How to paint Silicone Prosthetics

Joseph

Hey everyone, I have made a few different latex facial prosthetics in the past but I am currently working on creating a silicone mask and I have not been able to figure out what kind of paint to use. I want to make sure it is durable and can stand up to being put to use in a short film. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! 

Chris Ellerby

Hi Joseph,

Here are 3 of our lessons that address painting silicone.

Platinum Silicone Mask Painting Part 1: Surface Prep, Mixing Paint & Airbrushing Flesh Tones
https://www.stanwinstonschool.com/tutorials/Platinum-Silicone-Mask-Painting-How-To-Paint-Monster-Masks-Part-1

Painting Silicone Skin - Realistic Flesh Tones
https://www.stanwinstonschool.com/tutorials/silicone-painting-realistic-flesh-tones-vol-1

How To Paint Realistic Silicone Skin - Silicone Painting Techniques
https://www.stanwinstonschool.com/tutorials/hyper-realistic-silicone-painting-techniques

It is common to mix your own silicone paints using a pigment and silicone base.

/Chris

Joseph

Awesome, thank you so much. I have been trying to find some courses on painting silicone but I guess I was looking in the wrong places. I will definately check those out.