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Introduction
Infants
LifeMask™ 1 2
FastMask™ 1 2
Non-Human
Arts & Crafts
Large Work 1 2
Miscellany

Chapter 5: Advanced Techniques
Precision Lifecasting & Other Approaches

The FastMask™
The FastMask™ was developed specifically to capture the faces of my children (6 and 9 at the time). It can only be done with Earthium™(f/x). and usually only when mixed in a BlendBag™. This does take some practice but uses very little material. See the Earthium™(f/x) instructions for the Precision Ratios used.
This entire process is done while the model holds their breath! It is so safe and fast that virtually any expression is possible. The medium can even enter the mouth to capture the gaping facial contortions of horror or wild enthusiasm.

The Set Up:
Working Time is less than 1 minute total so there simply is no time for mistakes. Make sure no loose clothing or hair will get in the mold to hinder easy release.
The matrix is thoroughly lined with Velcro® type strips, particularly at the sides of the nose area to prevent slip & slide (see Chapter 1). It is also helpful if the matrix is somewhat flat-bottomed.
The speed of the process does however, create a whole new set of obstacles, primarily relating to air pools (see Dip & Dunk in Chapter 1).
AA life cast face 4You must use a thin viscosity so the fluid can get into all the skin details very quickly. It must also set up quite stiff. All within the time most humans can hold their breath (usually less than a minute).
* I've found that the plastic domes which cover whole, roasted chickens and turkeys to be excellent for this application on many faces.
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