Liquid latex

Liquid latex is a compound often used for special effects makeup, body painting, mask making, and casting applications.

Manufacturers add pigments to the product to provide opaque paint choices of multiple colours.

Acrylic paint can be mixed with liquid latex for custom colours, but may not be suitable for use in cosmetic applications.

Most manufacturers offer a slick spray for latex once it is dry to remove tackiness, allowing the movement of the model's limbs.

Unlike most other body and face paints, liquid latex is removed by peeling it off, since water does not reactivate it.

Liquid Latex is useful for molding due to its flexibility once dried, which allows for the casting of undercut sculpture.

In any method of mold making, care must be taken to avoid air bubbles on the first layer of applied latex.

Reinforcement, such as burlap, string, or cheesecloth, may be added between layers to strengthen the latex, and prevent tearing during removal from the casting.

Talcum powder or soapy water should be applied to the outside of the mold before removal, to prevent the latex from sticking to itself.

Should liquid latex start on fire, water fog, foam, dry chemical powder, and carbon dioxide are suitable extinguishing media.