Steve from Mind Magic Studios explains why paint can abrade on a silicone mask and how to repair your mask if this happens.
Can silicone paint peel off a silicone mask?
We use Ecoflex rubber and Psycho Paint to make our masks. Both are industry standard amongst the mask making community and are made by a company called SmoothOn. The paint itself can't peel off the mask because it chemically bonds to the silicone surface, unlike for example when you use a Plasticoat on latex which can peel.
What causes paint to rub off a silicone mask?
If you wear your mask with a costume, particularly if the inside area of that costume is rough (such as a heavy cotton twill), it may rub on the surface of the mask and abrade the painted surface away. There isn't a way around this with silicone masks and paints because the silicone material is soft. It's the same effect as when you use a pencil rubber on paper - the pencil rubber gradually gets smaller because its abrading away. This can happen on all silicone masks if they are routinely rubbed against a rough surface.
How do I repair my silicone mask if the paint has rubbed away?
There are a number of methods available to fix up your silicone mask if the paint has rubbed away. In the video below, Steve demonstrates the method he uses on an area of a silicone mask where he has simulated the paint rubbing away. Steve will show you how to mix the paint and then apply it. The materials you will need are:
Sil-Poxy silicone rubber adhesive by SmoothOn
Mixing cup and mixing stick
Naptha
SmoothOn silicone pigment or good quality oil paint
Soft brush (or use an airbrush if you have the equipment and skill)
VOC mask if working indoors
We hope that helps. Please don't hesitate to drop Steve a line if you have any questions about mask care and repair. He's always very happy to help.
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