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I've just found these videos looking up how to make masks out of plastic, but this has awoken the sculptor in me. These videos are amazing, as is your work. I know exactly what I'm going to be doing as soon as I can buy the materials.
I love how you don't make this intimidating like some other people do, they act like its the end of the world if you get a little messy and absolutely loose their minds if you even touch the plaster a tiny bit with your hands.
Sincere thanks Mr.E for revealing some of your valuable tried and trusted methods in these videos. Your excellent 'Making Monsters' show deserves to be resurrected -Stat!
I was binge watching the series that I forgot to check the time! Now I will only get 4 hours of sleep. I have no regrets though. Can't wait for the next vid!
Thanks, Ed. Finally, someone that could care less about the outside of the mold! So many people will show you their smoothing techniques and lament the cuts from the sharp plaster. I like it rough and not sharp, but I don't bother to spit shine them. Thumbs up!
I grew up watching horror and sci fi and fantasy films that used organic effects and real prosthetics and such, and marvelled at the realness and skill behind it all, and dreamt of some day being a horror and sci fi effect artist. Watching this took me right back to seeing the making of Michael Jacksons Thriller. Great stuff!
Thank you for this series! I've been looking for a good mask tutorial that skips using silicone for a while. The host is really engaging and relaxing and it's cool to just see stuff get made!
distortions unlimited/ed edmunds has helped me so much with these tutorials and for that i am very grateful i so cant wait for the latex pouring tutorial!! i am hoping that i can make my new monster/creation into a latex mask;) keep up the awesome mask and work distortion!
You can be as much talented as you want but not everybody is as charismatic as Ed Edmunds is, I mean the guy is too much fun to watch, I always fast forward the tutorials cause the dudes are always lame and boring, with Ed is just... damn, the video is too short haha ! thanks for sharing, Ed ! this is too generous from you, I'll be sharing this video as much as I can.
Hey there Ed, I am completely impressed by your talent! I have been watching your videos and am proud to say that I created a scary character and he is great! I sculpted the clay a day ago, made the mold today and have filled the mold with mask latex. I am currently waiting for it to dry before tackling the painting. Just wanted to send you great thanks and to let you know that I have enjoyed your sense of humor and talent greatly!
Hi Samuel! All of us at Distortions thank you for your kind words and we are happy you enjoy the Monster Labs. Congrats on creating your first character! Wishing you all the best!
I am so glad to have found your channel! Although I wish I had found it sooner. I'm really looking forward to learning how to get all of that clay out of your plaster mold. I tried to make a latex mask for my son (he wanted to be Sloth from the movie Goonies) and it turned out okay, not as perfect as I had hoped, but I really struggled getting the clay out of the mold. I had followed another TH-camrs advise and used wood glue as a barrier between the clay and the plaster and it really did not work well for me at all, I will use the gloss Kryolan paint from now on. Can't wait for the next video :)
you can use burlap to add strength to mold! add 3 lays to mold after do detail bush soaking barlap in your plaster. ultcal 30 what you nomal use to make foam molds if you plan to run foam in it.
great video ed! question-- why does some of my latex not cure in the mold? just little spots here and there. could it be the sealer that i use on the sculpture that gets absorbed into the plaster mold? i used glossy rustoleum sealant. i will for sure use krylon next time. Thanks again for your videos.
I kinda cringe up when I saw you whacking the base plate to get the mold off of it, I'd be incredibly scared to shatter my mold by that! But hey, you're the professional here ^^
This video series is fantastic: you have such an engaging way of demonstrating everything! I have one query about spraying the clay: I guess the clay's still wet when you spray it with Krylon as that's the only way I can think of to get it out of the mould afterwards... But is the clay then reusable? Can you clean off the spraypaint and reconstitute it, or do you have to buy a whole new batch of WED every time? I also have no idea how you get the clay out of those antennae, but that's a question for another day ^_^
The clay will still be soft enough to remove from the sculpture if you don't wait too long after the plaster has set up. Once you spray the clay before molding that will act as a mold release to help remove the clay as well.
Yeah, always go with the recommended amount of water in a cement or plaster mix, don't increase the water to increase your working time - chemically speaking it doesn't "dry", it "sets" - so it'd be like adding more water to jello - it'd still set in about the same time, it just wouldn't set as firmly.
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😌☹☹😧🤣
Is it possible to do that mold with concreate?
The resemblance between this guy and Sean Connery in the Rock when he's being interrogated is eery. Also, good vid.
7:25 That moment when he finally get the spot. So satisfying~~~~~
Mickr4 I know right
LOL. I was staring at it like "please get that ... please cover that" ... LOL
I've just found these videos looking up how to make masks out of plastic, but this has awoken the sculptor in me. These videos are amazing, as is your work. I know exactly what I'm going to be doing as soon as I can buy the materials.
The Bob Ross of Blood, Guts, and Horror! Please be my Grandpappy!
Glad to be....sonny
dude im so glad ive found this gem of a channel right now
Welcome!
I could watch and listen to you all day!
I love how you don't make this intimidating like some other people do, they act like its the end of the world if you get a little messy and absolutely loose their minds if you even touch the plaster a tiny bit with your hands.
