How to Make a Halloween Mask "Sculpting" | Monster Lab

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  • čas přidán 15. 08. 2016
  • In Monster Lab 9, Ed Edmunds shows how to make your own Halloween mask. In Pt. 1 he shows you how to sculpt it in clay your and talks about tools, clay, sculpting techniques, mask making and more. Monster Lab is an instructional series by Distortions Unlimited that explores the making of monsters. distortionsunlimited.com/
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  • @DistortionsUnlimited
    @DistortionsUnlimited  Před 4 lety +49

    Hi Everyone! If you love Monster Lab and want to become a Distortions insider and support more Monster Lab videos consider supporting us on Patreon. Check out the perks and access for each level. Even if you don't want to become a patron on patreon keep enjoying, watching, sharing, and most importantly, creating with Monster Lab! www.patreon.com/distortions

    • @garyjones1688
      @garyjones1688 Před 3 lety

      I love your work it's expiring

    • @certroo2643
      @certroo2643 Před 3 lety +1

      "If I was piccaso I would be done 👍🏽"😂😂 awesome!!

  • @dv8smr
    @dv8smr Před rokem +40

    I can't tell you how cool it is of you to put these lessons out for free. You're preserving the art-form, and creating new generations of monster makers. I say that makes you the best. Thank you.

    • @nicocurtis2632
      @nicocurtis2632 Před 9 měsíci +2

      aspiring SFX makeup artist here, very true. gonna get a shed to just make my own creatures and projects so this is so helpful thank you

    • @joewillisinvisible
      @joewillisinvisible Před 6 měsíci +2

      Me as well.. I might very just found the only hobby I've ever seriously wanna maybe invest in I have a crazy imagination 🥺❤️❤️ thank you!!!

  • @morbidmary4019
    @morbidmary4019 Před 4 lety +382

    hes like the bob ross of mask making

    • @jhaybz29
      @jhaybz29 Před 4 lety +11

      It also helps that he totally looks like a Wizard (or rather a Warlock!)

    • @spaghettiopizza8686
      @spaghettiopizza8686 Před 3 lety

      @Potwheelz okay?

  • @vladimirsipka5708
    @vladimirsipka5708 Před 7 lety +850

    "If I was Picasso, I'd be done" - laughed so hard at that

    • @drewbutler7987
      @drewbutler7987 Před 6 lety +15

      Vladimir Šipka shots fired lol

    • @locks2455
      @locks2455 Před 6 lety +1

      Vladimir Šipka saaame

    • @monou
      @monou Před 6 lety +1

      lol I din't see that comming

    • @TheRealFOSFOR
      @TheRealFOSFOR Před 6 lety +11

      Now I don't know why, but I heard "dead".... laughed my ass off anyway.

    • @chad2565
      @chad2565 Před 5 lety +1

      Vladimir Šipka this guys really good at making masks from ground zero

  • @spiff3y779
    @spiff3y779 Před 6 lety +357

    Whenever he turns around to talk to the camera, you just know that you are going to get a life lesson XD

  • @TheM1tchel
    @TheM1tchel Před 7 lety +91

    "Comes in handy if you're lazy... Suzan" Subscribe earned :'D

  • @ShineHatfield
    @ShineHatfield Před 6 lety +7

    I'm in university for a sculpture degree and this is the kind of stuff I want to do for my career. Love your videos, man

  • @gennynewsom9899
    @gennynewsom9899 Před 7 lety +119

    I don't know what it is about clay but's always satisfying to watch someone make something out of clay. :D

    • @Kids_Scissors
      @Kids_Scissors Před 4 lety +3

      It's because it's very malleable and versatile probably.

  • @Cxinner
    @Cxinner Před 7 lety +119

    That Picasso joke was actually funny.

