How to Make a Halloween Mask "Molding" | Monster Lab

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[@sumanashraphi7336]

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[@arvidnoren9928]

Is it possible to do that mold with concreate?

[@zakhoskins6404]

The resemblance between this guy and Sean Connery in the Rock when he's being interrogated is eery. Also, good vid.

[@Mickr4]

7:25 That moment when he finally get the spot. So satisfying~~~~~

[@DingleDut]

Mickr4 I know right

[@scottm8285]

LOL. I was staring at it like "please get that ... please cover that" ... LOL

[@parasite-b9604]

I've just found these videos looking up how to make masks out of plastic, but this has awoken the sculptor in me. These videos are amazing, as is your work. I know exactly what I'm going to be doing as soon as I can buy the materials.

[@maartenisdrowning6628]

dude im so glad ive found this gem of a channel right now

[@DistortionsUnlimited]

Welcome!

[@Soulztorm]

I could watch and listen to you all day!

[@thebarbariansasquatch8108]

The Bob Ross of Blood, Guts, and Horror! Please be my Grandpappy!

[@eviledwin777]

Glad to be....sonny

[@dreamingdogsstudioect6639]

lucky person who gets to be around him and learn from him . so lucky , all i get is youtube videos lol. good job. your winning in my book.

[@TheCattyKid]

This is awesome! I feel like I am watching a mask making tutorial on a tube tv during the late 80's early 90's

[@rotoplooker5844]

Sincere thanks Mr.E for revealing some of your valuable tried and trusted methods in these videos. Your excellent 'Making Monsters' show deserves to be resurrected -Stat!

[@jasonjares1936]

I have been waiting since the TV series to hear what paint he uses for mold release. Awesome. Maximum talent, minimum cost!

[@beatlebabe1969]

I love how you don't make this intimidating like some other people do, they act like its the end of the world if you get a little messy and absolutely loose their minds if you even touch the plaster a tiny bit with your hands.

[@matthewgordon799]

Yes! Love how he is real!

[@ggamer1417]

this is way too underappriciated

[@williamdavanaria4727]

I agree!!!!I wish the tv show was still on the comradery between the staff and the way they showed you how to do things is unmatched by any other show

[@Halocline]

I hope to see the next one sooner! looking forward to it!

[@chrisfry7915]

Thanks, Ed. Finally, someone that could care less about the outside of the mold! So many people will show you their smoothing techniques and lament the cuts from the sharp plaster. I like it rough and not sharp, but I don't bother to spit shine them. Thumbs up!

[@CronusVelox]

I was binge watching the series that I forgot to check the time! Now I will only get 4 hours of sleep. I have no regrets though. Can't wait for the next vid!

[@panoz702]

great show miss your TV show! can't wait to see more.

[@thehouseofdeadthingsandpur1910]

Yay Ed Edmonds is still rockin the monster lab

[@scottclabough1792]

they need to bring back the TV show they had I was hooked on it plus seeing them work was awesome!!

[@juliec8238]

I love watching craftsmen at work and you are one. Thanks for being a great instructor and making this look attainable. Can't for the next part.

[@colinbird6436]

Appreciate your time making this video Ed, nice one.

[@DillonJBaldwin]

This put me to sleep so hard and I mean that in the best way. Very relaxing to watch. Thanks for sharing.

[@Iskelderon]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge to keep this art alive!

[@KidHaru]

Thank you for this series! I've been looking for a good mask tutorial that skips using silicone for a while. The host is really engaging and relaxing and it's cool to just see stuff get made!

[@jorgeurielesquedabecerra8820]

This is great, thank you for making these videos!

[@DistortionsUnlimited]

Glad you like them!

[@SyntaxScout]

Another amazing video from this gentleman.

[@vaddafakismen]

i just got into mask making. thank you, your series are very helpfull, im waiting the next ep

[@jordonmoore2083]

can't wait to see the finished piece!

[@-Cesh-]

This is so awesome. I love making costumes and I am definitely going to be trying out your techniques. Thank you for the content!

