Step 5: Painting
Because latex is 80% water, you can add some water based paint or ink to a little latex and paint it on. this will becaome an integral part of the mask and will never rub off. You can use artists or hobby acrylic, which is quite flexible and used in this way it wont crack. the trick is to use very thin layers of latex and paint to stop it cracking when the mask flexes.
I started with some reds, pinks and purples to put basic colour into the mouth. i then used some cream, green and orange to put down some very basic colour shapes and patterns.
Then I switched to straight paint and ink, adding very thin layers of colour and building them up. Browns, reds and black were added to enhance the shapes. Finally i used the airbrush, and very fine brushes to add in the major colour areas.
The mask will need final retouching once all the dreads are in place.
I started with some reds, pinks and purples to put basic colour into the mouth. i then used some cream, green and orange to put down some very basic colour shapes and patterns.
Then I switched to straight paint and ink, adding very thin layers of colour and building them up. Browns, reds and black were added to enhance the shapes. Finally i used the airbrush, and very fine brushes to add in the major colour areas.
The mask will need final retouching once all the dreads are in place.
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