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

In Monster Lab 11, Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited shows you How to Make your own latex Halloween mask. In this episode he shows you how to pour latex and paint your mask. The mask could be part of your Halloween costume or a display. Distortions creates Halloween and haunt products and was also featured on the show "Making Monsters." Filmed by Adam Taub distortionsunli...
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[@billiondollardan]

That rubbing alcohol wipe out step is incredible! The detail that immediately jumps out is really surprising for a guy like me who has never been involved in this industry

[@DistortionsUnlimited]

We hope you enjoy the latest episode of Monster Lab! Remember to check out other Monster Lab videos for Sculpting, Mold making, and other monster creation tips.

[@venomgaming3141]

where could I get fw inc ?

[@buffysummers6190]

DistortionsUnlimited u can even use flour

[@eviledwin777]

Hobby lobby or similar

[@kallihadad7022]

when you say fw ink what type of ink do you mean? i have their inks but they're liquid acrylics basically

[@jeffkuenzli3574]

What about adding talcom before pouring latex so latex doesn't stick to plaster?

[@GabeTheGrump]

Re-watched these videos and listened to them in the background at least 5 times there's something so relaxing and interesting watching these behind the scenes tutorials and making monsters.

[@DistortionsUnlimited]

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[@3DPDK]

This video takes me back to my college and early post college years. I actually learned this process as a fiberglass tech in the art department of an amusement "theme" park - King's Dominion. Our process was slightly different since the final object (singing mushroom, Scooby Doo, Yogi Bear, giant 6 foot candy apple, what ever) was made of fiberglass and rigid, so the mold itself had to be made in latex. The original was sculpted in clay; the latex was built up in layers, just as you did with the plaster, but then canvas reinforced plaster (like working fiberglass) was laid over the outside of the latex blob. The plaster acted as support for the latex reverse mold when laying up the fiberglass. Curing fiberglass generates quite a bit of heat, so we always sprayed the plaster support interior with vegetable oil to keep it from sticking to the latex. Once the polyester had hardened the latex could be peeled out of the fine detail of the "part". I remember in particular a classic Roman lion's face with stylized hair for his mane. It was a brute to get all the polyester into the intricate detail of the hair and even more brutal to peel the latex from the part once it was cured. If you damaged the latex mold, you could recast it from an existing part or if you were really careful with peeling the latex from the original clay sculpt, you could recast from that.

[@bipolar5679]

I haven't been there in a while.

[@itay8437]

Well that's actually a free MasterClass right here.. Thanks a lot brother

[@natecarrollfilms]

I want to thank you for having all this content available! I just made my first latex mask by following these instructional videos just in time for Halloween. Thank you Ed!

[@1097-n7p]

why is this old man so coooollll ?!!! hello from the mid east .

[@eviledwin777]

I was born that way...Ha!

[@wmonger]

Thank you Ed for taking the time to make and post these video's. It's much appreciated.

[@BlackArroToons]

Seeing your full process from clay sculpting to molding to painting is great. Very talented work! Thanks.

[@MrJacksaun]

The eyes, the eyes.... Thanks Ed, just beautiful.

[@crdnlsyn13]

LOVE these Monster Labs... more please I could watch these all day.... beats working.

[@CostumeForge]

Oh how I wish I had this tutorial a few years ago! I love the work you guys do! I hope Making Monsters comes back!

[@dropkickmolotov]

What a journey this mask tutorial was for me. Thank you so much. I will forever remember you as the one who taught me. Can't wait to share what I create with you!! 🎃

[@DistortionsUnlimited]

Wonderful! Thanks so much for the message and the kind words. Wishing you all the best on your projects and let us know how it goes. Hello from the Distortions crew!

[@coldbloocheese]

Hey Ed great work. My whole office loved watching your show. Not just great sculpts but tere was great production artwork as well. Love your stuff. You are always inspiring.

[@eviledwin777]

Thank you!!

[@beatlebabe1969]

I can see you're putting even more time into your videos now and I can't wait to see what you do next!

[@Kraken_Dawn]

I must applaud your craftsmanship.

[@Ambertrine]

I really do find these videos to be interesting, cool and informative. ^-^ Ed is such a nice and calming person, so I enjoy listening and watching him. The talent that everyone has on Distorted Unlimited is outstanding.

[@HauntFormer]

Thank you Ed Edmunds! That was super neat! Incredible mask too!

[@stevegreenway1796]

Wow wish I had a tenth of Eds talent. Amazing tutorials. Thank you.

[@wawaelias8842]

This is 1 talented dude

[@ronthunders6124]

dude this is the coolest channel ive ever came across! i want to try this soo bad! btw your artwork is amazing and signature!

[@TheCrawlingbrain]

That's the awesomest channel I've subscribed to in a while ! Thank you for making this type of content that is well shot as it is well explained, I really needed this !

