Thread: Taking care of Latex Masks

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what is the proper way to take care of latex mask that have been worn I have forgotten now I have too many to use styro heads but what do you put inside the mask. Thanks.

I seem to recall placing the mask ina bag with baby powder but I may be wrong........

I have a huge rubber mask that I use outside each year and each year that I get it out is becoming more and more brittle. Parts of it have hardened and have started to break off around the neckline. I would love to know how I can save it from getting any worse. I store it stuffed with plastic shopping bags in it's own box, but never added any powder or anything. I hope someone has some suggestions.

Here ya go...

Originally Posted by Dr. Slickshill

Here ya go...

Thanks! Interesting site.

From what I read there, it looks like the problem with my mask is sunlight making it brittle. I use the mask on an 8 foot prop I display outside each year during most of the month of October. I've had it at least 6-7 years now. Was one of my best garage sale finds ever! Think I only paid $10 for it, but I hate to see it ruined...it is a really cool 2 foot mask of a skull wearing a top hat.