How to Make Your Own Zombie MASK | Monster Lab Mash Up Tutorial
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What this video covers
Industry veteran Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited leads this comprehensive tutorial on creating a form-fitting, moveable latex zombie face mask from start to finish. Drawing from multiple Monster Lab sessions, the video walks through every major stage of professional mask production: clay sculpting, mold making, latex casting, airbrushing, finishing, and hairing. With over 40 years in the Halloween manufacturing industry, Edmunds brings professional-grade techniques to a DIY-accessible format. The result is a wearable, flexible zombie mask built using the same foundational methods used in commercial prop production.
Key takeaways
- ◆Covers the full mask-making pipeline from initial clay sculpt through mold making, latex casting, painting, and hair application
- ◆Ed Edmunds draws on 40+ years of professional Halloween industry experience to teach commercial-grade techniques
- ◆Focuses on a form-fitting, flexible zombie design meant to move naturally with the wearer's face
- ◆Combines content from multiple Monster Lab episodes into a single consolidated tutorial
- ◆Suitable for SFX artists, serious DIY makers, and anyone interested in professional latex mask construction
Who this is for
Serious DIY makers, SFX artists, and mask-making enthusiasts who want to learn professional latex mask construction techniques from an industry expert.
Tools mentioned
- • sculpting tools
- • airbrush
- • spray gun
- • pottery plaster mold
Materials mentioned
- • WED clay
- • USG pottery plaster
- • latex
⚠ Safety notes
Working with latex, plaster, and airbrush paints requires adequate ventilation and appropriate respiratory protection. Follow manufacturer safety guidelines for all casting and painting materials.
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