Video Tag
Every video tagged “latex masks” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
39 videos
This 4K walk-through tours Mask Fest 2024, spotlighting vendors, monster makers, and collectors showing off Halloween masks crafted from latex, silicone, resin, and more. Hosts Ed and Marsha Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited move through the show floor, chatting with creators and featuring interviews with numerous mask artists and companies. Expect a mix of vintage and modern pieces spanning monster, horror, and comedic designs.
This 4K walk-through tours the Mask Fest 2023 convention, showcasing vendors, monster makers, and collectors and their latex, silicone, and resin creations spanning vintage to modern designs. Ed and Marsha Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited guide viewers through the floor and chat with exhibitors, with additional interviews featuring noted mask and effects artists. It's a survey of the show rather than a build or how-to video.
Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates a budget-friendly method for foam-filling prop heads and latex masks intended for haunted attraction use. The technique exploits the expanding foam that Gorilla Glue generates as it cures, turning a normally unwanted side effect into a useful filling material. The result is a sturdier, haunt-ready prop head without significant material cost.
This 44-minute 4K walkthrough captures the Mask Fest 2025 convention floor, showcasing an extraordinary range of Halloween masks from independent makers, established companies, and collectors. Viewers get an up-close look at creations spanning vintage classics to cutting-edge designs in latex, silicone, and resin. The video is interspersed with interviews featuring the monster and mask makers behind the work, offering insight into their craft and creative process.
Allen Hopps of StiltbeastStudios walks through the process of building a two-part plaster mold from an original sculpt, intended for producing pull-out latex masks. The video covers the key stages of mold construction used in professional-level special effects prop making. It serves as a practical introduction to the mold-making workflow for anyone looking to reproduce original mask designs at volume.
Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios walks through the process of constructing a two-part mold intended for casting latex masks. The tutorial covers the key steps and considerations involved in splitting a mold correctly to produce clean, wearable results. This is the second installment in what appears to be a multi-part series on mask fabrication.
In this Monster Lab episode, Distortions Unlimited's Ed Edmunds walks through the studio's proprietary 'magic formula' for mixing paint used on latex masks. The recipe combines indoor house paint, water, and mask-making latex to create a flexible, durable paint that adheres properly to latex surfaces. The tutorial is presented as a clear refresher of techniques covered across the Monster Lab series, making it easy for newcomers to get up to speed quickly.
Ed and Marsha Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited tour Mask Fest 2023, a convention dedicated to Halloween and monster masks for collectors, artists, and fans. The walkthrough features conversations with notable mask makers and vendors and showcases masks crafted from latex, silicone, resin, and other materials. It's a behind-the-scenes look at the mask-collecting community rather than a tutorial or build.
This tutorial from Stiltbeast Studios breaks down the three most common plaster types used in latex mask and mold making: Ultracal 30, Hydrocal, and US #1 pottery plaster. The host draws on personal experience to explain the key differences between each material and how choosing the wrong one can derail a project. The video is part of an ongoing materials series aimed at helping mask makers build a solid foundational knowledge of their supplies.
Distortions Unlimited founder Ed Edmunds joins fellow artists to distill their professional Monster Lab instructional series into ten essential latex mask-making tips. The video covers the full pipeline from clay sculpting and mold making to painting techniques, including how to render convincing eyes and airbrush creature skin. It serves as a highlight reel designed to funnel viewers into the full-length Monster Lab episode series for deeper instruction.
In this short Monster Lab segment, Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited demonstrates a quick, effective approach to base painting latex Halloween masks and props. The focus is on building dimension by laying in highlights and shadows so a flat mask reads with depth and realism. It's a bite-sized look at the studio's mask-finishing process and part of an ongoing episode series.
This crew profile video spotlights "Super Mando," a long-tenured Distortions Unlimited team member who has spent nearly two decades mastering mold making, latex pouring, seaming, and finishing work. The video blends a personal human-interest story — Mando's journey from Mexico to working in the U.S. Halloween industry — with a glimpse into the professional prop and mask manufacturing process at one of Halloween's most recognized studios. Distortions Unlimited is known for high-quality animatronics, masks, and props used by haunters, theme parks, and home haunters alike. The series aims to put faces to the craftsmanship behind the brand.
AJ Good of House of Masks visits Distortions Unlimited for an inside look at the company's iconic vintage latex mask lineup, including pieces like the Liar, Baby Face, Hockey Mask, Mini Vampire, and Mini Alien. The conversation highlights how several of these masks found their way into the world of music, most notably worn by bands such as Slipknot and guitarist Buckethead. AJ examines original foam masters and discusses the history and cultural impact behind each design. It's a compelling crossover between Halloween prop heritage and mainstream music iconography.
