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Think of it as a lazy sale.
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Please Note Our Holiday Schedules.
We will be closed on July 3 for Independence Day (a US Holiday)
We will Also be Closed on July 24th for Pioneer Day (a State Holiday)
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The Ben Nye Warehouse
Is Closed until July 7th.
(We do have a pretty good inventory in stock, but we will not be able to fill complicated orders until after that date.)
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Using
Latex Rubber to make stuff.
The latex rubber that we sell comes in liquid
form. There are other companies who make it in sheet form for use in
clothing, displays and props.
The formula of latex which we carry is made for casting. It is also
called slip latex, mask latex, liquid latex or slush latex. If it was
made to be slip casted then it is this kind of latex. If it was made
for carpet backing or other use, then I don't know what it is.
How slip
casting works: First of all, you need a mold that has two
features; 1. It must be an absorbtive type mold (made out of UltraCal
30, which we carry.) and 2. It must be made from a type of plaster that
is dimensionally stable. (UltraCal 30, Mold Plaster or #1 Pottery
plaster all fit the bill.)
When you pour latex into this kind of mold, the latex will stick to the
wall of mold and form a skin. What is happening is simple; the latex
contains water, the mold "wicks" the moisture out of the latex and so
the latex sticks to the side of the mold. It eventually forms a skin.
Now you pour out the "inside" portion of the latex. You can use this on
another project later. The mold will have a slimy layer of latex stuck
to the inside of the mold. Let this dry completly.
TIP:
I use one of those computer cooling fans you buy at Radio Shack (R). I
simply mount it on two stickes and let it blow into the open mold. This
will dry the latex out so that you can remove it.
Latex is dry if you push it with your fingernail and it doesn't retain
the imprint.
You keep the latex in the mold until the skin gets to the desired
thickness. If you mold is "green" (new and wet) this might be several
hours. If the mold is dry it might only be about 15 minutes.
Two suggestions if you want to learn more about this. First, get the
little beginner kit we sell called "Shrunken Head Kit." this is just
basic mask making on a small scale so you don't spend a fortune on
materials only to discover that you don't like it. Also, please get
some good information on the subject. A DVD or book will help a lot.
Don't try to do this with only written instructions becasue it really,
really helps to see how others do it. NOTE: Everybody has their own
style and you will pick up some great tips from watching or reading
many different sources.
We no longer sell latex mold compound (except for
the Non-ammonia latex). Please see the note at the bottom of this page.
Mask Making Latex (also known as Slip
Latex.)
For making Latex Halloween masks and simple latex appliances. Slip
casting latex or slush molding compound does shrink and will loose a
little detail. Mask
Making Basics
Shelf life is indefinate if stored in air tight, lined metal cans, and
the it is not allowed to freeze. Store in cool, dry place.
| MSKL-8 |
Mask
Making Latex, 8 oz |
$7.50
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| MSKL-16 |
Mask
Making Latex, 16 oz |
$10.00
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| MSKL-32 |
Mask
Making Latex, 1 quart |
$15.00
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| MSKL-128 |
Mask
Making Latex, 1 gallon |
$31.00
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| MSKL-640 |
Mask
Making Latex, 5 gallons |
$147.00
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Premium Non-Ammonia Latex for molds and
casting.
Very high quality latex. Non-ammonia formula
makes it safer for use on skin. Very popular for beard-work. This low
shrinkage formula can also be used for mold-making. I like to use it
for fake skins because it's easy to use, is inexpensive and it's
natural color suggests human skin.
Shelf life is aproximately six months. Store in air-tight, metal can. Do not allow freezing. Store is a cool dry place.
| NAL-4 |
Non-Ammonia
Latex, 4 oz |
$6.25
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| NAL-8 |
Non-Ammonia
Latex, 8 oz |
$10.25
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| NAL-16 |
Non-Ammonia
Latex, 16 oz |
$15.50
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| NAL-32 |
Non-Ammonia
Latex, 1 quart |
$20.50
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| NAL-128 |
Non-Ammonia
Latex, 1 gallon |
$65.00
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Latex Mold Compound
This item has been discontinued. You can order
"Molder Builder" latex mold compound from our friends at:
Delvies Plastics
133 West Haven Ave (2290 South)
South Salt Lake, Utah 84115, (801) 467-1548.
*S* = Special Shipping Required.
This page originally posted: 02/11/1997
This page last updated:03/23/2009
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