How to make latex prosthetics

[GlennMorganFan]

How does this process work with non latex materials? I want to get into the special effects indutry as a career, but I'm deathly allergic to latex. I know hypoallergenic gloves and masks wil protect me when I apply them to other people, but to start out I want to apply them to myself. (Until I get a willing slav...uh I mean volunteer)

[Amukahok]

Tsuki no iie I forgot about this song haha

[TheJustineBell]

thumbs up if you're making Lady Gaga BTW horns out if this! Lolz

[mariettacuxufleta]

thanks! but i think that this tutorial needs more images of the process..... thanks

[velvetrosenyc]

lol OutLaw Star..."im here now"

[christinelandis]

@velvetrosenyc Absolutely. LOVE it.

[Giovanniraggi]

thank you very much

[MegaAnimeJunkie]

I'm going to be Dren from splice next year for halloween and I';m trying to make the cravese in her scalp and forhead, I'm takeing a bald cap and puting laytex on the cap and over the side but it's bugging the crap out of me cause I cant get it the right shape and i'm picky and wont stop until i like i mean relly like it.... Any Tips???

[christinelandis]

@MegaAnimeJunkie I wouldn't use this method for a bigger piece like a forehead and scalp. You would be better off trying a full face casting with algenate, making a plaster mold from that casting, sculpting with putty on the casting and then creating a latex piece from that. The process is pretty extensive, but if your really picky, it would be the way to go. You can find instructions all over online with the algenate products.

[DJKJSeph]

If i did not turn the volume off when I did I might have committed suicide.

[thesexualsoup]

How do you apply the liquid latex to the inside of the mold? Paintbrush? Sorry if this is a stupid question I've never done anything like this before or worked with latex.

I liked your video very much

[christinelandis]

@thesexualsoup Use a decent cheap paintbrush for the first few layers. You can use a bristle brush or a sponge brush. A sponge brush will give you better coating, but it's hard to get in the crevices. After the first few coats, it's easier to pour a little in the mold and roll the mold around in your hands, letting the latex cover it by gravity.

[thesexualsoup]

@christinelandis Thank you very much, I'm going to try this out next time I cosplay

[shollia]

Nice tutorial. But how do you apply it and make it look like it's a part of you and not just a floppy hollow piece of latex glued to your face?

[christinelandis]

@shollia If the piece is much larger than wherever you're applying it, stuff the latex with cotton to give it shape so it won't collapse, apply the prosthetic with spirit gum, and blend it in with makeup, the same way you would with store bought pieces. If you do a good job of blending out the edges when you make your piece, it will actually be easier to blend than a store bought one.

[omgz0mbie]

this is great, i was just wondering, is this mold re-usable? I wanted to make one but if it turns out cool i'll want to use it again, would i need to make a whole new mold? Thanks!

[christinelandis]

@omgz0mbie The mold is totally reusable. Just make sure you get all of the clay out of the mold before you do your casting. The clay can mold over time, but the plaster won't. The mold can be reused many times as long as it is kept dry and clean in between castings.

[omgz0mbie]

@christinelandis Thanks so much! Definitely going to try this now! :)

[lltjbaby]

@christinelandis lol i know and by the way this totorial is amazing xxx ur super talented xxx

[lltjbaby]

cool tutorial :D lol but when u first make the puple cast looks like a dinosaur ^.^ xxx love this though ty x

[christinelandis]

@lltjbaby It's supposed to be like a witches nose, but now that you've said that, it totally does look like a dinosaur. lol

[StijnOo]

ow why didnt u show how it looks like x)

[christinelandis]

@StijnOo I plan on making another tutorial on makeup and prosthetic application soon. You can see the finished project there. : )