Hi Everyone! If you love Monster Lab and want to become a Distortions insider and support more Monster Lab videos consider supporting us on Patreon. Check out the perks and access for each level. Even if you don't want to become a patron on patreon keep enjoying, watching, sharing, and most importantly, creating with Monster Lab! www.patreon.com/distortions
This is the FIRST time I am subscribing to a web-site. I must admit that these videos are wonderful.... entertaining as well as instructive in a step-by-step way. At age 66, you are encouraging me (a former accountant) to do something I have wanted to do for the past 30 years.... express my creative side. Thank you.
DistortionsUnlimited How about making a skin for a head of a large creature prop. The process of making the skin with a mouth that can be moved so later on you can drop it on a animatronic and have a mechanism moving the mouth
Does the clay get hard when creating the plaster mold? Or does it stay soft? And I would love to learn more about painting techniques and what paints you suggest using. I know you've done a video on that, the Alien Zombie but I'd love to see you go deeper into painting the finished product
I remember watching your show around Halloween and it gave me a warm feeling of joy. I love Ed's personality and humor, so glad you're making these types of videos
I'd love to see a Monster Lab episode on making foam masters out of mother molds and how to make production molds off of those masters. That's something i've wanted to know how to do for awhile, and it's a topic that you don't see covered very often when it comes to tutorials like this.
i found this video by accident.......SO GLAD I did it! This is the very best lesson on how to make a two parts mold, and I will follow it in my "beginner sculptures" step by step! Thank you so much! I will let you know my results.
I so enjoyed this video. I do jewelry. so making a two part mold like this is probably not something I will ever do , but it was fun and informative and I was also glad to see that you used the proper safety equipment. Thank you for the fun. Lynne
oh ok ..but thank you for all the time and effort you have put in to the video its nice of you to show us the whole process not many do thank you simon
The little Gremlin is the official mascot for the Greeley Monster Day coming in a few weeks. Planning to be there along with Nightmare City Haunted House.
Pure Gold. Thank you so much for this demo. Meeting you yesterday at #MonsterDayGreeley 2018 was a privilege and an honor and encouragement to me even though I work mostly digitally for now. Regards and all the best.
I don't understand how the little critter came out hollow. Is it because you kept rolling the mold around so the silicone would just coat the sides? I thought when you poured it in you were going to fill it up and he would be solid. Is it hollow just because you only poured a little and rolled the mold coating only the inside walls??? Thanks!
Is the latex just regular Halloween store liquid latex or is it a specific latex for making props? All I know is I would definitely like to make some kind of critter with my monster-making skills. Mine are only ceramic monsters for now, I've been wanting to learn how to make this stuff!
I didn't quite get it how you poured the 2 halves (Latex) . . it seemed like one step . . but I suppose you waited then poured the 2nd half? . . . maybe i missed something . . very nice job, lots of talent congrats.
Cannot get enough of these tutorials :D oh and that butt crack joke got me laughing like an idiot ! thank you so much, Ed for these amazing videos ! so helpful, also thanks for making that creature so hard to mold :)
Thank you for this! I want to start making my own custom props and this looks like a great start! Would you recommend doing this if I were going to make a foam filled prop head (Not a Mask)? Also, how long after I sculpt the piece should I coat it with the spray paint? Another question I have is, would you recommend having one of those face sculptures to make a sculpt around or just start with a stick in wood and build out. I'm wanting to make a foam filled demented monster head prop. Thanks!
How come you didn't put a dam of clay around the bottom of the sculpture to hold in the plaster around the bottom better? Also burlap works great in place of hemp.
you are a great teacher! thank you for ALL of you videos and work that you do. it's great and i really hope the Travel Channel brings you back this October for your wonderful show! i don 't know if you have ever done and Egyptian Gods line of Hallowe;en decorations or masks. with your extraordinary talent it would truly be spectacular. perhaps a thought .... you, marsha and the whole crew are awesome and rock the Hallowe'en world! Thank You, pets to the shop cats. keep on truckin'!
Woow. Amazing wirk there i might hire u later when im a famous magician for some work u be part of my crew. Whe this crap is over i be looking u up ok. Kool
Hi Everyone! If you love Monster Lab and want to become a Distortions insider and support more Monster Lab videos consider supporting us on Patreon. Check out the perks and access for each level. Even if you don't want to become a patron on patreon keep enjoying, watching, sharing, and most importantly, creating with Monster Lab! www.patreon.com/distortions
hello distortions Kathy
Hello, what is the title of the song at 2:00? I would like to know because I like it. 🙂
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR TEACHING ME HOW TO MAKE A LATEX GREMLIN HALLOWEEN PROP MISTER EDMUNDS!
this man is the bob ross of monster making, :D
is the best
He is the one of the 4 knights of the Monster Making
This man should be teaching at Schools. I absolutly love to watch and hear him. His charm and wits.. ..fantastic
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR TEACHING ME HOW TO MAKE A LATEX GREMLIN HALLOWEEN PROP MISTER EDMUNDS!
