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Topic: Trimming latex props, and a revelation...
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eiga
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posted 12-22-2000 10:26 AM
Hello everybody. What is the easiest way to 'trim' (as is nipping off bubble warts and the leakage line... where the two halves come together, etc.) latex prop? I read somewhere on this board, I think, about somebody useing a mini-router / filer? is this correct (did a couple searches but no finds). Please let me know if you have a better technique than scissors and razors. Also, my 'Revelation' (gonna get a bit long so read if you want...), I needed some Light, Durable, Safe, Packable (in a suitcase), and Good looking 'Mace' weapon props. Well, from 2 years ago I contracted out to three separate prop making companies to accomplish this task (giving specific details of course)... all failing. The first made props out of Resin (too heavy and fragile), the second made theirs out of Kevlar (way too heavy), The third my nice props out of latex and foam but these would damage easily (the foam inside mis-shaping / deforming after packing). Well, from about a year ago (after getting totally frustrated with these companies) I decided to do it myself. So I taught myself and messed with Resins, Foams (soft and rigid) and Latex. Tried all different combinations but couldn't come up with the perfect prop... but then it hit me, a latex shelled prop... THAT I COULD BLOW UP WITH AIR! (with a very light but strong fiberglass dowel running up the middle) Perfect!!! Light, Durable, Safe, Great Packing Qualities (can smash it down then just blow it back up into shape!) and safe to make (resins and foams OH My!). So I just create a slightly thicker 'skin' for my props (so when blow them up tight they don't mis-shape) and then super glue / shoe glue in an air plug from a beach ball. Hope this gives some guys some ideas (better than wearing a gas mask, mixing, pouring, and running for your life!). |
Wade
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posted 12-22-2000 04:44 PM
I use a Dremel tool with a sanding head to trim the latex seams off my things...works pretty good. I think you can get a one speed Dremel for like 37.00. Not a bad price for such a versatile tool.------------------
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crazy lou
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posted 12-23-2000 01:38 AM
i just use scissors, some sandpaper, and occasionally a hot knife/soldering iron.also some cabosil and latex, for that rare instance that i remove too much of the latex.
never thought about using an air filled prop, but it'd be interesting to see
later
Tom ------------------
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morpherguy
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posted 12-23-2000 09:51 AM
I've never tried using a sanding head with a dremel tool for this but I do use a cloth polishing wheel with my dremel tool and it works so well that you dont have to "chase" the seam after you remove the flashing or warts. The surface of the mask is left in tact. You can paint the mask and no one will ever be able to tell where the seam was.. If only silicone were that easy to work with.... |
Jeff F
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posted 12-23-2000 05:51 PM
I've read that you can dissolve away mold seams and defects from masks cast with neoprene, but I don't use that material myself.------------------
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Magic and FX
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posted 12-24-2000 11:16 PM
man o man...for ahlf of the makeup artistry in the film industry, you need to have a degree in chemistry!! ahh!  just joking guys. ------------------
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morpherguy
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posted 12-25-2000 10:38 AM
I suppose you could dissolve away seams from a neoprene cast. The only neoprene I use is in my paint and, yes, it can be disolved by acetone.I know that some people like to repair flashlines with a mix of Pros-aid and Cab-o-sil. This mix is sometimes called "FACE BONDO" but can also be used to fill air bubbles and bad seamlines (flashlines)in latex masks. |
crazy lou
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posted 12-26-2000 07:37 PM
i've used the pros-aid cob-o-sil mix along with latex cab-o-sil work pretty much the same, although the latex cab is stiffer.later
TOm ------------------
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