Hi guys. I have a SPFX Zombie Chopper mask. It doesn't have what I'd call the best looking "paint job".
The zombie has a pasty look... and I'd prefer a different look. Actually I really like the chopper zombie that's
on one of their YouTube videos. My goal is to customize it to look like the one below.
I have a small container of the Smooth-on Ecoflex 30, and a assortment of So-Strong silicone tint (Smooth-On also).
Here's my problem: I cleaned the mask thoroughly (alcohol & naptha), then mixed up the Ecoflex 30 perfectly in a
glass bowl. Threw in a bit of tint & mixed it thoroughly. Painted the mask. Waited and waited for the silicone on the
mask to dry. The silicone in the bowl dried within 3-4 hours. But the mask wasn't cured after waiting 3 days! I figured
it would dry eventually. But after 3 days I gave up and cleaned the mask with naptha... it cleaned up perfectly.
SO.... my question: Does anybody know of a "trick"... or something that I missed? Why didnt my Ecoflex 30 cure on
the SPFX mask? But it did cure inside the glass bowl. Is there any "artist" out there who's experimented with customizing
their SPFX masks? From what I've read, a person can send their older mask to SPFX and have it airbrushed/ customized.
I'd rather do it myself... and don't want to wait for shipping & SPFX's obvious waiting-time... as Halloween is approaching
quickly. Help!!!! ;o)
PS: as I mentioned, my chopper guy is pasty looking. I'd like him to look more like this one:
The zombie has a pasty look... and I'd prefer a different look. Actually I really like the chopper zombie that's
on one of their YouTube videos. My goal is to customize it to look like the one below.
I have a small container of the Smooth-on Ecoflex 30, and a assortment of So-Strong silicone tint (Smooth-On also).
Here's my problem: I cleaned the mask thoroughly (alcohol & naptha), then mixed up the Ecoflex 30 perfectly in a
glass bowl. Threw in a bit of tint & mixed it thoroughly. Painted the mask. Waited and waited for the silicone on the
mask to dry. The silicone in the bowl dried within 3-4 hours. But the mask wasn't cured after waiting 3 days! I figured
it would dry eventually. But after 3 days I gave up and cleaned the mask with naptha... it cleaned up perfectly.
SO.... my question: Does anybody know of a "trick"... or something that I missed? Why didnt my Ecoflex 30 cure on
the SPFX mask? But it did cure inside the glass bowl. Is there any "artist" out there who's experimented with customizing
their SPFX masks? From what I've read, a person can send their older mask to SPFX and have it airbrushed/ customized.
I'd rather do it myself... and don't want to wait for shipping & SPFX's obvious waiting-time... as Halloween is approaching
quickly. Help!!!! ;o)
PS: as I mentioned, my chopper guy is pasty looking. I'd like him to look more like this one:
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