From: LaughingEgg-AT-webtv.net (Steve Weber)
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 1997 18:55:51 -0800
Subject: Re: Painting Latex heads/PAX PAINT


Hi Dori and all-
  
Just to re-cap;

 PROS-AIDE / PAX PAINT.. loses ALL traces of
stickiness after it is powdered, and remains so
permanently. However, under LONG TERM
conditions in HIGH HUMIDITY, you might notice a VERY SLIGHT tackiness..
however this is unlikely to happen as a rule.  If you do,
a very light rubbing with a powder puff and a TOUCH of talc will
alleviate the problem.

PAX PAINT is really WONDERFUL stuff once you understand the technique.
Just remember a few points:

A PAX PAINT base MUST be applied by 'STIPPLING' it on with pieces of
soft FOAM
RUBBER SPONGE. (available from theatrical
make-up stores and upholstry shops)

'STIPPLING' is the only way one can create a smooth, even and opaque
finish. 
A thin,even coating is recommended instead of
a heavy one. Allow each coat to dry before applying another. (use a hair
drier)

Details can be applied with brushes or sprayed
through an air brush. However.. be prepared to
clean your tools FREQUENTLY with "SIMPLE GREEN" or 99% ISOPROPYL
ALCOHOL.

You can also puchase PROS-AIDE ADHESIVE
through any good THEATRICAL MAKE-UP
or SPECIAL EFFECTS SUPPLY HOUSE.
It is also referred to as PROSTHETIC ADHESIVE "B"

                                                     Peace,
                                                 Steve Weber

      


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