  • @catatacc
    @catatacc Před 4 lety +53

    "This is a Lazy Susand and this comes in very handy if you're lazy, Susan."
    SUBSCRIBED

  • @kerisparenga
    @kerisparenga Před 7 lety +97

    Ed! I'm so happy I found you again. My family and I miss watching your show "Making Monsters". These other reality shows don't compare. I enjoyed the behind the scenes that you, your wife and Jordu provided. Your humor and expertise were incomparable. I love your visionary creativity! I'll keep watching as long as you're still alive and kickin.

    • @mystic7splace
      @mystic7splace Před 7 lety +8

      Yeah I was bummed too when the show didn't return last October. I was pleasantly surprised to find this video in my recommendations.

    • @warpighammer621
      @warpighammer621 Před 7 lety +4

      Keri Sparenga thanks yo I had not heard of making monsters it rocks.

    • @hikmalhikmal8514
      @hikmalhikmal8514 Před 6 lety

      War pig Hammer

    • @eviledwin777
      @eviledwin777 Před 5 lety

      Thank you so much Keri!!

  • @thatpalletguy5352
    @thatpalletguy5352 Před 4 lety +27

    Started off doing mask conversions and just started getting into molding and pouring my own and this is by far the best and most informative video ever love your work

    • @DistortionsUnlimited
      @DistortionsUnlimited  Před 4 lety +9

      Thanks so much! We really appreciate it and wish you all the best with you work and projects

  • @TaiwanFlashard
    @TaiwanFlashard Před 4 lety +20

    I don't have an artistic bone in my body. Artists see things I can't. It's fantastic to watch this.

  • @Jimmy-Bobbin
    @Jimmy-Bobbin Před 7 lety +10

    What a fantastic sense of humor this guy has, very patient teacher too.

  • @DarkAngels2890
    @DarkAngels2890 Před 7 lety +37

    All I can think while watching this is "why the heck aren't you a judge on Face Off?" Man. I've learned so much just watching this little half hour video.

  • @hectorsanchezleos
    @hectorsanchezleos Před 5 lety +2

    Love your way of teaching, start with not assuming your viewers are experts or beginners, specify what materials are needed and which aren't, and provide a Bob-Ross-like commentary with humor

  • @georgeeuresti7430
    @georgeeuresti7430 Před 4 lety +8

    Great to see. I used to work at Distortions in the early 90's . Ed you were always an inspiration.

  • @bigcrackrock
    @bigcrackrock Před 7 lety +129

    Word to the wise: If you don't have a boomstick and just plan to punch the ever loving piss out of the clay, you should keep in mind that there is hard wood under there with pointy corners and it will hurt when you hit it. Gentle pimp slaps until you build up some solid layers. On the other hand, I only got a purple knuckle, but if your bone pops out it could make a decent sculpting tool.

    • @alyssatoms4321
      @alyssatoms4321 Před 7 lety +29

      bigcrackrock *Gentle Pimp Slaps.* Golden.

    • @sammy12321ifly
      @sammy12321ifly Před 6 lety +6

      bigcrackrock you made me laugh so goddamn hard lol

    • @garyjones1688
      @garyjones1688 Před 3 lety +1

      😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 you ain't lying

  • @oliviaannejohnson9689
    @oliviaannejohnson9689 Před 4 lety +3

    That Picasso joke made me happy

  • @TonyBullard
    @TonyBullard Před 7 lety +125

    "You might find out you hate it..."
    I laughed so hard at that comment.

  • @agentgreen243
    @agentgreen243 Před 7 lety +6

    Is it just me, or is this guy the sweetest guy ever?

  • @davidlemos1136
    @davidlemos1136 Před 7 lety +26

    Nice video, i really enjoyed it.
    Ed is very charismatic, it would be great to have him as a teacher.

