Face Mask-Bust

[Kiwi Phil]

Don't laugh you blokes, but I have always wanted to have a go at 2 things.

No 1 is making face masks, (including neck and shoulders), which I believe is called a bust. I want to be able to do this of any person.

Does anyone here know what:
I am talking about, and
any experience in this field, or
have a friend of relative that know's anything about it or
any web site with info (all I get is endless mud pack face type (treatments).
Know of any books or existing businesses.

I reckon it would be really great being able to make an exact copy of a person.....a copy that would last for ever.

Cheers
Phillip

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Face Mask-Bust

i know what you are talking about. like monster make up artist, for the movies, they make a rubber mold of the actors face, then cast a bust of the face from the mold. then they use the bust, to make the monster face, so it will fit the actor. but you only make the bust.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Face Mask-Bust

i found this, interesting. http://www.makeup-fx.com/Skumeng.html and this.
http://www.makeup-fx.com/mirakeleng.html

 

[Kiwi Phil]

Re: Face Mask-Bust

Wow, amazing. Thanks. Good introduction to what I am looking for.

Anybody ever participate in that craze, maybe 25yrs ago....think it was called Ceramics.........did they cast faces and busts.

Any more info welcomed.

Cheers
Phillip

 

[i386]

Re: Face Mask-Bust

If I understand correctly, you're wanting to do sculpture and specialize in busts.

You might try:

Art studios specializing in sculpture or pottery. Even if they don't sell or do what you're looking for, chances are they know someone who does.

Try the art department of local colleges.

Our local art museum offers classes in all sorts of mediums. You might also inquire at your local art museum.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Face Mask-Bust

back in the early 70's, in the Navy, almost broke. there were ceramic shops on base, it was cheap entertainment. exwife and i got pretty good.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Face Mask-Bust

I do Special Effects work as a hobby business and I keep up with the industry. http://www.jmbfxstudio.com.au/index.html This is a studio that has the ability to make molds and they are located in your area.

They are actually pretty famous for the work that they did in the Matrix.

I image they can help you find the mold casting material and help you out.

 

[angus63]

Re: Face Mask-Bust

Don't laugh you blokes, but I have always wanted to have a go at 2 things.

No 1 is making face masks, (including neck and shoulders), which I believe is called a bust. I want to be able to do this of any person.

Does anyone here know what:
I am talking about, and
any experience in this field, or
have a friend of relative that know's anything about it or
any web site with info (all I get is endless mud pack face type (treatments).
Know of any books or existing businesses.

I reckon it would be really great being able to make an exact copy of a person.....a copy that would last for ever.

Cheers
Phillip

Phil That's only one thing. Hope you found success with the other.

http://www.madametussauds.com/NewYork/About/History/Default.aspx

 

[Tyme2fish]

Re: Face Mask-Bust

Phil, we've seen that ugly mug of yours. Why oh why would you want to save that for eternity? LOL

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Face Mask-Bust

Phil, we've seen that ugly mug of yours. Why oh why would you want to save that for eternity? LOL

Possibly his lovely wife is going to put his bust in the garden to ward off pests and small animals