How to Paint a Latex Zombie Mask!

[@iamironclaw]

"Art's never finished, It's abandoned", that's both beautiful and sad.

[@noahsimpson9255]

Davinci was a smart man.

[@Monkeyshaman]

Thanks I really did my best.

[@Monkeyshaman]

(. ) _ (. )

[@jaxnean2663]

I really like this quote!

[@scottthomas9589]

MonkeyShaman with that emoji, I just see two boobs and a line 😂😂

[@itsciwi]

I absolutely love this format! Brilliant. To have the casual as-it-happening conversation with a constant timelapse, so there's never a lull, really refreshing. I also loved the moment at the end where we hang on Franks quote and the piano flourishes to an end, just a lovely moment, gratz to the editor :)

[@danielosborne6169]

I concur, the production on these videos keeps getting better. Pretty soon Tested will have to move to Vimeo!

[@OohzyJohnDow]

I fully agree with what you said. I actually found myself complaining a couple of times on tested videos and giving critisism. So.. :) I dont feel above it to then take a moment and report that this video was really pleasant to watch. Love the format as you expressed already.

[@86_Bullnose]

+OohzyJohnDow I agree a little bit. I just want a little better editing on videos like the ones where they make models.

[@timlepo7080]

It was actually Norm playing that piano romantically while Frank was painting this mask.

[@mariahbeechy9242]

I am currently enrolled in a SFX school and they teach us that to paint a foam latex mask to paint with acrylics and prosaid, 50/50 ratio. Then to finish with a translucent setting powder. It's interesting to see what others in the profession use. Loved it anyway!

[@Polygonlin]

Well, Foam Latex and MASK Latex are completely different.

[@Crixe]

I love the quote at the end, 'Art is never finished only abandoned.' - Da Vinci. I live by those words as an artist there comes a point in a piece when you just have to say it's good. More so with weathering, people can get really out of hand and true layer after layer really brings together the details and makes things pop and look great on camera you have to find a limit where you put the brush down and stop. Zombie looks great love the washes and details.

[@BakerPeter]

As a scenic artist I find these videos about different mediums super enlightening.

[@TheAyaReina]

As someone who's spent five years in art school with tutors who were very picky about the paints we used, I've learned that the difference between cheap and expensive paints is the amount of solvent used to dilute the paint, and the size of the pigment particles. Expensive paint will have finer pigments, and sometimes more pigment too, which means fewer coats to get coverage. Great video though! 😊

[@LukeMcMurray]

"Art is never finished, it's abandoned." Gold

[@MarCuseus]

a great old quote

[@skateboardingjesus4006]

The painter ain't dead, He's just resting.

[@jopmans123]

That jazz on the background makes this so relaxing to watch. Love it!

[@samhaines8228]

I really like the feel of Tested with the current personnel-don't get me wrong, everyone who has contributed has brought something to it. I just believe that it has coalesced into a solid focused project (in front of the camera, & behind the scenes) thanks!

[@Nickknows00]

this was awesome! this is what tested is all about!

[@xarvous]

Top quality vid. The mask looks great and the commentary style works perfectly for these timelapse bits.

[@MurphyTJ]

Art is never finished, only abandoned ― Leonardo da Vinci

[@healthyhobo5270]

this looks like something that'd be related to the gorillaz

[@Sharepie]

I know it's wrong ... but..it reminds of some one...

[@Sharepie]

+Sharepie ..yes..yes..you got that right....my childhood neighbor had same ears.

[@MrMaskarain]

yeah i saw the same style in this mask, glad somebody notice too.

[@Humineral]

Steve Buscemi, lol

[@yogeebear2599]

ethan!!

[@SammeLagom]

This is an amazing paint job; I paint Miniatures but I would love to try this out. Thanks for posting this vid!

[@bcostell69]

Beautiful artwork that highlights the sculpt

[@rosselur]

"I am actually just shoving some brown up into there." Been there dude.

[@Jan-vw5cg]

loved it looks straight out of ParaNorman also it gives me a district 9 feel when I see it from the side

[@mirrorimagemaskart3039]

The oil paint won't rot the Latex over time?

[@Vikingwerk]

My first thought on seeing this was using these methods to customize off the shelf latex masks. Very interesting and fun video.

[@AidingIsKey]

Do you think I would be able to seal the paint job with plastidip? Or flex seal?? I’m having a hard time finding V-Matte & it’s a little expensive. But I already have plastidip & flex seal.

[@jaxonv2098]

Yes just make sure the rubber cement paint is completely dried (not sticky).

[@gudfadeeern]

I didn't catch what the last product that was used was called? :O the final coat the sealed the paint and kept it from being sticky?

[@RC-1290]

I like this format.

[@Mo-AK]

My fav tested video in a long time! Relaxing, talking about the technical and artistic processes. It's up there with the astronaut kit painting!

[@202TheRocker]

Hey Frank, I am an aspiring maker and in this videoI noticed you mention "crappy chemicals." Could you and Norm do a shop video where you can talk about chemical safety, when you need a respirator and when not when working with the various toxic things we like to play with?