Yes! Love how he is real!
lucky person who gets to be around him and learn from him . so lucky , all i get is youtube videos lol. good job. your winning in my book.
This is awesome! I feel like I am watching a mask making tutorial on a tube tv during the late 80's early 90's
Sincere thanks Mr.E for revealing some of your valuable tried and trusted methods in these videos.
Your excellent 'Making Monsters' show deserves to be resurrected -Stat!
I have been waiting since the TV series to hear what paint he uses for mold release. Awesome. Maximum talent, minimum cost!
I was binge watching the series that I forgot to check the time! Now I will only get 4 hours of sleep. I have no regrets though. Can't wait for the next vid!
Thanks, Ed. Finally, someone that could care less about the outside of the mold! So many people will show you their smoothing techniques and lament the cuts from the sharp plaster. I like it rough and not sharp, but I don't bother to spit shine them. Thumbs up!
Yay Ed Edmonds is still rockin the monster lab
I grew up watching horror and sci fi and fantasy films that used organic effects and real prosthetics and such, and marvelled at the realness and skill behind it all, and dreamt of some day being a horror and sci fi effect artist. Watching this took me right back to seeing the making of Michael Jacksons Thriller. Great stuff!
This put me to sleep so hard and I mean that in the best way. Very relaxing to watch. Thanks for sharing.
this is way too underappriciated
I agree!!!!I wish the tv show was still on the comradery between the staff and the way they showed you how to do things is unmatched by any other show
"It all washes off...eventually" My man!! Hahah!!
I love watching craftsmen at work and you are one. Thanks for being a great instructor and making this look attainable. Can't for the next part.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge to keep this art alive!
Thank you for this series! I've been looking for a good mask tutorial that skips using silicone for a while. The host is really engaging and relaxing and it's cool to just see stuff get made!
I hope to see the next one sooner! looking forward to it!
Check out our list of what clay we use and supplies in the video description. (Amazon Affiliate Links)
Appreciate your time making this video Ed, nice one.
Another amazing video from this gentleman.
This is great, thank you for making these videos!
Glad you like them!
distortions unlimited/ed edmunds has helped me so much with these tutorials and for that i am very grateful i so cant wait for the latex pouring tutorial!! i am hoping that i can make my new monster/creation into a latex mask;) keep up the awesome mask and work distortion!
they need to bring back the TV show they had I was hooked on it plus seeing them work was awesome!!
You can be as much talented as you want but not everybody is as charismatic as Ed Edmunds is, I mean the guy is too much fun to watch, I always fast forward the tutorials cause the dudes are always lame and boring, with Ed is just... damn, the video is too short haha ! thanks for sharing, Ed ! this is too generous from you, I'll be sharing this video as much as I can.
This has been incredibly entertaining. I wasn't even interested in making a mask, I just wanted to see how it was done.
This is 1 talented dude
I'm subscribing, such a good teacher!
Thank you so much for subscribing! We really appreciate it and it inspires us to make more videos!
great show miss your TV show! can't wait to see more.
Just found this channel and you guys are awesome. This is easily the best tutorial on how to do this. You got a new subscriber
can't wait to see the finished piece!
Your channel is so interesting. Going to down a lot of coffee watching this. Very cool!
Thanks Ed. Nice to meet someone who shares my affinity for mask making🤓
Tyler Jordan hey tyler any advice for someone who is trying to get into mask making
@@nicholash1691 Not Tyler, but feel free to hit me up if you have questions since the original comment is 2 years old
way to go Ed!!!!
This is so awesome. I love making costumes and I am definitely going to be trying out your techniques. Thank you for the content!
Excellent !!!! Bravo its great to see a master at work. Thankyou
i just got into mask making.
thank you, your series are very helpfull, im waiting the next ep
These videos are so awesome! Ed you really do have an awesome job.
So fun and inspiring! ❤
Thank you!
You are so welcome!
FANTASTIC!!!! Ed
Hey there Ed, I am completely impressed by your talent! I have been watching your videos and am proud to say that I created a scary character and he is great! I sculpted the clay a day ago, made the mold today and have filled the mold with mask latex. I am currently waiting for it to dry before tackling the painting. Just wanted to send you great thanks and to let you know that I have enjoyed your sense of humor and talent greatly!
Hi Samuel! All of us at Distortions thank you for your kind words and we are happy you enjoy the Monster Labs. Congrats on creating your first character! Wishing you all the best!
I really wish you would have shown more about how the hell to get all the clay out of the mold, this is IMO the hardest part of the entire process!
It can be! I'll cover it better in another video.
water jets. cover clay in vaseline or sth similar
Crap I'm most of the way through the video and that was my biggest question lol.
The few molds I have made, I prefer to carve wax, and do a lost wax casting style, just met it out in an oven. clay is much harder to remove.
I use a hose that on a almost pressure washing setting you just have to be super careful to not damage the mold
Very informative and looking forward to the latex mold part! :)
Great channel! I am really amazed by the quality of the content!
This is great
Now I am in suspense. At least I have something cool to look forward too. Subscribed and shared.