  • @DistortionsUnlimited
    @DistortionsUnlimited  Před 4 lety +4

    Check out our list of what clay we use and supplies in the video description. (Amazon Affiliate Links)

  • @edman2740
    @edman2740 Před 7 lety +4

    such a nice person you seem! padawans must overflow after this video indeed! in order are a congratulations ... a nice video this was

  • @DistortionsUnlimited
    @DistortionsUnlimited  Před 7 lety +125

    In the following videos we will show you how to make a mold of this mask, pour it in latex, and paint it.

    • @sqouijaprinting9908
      @sqouijaprinting9908 Před 7 lety +3

      When will that be uploaded?!?! excited to see!

    • @williamdrake6711
      @williamdrake6711 Před 7 lety +2

      DistortionsUnlimited I would like to make masks and other things on my own, my question is, is there another medium other than latex I can use? I have a bad latex allergy, have never been able to wear masks, I can't even step into a Halloween shop before my eyes start swelling shut and face swells and I start itching etc.....

    • @chubs2319
      @chubs2319 Před 7 lety +4

      is that measuring thing accurate? Like, doesn't it matter where you place the metal hook thing?

    • @TheWritingGirl
      @TheWritingGirl Před 7 lety +5

      only options I've seen personally is polypropylene with medical grade silicon rubber . Im not sure you want to 'practice with it, much less if you can find it. consult to doctor and see if they can find any alternatives

    • @rustyboi6898
      @rustyboi6898 Před 7 lety

      where do you get the clay

  • @frankj1994
    @frankj1994 Před 7 lety +5

    Bob Ross of mask making! I could do a couple of seasons of this lol

  • @wadeslovick2815
    @wadeslovick2815 Před 5 lety +3

    Ed is a wizard.

  • @DistortionsUnlimited
    @DistortionsUnlimited  Před 5 lety +117

    We are almost to a million views! Thank you all who commented, shared, and liked! MORE Monster Labs are on the way. We want to know what techniques, characters, or topics you want to see covered. We love your feedback. Thanks so much and see you with a new Monster Lab soon!

    • @bandit8977
      @bandit8977 Před 5 lety +3

      I would love to see how u come up with characters for a mask.

    • @justwow768
      @justwow768 Před 5 lety +2

      Cool

    • @lacosanostra20
      @lacosanostra20 Před 5 lety +2

      This guy is the Bob Ross of sculpting he should have his own tv show

    • @StopWhatYerDoing
      @StopWhatYerDoing Před 5 lety +1

      I would love to see how to make a moving mask with an underskull like the bigfoot costume you guys made!

    • @brantbowling7385
      @brantbowling7385 Před 5 lety +1

      Congratulations

  • @privatepicklock8738
    @privatepicklock8738 Před 4 lety +5

    This. This is what i yearn for in life. Subscriber earned

    • @DistortionsUnlimited
      @DistortionsUnlimited  Před 4 lety +1

      Thank you so much! We really, really appreciate it and the support! Let us know what you think about our latest Monster Lab as well on WED clay.

  • @faus585
    @faus585 Před 4 lety +17

    The thumbnail looked like a whole renaissance painting

  • @christopher-
    @christopher- Před 7 lety +55

    This guy is fantastic. Very enjoyable to watch and the sculpt turned out really cool as well.

    • @tlee9484
      @tlee9484 Před 6 lety

      Christopher most people can't sculpt a snake. .lol.. this guys awesome. .

  • @danaseger3792
    @danaseger3792 Před 5 lety +2

    I love watching your videos. Bring back your tv show. I loved it so much.

  • @RickJamessrc
    @RickJamessrc Před 7 lety +4

    Thank you for posting. Some of us eat, sleep and dream sculpting and shadows. This is a small injection of clay when a person is too busy to sit down and create.

  • @wildandwackywade
    @wildandwackywade Před 7 lety +5

    I wish you would show the sculpting of the facial features and anatomy sculpting. How ever I like it and learned a lot. Thank you for showing us your work.