This is the FIRST time I am subscribing to a web-site. I must admit that these videos are wonderful.... entertaining as well as instructive in a step-by-step way. At age 66, you are encouraging me (a former accountant) to do something I have wanted to do for the past 30 years.... express my creative side. Thank you.
Well that's awesome!! Thank you!!!
Hey Everyone! More Monster Labs on the way! What topics, characters, and techniques do you want to see us delve into? Thanks so much for the feedback!
DistortionsUnlimited How about making a skin for a head of a large creature prop. The process of making the skin with a mouth that can be moved so later on you can drop it on a animatronic and have a mechanism moving the mouth
I'd love to see how you make acuators and incorporate them into the sculpts for movement.
what type of clay are you using?
Anything you want to! I love your channel!
Does the clay get hard when creating the plaster mold? Or does it stay soft? And I would love to learn more about painting techniques and what paints you suggest using. I know you've done a video on that, the Alien Zombie but I'd love to see you go deeper into painting the finished product
It is nice to see pros at work
Check out our list of what clay we use and supplies in the video description. (Amazon Affiliate Links)
I remember watching your show around Halloween and it gave me a warm feeling of joy. I love Ed's personality and humor, so glad you're making these types of videos
I'm impressed by the timing with the elevator intro of the video!
It honestly is mischievously adorable.
Ed is the man, the myth, the legend! thanks Ed!
Maestro, you are as cozy as grandpa Walton!
Like a morbid Bob Ross. Loved it! Cool little monster.
i miss the tv show you guys had
Same
You sir are the first in the world to ever make me face palm, shake my head, eye roll, then laugh my butt off at the crack joke..great tutorial
Ha! Thanks!
You are such a fun guy to watch and lots of great info! Thank you very much for sharing your work!
I'd love to see a Monster Lab episode on making foam masters out of mother molds and how to make production molds off of those masters. That's something i've wanted to know how to do for awhile, and it's a topic that you don't see covered very often when it comes to tutorials like this.
The first time I subscribed to your channel was back in 2016. Still a fan! Keep em coming
i found this video by accident.......SO GLAD I did it! This is the very best lesson on how to make a two parts mold, and I will follow it in my "beginner sculptures" step by step! Thank you so much! I will let you know my results.
Can't thank you enough for teaching this! I've been wondering how it's done. You're THE BEST!
Seems like it takes a lot of strength in the hands to shape the clay. Love it, he is cute and scary.
Love ya Ed! You are an inspiration. Starting in your apartment.. you are one of the greats! I hope to meet you one day!
I'm so glad I'm a Greeley native ..I'm so looking forward to Monster Day!! My new favorite holiday!!!
Love these videos man! I love how you show techniques for the "common man" so to speak; please keep up the great work!
Awesome video. I've been wanting to learn a two part mold. You explain every step.very well. Thank you .
Oh, and I'd like to adopt your gremlin . :)
I miss the show! So entertaining on So many levels, thanks for the laughs and knowledge!
This process is so much fun to watch! Good luck Ed with all the Halloween orders.
Wow that’s a nice gremlin ! 😮 I feel like it will also be nice if it is a yoda baby🥺
I am absolutely going to be doing this soon, and I am going to create my own props!!! Thank you for this awesome video!
You are so welcome!
the gramlin is adorabole
That gremlin is cute.
amazing lair you have there! Also excellent resolution, are you filming with a gh4?
Thank you! Yes, we are shooting on a gh4
I so enjoyed this video. I do jewelry. so making a two part mold like this is probably not something I will ever do , but it was fun and informative and I was also glad to see that you used the proper safety equipment. Thank you for the fun. Lynne
One of my favorite channels! Man, you guys are good at what you do, and so nice as well. Keep it up! I'm always looking forward to new content!
Awesome! I'm going to celebrate Monster Day!
So awesome! Thanks for making this stuff so accessible and easy to understand!
Thanks so much for watching and your support!
ED IS BACK...... 👍👍👍
Thanks Ed!!! I love your work! You are great man! I'm learning a lot with your videos! Here in Brazil we have nothing like this! Beautiful gremlin!
Good to see you again!
That was a great tutorial of explanation and details. awesome as always Ed.
Shared on Facebook, awesome work.
Glad I just stumbled on the channel. I was just thinking how I missed Making Monsters a few days ago. Subscribed.😎
Such a cute design.
Thank you! 😊
oh ok ..but thank you for all the time and effort you have put in to the video its nice of you to show us the whole process not many do
thank you simon
I love you !! Those videos are gold
he's adorable!!
Beautiful piece!!!
Thank you very much!
very awesome, thanks for showing me what to look forward in making a mask
Awesome Video Ed ! fun and so informational. Keep it up man , love your work.
That was awesome! I enjoy how you teach.
