02-07-2009, 06:56 PM
I personaly think Silicone is extremely over rated and way too expensive. If cared for right the mask can last 10 or more years.I can offer great masks that look as good if not better then silicone for a quarter of the price. Silicone rips silicone also breaks down.Most of these masks will be purchased by haunts and actors who know how bad those silicone masks are. You can breath in foam and it want slip all over the place in the first 10 minutes of wearing it."STORAGE & LIFE EXPECTANCY: Foam chemicals stored tightly capped in a cool room will last a year or more. Shake them every month or so. Cured latex stored in plastic bags in a dry place away from light can last 20 years or more. Place puppets in a plastic bag in a box somewhere safe. Don’t squash puppets as they may stay deformed. Give them some breathing space. Stuff paper or cloth into heads to keep their shape when stored for long periods. Latex foam I formulated for the Tarzan movie Greystoke kept in sealed plastic bags was reported to be as subtle as new more than 15 years after its manufacture. With Miss Piggy being used every day of the week on the original Muppet Show it was common to replace her every 6 - 12 months. Mouth corners and necks are the first to go on latex foam puppets. Performing on weekends and holidays, a latex foam puppet could last many years. It’s wise to have a backup puppet in case of an accident when doing film and television work. "