  • @c3diy
    @c3diy Před 7 lety +192

    If bob ross was superman, this guy would probably be a mix of batman and bizarro

    • @horst2k10
      @horst2k10 Před 7 lety +7

      The Golem Master

    • @okalani1992
      @okalani1992 Před 5 lety +1

      i was seriously thinking "hes like bob ross...but scary.lol

    • @fabio4910
      @fabio4910 Před 3 lety

      @@horst2k10 𝙼𝙰𝚂𝚃𝙴𝚁, 𝙼𝙰𝚂𝚃𝙴𝚁!!

  • @sloangaislaisone4706
    @sloangaislaisone4706 Před 4 lety +77

    It’s like watching Bob Ross sculpt

  • @alcardarelli7715
    @alcardarelli7715 Před 4 lety +4

    WOW excellent instruction. "If I was Picasso I'd be done." And when he cut out the 1st eye hole I was like "WOW THATS A BIG EYEHOLE!" Shows you my knowledge of sculpting - none. Great job.

  • @thatnotsocrazypshycosterek6870

    I loved the show Making Monsters it was awesomeeeeee.

  • @ThunderHowlbradford
    @ThunderHowlbradford Před 7 lety +1

    i watch an awful lot of arts and crafts videos and i have to applaud you on the first few mins
    firstly, for listing the items needed or advised
    secondly, because you have done this as if you are a new started and don't have expensive equipment
    i am now going to watch the rest of the vid

  • @mikesmith-yw4pc
    @mikesmith-yw4pc Před 6 lety +2

    I have watch you and the members of your company for years and loved everything you design. Can't wait till you come back to Houston. Don't ever stop. You and your guys are super great. Thanks Mike

  • @shazweeb4515
    @shazweeb4515 Před 5 lety +3

    I like how he slaps on the clay

  • @joegodoy9233
    @joegodoy9233 Před 4 lety +3

    Awwww man I remember this show ! This is great stuff! Especially like their old skool empisis

  • @rrosalynn
    @rrosalynn Před 4 lety +2

    i enjoy the loud echoed slapping and metal clanging, adds some creepy vibes love it!

  • @UserNamedNone
    @UserNamedNone Před 5 lety +1

    Hi Ed, thank you for making and sharing this whole series. Going to the trouble to shoot the whole thing in 4k was especially appreciated. Bravo!

  • @velequest
    @velequest Před 5 lety +6

    The thumbnail to this video looked like a renaissance painting of a master sculptor at work.

  • @Thespartan1212
    @Thespartan1212 Před 7 lety +4

    The Bob Ross of sculpting :D
    I could watch this for days.

  • @toiletdeepdiver9125
    @toiletdeepdiver9125 Před 5 lety +1

    Best Sculpting Teacher ever !!!!

  • @Amanda-ly5cn
    @Amanda-ly5cn Před 7 lety +2

    Wow I'm so thankful that you popped up in my recommended videos. I've been trying to teach myself to sculpt my own prosthetics for about a month now but I've never actually worked with any kind of clay or sculpting tools before. Most of the stuff I've made so far has been so uneven and rough that I've ended up ripping everything off and starting over.

  • @James25cook_
    @James25cook_ Před 4 lety +12

    ...gets done beating it with a 4x4....
    Already looks better than anything j have ever sculpted....

  • @GothessJasmine
    @GothessJasmine Před 6 lety +3

    You are so awesome, blunt and descriptive! The concise manner of this tutorial just made me a subscriber forever! You are awesome!!

  • @chrisriley7799
    @chrisriley7799 Před 5 lety +2

    I miss Making Monsters so much.

  • @purgatoryperhaps
    @purgatoryperhaps Před 6 lety +2

    watching this guy's videos, it really feels like he's talking to you, not at you like some youtubers can be

  • @leeab2824
    @leeab2824 Před 6 lety +3

    I have subscribed to your channel i respect the great work you show everyone on CZcams i hope you make more in the near future fan from England love your art amazing

  • @kayleemoore943
    @kayleemoore943 Před 7 lety +3

    Ed you have a open mind and a good amagination.

