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Step 5Removal and storage
If you followed the directions on how to put on the elf ears, it is very simple to remove the ears. Just grab the ears at the tip, and gently pull away from your head and towards your shoulder. The prosthetics will flip over the ear, and peel off.
Any spirit gum residue left on your skin can be removed by scrubbing with soap and water. Or if you plan to use the ears quite often, you can use spirit gum remover to more easily remove the residue from your skin. However, if you only intend to use the elf ears infrequently, soap and water should be fine.
Don't use spirit gum remover on the elf ears. While it will remove the dried glue from your ears, it will also take off the RMG make-up. Instead, wait until after you have worn the ears about 10 times or so. Before you put them on again, you will notice a nice build-up of spirit gum on your prosthetic. Gently take your fingernail and scratch lightly to remove it. You can also gently stretch the latex. Since spirit gum doesn't stretch when it has dried, it will flake up, making it easier to remove as well.
When you are not wearing your elf ears, keep them in a small plastic bag, such as a ziploc bag. Doing this will protect the latex and help maintain the coloring. A plastic bag will help keep dirt and dust off the ears which will alter the coloring with a grayish tint. I wear mine twice a week in the rain and sun at Renaissance Festivals, but I usually only have to touch mine up every 4-6 months, and I guarantee that I wear mine through much harsher conditions than most.
If you ever have any questions about this tutorial, please feel free to contact me. Thanks!
Any spirit gum residue left on your skin can be removed by scrubbing with soap and water. Or if you plan to use the ears quite often, you can use spirit gum remover to more easily remove the residue from your skin. However, if you only intend to use the elf ears infrequently, soap and water should be fine.
Don't use spirit gum remover on the elf ears. While it will remove the dried glue from your ears, it will also take off the RMG make-up. Instead, wait until after you have worn the ears about 10 times or so. Before you put them on again, you will notice a nice build-up of spirit gum on your prosthetic. Gently take your fingernail and scratch lightly to remove it. You can also gently stretch the latex. Since spirit gum doesn't stretch when it has dried, it will flake up, making it easier to remove as well.
When you are not wearing your elf ears, keep them in a small plastic bag, such as a ziploc bag. Doing this will protect the latex and help maintain the coloring. A plastic bag will help keep dirt and dust off the ears which will alter the coloring with a grayish tint. I wear mine twice a week in the rain and sun at Renaissance Festivals, but I usually only have to touch mine up every 4-6 months, and I guarantee that I wear mine through much harsher conditions than most.
If you ever have any questions about this tutorial, please feel free to contact me. Thanks!
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Apr 27, 2009. 10:54 PMVixen8387
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I got a pair of elf ears and some cuffs to hides the outter seam, but i want the inside flap to blend in with my skin, how do you reccommend doing this? Just liquid latex and makeup? Thanks!
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