Gilles - Foam Latex
Mould materials:
-Epoxy moulds
-Soft silicone moulds will damage very quickly
-Plaster moulds, ultra cal - you have to wait for it to cool
-Fibreglass moulds - don't have to wait for it to cool
Release Agents:
-3M Display mount- helps foam grab onto detail
-Monster makers mould release (metallic)
-Use 3M if you use silicone or fibreglass- any non porous material
-Porous surfaces use monster release (metallic one)
Adhesives:
If you bake longer and lower heat you have ability to stretch it when you apply it
Use snappy g or prosaide to adhere foam latex pieces on
Prosaide cream thicker can help with edges
Sealing:
To seal the foam in preparation for painting, use prosaide, do this onto the skin too to give the same texture to work on.
Painting:
-Can use any acrylics on foam
Food colourings for a base as it will be opaque
-Build up layers of washes with colours
Prosaide and acrylic paint makes pax paint Can use skin illustrator
-If you pre paint leave 5mm non painted so it's easier to match skin
-Mask grease doesn't set, it stays greasy, but can be used in sensitive areas such as the eyes, Almond oil is useful around the eyes when colouring
Foam flat pieces:
Could use: Plaster mould, but could be brittle
Fibreglass
Plastil (can be baked)
Finish:
Gloss- graphic gel to make glossy and wet, 5 minute epoxy - 2 part glue, looks like eyes
glycerine is a non permanent method
Permawet- wet look but dry to touch
Tips:
-For fibreglass moulds you have to bake it first to get the chemicals out to stop the appliance coming out green.