[@Screamingtut]

loved the paint job Frank

[@Mustardknuckles]

That is a killer paint job!!

[@Gotchling]

So many things to like about this video. That mask. That paint job. Inspiring.

[@oliversharman3592]

glad to see that adams doing well scince mythbusters and that tested allows him to do stuff that he enjoys like one day builds.

[@Booger414]

This was one of the coolest and most useful tested videos yet.

[@colonelbarker]

I really liked this format for painting.

[@jan-roarbernhardsen7626]

Intresting to see how you work when you paint it. Thanks. Have a great week

[@daveswiftguitar8785]

Great video... I've just bought a michael myers elrod mask to convert and I've finished it using black acrylic and water for the weathering and then just a few bits of dry brushing the jowl lines and lips etc... I did this straight onto the mask how it came as the paint job was ok... Now its dry parts of the heavy weathering can be rubbed off in a pealing fashion if i apply lots of pressure and rub with my finger... Should i have sealed it once I'd finished? It would obviously need to be flexible as its latex and I'd want it matt and not shiny... Any help will do as i only seem one step away from having a great looking mask for myself.... Thank you 👍🏼😁🎃

[@VenomMarciano]

Hi can i use this same method to repaint a store bought latex mask that already has color for example a tan or beige or gray color. But i want to repaint it lime bright green. How can i achieve this ? Just paint over it or what would be the process since its already painted

[@patrickren7395]

The shirt with snakes on it is really cool

[@sonnenbrandambauch]

Hi! Please, tell me what is in the bigger bottle with the red mask sticker on it? Water? Thinner?

[@kayel1943]

its relaxing to see another artist do their job when you know the struggle!

[@TheComfyGeek]

Excellent job. i know nothing about painting but I can appreciate good work. looks awesome.

[@michaelaj4495]

Anyone know the title of the music that was playing? It was very relaxing. Also great video tested this format really worked out great

[@hotrodprepper656]

Can this formula be used for painting silicone as well as latex?

[@Snuzzlekin]

Could anyone tell me what kind of music is being played while frank is doing his thing? Ive searched for lounge music, but i can never seem to find this good sort of music.

[@fatmazahra4728]

What are colour are used for latex face mask on painting

[@themosstroll]

Can this technique be used for both foam and liquid latex? Only tested acrylics + prosaide before!

[@UthoRiley]

"Art's never finished, it's abandoned" Wow... Never thought about it that way but it's stunningly accurate! o.0

[@Rageleet]

dude this is off the chain so sick !

[@chico_zombye]

I love this videos with Frank.

[@springtrap9430]

The sculpt is so dam insane

[@juancancharim5936]

Hello Friend. I would like to consult you as you do so that the paint passes through the airbrush? or is it a special painting?

[@bettabomb]

Could you use talcum powder instead of v-matte to eliminate the tackiness of the rubber cement? Or would it just turn into a sort of paste and rub off?

[@artsculpture1024]

I love this caricature look, goofy, spooky, kooky Ed Rothesque look.

[@THEcheeseLLAMAS]

Anybody know where to buy v-matte rubber cement sealer?? Can't find it anywhere and I have a mask I really want to paint

[@sonnenbrandambauch]

AWESOME!!!! So you could wipe the VMatte off again with alcohol and paint over again with another color? Thanks for the reply.

[@LilGreenBeanPyro]

that zombie is adorable i can totally see him in a cartoon or something

[@joseramos3401]

Good choice in music. enjoyed everything about this video

[@p.m.8901]

Can I use Flex Seal Liquid - Liquid Rubber Sealant Coating? Is that the same as Rubber cement paint?

[@audunjemtland8287]

Do you think spray paint would mix with rubber cement and another thinner than naphta? I want to paint rubber foot soles. And don't want the paint to crack.Any ideas?

[@SlugzMcGurk]

What PSI is he using on the airbrush to apply this?

[@KoeLeifo]

Say you use this technique on a Batman cowl, how will the paint hold up with flexing during putting it on your head and taking it off?

[@kamakaaweau8856]

Would food coloring work for mixing coloring into the rubber cement?

[@festivalofsamhain4392]

Anything else to seal it other than V-Matte? I’m trying to get something I don’t have to order online.

[@gabrielr29ify]

Como se llama la.ultima capa de ese producto blanco que le pusieron para proteger la pintura?

[@tellingyoustories]

Great quote to finish off :) also really like how you guys cut this video, was a lot easier to watch than some of the other ones on painting

[@artsculpture1024]

This is so great! Looks fantastic. Very informative. I do my vehicle like this and want to explore different color themes, that's cool the naptha does not effect the latex adversely.

[@bgttgb100]

i am absolutely in love with that character!! i love the idea of a funny friendly drunk zombie :D and he sorta reminds me of the skeletons from corpse bride :)

[@imaginationworkshopstudio]

Which air compressor is that? Smart Jet Pro, right?

