Technical File - Ageing with Liquid Latex

Products Used:

• Liquid Latex
• Old-age Stipple
• Acetone
• Barrier Cream

Method:

1. Use Barrier Cream after thoroughly cleaning the skin and without using moisturiser as this is too greasy.
2. Stretch the skin using your fingers.
3. Apply Liquid Latex or Old-age stipple on the area that is stretched.
4. While still holding the area, dry using a cool hairdryer on the area.
5. Gently release the skin and lightly push it together to form the creases.
6. This process can be repeated a few times if you want a more dramatic effect.
7. Use Acetone on a cotton bud to melt away any un-blended/obvious edges.
8. Powder over the area when finished to eliminate shine.

Health and Safety:

• As liquid latex was used, you have to ensure that the model is tested for any allergic reaction prior.
• When using a hair dryer to dry the latex, test on yourself first to ensure it is a suitable temperature and won't burn your model.
• Make sure all product is decanted and not used straight from the palette/bottle to keep good hygiene.
• Use clean brushes.
• When working around the eye area, be careful around the eye area and avoid using harsh products such as Acetone here.

Evaluation:

Overall, I am very happy with the results from this practical and think that it looks very effective. I do not think my edges are perfectly blended but this is mostly due to the fact it's around the eye area and I did not want to irritate the eyes from the fumes of Acetone or risk getting it in her eye. If I were to do this again I would experiment with other areas on the face and also try using Old-age Stipple.