[@MsPrintall]

I went through the entire process. It was not monotonous at all but very jovial & informative teaching. I love to learn more from your videos. God bless you.

[@keithrjoseph9528]

Many thanks for a masterclass in creating masks.

[@GregPackard]

Thanks for sharing Ed! You are a true master of your art. It is always a pleasure to watch your work. I hope to give this a try sometime...

[@Ibaneddie76]

Great series I can watch this stuff all day.

[@johnotinger189]

Great video, Ed. Actually watched this while we have a mask currently drying haha Will definitely be watching more videos!

[@Mr.Knallfrosch]

Really fantastic work you guy's do😲 And thank you so much for giving us that much insight about this wonderful craft👏

[@DrTheda735]

Nicely done creation !!

[@MrRobot-tz5dv]

i love this guy! been waiting for part 3 for ages :D

[@pedalzworkshop5279]

I really miss your tv show! This is great! Keep up the great content!

[@DingleDut]

Pedalz Workshop TV show?

[@tsuchinoko01]

amazing series, keep it up!

[@313eARTh313]

Ed is a hero

[@scottclabough1792]

I thoroughly enjoy watching these you definitely need to produce more of these,because I have watched every video you have more than once. big fan though you guys do incredible work.

[@creepypastacraft]

I just got started doing props and mask making, and these videos helped so much! Thank!

[@gamerbullies5753]

super excited for this video thanks so much distortions and ed you guys rock! ;)

[@thenelsons8981]

Really enjoying this series! Thanks for posting this, hope you post more :)

[@TheHairyBeastie]

I hope the final Halloween mask episode is not the end of the tutorials, they may be few and far between but they are still excellent. I particularly like the sculpture tips ones. keep up the marvelous work.

[@DistortionsUnlimited]

There will be many more to come! Thanks so much, we appreciate it.

[@TheWeirdKidShow]

I’m ready to paint my first mask and find this super helpful. Thank you Ed!

[@DistortionsUnlimited]

Good luck!

[@KidHaru]

Man. I started watching this to figure out an alt method for helmet making. Now you have me wanting to add creating latex masks to my to do list.

[@frontpuff]

Amazing! Thanks a lot for simply sharing. Much Love

[@DistortionsUnlimited]

Our pleasure!

[@alehernandez3087]

I really like this kind of content, it's so artistic. incredible job!

[@DarkShadowsIL]

Thanks for sharing the knowledge! Just getting started making my old head sculptures for animatronics props.

[@hholmjarn]

Alien zombie with blond hair. Love it!

[@AlexRafficreativecourage]

Awesome. Thanks for the fun tutorial.

[@delko000]

really cool and satisfying process

[@douguinhasete]

no comments. ultra amazing excellent tutorial, thank you!

[@northdakotabeast1547]

full coverage in about 12 seconds was pretty satisfying to watch PogChamp

[@El_Manou]

16:08 He looks like Tom Cruise, don't you think? (with fake hair and beard) 🤣

[@carbunkel06]

He does! I can't stop seeing that now. makes it better.

[@ghandi050285]

I was just about to write this !!! i keep thinking he will start laughing

[@lulkoek664455]

now i cant unsee this! haha wow

[@ldburgie]

What type of paint do you use? Is there a special kind/mixture? You guys Rock! I'm looking forward to seeing your TV show again.

[@eviledwin777]

Look up our paint mixing episode!

[@Ibaneddie76]

I would love to have copies of all the masks in this series!

[@dramamask]

Awesome stuff!!! :)

[@xavez666]

This is great!!!

[@jeanbatisseur2916]

The look we all need 3:57

[@tylerjordanguitar]

thanks ed! great video and i learned alot!

[@Wishmasters]

damn he looks so COOL!!

[@bulmavegeta23]

demasiado trabajo para una mascara, voy empezar desde hoy haber si para el proximo año la tengo terminada. impresionante mister

[@neb-lj7hz]

I would pay a lot for that it's brilliant!

[@thegaryjay_yt]

Aaaand, subscribed

[@COWASOGGY]

Amazing

[@bluescluescarebears2]

My only criticism is he looked better without pupils. Otherwise super awesome!

[@chimaerica1613]

11:41 when you're parents leave you home alone.

[@illumina9489]

Joseph Rash underrated comment

[@excelsian512]

Your*

[@excelsian512]

You're means "you are."

[@regginswej6368]

Lol

[@Carusone_Daniel]

Thanks so much for these ! They are so helpful!

[@DistortionsUnlimited]

Thank you for supporting them!

[@severus05]

great video!! makes me wish I could do this professionally

[@RamenNoodlez258]

Mask making is something I've always wanted to try since I was a little boy, but never tried it with the feeling I'd be no good at it haha. But enjoy watching this sort of thing nonetheless. This whole series has been very entertaining and weirdly relaxing haha.

