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A rubber mask is a mask made of rubber. Typically, these are made of latex or silicone rubber and designed to be pulled over the head as a form of theatrical makeup or disguise.[1][2]
The theatrical makeup used by Michael Crawford when he played the Phantom of the Opera started with a latex skullcap. More latex strips were then added for the disfigured face. The latex was then covered and coloured with cosmetics for the full effect.[3]
Materials
[edit]Latex
[edit]Most of the masks that are seen around are more than likely going to be made out of latex. Latex is a cheaper rubber making it a much more affordable material to produce. It is generally a lot easier to work with than silicone. It has a fair amount of give and is more breathable on the wearer's skin.[4]
Silicone
[edit]For more professionally made masks, silicone is likely to be the rubber of choice due to its flesh-like, translucent qualities and its ability to "hug" the wearer's face which allows it to move along with different expressions. Silicone tends to be much higher in price, but has a much more realistic appearance and texture. [4]
Rubber masks are typically sculpted out of clay, and then cast into either a latex or silicone final piece from a mold.[5]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ Arabella Mazzuki; Raymond Siljander; Simon Mitchell (2015), "Full-head Silicone Masks and Related Silicone Prosthetics for Disguise", Undercover Disguise Methods for Investigators, Charles C Thomas, p. 133, ISBN 9780398090821
- ^ "Actors' Rubber Masks to Replace Make-Up", Popular Science Monthly: 44, October 1934
- ^ Sharon Parsons (2000), Magnificent Masks, p. 21, ISBN 0748757309
- ^ a b Chapman2022-10-21T05:41:00+01:00, Kit. "What are Halloween costume masks made from?". RSC Education. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Branwyn, Gareth (2016-09-28). "How to Sculpt a 3/4 Monster Mask for Casting". Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
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