Thread: Best way to keep latex looking wet?

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Have a latex mask, want to keep it looking wet and glistening. Does anybody know any tricks for doing this?

Thanks!

I've used baby oil on one my friend had and it worked pretty good to give it that shiny look. Just rub it over the mask and then dab it off with a paper towel to get off the excess.

I like the baby oil idea. If you want it to be permanently glossy, this stuff is great: http://www.liquitex.com/Products/varglossvarflex.cfm

Baby Oil. So simple! Duh Thanks alot!

DO NOT USE BABY OR MINERAL OIL ON LATEX it will break down the latex . Use only Latex grease paint from a professional costumer / make up supply store . They will have the proper colors and glosses to apply .

Originally Posted by STAREMPIREUS

DO NOT USE BABY OR MINERAL OIL ON LATEX it will break down the latex . Use only Latex grease paint from a professional costumer / make up supply store . They will have the proper colors and glosses to apply .

I put it on my friends mask 2 years ago and have had no problems....Matter of fact I just dug it out and took this pic of it..

Oils will degrade latex over time, although with slush cast rubber latex I would imagine it will take longer. Foam latex will be eaten away at by oils rather quickly, so do not use oil or oil based products on foam latex if you want to keep it for a long time.

Try aromorall or Folkart makes a flexable klearkote that works great!!

Glycerin works well.

I use a product called "Perma Wet", which is sold by monstermakers.com. However, I believe you have to put in a minimum order of $25, so unless you happen to need other supplies from them, it's probably not worth it.