Tips for painting a 2018 mask?

Whichonespink1977 · November 25, 2018, 4:43pm

Hey everyone,

I bought a few 2018’s from Tots to practice repainting. Ive started one but im just not happy with it. I decided to paint over whats already there. Any tips for getting the right paint scheme? Same with weathering and doing the cracks? Im at a standstill with the project. Everyone on Youtube that has tutorials their work is so/so not so screen accurate… any help would be appreciated. Oh and to save time, yes I mix 50/50 paint w/ latex and I have dry brushing and weathering experience - but this mask wants to challenge me! Hah

Jasonlivessince1980 · November 25, 2018, 6:26pm

There’s two ways you can really nail it. One is to basecoat black, and brush on a light gray coat so that only a little of the black cracks remain (likely the technique used on the movie masks, and less adeptly, on the TOTS).

OR, you can basecoat light gray, and paint in the black cracks with a very fine brush. This is more tedious, but the effect is nice and you have more control.

Once you have gotten past that part, weather with a slightly darker gray using a small brush, then raw sienna around the rotten spots, the ears, neck and tip of the nose.

Then use burnt sienna and do the base of the neck, the temples and area around the eyes and mouth.

As far as I can tell from BTS photos and experience, this seems to be how the movie masks were done. Or close to it.

Here’s the one I painted.

Whichonespink1977 · November 26, 2018, 12:24am

Thanks so much I greatly appreciate you took the time to walk me through the steps

Whichonespink1977 · November 26, 2018, 12:28am

There’s two ways you can really nail it. One is to basecoat black, and brush on a light gray coat so that only a little of the black cracks remain (likely the technique used on the movie masks, and less adeptly, on the TOTS).

OR, you can basecoat light gray, and paint in the black cracks with a very fine brush. This is more tedious, but the effect is nice and you have more control.

Once you have gotten past that part, weather with a slightly darker gray using a small brush, then raw sienna around the rotten spots, the ears, neck and tip of the nose.

Then use burnt sienna and do the base of the neck, the temples and area around the eyes and mouth.

As far as I can tell from BTS photos and experience, this seems to be how the movie masks were done. Or close to it.

Here’s the one I painted.
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Btw I dig your mask! Looks awesome. I will practice till I get it right, it bugs me but I will persevere. Thanks again

Whichonespink1977 · November 26, 2018, 12:31am

I did the hair on one of them. I think it looks great (hair)

killerpsychomask · November 26, 2018, 3:23am

Work dark to light. First paint the mask the darkest color you are going to want, and then layer on your light colors, leaving your darkest dark, all the way to your lightest light. This will allow you infinite control of your finished work.

Jasonlivessince1980 · November 26, 2018, 4:39am

There’s two ways you can really nail it. One is to basecoat black, and brush on a light gray coat so that only a little of the black cracks remain (likely the technique used on the movie masks, and less adeptly, on the TOTS).

OR, you can basecoat light gray, and paint in the black cracks with a very fine brush. This is more tedious, but the effect is nice and you have more control.

Once you have gotten past that part, weather with a slightly darker gray using a small brush, then raw sienna around the rotten spots, the ears, neck and tip of the nose.

Then use burnt sienna and do the base of the neck, the temples and area around the eyes and mouth.

As far as I can tell from BTS photos and experience, this seems to be how the movie masks were done. Or close to it.

Here’s the one I painted.
48.JPG

Btw I dig your mask! Looks awesome. I will practice till I get it right, it bugs me but I will persevere. Thanks again

Thanks, and best of luck! Remember, when you do the weathering/washes thin your browns waaaaaaay down with water so they’re barely perceptible when you apply. That way you have as much control as possible.

Whichonespink1977 · November 28, 2018, 6:28am

Well I finished my first 2018 rehaul. I think its not bad but I definitely want to improve and thanks for all your help jasonlives

Jasonlivessince1980 · November 28, 2018, 5:57pm

Nice work!!

Michael_T_Myers · November 28, 2018, 10:18pm

Nice rehauls. I have to pick up another one to re-paint.

Whichonespink1977 · November 29, 2018, 1:03am

Thank you! Thanks again jasonlives and killerpsycho for your help.