[@gamerbullies5753]

distortions unlimited/ed edmunds has helped me so much with these tutorials and for that i am very grateful i so cant wait for the latex pouring tutorial!! i am hoping that i can make my new monster/creation into a latex mask;) keep up the awesome mask and work distortion!

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[@matthewgutierrez4900]

These videos are so awesome! Ed you really do have an awesome job.

[@wawaelias8842]

This is 1 talented dude

[@cdrfrost734]

I'm subscribing, such a good teacher!

[@DistortionsUnlimited]

Thank you so much for subscribing! We really appreciate it and it inspires us to make more videos!

[@eivartheewizard4639]

I've been looking for the hemp you used.. but I don't know what it's called.. is it like "hemp fibers" or "hemp string"?

[@battlehammer4388]

Excellent !!!! Bravo its great to see a master at work. Thankyou

[@oliviabishop5451]

Great video Ed, hope to see the next one sooner than later. Jack...

[@eviledwin777]

You will.

[@kaitlin5193]

"It all washes off...eventually" My man!! Hahah!!

[@scotexican69]

Just found this channel and you guys are awesome. This is easily the best tutorial on how to do this. You got a new subscriber

[@DRACUL1964]

FANTASTIC!!!! Ed

[@indieshortfilm]

So fun and inspiring! ❤ Thank you!

[@DistortionsUnlimited]

You are so welcome!

[@anitamunoz303]

I love ed an ever time I see him I start to get creative with my stuff❤

[@michealglover8396]

way to go Ed!!!!

[@cmr2079]

Thank you for these videos, Ed.

[@tylerjordanguitar]

Thanks Ed. Nice to meet someone who shares my affinity for mask making🤓

[@nicholash1691]

Tyler Jordan hey tyler any advice for someone who is trying to get into mask making

[@Shrimp_Insurance]

@@nicholash1691 Not Tyler, but feel free to hit me up if you have questions since the original comment is 2 years old

[@dramamask]

Very informative and looking forward to the latex mold part! :)

[@achum2sum]

Ed you have great skills and thanks for the instruction I have to try this

[@filipkilibarda8952]

Great channel! I am really amazed by the quality of the content!

[@PsychoAxeMan]

very cool .. thanks for all the info. question what editing software do u use ?

[@eviledwin777]

Adobe Premier Pro! I love it!!

[@PsychoAxeMan]

Ed Edmunds thank you sir I will have to try it. 👍

[@alexandercorvenus1268]

I really enjoy these I actually learn from these lol hope the next one comes out soon so I can do the next step. love these vids

[@christopherkattfineart3429]

Your channel is so interesting. Going to down a lot of coffee watching this. Very cool!

[@universalnightmares]

Awesome been wanting to learn how to do this. Can't wait to see if you show how to do it with a bust or the little full props and figures

[@cdhodg7104]

Incredible! About how many pulls are these plaster molds good for?

[@eviledwin777]

About 50

[@FutureLaugh]

I really wish you would have shown more about how the hell to get all the clay out of the mold, this is IMO the hardest part of the entire process!

[@eviledwin777]

It can be! I'll cover it better in another video.

[@alexscott910]

water jets. cover clay in vaseline or sth similar

[@travisdubose7637]

Crap I'm most of the way through the video and that was my biggest question lol.

[@jonathanstout2467]

The few molds I have made, I prefer to carve wax, and do a lost wax casting style, just met it out in an oven. clay is much harder to remove.

[@nicholash1691]

I use a hose that on a almost pressure washing setting you just have to be super careful to not damage the mold

[@PhantomHT1320]

absolutely love this guy

[@andrews.]

This has been incredibly entertaining. I wasn't even interested in making a mask, I just wanted to see how it was done.

[@phelak]

hi edd,will the next part be out before christmas,thanks.

[@joelmurnan6717]

Love what you're doing! Thank you!

