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Hi James, Silicone masks are designed quite a bit differently than latex masks to ensure they fit and move properly. You would want the silicone mask to be a snugger fit (compared to latex) so it str… (View Post)

It is possible to shrink a sculpture, but the process can be expensive, time-consuming, and hard to control. There are casting mediums that shrink based on additives. This page can help a bit: https:… (View Post)

I don't know of any off-the-shelf cores for silicone masks. A product like that would be amazing, and I know I'd buy a couple for sure! Most folks just have to make their own. Getting a good core is … (View Post)

If you want the blood to be permanent, a silicone-based blood formula would be best. This can be as simple as mixing up a thin silicone with translucent red pigment, darkened slightly with a bit of g… (View Post)

Firing clay is not super common in special effects, so that's not something I have much experience with. But with water-based clays, you normally want to keep them slightly damp while working on them… (View Post)