[@richardwoodward9883]

You're like the Bob Ross of horror. I thoroughly enjoyed that and I wasn't even looking to watch a video on mask making.

[@Oravankarva]

WAU, amazing!

[@brettkarr5972]

Your videos really show a wanna be mask maker how to do it.

[@DistortionsUnlimited]

Thanks so much Brett! We appreciate the kind words and best wishes with mask making and let us know how it goes.

[@zhqmakeup6961]

Love this series, found them today and started at 9-12. Gonna check out the earlier vids. BTW, when you attached the white hair, the mask looked like a zombie Andorian :D

[@eviledwin777]

I know!

[@alexanderm.d.mask-peru4152]

is awesome your mask's and sculping lml ♡

[@joehaefeker4725]

That's so awesome 👍👍👍

[@jussarasoaresadm]

Cara, eu admiro seu trabalho e gostaria de ter a sorte de passar um dia com você e aprender mais de perto. Sou grata por nos apresentar a sua arte! Parabéns!

[@eviledwin777]

You are very welcome!

[@jimkaletaBuffalo]

Very cool

[@nicolasplazacontreras]

4:17 that spider scared the shit out of me

[@danielpatino4010]

Why won't he put the masks on??? :C

[@dannythemetalcrusty666]

Daniel Patiño because it's more than just a mask if you would be serious collector you would know

[@AcrimoniousMirth]

Trve Kvlt Daniel should still wear it at least once or what’s the point?

[@bluefeather7032]

i love your work, its very awesome...

[@moonwalkerlive9899]

Can I ask what kind of silicone you used to adhere the hair ........ I could not get silicone to stick to latex very well at all

[@eviledwin777]

100% silicon clear.

[@Stiv2K1]

[@moto.2022]

Nice!

[@adesantos7222]

very good

[@shantekelly5005]

It beautiful

[@britpolly8078]

these videos are great thank you for making them! when I was little my aunt, who was Elmo in sesame street live, took me into a mask shop/ lab in sarasota or sebring florida (not quite sure) they also had foam things and i remember i thought it smelled awful in there but I didnt want to leave. I mention that place so often wishing i could go back and then i thought.... maybe i could try making them since i was so amazed by it and still think about it after all these years! still want to take my kids to see a place like that but maybe they can watch me try to do it until i find one :)

[@DistortionsUnlimited]

Thats an amazing story! Yes you should try to make masks, im sure it would bring back all sorts of memories. The smell of clay, latex, plaster, and paint certainly do that!

[@madgic7687]

Excellent ! ^^

[@luisalonsoporras4888]

Simply amazing job thanks for sharing, regards....

[@DistortionsUnlimited]

Thank you so much for your words and support!

[@KevinEarley]

@DistortionsUnlimited How did you extract the clay antenna from the mold? I think it would have been helpful to see the more tricky parts in extracting the clay. I would think that since the antenna are cylindrical offshoots from the head, and with their varied dimensions, that it would have been pretty tricky getting them out of the mold? I look forward to your response. Thank you.

[@eviledwin777]

I usually dig a hole and fold the sides into the opening. If your still having trouble, an air hose or a waterpik can do the trick.

[@scottchapman2208]

Good job bro keep it up

[@Elgrenyudoh]

that haircut

[@ToddB987]

Cool! I'm a novice in the mask making genre. I do have a question..? Do the paint that you use infused with latex rubber? Does the paint have to be a certain type in order to work on a rubber mask. I've been making these sock masks from a Morph as the base and hand painting it with paint brushes. I use simple colored craft paint but mix it with a little latex rubber. If there a paint that can use straight out a bottle or can?

[@eviledwin777]

Hi Look up our episode on paint mixing!

[@Bones98]

This is awesome. I want to make a Tick mask, but don't have the tools or space tp make one. Great series by the way

[@joehaefeker4725]

That looks better than the masks sold at Walmart!

[@amazingreviews876]

So cool! I just subscribed!...from San Diego, Cali.

[@ElLoboFPV]

Is it just me, or does this guy look like Tom Cruise in the close up? Very good tutorials though. I've been interested in this stuff for a while and I'm going to try this following these tutorials soon

[@eviledwin777]

It's you... Ha!

[@sirtblairjr]

Hi Sir Ed, nice I never seen before the way you explain things. You look like you really enjoy what you do. I like that , not soooo serious.. lolhaha. I watching you alot more. Not just for Halloween

[@DistortionsUnlimited]

Thank you so much for your kind words and all of your support! We appreciate you taking the time.

[@ggamer1417]

awsome video :)

[@diegocordova7902]

Did he get that hair cut though

[@joehaefeker4725]

You're a better artist than me!

[@marcellogenovese199]

How do you save the left over latex? Isn't it partially cured and useless?

[@eviledwin777]

It's thrown away.

[@marcellogenovese199]

Wow, that seems pretty expensive.

[@nebula5798]

cool