RD 407 for latex mask painting?

Robert Thomas

Third week in using an airbrush here. Does anyone suggest using RD 407 to paint latex masks or is there something better? Thank you 🙏 

Chris Ellerby

RD 407 mixed with acrylics will work for painting a latex mask, but there are a lot of different methods and materials that will work in addition to that.

Our lesson "Latex Mask Painting Techniques" with Tim Gore and Casey Love is a great starting point as it has 2 instructors using different materials and techniques:  https://www.stanwinstonschool.com/tutorials/latex-mask-painting-techniques

We also have a lesson on latex mask painting called "How To Paint A Monster Mask" with Steve Wang that covers a great deal as well:  https://www.stanwinstonschool.com/tutorials/creature-mask-painting

And to cover the entire process from sculpting to casting and painting you can check out the"How To Make A Latex Rubber Mask" series with Timothy Martin that has a ton of detail.  https://www.stanwinstonschool.com/tutorials/how-to-make-a-latex-rubber-mask-1-sculpture-process

Hope that helps!

/Chris

Robert Thomas

That helps a lot and I’ll get to it. Thank you again Chris!