How to Paint a Latex Mask the Right Way

Welcome to my step-by-step tutorial on how to paint a store-bought latex mask for your robots, motorized props, and animatronics so that it lasts and doesn't crack, peel or chip off! Even if you've never painted a mask before, I'll show you easy techniques that takes advantage of the details in your mask and makes them stand out even more.

🎨 In this latex mask painting tutorial you'll learn:

— Preparation Is Key: How to properly prepare your latex masks for painting so that the surface is clean, scuffed, and ready to hold paint.
— Choosing the Right Painting Strategy: Understanding the types of paint combinations that adhere best to latex and how to select the right one for your project for maximum durability.
— Application Techniques: Step-by-step instructions on applying paint to latex surfaces, including tips on layering, blending, and detailing to bring your creations to life.

🎬 Video Chapters: How to Paint Latex Masks
0:00 Welcome
0:38 Why Regular Paint Won't Work
1:03 Prepping Your Latex Mask
3:03 Best Latex Mask Painting Strategies
6:18 Testing a Small Area
6:50 Cutting Out the Eyes & Mouth
7:04 Mounting & Stuffing the Latex Mask
7:34 Painting the Base Coat
11:01 Paint Job Inspirations
11:38 Blocking Out Undertone Areas
12:42 First Highlight Color
16:36 Second Highlight Color
17:06 Third Highlight Color
18:02 Fourth Highlight Color
20:37 Painting Details
22:39 Acrylic Wash
24:25 Wrap Up
25:16 Read the Full Tutorial
25:35 Join the Community

Paint Your Own Store-bought Latex Mask

💬 Have any questions or want to share your own experiences, tips and advice about painting latex masks? Drop a comment below – I love hearing from you!

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[zvljefl]

I love this lady, she's a breath of fresh air. I have never been more interested in Arduino til I watched her channel. Keep up the awesome work! Cheers from Texas.

[bellahexdanna]

I really like this. I'm trying to figure out how to keep everything smooth for a skull, but the repaint helps a lot.

[beckyheil]

What a great tutorial! Thanks so much. Answered all the questions I had.

[tmntgirlsr]

This video is amazing! Really informative and such a cool nice vibe from her! This video gets me excited for the project I'm working on! I do have a question about cleaning the brushes! How do I clean them, do I wash them out with just water? Also, can I reuse them again when I do different rounds of paint?

[clifc]

Thank You for posting this video. Always wondered how the paint sticks to latex rubber. Great tutorial!

[collegetoycollector]

I will be using this tutorial for painting my own latex masks. I have old showbiz pizza animatronic masks that I have to paint.

[triccele]

Great video! I had a question tho, if I'm using rubber cement paint, what type of seaker should I use? Any paint sealer? Because I'm thinking if it is a non flexible one, then all the work with the flexible paint is ruined.

[RedMetalSuit]

This was a very helpful video. How do you paint silver scratches on latex to mimic worn metal?

[hardiehardley]

For the fifty fifty mix, is that by weight or volume

[home_Grown_studio]

Looks really great Rachel, I just discovered your channel We having the same interests in Arduino.
I have taken the time to watch a few of your videos. Well done! Thx for sharing.

[OffGridOverLander]

India ink with alcohol is what I would use, not paint so it won’t have the chance of flaking at all. However, there is no going back to a clean slate, so definitely start with lighter colors and finish with the darker colors

[DBB-KEDUO]

I'm so ready to experiment on my test mask- half mask will be oil and naptha... the other half will be acrylic and liquid latex...
I'm totally vibrating with anticipation!! 😂😂🎉🎉

[charissejimenez]

Hello hello! Loved your videos, If I use liquid latex and acrylic paint, do I need to seal it too? And if so with what?

[yourlordgod]

Could ready to go latex mask paint or 50/50 liquid latex and acrylic be the brushed with a mop mouilleur brush 1/2 in small amounts?I have a Halloween ends Myers mask with small details that were covered up with the stock paint but now I don’t want to risk accidentally covering up the smaller details

[Theworldofthisandthat]

I have a question I want to use rubber cement glue to re paint a latex mask. the color isn't totally accurate to the real thing when it arrived.. So my question should I apply the rubber cement separate or can I mix in with my paint and apply at once?

[airhammer]

Well there's a different kind of project, or obviously one I haven't seen yet. Reminds me of grade school art class but with a much more attractive teacher.
I'm certainly more interested in the animatronics. When will you be digging into that??
AH....

[michaelgarcia]

I just have question dose the same thing work for masks if you want to were ?

[metalshorrorhouse-kdih]

I got a question. If I wanted to run one of the latex mixtures through an airbrush, how would I thin it down? Water?

[jaxonv]

For rubber cement paint your website says 30/50/20 Rubber Cement + Oil Paint + Solvent (Naphtha) but your video shows different. Which is the right ratio?

[butchersblade]

Is there any way to seal the paint after it's all finished?