Thread: Painting latex masks?

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So, my brother is working on painting a Michael Myers latex mold. He's using an acrylic paint mixed with latex and wants to know what he should do about getting rid of blemishes after each layer dries. Can he use an ultra-fine sandpaper?

Any tips would greatly be appreciated!

What do you mean by blemishes? If you're painting with a brush, you should paint layers when they are wet, if you're using an airbrush, you should ba able to blend no problem. Any picts? That would help.

Jim
BHSFX

If he's doing what i think he's doing it won't work.
You have to cut the paint with rubber cement, whch also has to be thinned with Bestine.
I have to warn you please do this in a well ventalated area because it's nasty for your health.
I have in the past painted masks cheap and dirty with latex based craft paint. then i sponged over it with Pros-Aid and it held but not for years.
Instead of the rubber cement blend might i suggest this: The Monster Makers Latex Halloween Mask Paints and Colorants - 866-521-SPFX (Toll Free)
Healthwise and if you aren't used to doing this this type of painting it's a better way to go.

but doesn't that only mix with oil paints?
Here's some good info: Mask Materials Guide: Part 3 - The Monster Makers

Originally Posted by Bobamaltz

If he's doing what i think he's doing it won't work.
You have to cut the paint with rubber cement, whch also has to be thinned with Bestine.
I have to warn you please do this in a well ventalated area because it's nasty for your health.

I'm guessing the blemishes are dried latex rolling up into balls. And no you cannot sand latex. You could try taking a razor (be careful) and slice away the "blemishes" and reapply the "paint".

You can Dremel latex.

Yeah, i should have said that sorry. Your rubber cement paint should be mixed with and OIL based paint.
But you can mix regular cheap craft paints if you do it the Pros-aid way and don't plan on wearing it constantly.

Originally Posted by Bobamaltz

You can Dremel latex.

Hmmmm seems the latex I'm using to "paint" my props is gummier. Until it's layered and thick it will stick and seperate with just a touch, but again what I'm using mine for is something other than masks. Sanding for sure would just grab and peel or in the least roll and bead what I'm applying it onto.