Making scars and wounds in latex or plastic
Small pieces such as scars and burns can be made by painting latex or plastic straight into a negative mould. The mould is made from a scar or wound that has been modeled on a flat board.
- To make a mould, model the scar or wound in clay or plasticine.
- When dry, brush the whole with petroleum jelly or sugar soap, which will act as a separating agent.
- Cover the model with plaster of Paris or dental stone to a thickness of about one and a half inches to make a negative mould.
- When dry remove the mould from the model.
- Seal the inside of the mould with shellac.
When completely dry, the latex or plastic can be brushed into the mould to the thickness desired. Color can be added to the latex by scraping pancake, or pressed powder base, into the liquid. Build up the layers but leave the edges thin for blending into the skin.
- Use talcum powder and a soft brush to lift out the latex piece from the mould. Talcum the piece all over as you proceed to stop it sticking to itself.
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