[@prettypainted]

I am so glad to have found your channel! Although I wish I had found it sooner. I'm really looking forward to learning how to get all of that clay out of your plaster mold. I tried to make a latex mask for my son (he wanted to be Sloth from the movie Goonies) and it turned out okay, not as perfect as I had hoped, but I really struggled getting the clay out of the mold. I had followed another KZbinrs advise and used wood glue as a barrier between the clay and the plaster and it really did not work well for me at all, I will use the gloss Kryolan paint from now on. Can't wait for the next video :)

[@tylerjordanguitar]

great video ed! question-- why does some of my latex not cure in the mold? just little spots here and there. could it be the sealer that i use on the sculpture that gets absorbed into the plaster mold? i used glossy rustoleum sealant. i will for sure use krylon next time. Thanks again for your videos.

[@eviledwin777]

It could have stuck to the mold and is not allowing the latex to absorb. Or it could be a contaminant. Be sure and let the Krylon dry over night.

[@carabing]

Ed, I have a Rust Oleum Gloss Protective Enamel, Want to be sure I am being spot on

[@horst2k10]

very nice art...I like it! Thumbs up and subscribed...

[@Krampus6-1-6]

What a cool guy. Thanks for the information.

[@michaelj.laseter7747]

Thanks for sharing Ed! Look forward to more videos.

[@isaiahherrera6419]

outstanding work! really looking forward to the next Ep👍

[@eosdelb]

Now I am in suspense. At least I have something cool to look forward too. Subscribed and shared.

[@artsculpture1024]

Great stuff, thanks! That's how I make some of the creatures and sculpts for my van.

[@mckernel6995]

This is great

[@bobbythomas1549]

Thank you for making your videos! Where do you get the hemp from?

[@Cleavatr0n]

Oh man! Can't wait til the next video! How long do you think we'll be waiting till wee see the Alien Zombie in all it's glory?

[@eviledwin777]

Not so long, we got really busy!

[@red5tv315]

Derp Derpson hffff

[@crazybonehead1835]

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[@samuelhoover1716]

Hey there Ed, I am completely impressed by your talent! I have been watching your videos and am proud to say that I created a scary character and he is great! I sculpted the clay a day ago, made the mold today and have filled the mold with mask latex. I am currently waiting for it to dry before tackling the painting. Just wanted to send you great thanks and to let you know that I have enjoyed your sense of humor and talent greatly!

[@DistortionsUnlimited]

Hi Samuel! All of us at Distortions thank you for your kind words and we are happy you enjoy the Monster Labs. Congrats on creating your first character! Wishing you all the best!

[@almoastskater1234]

Hey instead of using the hemp that's stringy like that you can get burlap strips it's just a lot faster 👍🏻

[@shidoin5398]

Hey Ed! Why do you prefer #1 pottery plaster over ultracal 30. Pottery plaster is much softer no? Also what do you use for for foam positives?

[@CreedStonegate]

Awesome video! Thanks Ed!

[@darkzoneattractions1060]

i love all of this!

[@Kapitannemo]

This is a great series! I have a quick query though--first time sculpt/mold; I let my clay dry and harden first, and I want to put plaster on the sculpture, but I'm wondering if I'll be able to remove the dry clay from the mold...should I just cut my losses, start over, and apply plaster while the clay is still damp and flexible?

[@joewillisinvisible]

So you sprayed the clay with the leather gloss? And it turned hard like so?

[@No-limits-]

Can you do in fiberglass or liquid plastic

[@jasonlara]

Would it be possible to stop at the point when you spray painted the clay (by the way, did you spray it while the clay was still damp? or was it completely dry?) and then hand paint the face to display on the wall like a plaque? I don't need to make masks, I just would like to sculpt half-heads and display them. Hope you can help. Thanks.

[@chazzdurden]

You can be as much talented as you want but not everybody is as charismatic as Ed Edmunds is, I mean the guy is too much fun to watch, I always fast forward the tutorials cause the dudes are always lame and boring, with Ed is just... damn, the video is too short haha ! thanks for sharing, Ed ! this is too generous from you, I'll be sharing this video as much as I can.