I love this so much. This is what i want to do for my career🙏
Love the video Ed. It was great to see you at the West Coast Haunters Convention the other day. We will talk about those gargoyle wings.
I was thinking about making my own monster props, and I wondered what latex is the best to use?
I really liked this video... was a bit long but that's what the arrow keys are for! LOL :)
Great tutorial! Thanks Ed!
i enjoy the videos and very nice work
Just a superb video. Thanks so much for sharing x
Incredible work, love it !
keep the good work up ;)
I love your videos like this are the best
The little Gremlin is the official mascot for the Greeley Monster Day coming in a few weeks. Planning to be there along with Nightmare City Haunted House.
He is like Bob Ross of sculpting : )
Thanks for sharing! Awesome!
Nice job mate
fantastic work
very cool tutorial. great character. fun seeing you two at the west coast haunters con today.
this video was sooo cool but the mini gremlin just does remind me of a baby version of a baby wormtale rathuman hybrid haha.:)
Love these videos! So so helpful!
Hi. What kind of latex do you use? Yours seems "foamier" than the slush mold latex I've used; the softness looks great.
"we like to use hemp whenever we can"
Pure Gold. Thank you so much for this demo. Meeting you yesterday at #MonsterDayGreeley 2018 was a privilege and an honor and encouragement to me even though I work mostly digitally for now. Regards and all the best.
Thank you James!!
I don't understand how the little critter came out hollow. Is it because you kept rolling the mold around so the silicone would just coat the sides? I thought when you poured it in you were going to fill it up and he would be solid. Is it hollow just because you only poured a little and rolled the mold coating only the inside walls???
Thanks!
Awesome Ed!!! sometime can you teach us how to do foam filled props? Thanks!
Yes!
Is the latex just regular Halloween store liquid latex or is it a specific latex for making props? All I know is I would definitely like to make some kind of critter with my monster-making skills. Mine are only ceramic monsters for now, I've been wanting to learn how to make this stuff!
No this is casting latex only used for masks and props while liquid latex is used for short term makeup effects
20:52 That sound... love it! ;-)
I didn't quite get it how you poured the 2 halves (Latex) . . it seemed like one step . . but I suppose you waited then poured the 2nd half? . . . maybe i missed something . . very nice job, lots of talent congrats.
I put the two halves together then pour once.
you are a master. thank you
i love your work a lot !!!
I know its an older video and you might not see the comment. However, you may say you don't do cute very well but this is so stinkin cute.
Hi Kitasia! Well, this one worked out...but normally it's true!
Trouble is adorable!!
I know the old saying, if you have to ask, you probably can't afford it, but i'm gonna ask anyways.
how much??
could yall upload the full videos of some builds, i really enjoy watching builds and the process it takes.
p.s. you are awsome and inspiring!
Cannot get enough of these tutorials :D oh and that butt crack joke got me laughing like an idiot ! thank you so much, Ed for these amazing videos ! so helpful, also thanks for making that creature so hard to mold :)
Thank you Chazz!
Nice youre an amazing sculptor man. Id love to see your version of chucky haha 😄 that would be so cool.
that nose thing you did with your scissors scared me so bad. lol
like all your videos very good nice
Thank you for this! I want to start making my own custom props and this looks like a great start! Would you recommend doing this if I were going to make a foam filled prop head (Not a Mask)? Also, how long after I sculpt the piece should I coat it with the spray paint? Another question I have is, would you recommend having one of those face sculptures to make a sculpt around or just start with a stick in wood and build out. I'm wanting to make a foam filled demented monster head prop. Thanks!
Love this series. Do you guys do any work with Silicone masks? Maybe some planned tutorials in working with them?
one other thing, you pour latex inside the mold, but then the prop is hollow. Did you pour out latex?
Yes!
I LOVE YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!
Could you use an oil based clay, or wax? Reasons why you dont, or reasons why you might prefer this over those?
is that a cake leveler he is using for cutting the clay ?
this is epic
How come you didn't put a dam of clay around the bottom of the sculpture to hold in the plaster around the bottom better? Also burlap works great in place of hemp.
you are a great teacher! thank you for ALL of you videos and work that you do. it's great and i really hope the Travel Channel brings you back this October for your wonderful show! i don 't know if you have ever done and Egyptian Gods line of Hallowe;en decorations or masks. with your extraordinary talent it would truly be spectacular. perhaps a thought .... you, marsha and the whole crew are awesome and rock the Hallowe'en world! Thank You, pets to the shop cats. keep on truckin'!
So if I wanted it to be solid could I spray great stuff inside before unmolding?
Excelente!!! Bendiciones!!!
Woow. Amazing wirk there i might hire u later when im a famous magician for some work u be part of my crew. Whe this crap is over i be looking u up ok. Kool
heheheh kids, don't try this at home... no wait... hehe
nice as alweys 😉
Im curios. Can u reuse the clay that was in the center of the scultping that was not in contact to the spray paint
Please show how to make big monsters or full head masks !!