Tips For Using Liquid Latex
Body painting is as old as history itself. It has been practiced by cultures worldwide for centuries. It was used by many tribal communities during times of war to frighten enemies and has been used over the years as ways of enhancing one’s appearances for performances on stage as well as in film.
Liquid latex has been one of the mainstays of makeup artists for many years. It has been used to create sublime to sensual to scary affects for film almost since the inception of motion pictures. Today the use of liquid latex has found it’s way into the everyday life of people that enjoy the art of body painting. It is a fluid like material that can be painted on the skin and then allowed to dry. Entire outfits that can even be worn in public can be created just by applying multiple layers of this rubbery compound.
I’ve listed below a some tips to aid in using liquid latex for bodypainting.
Rubber and latex allergies are common so consider this before painting someone’s body with liquid lates. A good practice is to cover a small patch of skin with the latex and allow it to dry. After it dries remove it and check for redness or skin irritation. If the skin appears red or irritated don’t use the liquid latex on your model. During normal use of liquid latex many models may experience a slight itching sensation. This is due to the skin beginning to breath under the latex coating. If the irritation or itching becomes persistant remove the latex and don’t use it on your model.
Liquid latex will bond to almost anything so be sure it is kept away from any type of clothing or furniture surfaces you don’t want painted also. A tarp or dropcloth is a good way to avoid any unwanted stains. It is also a good idea for the painter to wear old clothing.
Liquid latex contains a small amount of amonia and sulfur so make sure your work area is well ventilated. A good practice also is to open the liquid latex container and let it breath for a short time before using it. As the liquid latex begins to dry it will make your model feel cold so a well heated work area is also a good idea.
Body hair can become a problem when painting someone with liquid latex. One way to avoid any problems with hair is to either shave or trim the hair before you begin. If trimming or shaving isn’t an option then use a liberal amount of any type of skin lotion and allow it to saturate the skin before you begin. The use of the skin lotion will also aid in removal of the latex skin although this isn’t necessary due to the loosening affect skin perspiration has on latex coating.
Liquid latex can be applied just like paint. For large areas you can use up to a three inch painter’s brush and for smaller areas you might want to consider using a smaller foam brush. Apply the liquid latex in even coats over any areas you wish to paint and allow it to completely dry before applying additional coats. Hair dryers work well in speeding up the drying process for the latex. Typically three or more coats are used for full and complete coverage and these coats can be done in different colors if desired. Also make sure as you apply the liquid latex that none of the body parts being painted touch each other as the latex will stick to itself and rip when your model moves.
Safety is paramount so always follow these rules:
* Use the liquid latex in a well ventilated area * Never apply liquid latex close to the eyes * Keep out of the reach of children * Do not use if the model has hypersensitive skin or is allergis to latex,rubber or sulfur * Never apply liquid latex to any type of open wound
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