[@jose-ji6yj]

Do you have tutorials on how to make a good skull analogue or zombie head analogue if a person wants to make it but has no access to professional equipment?

[@runeblade265]

Really like the format on this video. anyone know the song that was playing during the time lapse?

[@xJoDiWarx]

is the bottle with the red tape around it that he uses, distilled water or some kind of baby oil ?

[@fskrisfx]

Im going to give this paint a try sometime soon, I've been using latex mask paints from monster makers and I'm honestly very sick of it and the trouble its been giving me! Its chunky, hard to work with, impossible to brush on, and has ruined hundreds and hundreds of dollars in airbrush guns!

[@alexdemers6365]

same problem with me. Switched to rubber cement, works really good with brushes, but still working on airbrush ratio. Tends to clog it quite a bit.

[@beccimartin604]

Please can someone help me! I'm from the UK and incredibly new to latex rubber. What can I buy (UK) that's the equivalent to equipment used in the awesome and easy to understand tutorial :D. Any advice and help is greatly appreciated and needed!!!!

[@nicolecampbell2734]

I know this video’s old, but can you tell me how to paint a gelatine prosthetic? Thank you!

[@wouterki26]

can this also been done with acryllic paint? have no oil paint laying araund

[@RCWASPOVISION]

What is the sealer and where do you get it?

[@williamwolfe1986]

Great Work Frank!

[@gungagalunga7761]

Great tips. Thanks Tested!

[@CarlosFandango73]

great video all round. more from Frank please

[@theneverwas2835]

Awesome work.

[@sypher0101]

*Liked* before I ever watched the video :D

[@EyeBallGamers]

same xD

[@gordontarpley]

Same here.

[@thebaronvingrimm]

could you use rubber cement as a clear coat over top of an already painted mask?

[@iotaje1]

Can silicone be painted in a similar way? Great video!

[@theblackbaron4119]

I really like this format ;) I'm always happy when you guys upload.

[@shiftybones]

Holy video quality Batman! Sweet mask too.

[@Apostate_ofmind]

loved the phrase at the end! So true!

[@br0k3nilluzion]

this looks awesome. Very good video. explained a lot. Thank you for making this video. Always a cherished time watching these videos and seeing your process.

[@artfrombelow]

Id love to see this mask for sale, can they mass produce it?

[@sytze7294]

so if you want to make a coloured cast you just put some oil paint in it?

[@alrikscyriel6208]

I mostly use, latex thinned with 10% ammonia solution and Acrylic based pigments. It works but it smells very bad and it darkens. Because i seal my projects with polyurethane latex, i doubt that the rubber cement could survive this. But i will make an experiment to find out. Have a nice day.

[@maskman21218]

I've been a rubber mask maker for 40 years. My go-to formula has always been rubber cement and rubber cement thinner with Tints-All Universal colorants as the pigment. I use a 10/1 thinner to cement and as much colorant as needed, shaking the mix to disperse it and letting it settle out until I get the right translucency or opacity that I need. After 12 years of retirement, I have rebuilt my studio and am recreating the 100 or so masks I designed and made for my ARCHIVE. Unfortunately, the colorants I used to use are no longer made. I see that your oil and cement and naptha give basically the same effect. WHAT I AM CURIOUS ABOUT IS THE DRYING TIME BETWEEN LAYERS. With my formula, the paint is dry the very second it hits the mask and I can add another color as soon as I can switch paint bottles. So ..... what is the drying time between the layers of paint? Also ... What is the little stirrer bit you are using? And are you mixing the tube oils with the naptha or the cement or both? I hope to hear from you. I am on somewhat of a deadline. I want to finish my archive before they toss the dirt over me.

[@Emleung55]

I would have been happy with it just after the brown wash lol, it turned out really awesome in the end though!

[@charlieevergreen3514]

Beautiful work, and a good video of it. Thanks.

[@boterik]

I use rubbercement and acrylic paint. Because i know oil breaks down latex. Did any one try a longterm comparison of latex with or without oilpaint? Longterm like 5 to 10 years

[@neonistic]

The difference between the different grades of paint is the ratio of pigment. The better grades have much more pigment than the lower ones.

[@ProbablyRCVideos]

love this format guys.. keep it up.

[@katf57]

That's such a beautiful design 😍

[@bfellgalaxy]

Great video and tutorial.

[@fh2actual500]

Very good video! I liked the time laps with commentary. Also, really sad that mask mold isn't in use, it's a pretty fun zombie one!

[@woodandstuff]

I loved the music on this one, very chillaxed. How do the eyes work on this mask? Is there a net or something?

[@cameronspence8472]

Does anyone know how they made that intro (the new retro-style one)?

[@c956rubber]

I have a question, I bought a mask that's already painted on...what can I use that will take off that existing paint and start from scratch...I've heard of lacquer thinner, but not quite sure...I just want to know what will stay on my latex Mask.

[@ronnysantoso4821]

use acetone

[@calvinball1]

Thanks Frank! Great to see the process. =)

[@MrCaldwell1985]

looks amazing!