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  • Опубліковано 22 лис 2024
  • 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. distortionsunli...
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  • @DistortionsUnlimited
    @DistortionsUnlimited  4 роки тому +56

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    • @garyjones1688
      @garyjones1688 4 роки тому

      I love your work it's expiring

    • @Suki-999
      @Suki-999 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @dv8smr
    @dv8smr Рік тому +76

    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 Рік тому +3

      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 Рік тому +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 5 років тому +410

    hes like the bob ross of mask making

    • @jhaybz29
      @jhaybz29 5 років тому +11

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

    • @spaghettiopizza8686
      @spaghettiopizza8686 4 роки тому

      @Potwheelz okay?

  • @vladimirsipka5708
    @vladimirsipka5708 8 років тому +859

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

    • @drewie_Butts
      @drewie_Butts 7 років тому +15

      Vladimir Šipka shots fired lol

    • @locks2455
      @locks2455 7 років тому +1

      Vladimir Šipka saaame

    • @monou
      @monou 7 років тому +1

      lol I din't see that comming

    • @TheRealFOSFOR
      @TheRealFOSFOR 7 років тому +11

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

    • @chad2565
      @chad2565 6 років тому +1

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

  • @spiff3y779
    @spiff3y779 7 років тому +368

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

  • @TheM1tchel
    @TheM1tchel 7 років тому +97

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

  • @ShineHatfield
    @ShineHatfield 7 років тому +8

    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 7 років тому +122

    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 5 років тому +3

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

    • @windowzombie
      @windowzombie 5 місяців тому

      It's because you can take any anonymous mass and make it into anything you can imagine in real tactile 3D.

  • @bird_b0nezz
    @bird_b0nezz Місяць тому +1

    as a horror artist, of pretty much every medium, sculpting, digital art, painting, mixed media, do i have respect for you, sir! posting these easy to follow, very educational, free, completely accessible and honestly very aesthetically appealing content, is a very honourable thing to do, sharing your experience for free. and the cute little jokes and dad-like humour is a major plus.

  • @hectorsanchezleos
    @hectorsanchezleos 6 років тому +3

    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

  • @thatpalletguy5352
    @thatpalletguy5352 5 років тому +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  5 років тому +9

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

  • @SpooksFPV
    @SpooksFPV 7 років тому +11

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

  • @georgeeuresti7430
    @georgeeuresti7430 5 років тому +9

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

  • @kerisparenga
    @kerisparenga 8 років тому +98

    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.

  • @TaiwanFlashard
    @TaiwanFlashard 5 років тому +20

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

  • @Cxinner
    @Cxinner 7 років тому +119

    That Picasso joke was actually funny.

  • @catatacc
    @catatacc 5 років тому +54

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

  • @agentgreen243
    @agentgreen243 8 років тому +7

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

  • @Hecatate
    @Hecatate 8 років тому +2

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

  • @mikesmith-yw4pc
    @mikesmith-yw4pc 7 років тому +3

    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

  • @lowek7773
    @lowek7773 6 років тому +1

    no doubt some of the best content on youtube right here

  • @DarkAngels2890
    @DarkAngels2890 8 років тому +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.

  • @danaseger3792
    @danaseger3792 6 років тому +2

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

  • @bigcrackrock
    @bigcrackrock 8 років тому +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 7 років тому +29

      bigcrackrock *Gentle Pimp Slaps.* Golden.

    • @sammy12321ifly
      @sammy12321ifly 7 років тому +6

      bigcrackrock you made me laugh so goddamn hard lol

    • @garyjones1688
      @garyjones1688 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @SyntaxScout
    @SyntaxScout 6 років тому +1

    What an amazing gentleman ,thanks so much for sharing your work.

  • @joegodoy9233
    @joegodoy9233 4 роки тому +3

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

  • @ThunderHowlbradford
    @ThunderHowlbradford 8 років тому +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

  • @kayleemoore943
    @kayleemoore943 8 років тому +4

    Ed you have a open mind and a good amagination.

  • @anokat
    @anokat 6 років тому +1

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

  • @christopher-
    @christopher- 8 років тому +55

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

    • @tlee9484
      @tlee9484 7 років тому

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

  • @666Seppo666
    @666Seppo666 6 років тому +1

    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!

  • @toytul6715
    @toytul6715 5 років тому +4

    I love this guy

  • @tarlung120
    @tarlung120 6 років тому +2

    This man is fucking insane. If i had him for my art class id never want to leave

  • @wildandwackywade
    @wildandwackywade 7 років тому +6

    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.

  • @se2881
    @se2881 Рік тому +2

    Ed and Marsha thank you so much for your effort and the sharings..You are great..!

  • @RickJamessrc
    @RickJamessrc 8 років тому +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.

  • @willpearson1988
    @willpearson1988 6 років тому +2

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

  • @privatepicklock8738
    @privatepicklock8738 4 роки тому +6

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

    • @DistortionsUnlimited
      @DistortionsUnlimited  4 роки тому +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.

  • @matthewfarmer6830
    @matthewfarmer6830 3 роки тому

    Good to see you respond to the viewers on you tube, I love your work, I did commercial Art in highschool at a technical school for 2 years and it was great learning experience, with computer, spray paint and print on t shirts and picture frames. This was back in 1994-1995 year in Commercial Art. Those were the days.