VanGogh · November 29, 2018, 3:14am

thanks for the tips. I should be receiving my TOTS is a couple weeks hopefully.

Whichonespink1977 · December 4, 2018, 2:33pm

I started doing a second one, I didnt like the way the paint dried in the cracks, does anyone know what I can use to remove the paint in those areas and fix it?

Whichonespink1977 · December 4, 2018, 8:16pm

There’s two ways you can really nail it. One is to basecoat black, and brush on a light gray coat so that only a little of the black cracks remain (likely the technique used on the movie masks, and less adeptly, on the TOTS).

OR, you can basecoat light gray, and paint in the black cracks with a very fine brush. This is more tedious, but the effect is nice and you have more control.

Once you have gotten past that part, weather with a slightly darker gray using a small brush, then raw sienna around the rotten spots, the ears, neck and tip of the nose.

Then use burnt sienna and do the base of the neck, the temples and area around the eyes and mouth.

As far as I can tell from BTS photos and experience, this seems to be how the movie masks were done. Or close to it.

Here’s the one I painted.
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Do you know how to remove paint? I started a second rehaul but im not happy with how the paint dried in the cracks.

Jasonlivessince1980 · December 5, 2018, 9:15pm

I’ve heard some use a heat gun or a hair drier

Whichonespink1977 · December 5, 2018, 11:06pm

Thanks!

TheUndertaker · March 10, 2019, 9:06pm

There’s two ways you can really nail it. One is to basecoat black, and brush on a light gray coat so that only a little of the black cracks remain (likely the technique used on the movie masks, and less adeptly, on the TOTS).

OR, you can basecoat light gray, and paint in the black cracks with a very fine brush. This is more tedious, but the effect is nice and you have more control.

Once you have gotten past that part, weather with a slightly darker gray using a small brush, then raw sienna around the rotten spots, the ears, neck and tip of the nose.

Then use burnt sienna and do the base of the neck, the temples and area around the eyes and mouth.

As far as I can tell from BTS photos and experience, this seems to be how the movie masks were done. Or close to it.

Here’s the one I painted.
48.JPG

Sorry to dredge up an old thread.But Im repainting my mask and had a couple questions.#1:when you say “brush on light gray coat”,is that a wash,or dry brush,etc…? #2:the light gray color you mention,is that the main skin tone?I always guessed it was an off white?Thanks

Jasonlivessince1980 · March 19, 2019, 1:17am

There’s two ways you can really nail it. One is to basecoat black, and brush on a light gray coat so that only a little of the black cracks remain (likely the technique used on the movie masks, and less adeptly, on the TOTS).

OR, you can basecoat light gray, and paint in the black cracks with a very fine brush. This is more tedious, but the effect is nice and you have more control.

Once you have gotten past that part, weather with a slightly darker gray using a small brush, then raw sienna around the rotten spots, the ears, neck and tip of the nose.

Then use burnt sienna and do the base of the neck, the temples and area around the eyes and mouth.

As far as I can tell from BTS photos and experience, this seems to be how the movie masks were done. Or close to it.

Here’s the one I painted.
48.JPG

Sorry to dredge up an old thread.But Im repainting my mask and had a couple questions.#1:when you say “brush on light gray coat”,is that a wash,or dry brush,etc…? #2:the light gray color you mention,is that the main skin tone?I always guessed it was an off white?Thanks

Yeah I mean to dry brush it, that will be your main “skin tone.” The guy from the movie said he used a sort of eggshell color. I used a very light gray/off white.

BaxterBarkTwice · August 30, 2019, 5:31am

I finally founds a 2018 TOTS mask at my local Spirit Halloween. As I am an illustrator, I’d like to attempt to rehaul my own mask too.

What type of paint are you all using? Acrylic? Are you mixing it with latex? Or just dry brushing over the factory paint job? Ive read that it is a pain in the ass to remove the factory paint and have seen differenr methods. Thanks!

englundisgod · August 30, 2019, 6:33am

acryllic paint mixed with latex. the standard is 50/50. I do like 70/30 more latex less acryllic for a stronger bond.