  • @666Seppo666
    @666Seppo666 Před 5 lety

    One word: Genius! Such a nice guy - would like to listen to him in his monster lab for a full month haha. Really nice - thank you!

  • @thevoidisshining
    @thevoidisshining Před 4 lety +2

    I fastforwarded and wow, the transformation is unbelievable!

  • @gabriel_adahm
    @gabriel_adahm Před 4 lety +3

    I like the ominous lateral lighting of the video

  • @z6ndra
    @z6ndra Před 6 lety +12

    (1:37) "You have a circle on one side, and a *square* on the other."
    "I use the *square* almost always."
    *SQUARE?*

  • @bensart2128
    @bensart2128 Před 5 lety +2

    It was so funny when he just started hitting the clay . Wak wak !!!! 😂😂😂

  • @TheHairyBeastie
    @TheHairyBeastie Před 7 lety +1

    Just found these, not Making Monsters but far more technical. Awesome! Well done Ed and Distortions crew.

  • @Pickles466
    @Pickles466 Před 4 lety +4

    The way he slammed that clay, I literally burst out laughing

  • @robertauti8126
    @robertauti8126 Před 7 lety +4

    LOVE IT!!! this is just like bn in a proper classroom with you and you make it so interesting, no boring moment, Thanks Ed, you are just the absolute best!!!

  • @flintwick186
    @flintwick186 Před 7 lety +2

    I miss your show!!! Thank you for putting this inspiration out there!

  • @DrTheda735
    @DrTheda735 Před 4 lety +1

    Since Summer of 81' we have admired his wonderful Masks !! (Worked for Morris Costumes) Jim, my super-visor, was often bragging on this very talented man !! (and thank you again for making a discontinued "Mutation" mask for me, back in early 1982) Well-done video tutorial !

  • @sharkshut7209
    @sharkshut7209 Před 6 lety +6

    I love masks so I was happy when I saw this in my recommendation definitely seems like something I'd be interested in very relaxing and educational thanks 👍

  • @catherinefisher6188
    @catherinefisher6188 Před 4 lety +7

    I absolutely love this!!! I've been wanting to get into sculpting and this is so helpful!!! Thank you for posting this - this will really help me take it to the next level!!!

  • @willpearson1988
    @willpearson1988 Před 6 lety +1

    That Picasso dad joke just gained you a follower my friend.

  • @lowek7773
    @lowek7773 Před 5 lety +1

    no doubt some of the best content on youtube right here

  • @TheSkullPOPS
    @TheSkullPOPS Před 4 lety +19

    This is the bob Ross of clay

  • @JennWakely
    @JennWakely Před 7 lety +7

    Oh thank you! this is very awesome! I miss "Making Monsters" so much :'(

  • @lizaalexis5691
    @lizaalexis5691 Před 7 lety +1

    We missed watching you on cable! CZcams is so much better! THANK YOU!!

  • @Gameglob
    @Gameglob Před 7 lety +1

    I love this man he's so pure

  • @AliXioN96
    @AliXioN96 Před 7 lety +5

    You are a really good teacher and i knew at the minute 2 that you will help me starting in this monster world. thank you :)

  • @BloodRavenX
    @BloodRavenX Před 7 lety +21

    I love your videos please keep making them :)

    • @beeeean
      @beeeean Před 6 lety

      what are you doing here? Are you into sculpting?

  • @zoidsfan12
    @zoidsfan12 Před 5 lety +1

    I'm just now getting into mask making and that sponge at 25 minutes looks perfect. I'm going for that stretched leathery skin texture and that almost does is naturally.

  • @robertthienes7792
    @robertthienes7792 Před 6 lety +1

    Finally! A video that explains more about how to work with clay. Each medium has a property and I have wanted to learn clay sculpting for quite some time with HORRIBLE results. Thanks Ed. Miss your show. We switched cable companies and only one DVR so my wife has laid claim to all the programming rights.(She pays for it so she's allowed).

