Rub Out Paint Tutorial on Gremlin Mask Pt.1 | Monster Lab
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What this video covers
In this installment of Monster Lab, Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited walks through a "rub out" paint technique used to finish a latex gremlin mask. The method is a staple approach at the studio for building depth and realism on cast masks. As part one of the lesson, it focuses on the foundational steps of the paint job for aspiring mask makers.
Key takeaways
- ◆Demonstrates the "rub out" painting method on a latex gremlin mask
- ◆Taught by Ed Edmunds, a noted professional mask and prop maker
- ◆A signature finishing technique frequently used at Distortions Unlimited
- ◆Part one of a multi-part tutorial covering the paint process
- ◆Aimed at building realistic depth and shading on cast masks
Who this is for
Aspiring and hobbyist mask makers wanting to learn professional latex mask painting techniques.
Materials mentioned
- • latex mask
- • paint
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