With the approach of Halloween, many people will be interested in making some custom costumes, masks, or props and plastics are the perfect solution. Here’s some info on using liquid silicone rubber to make scary masks!
Smooth-On is a company that produces a fairly extensive line of liquid silicone rubber products. You mix two components together to start the curing process, much like you’d do with a standard epoxy resin. The resulting product can be flexible or stretchy depending on the formulation you choose, and can be painted, carved, or colored using a variety of techniques. They have a quick tutorial on creating masks that has plenty of photos.
Products like this are used extensively for movie special effects but you can also cast custom parts from the silicone rubber, make molds to create other parts, and coat architectural pieces for restoration. Read more about the applications for liquid silicone rubber on Smooth-On’s site.
