MASK CARE
FORMFIT SILICONE-
GorEfx Formfit masks are extremely high quality wearable masks made from a combination of liquid rubbers and silicone and designed to fit to your own face. Unlike foam latex or regular latex masks, the silicone masks move and wrinkle with your face! The unique characteristics of these masks is incredible! Each mask is handcrafted individually and made in the USA. The sculpting and coloring is created to add ultra-high realism to each hand crafted mask. Take your Halloween Costume to another level!
WARNING-Contains LATEX AND / OR SILICONE!! These products are not for use by minors. For theatrical use only. Do not operate machinery or vehicles while wearing. Contents may be flammable-keep away from flame or heat. GorEfx is not responsible for any damage,injury or death incured while using these products!
Unlike a lot of latex masks, GorEfx Silicone Formfit masks are constructed of reinforced high-grade silicone that has a shelf life of over 20 years! Our silicone masks will not chip, peel or flake like some latex masks can. Our Silicone masks are extremely durable and far superior to foam latex masks which can rip or tear quite easily!
Our Silicone Masks are very durable. These masks are much stronger than latex masks or foam latex masks. They will last you through decades of Halloween
seasons (over 20 years) if you follow some simple, sensible steps to care for your investment.
1. When unpacking the Mask, make sure there are no small particles that may have gotten inside the Mask before putting on, especially around the eye area of the Mask.
2. Always use a very generous amount of talcum powder, inside of the head and neck area. Then, shake out the residual powder. This will make the Mask glide on your head and the display head very easily, as well as reducing the stress on the mask and keeping it nice and dry.
3. Roll the silicone mask up from the neck, like you would with your socks, for easy pull over the head. Place your hands over the ears and adjust accordingly, never tugging or causing unnecessary stress on the Mask.
4. When you are not using the mask always place back on a display stand, again use the talcum powder on the inside of the mask. Store out of direct sunlight and harsh temperatures. if you dont have a head to store on you can stuff with cloths or plastic bags to keep it's form.
5. Cleaning the mask – simply run your silicone mask under warm water and let it air dry.
6. Although, silicone masks are very strong never tug hard or yank on mask to avoid tearing. even though tearing is very hard to do, anything is possible.
GLUE-ON SILICONE FACE MASKS-
These pieces are original to GorEfx, High quality silicone that easily and safely glues on your face with our provided materials. Instructions will be provided with each purchase.Unlike latex spirit gum glue-on prosthetics, these masks look very realistic with no needed makeup (although makeup can be applied if you wish). Materials needed will be provided with the purchase.
SILICONE?
Futuristic, realistic, and durable, our custom line of silicone rubber full overhead masks and face pieces will fool people into believing you've had hours of special effect makeup applied. These masks are a quick to apply, and cost effective way of obtaining realistic special effects without makeup. The full overhead mask line is very easy to apply, and looks great with little effort. The glue-on face piece series is a cool way for the actor to use their own hair, and is better for those who hate wearing big masks. With facial movement of the actor, the masks moves and wrinkles just like real flesh!
Paying a makeup person everynight for many actors' makeup is expensive, time consuming, and sometimes not even possible under the rush and strain of the smooth operation of a haunted attraction.
LATEX MASKS-
These are made of the highest quality mask making latex available and with a few simple steps, these masks will last you years and years of horror!
1. Put your mask on a stand or stuff it, to keep it's shape with a friendly material.
2. Display your mask out of direct sunlight, and away from dust, grease, and cigarrette smoke.
3. Dust your mask. Lightly and regularly, using a soft brush or canned air.
4. After wearing your mask, wipe the inside with a damp cloth to remove perspiration and other
contaminates, Don't forget to powder with corn starch.Follow these simple pointers, and your Masks will give you many years of enjoyment.
Keep the bag it came in, or a similar bag to store it in when you don’t plan to wear it.
Latex masks are sensitive to oxygen, ozone, and many airborne pollutants. Including
tobacco smoke. All these elements when in contact with the surface, act as a corrosive,
to break down the desirable qualities of the latex. Eventually, the mask will loose it’s
elasticity, and become brittle, tear, or get mushy. If the mask was boxed, Keep it in that too. The box will keep it from getting squashed. If a mask is crushed under something heavy, it can retain creases, and won’t stayin it’s proper shape.
It’s easy to keep your mask clean inside too. After you’ve worn it, use a damp paper towel, or cloth to merely wipe over the inner surfaces of your mask. This will remove most of the perspiration, andsaliva that can transfer into the mask while you are wearing it and having fun scaring people. The benefit of the removal of these fluids is twofold. Firstly, perspiration contains oil, which when not removed, can contribute to the breakdown of latex we mentioned earlier. Also, it becomes a prime spot for bacteria to breed.If you wear makeup around your eyes to help hide that ‘mask gap’ at the eye holes, pay particular
attention to cleaning that area inside the mask. Grease paint makeup should not be used, because of the oils in it. If it was used, remove it’s residue from the rubber. The best makeup to use is a water
base makeup, available at many party stores.This too should be wiped out after wear, with a damp
towel.
After the mask is clean and dry, lightly powder the interior with cornstarch. This will keep the clean
latex from sticking to itself. You can use baby powder, but do NOT use one that contains talc. Talc is a natural mineral, which can be a lung and respiratory irritant, if inhaled. Corn starch is natural, and safe. I prefer using cornstarch made for baking, it’s much cheaper too.
A mask’s hair can become matted after years of neglect, if it is not kept clean. The best way to keep it clean is to always store it in it’s bag. If your mask has been displayed, or it’s hair got dirty through wearing, the best way to clean it is to blow it out with a canned air product. The type for cleaning electronics and cameras works fine. If the soiling is more stubborn, you can use a damp cloth, and blot the dirt out. It is important to blot,and not rub! Do not comb the hair on your masks. Use a boar bristle brush, and brush, only in the direction of the hair. This will only arrange the top hairs, but will give a more even look. Most mask’s hair is sprayed at the factory, to help hold it’s shape. You can refresh this, after careful brushing. Use an inexpensive hair spray such as Final Net. Do not use a conditioning spray. These contain oils.
If you don’t keep your mask on a wig stand, you should use a stand, or stuff it,to help it keep it’s shape.