect a new rubber (dark knight) mask?
 
Thanks.Where might I find this product? I got this cowl at an incredible price from a reputable mask maker its just really thick inside the top of the cowl.The maker sais it can be trimmed out with an exacto knife.
 
the fw inks can be sprayed right onto the latex. Make sure you clean the latex with soap and water first and dry. To protect the final paint job spray a coat of crystal clear spray and then a dulling spray both by Krylon.
 
If you look it up there is a great tutorial by casey love using FW inks
there really is so much you can do with them, they've been by favorite for a long time now

another option is using an alcohol makeup pallet and mixing up your own colors that way
 
Great advice!! I find it hard to find latex paints here in the UK. Monster makers is frequently recommended but when you include shipping costs to the UK, it starts to get expensive. I definitely have some food for thought after reading this. Sorry I cant give you my pennies worth,but thanks to all who have shared some really helpful advice.
 
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