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Topic: Stipple Latex
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Fastlou
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posted 12-22-2000 02:44 AM
I may be an idiot, but I am confused about something. I hear people talk about stipple latex. Is that the same thing as liquid latex put on with a spong of some kind?
I'm trying to do some zombie makeup (of course) and we have been using some bought appliances and liguid latex, but it doesn't look good. We're pasty white boys and the latex doesn't blend. What kind of makeup up do we need to get that to blend in a little better? I read something about latex safe make-up, but wasn't sure what ya'll were talking about.I guess a second question, To do just about as simple zombie type make-up as imaginable, could we just put some liquid latex on the face, throw a few corn flakes onthere while it dries, and then paint it like blue/grey or something? Does anyone else have a super simple, idiot's guide to zombiefication? |
undead
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posted 12-22-2000 07:33 AM
Yes, stippling latex is applying it thinly with a sponge.
If you want instructions on a good, basic latex build-up zombie application, check out Michael Burnett's video series, "Art of Special Effects Makeup".
In a nutshell:
1) Apply mortician's wax to the eyebrows until they lie flat and coat over with Duo eyelash adhesive.
2) With an eyebrow pencil, draw the skeletal structure to be built up around the eyes ("zombie goggles").
3) Use spirit gum to adhere the first layer of roll cotton to the face within the lines of the penciled cheekbones and eyesockets.
4) Use a dentist's metal spatula (spoonula) to apply liquid latex onto the cotton, blending the edges onto the skin. A hairdryer will speed the dry time.
5) Add more and more cotton and latex until the desired "sunken eyeballs" look around the eyesockets is achieved. Use the spatula to sculpt wrinkles in the brow and such.
6)Tear a single ply of tissue paper into ragged-edged patches. Have the subject tilt their head back and use their hands to stretch the skin of the neck taut. Stipple liquid latex over the tightened skin of the neck with a foam rubber sponge and apply the tissue, stippling more latex and drying with the dryer. Powder the area with translucent powder and the result will be wrinkled flesh when the skin is released. Continue wrinkling the rest of the exposed face EXCEPT for in the eyesockets and the brow.
7) Continue the procedure using DUO surgical adhesive (deammoniated latex) in the eysockets.
8) Use a patch of paper towel in place of the tissue on the brow, coat it with latex and use the dental utensil to sculpt in the wrinkles as the skin here is difficult to stretch.
9) Choose an appropriate foundation color of RMGP or creme makeup mixed with castor oil. Two shades darker for the wrinkles and shadows, two shades lighter for the highlights.
10) Insert the rotten teeth or stain the subject's real ones with food coloring.
11) Style the hair or apply the wig and costume.I recommend the entire line of Burnett's videos, they are pretty old but loaded with good information. Good luck!
BTW, RMGP= RUBBER MASK GREASEPAINT. Made with castor oil rather than mineral oil so it will not attack the latex and look discolored. This is probably what you refer to when you say "latex safe".
[This message has been edited by undead (edited 12-22-2000).] |
Fastlou
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posted 12-22-2000 04:44 PM
Thank you. that was one of the most easy to follow yet detailed instructions I have read in a long time, especially for someone who is just getting started in this stuff.
I've got a ton of latex, and it looks like I need to get those different shades of make-up and start practicing. - Jym |
SlipperyGlue
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posted 12-23-2000 04:36 AM
YOUR SUPPOSED TO PAINT THE LATEX!!! Don't you read instructions?!? The box clearly says, "Pain latex to achieve desired effect"! So if your white, paint the latex with face paint white! If your purple, paint it purple etc etc!!!!! Still having problems?! Why? Your supposed to look like zombies!!! Your skin is supposed to look messed up!Slippery Glue Productions
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