How to make latex prosthetics

A quick tutorial on how to build a reusable mold for cheap basic latex prosthetic for a costume. You can use this technique to build noses, wounds, warts, small size horns and a few other fun things.

The music IS NOT MINE. It is "Hiru no Tsuki" (Daytime Moon) by Arai Akino.

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[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)



[christinelandis]

@GlennMorganFan I'm not sure how well this would work with a latex replacement. To use scar wax or putty with these molds you would need to figure out a really good release agent. You'd probably need to just experiment with some of the other products out there. Good luck!

[velvetrosenyc]

lol OutLaw Star..."im here now"

[christinelandis]

@velvetrosenyc Absolutely. LOVE it.

[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.

[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

[Giovanniraggi]

thank you very much