Ed Edmunds and Jordu Schell — both known from the Travel Channel reality series Making Monsters — are shown painting Distortions Unlimited's Resurrection collector series latex masks, with additional painting work contributed by Tom Cassidy. The Resurrection line is a special series sculpted by Jordu Schell that pays homage to classic Distortions Unlimited Halloween masks. The short clip offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the professional hand-painting process behind these sought-after collector pieces.
This video offers a behind-the-scenes walkthrough of the Composite Effects (CFX) facility, guided by Sam. Viewers get an inside look at the studio and operations behind one of the leading manufacturers of realistic silicone and latex wearable masks. It serves as both a brand showcase and an introduction to the CFX product line for fans and prospective customers.
A short floor tour of Studio 31 Concepts' booth at the 2021 Transworld Halloween & Haunt Show, showcasing their lineup of scary clown masks, costumes, and haunt props. The footage gives viewers a quick look at professional-grade clown-themed offerings available to haunters and costume enthusiasts. Studio 31 Concepts is presented as a notable vendor in the professional haunt supply space.
Monster Day 2022 is a Greeley, Colorado community festival centered on monster culture, featuring costumes, animatronics, SFX makeup, vendors, food, and a costume contest. The event was organized in partnership with the City of Greeley and local businesses, with proceeds benefiting the Don't Be A Monster anti-bullying initiative. Distortions Unlimited founder Ed Edmunds and his crew put on a lively show by speed-painting latex Halloween masks and tossing them into the crowd as prizes. The festival also showcased Distortions' newest monster mascot, Rex, alongside previous mascots at their vendor booth.
At the Transworld trade show, Toxic FX artist Blake Phillips visits the Distortions Unlimited booth to chat with founder Ed Edmunds about how classic Distortions masks — specifically Andromeda 3 and Nightmare 3 — inspired his entry into the Halloween industry. The conversation highlights the lasting emotional and creative impact these vintage latex masks have had on collectors and professionals alike. Distortions Unlimited reflects on over four decades of mask-making and the community it has helped shape.
A first-time yard haunt creator from Monster Tutorials takes viewers on a vlog-style walkthrough of his completed Halloween graveyard display for 2018. The setup features handmade tombstones, a chain-and-skull fence, latex masks, and atmospheric lighting — all assembled under a tight time constraint. The video doubles as a showcase of the creator's own DIY tutorial projects, linking out to dedicated build guides for the key elements on screen. Despite being a debut haunt, the overall scene demonstrates solid compositional instincts and a cohesive cemetery aesthetic.
This short behind-the-scenes clip follows Distortions Unlimited founders Ed and Marsha Edmunds, along with Adam, as they attempt to film a promotional trailer for Palefest 2022. The lighthearted video captures Ed struggling to deliver his lines while wearing the Creetonian Elder latex hands, highlighting just how tricky on-camera work can be. Palefest is a mask-focused festival hosted by The House of Masks, where Distortions Unlimited had a vendor booth that year.
Mask collector Rudy, known from Rudy's World and Crimson Ghost Mask Room, stops by Distortions Unlimited to share a glimpse of a massive newly acquired mask haul with the Distortions team including Ed, Marsha, and Jordu. Because Rudy was mid-travel, only a portion of the collection could be viewed, but the haul spans masks from Distortions Unlimited, Don Post, Savage Eye, and various independent artists. Rudy plans to display the collection at MaskFest and other events. The video offers a fun, community-driven peek into serious Halloween mask collecting.
Industry veteran Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited walks through the process of removing clay from a finished mask mold and properly cleaning it for the next stage of production. The video is part of a broader Monster Lab tutorial series covering the full mask-making pipeline from sculpting through painting. Even at just three minutes, it focuses on a critical step that can affect the quality of the final pulled mask.
This short video showcases highlights from the Transworld Halloween & Attraction Show 2021 in St. Louis, featuring a photo-based rundown of standout Halloween masks for the 2021 season. Brands including Immortal Masks and CFX are represented alongside a variety of silicone and latex options. It serves as a quick visual tour of mask offerings spotted on the trade show floor, rounding out the creator's Transworld coverage for the year.
In this short interview-style clip, Ed Edmunds — co-owner of Distortions Unlimited and a veteran of the Halloween manufacturing industry — reflects on his lifelong passion for monsters, shares his favorite monster, and speaks candidly about the challenges and rewards of making monsters professionally. Distortions Unlimited, based in Greeley, Colorado, produces animatronics, props, masks, and costumes for haunted attractions, theme parks, and the broader Halloween market. Ed's career spans more than four decades and includes recognition through the Travel Channel series Making Monsters. The video offers an intimate glimpse into the mindset of one of Halloween's most influential craftspeople.