  • @Mickr4
    @Mickr4 Před 7 lety +3

    What an unexpected, yet pleasant surprise to find you here on youtube. Subscribed.
    Everyday is halloween!

  • @TheCerberusInferno
    @TheCerberusInferno Před 4 lety +3

    Its so beautiful , you're a genius my friend

  • @kimnottelmann586
    @kimnottelmann586 Před 7 lety +1

    miss your show so much! Happy I stumbled across this. Can't wait for more!

  • @michaelj.laseter7747
    @michaelj.laseter7747 Před 7 lety +1

    Just discovered these videos. Awesome stuff Ed. Thank you, and keep 'em coming.

  • @annsm6349
    @annsm6349 Před 7 lety +10

    "If I was Picasso I'd be done" 😂

  • @Formoka
    @Formoka Před 6 lety +3

    Watching this was kind of like watching a sculpty Bob Ross. Interesting and calming.

  • @anokat
    @anokat Před 5 lety +1

    hey I met Ed at Midwest Haunters Convention last year, I had no idea about Monster Lab, cool!

  • @alfalfamire
    @alfalfamire Před 7 lety +2

    Awesome! I used to watch your show a lot during October, I am glad to have found this!

  • @jerrylentz
    @jerrylentz Před 7 lety +5

    I wish I had this video when I was 13 years old, my life might have turned out differently. GREAT VIDEO!!!

  • @janniboy2766
    @janniboy2766 Před 4 lety +11

    why does the thumbnail look like a renaissance painting ?

  • @aiden2038
    @aiden2038 Před 6 lety +1

    just found your channel, and just from your intro, I can tell you're dope af. Keep up the work man, your vids are sick

  • @Hecatate
    @Hecatate Před 7 lety +1

    I loved your show when it was on television....I do miss it. It was better than a lot of things on.

  • @locks2455
    @locks2455 Před 6 lety +3

    Distortion makes everything sound simple and it is and I love tHt

  • @TheybannedFlickBDAT
    @TheybannedFlickBDAT Před 5 lety +3

    Hello!!! Great video!!! You have some serious skills. I've never done this before but your video has me more comfortable with the idea of creating. Thanks so much!

  • @leopoldo4561
    @leopoldo4561 Před 3 lety +1

    “If you’re lazy.........Suzanne” hahah amazing video for someone like me who wants to start up with this. Thank you!

  • @Ibaneddie76
    @Ibaneddie76 Před 5 lety +2

    That looks amazing I've been a big fan of your work for years and of course a horror freak, I tattoo and build guitars for a living and now I want to get into making masks and props, this is my first video it's very inspiring I can't wait to try it out. Thank you.

  • @guuczi
    @guuczi Před 7 lety +5

    You just convinced me to start sculpting. :)

  • @tiphighter3666
    @tiphighter3666 Před 4 lety +4

    Spooktober has begun

  • @flfordguy
    @flfordguy Před 7 lety +1

    Love me some "Monster Labs"! Thanks again Ed!

  • @TheMarlenaEffect
    @TheMarlenaEffect Před 5 lety +1

    i shared your link everywhere.. you are so talented and you had me laughing so hard lol good job

  • @jamestrotman3238
    @jamestrotman3238 Před 6 lety +7

    Your beard is amazing, this is the first video of yours that im watching, and the sculpting is fantastic, but the beard and its form is beautifull
    Sincerely
    A beardless beard lover

  • @yoyo-tb2xp
    @yoyo-tb2xp Před 4 lety +4

    this was very interesting to watch, i love it!

  • @wanderbellocar
    @wanderbellocar Před 7 lety +1

    scrolled down for the piccolo comments and was not disappointed. awesome mask man!

  • @Apollyna
    @Apollyna Před 7 lety +2

    Awesome! The instructor makes this very entertaining, as well.