[@sandroalmeida6896]

One question, can latex masks only be made in plaster molds? Because I see that in your company you have many fiberglass molds they are only for foam dolls? Sandro from Brazil

[@johnhurt9858]

I have a question. I live in a rural area and have access to hay and pine straw. Can either one of those sub out the Hemp? I love these videos by the way. Thank you very much

[@alyssadecker8888]

Hey ed, I was wondering where can you buy hemp?

[@VashtaNerada8]

Does the spray paint on sculpt reduce the detail and texture? I would think even a thin layer would smooth out tone.

[@eviledwin777]

No, it's to thin.

[@thesonnystrait]

Okay. I'm subscribed and hooked. Can't wait for the next one

[@TheBorgCollective]

So, instead of using compressed air, could you use water to get the clay out? Or would that damage the mold?

[@eviledwin777]

Yes water would work, a water pick is great!

[@Symbolicliving]

The clay removal from the pottery plaster seems like a tough job. Is there a way that silicone or something rubbery and flexible is used to make the mold instead of the pottery plaster so it just pulls off easily?

[@iLoafCallumKay]

You could use silicone, but you're going to get a much better casting with a plaster mold. You could always try a fibreglass mold too. Plaster is always the best, and cheapest, though

[@davidinmossy]

Cool I used to want to work in the industry when I was a kid I watched MRS Doubtfire and that's what I wanted to do . Wish I had done it !

[@reapproductions4437]

Hi I hope you guys still respond to questions on this video! If I am making a full head mask that covers the entire face would I want to cast the entire head in one setting or split it between the sides of the head, i am also using oil based clay that I've been told is reusable, does this mean I should not spray it with the paint?

[@maximilians917]

Wouldn‘t the mask dry and then broke? Or out of which material is it exactly? Thanks for answers

[@mickobee]

You deserve so many more Subs

[@TheAFTERDRIVE]

I have a two piece mold I have to do but my creature has horns how would I go about this project? Should I do the horns separately their are many videos on KZbin for casting a mold on horned creatures

[@TheAFTERDRIVE]

Aren't*

[@johnfrnswth]

you can use burlap to add strength to mold! add 3 lays to mold after do detail bush soaking barlap in your plaster. ultcal 30 what you nomal use to make foam molds if you plan to run foam in it.

[@azarmidokhtnassiri6859]

About how much plaster powder do you use for the casting mixture? Just overall, how much do you recommend for beginners to buy - 1kg? 5kg? 25kg?

[@se2881]

Hi Ed, why do not you use Ultracal 30 instead of Pottery Plaster? Thanks..

[@necroide]

I love this videos!

[@justiceblackwolf369]

do you reuse your clay over and over again? Or do you know that technique?

[@PokemonButcher]

What purpose does spray-painting the sculpted clay serve?

[@eviledwin777]

Seals the clay so plaster doesn't get corrupted losing some of it's surface water to the clay.

[@mpotpolak]

Might be a silly question, but is the sculpt pretty dry before you paint it? & is the paint keeping the clay from attatching to the mold? (Love your work!)

[@eviledwin777]

It is usually fairly dry before casting, but it doesn't have to be. The paint works well either way.

[@Extreme_Horror_Phantom]

@@eviledwin777 Will the sculpture come off of the armature easily without the molding process? I want to focus on sculpting monsters first. Then learn about molding.

[@DistortionsUnlimited]

Hello! Well if you make sure not to let the clay dry too much than yes it will come off fairly easily and you can reuse it for a future sculpt to keep work on things. Have you watch our latest Monster Lab on WED clay? Ed goes over covering the sculpture and the quality of WED clay in that one in depth. But of course you can use oil clay also and that will not dry out.

[@DistortionsUnlimited]

Great idea to focus on sculpting and do as many as you can to get practice. Take photos of each sculptures so you can see your progress and learn from past projects.

[@JDLeeArt]

Thank you so much for this!!!

[@jonathanstout2467]

I love the very Gentle method of removing the sculpture from the base. HAHA.