Thank you for these videos, Ed.
Great video Ed, hope to see the next one sooner than later.
Jack...
You will.
absolutely love this guy
I love ed an ever time I see him I start to get creative with my stuff❤
Love what you're doing! Thank you!
You deserve so many more Subs
What a cool guy. Thanks for the information.
Thanks for sharing Ed! Look forward to more videos.
outstanding work! really looking forward to the next Ep👍
I am so glad to have found your channel! Although I wish I had found it sooner. I'm really looking forward to learning how to get all of that clay out of your plaster mold. I tried to make a latex mask for my son (he wanted to be Sloth from the movie Goonies) and it turned out okay, not as perfect as I had hoped, but I really struggled getting the clay out of the mold. I had followed another TH-camrs advise and used wood glue as a barrier between the clay and the plaster and it really did not work well for me at all, I will use the gloss Kryolan paint from now on. Can't wait for the next video :)
Okay. I'm subscribed and hooked. Can't wait for the next one
I really enjoy these I actually learn from these lol hope the next one comes out soon so I can do the next step. love these vids
Oh man! Can't wait til the next video! How long do you think we'll be waiting till wee see the Alien Zombie in all it's glory?
Not so long, we got really busy!
Derp Derpson hffff
repost
Ed you have great skills and thanks for the instruction I have to try this
Awesome been wanting to learn how to do this. Can't wait to see if you show how to do it with a bust or the little full props and figures
Awesome video! Thanks Ed!
very nice art...I like it! Thumbs up and subscribed...
i love all of this!
Great stuff, thanks! That's how I make some of the creatures and sculpts for my van.
I love the very Gentle method of removing the sculpture from the base. HAHA.
Cool I used to want to work in the industry when I was a kid I watched MRS Doubtfire and that's what I wanted to do . Wish I had done it !
Hey instead of using the hemp that's stringy like that you can get burlap strips it's just a lot faster 👍🏻
you can use burlap to add strength to mold! add 3 lays to mold after do detail bush soaking barlap in your plaster. ultcal 30 what you nomal use to make foam molds if you plan to run foam in it.
I love this videos!
he starts putting the plaster on the mask and all I can think is "mmmm forbidden iced cake"
You could use a splash brush for the plaster and glue size to slow it down for bigger pieces
Yu are like Bob Ross I love yur work great job :D There's no mistakes only happy accidents ;)
Why has this guy only got 900 subs
love your videos!
Great Massive Mold
Thank you so much for this!!!
you are amazing bro
Incredible! About how many pulls are these plaster molds good for?
About 50
buen video man saludos chicos
great video ed! question-- why does some of my latex not cure in the mold? just little spots here and there. could it be the sealer that i use on the sculpture that gets absorbed into the plaster mold? i used glossy rustoleum sealant. i will for sure use krylon next time. Thanks again for your videos.
It could have stuck to the mold and is not allowing the latex to absorb. Or it could be a contaminant. Be sure and let the Krylon dry over night.
Ed, I have a Rust Oleum Gloss Protective Enamel, Want to be sure I am being spot on
Does the spray paint on sculpt reduce the detail and texture? I would think even a thin layer would smooth out tone.
No, it's to thin.
THATS SO AWESOME THANKS FOR SHARING !! HFL !!
Do a video with all of your props and do video on them working
hi edd,will the next part be out before christmas,thanks.
very cool .. thanks for all the info. question what editing software do u use ?
Adobe Premier Pro! I love it!!
Ed Edmunds thank you sir I will have to try it. 👍
I kinda cringe up when I saw you whacking the base plate to get the mold off of it, I'd be incredibly scared to shatter my mold by that! But hey, you're the professional here ^^
So, instead of using compressed air, could you use water to get the clay out? Or would that damage the mold?
Yes water would work, a water pick is great!
This video series is fantastic: you have such an engaging way of demonstrating everything!
I have one query about spraying the clay: I guess the clay's still wet when you spray it with Krylon as that's the only way I can think of to get it out of the mould afterwards... But is the clay then reusable? Can you clean off the spraypaint and reconstitute it, or do you have to buy a whole new batch of WED every time? I also have no idea how you get the clay out of those antennae, but that's a question for another day ^_^
Yes you can scrape off the paint and reuse the clay.
Ed Edmunds Awesome, thank you. Can't wait to give it a go :-D
I've never done anything like this before, but it looks fun 😀 so a silly question: doesn't the clay harden before you take it out of the plaster?
The clay will still be soft enough to remove from the sculpture if you don't wait too long after the plaster has set up. Once you spray the clay before molding that will act as a mold release to help remove the clay as well.
@@DistortionsUnlimited Thank you 🤩
Yeah, always go with the recommended amount of water in a cement or plaster mix, don't increase the water to increase your working time - chemically speaking it doesn't "dry", it "sets" - so it'd be like adding more water to jello - it'd still set in about the same time, it just wouldn't set as firmly.
hi.whens the next part coming.
I've been looking for the hemp you used.. but I don't know what it's called.. is it like "hemp fibers" or "hemp string"?
Thank you for making your videos! Where do you get the hemp from?
Thanks for the video's.