  • @Apollyna
    @Apollyna 8 років тому +3

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

  • @edman2740
    @edman2740 8 років тому +4

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

  • @thatnotsocrazypshycosterek6870
    @thatnotsocrazypshycosterek6870 7 років тому +4

    I loved the show Making Monsters it was awesomeeeeee.

  • @purgatoryperhaps
    @purgatoryperhaps 7 років тому +2

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

  • @davidlemos1136
    @davidlemos1136 8 років тому +27

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

  • @robertthienes7792
    @robertthienes7792 7 років тому +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).

  • @locks2455
    @locks2455 7 років тому +3

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

  • @Flux_One
    @Flux_One Рік тому +2

    Brilliant video. I learned a lot. Thanks for sharing

  • @sharkshut7209
    @sharkshut7209 7 років тому +7

    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 👍

  • @lizaalexis5691
    @lizaalexis5691 8 років тому +2

    We missed watching you on cable! UA-cam is so much better! THANK YOU!!

  • @frankj1994
    @frankj1994 8 років тому +5

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

  • @rrosalynn
    @rrosalynn 5 років тому +2

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

  • @Amanda-ly5cn
    @Amanda-ly5cn 8 років тому +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.

  • @wadeslovick2815
    @wadeslovick2815 6 років тому +4

    Ed is a wizard.

  • @frontpuff
    @frontpuff Місяць тому +1

    So cool and simply just generous. To give this to the world. Madterclass in mask skulpting. Much Love

  • @louisewakely8344
    @louisewakely8344 6 років тому +3

    An excellent video :) thank you very much x

  • @thevoidisshining
    @thevoidisshining 5 років тому +2

    I fastforwarded and wow, the transformation is unbelievable!

  • @catherinefisher6188
    @catherinefisher6188 5 років тому +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!!!

  • @DrTheda735
    @DrTheda735 5 років тому +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 !

  • @gabriel_adahm
    @gabriel_adahm 5 років тому +3

    I like the ominous lateral lighting of the video

  • @TheHairyBeastie
    @TheHairyBeastie 8 років тому +2

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

  • @AliXioN96
    @AliXioN96 7 років тому +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 :)

  • @miss.unfortunate9618
    @miss.unfortunate9618 7 років тому +2

    This is enthralling, brilliant, and very fun to learn the way he taught. 💕🌸

  • @robertauti8126
    @robertauti8126 8 років тому +5

    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!!!

  • @Gameglob
    @Gameglob 7 років тому +1

    I love this man he's so pure

  • @TonyBullard
    @TonyBullard 8 років тому +124

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

  • @zoidsfan12
    @zoidsfan12 6 років тому +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.

  • @sloangaislaisone4706
    @sloangaislaisone4706 5 років тому +77

    It’s like watching Bob Ross sculpt

  • @UserNamedNone
    @UserNamedNone 6 років тому +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!

  • @oliviaannejohnson9689
    @oliviaannejohnson9689 4 роки тому +3

    That Picasso joke made me happy

  • @wanderbellocar
    @wanderbellocar 8 років тому +1

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

  • @yoyo-tb2xp
    @yoyo-tb2xp 5 років тому +4

    this was very interesting to watch, i love it!

  • @JLOFlix
    @JLOFlix 5 років тому +1

    I recognize that "Dragon" monster from STC! DELIGHTFUL!!

  • @GothessJasmine
    @GothessJasmine 7 років тому +3

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

  • @gawni1612
    @gawni1612 8 років тому +2

    Thanks Ed. I really appreciate your personality, craftsmanship, and your advice. I'm subscribing.

  • @JamesDean-nx2nq
    @JamesDean-nx2nq 7 років тому +3

    I got A mask when I was like 14 or 15. that was a rotten zombie 1 foot tall with a miniature head growing out of its ear it's legs sat on my clavicles and it had these green and yellow boils it was the BEST MASK I got as a kid. I answer the door on Halloween people hate it then love it.

  • @87manbeast
    @87manbeast 8 років тому +2

    I love these videos and Distortions Unlimited. Please keep them coming.

  • @James25cook_
    @James25cook_ 4 роки тому +12

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

  • @whirligigwarbler
    @whirligigwarbler 7 років тому +1

    this is such a wholesome video

  • @Thespartan1212
    @Thespartan1212 8 років тому +4

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

  • @contentsunderpressure384
    @contentsunderpressure384 6 років тому

    Why would anyone downvote a competent instructional video? Either you're interested in this stuff or you aren't.

  • @alcardarelli7715
    @alcardarelli7715 5 років тому +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.

  • @therockobama494
    @therockobama494 6 років тому +1

    I find this very cool

  • @nikbliss3463
    @nikbliss3463 7 років тому +4

    I miss your TV show... I loved it

  • @flfordguy
    @flfordguy 8 років тому +1

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

  • @faus585
    @faus585 5 років тому +17

    The thumbnail looked like a whole renaissance painting

  • @Ibaneddie76
    @Ibaneddie76 6 років тому +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 7 років тому +5

    You just convinced me to start sculpting. :)

  • @MrMilkdudstudios
    @MrMilkdudstudios 6 років тому +2

    you are awesome!!! i love your personality.

  • @TheCerberusInferno
    @TheCerberusInferno 5 років тому +3

    Its so beautiful , you're a genius my friend

  • @itsvonszn
    @itsvonszn 7 років тому +2

    So happy I found this channel, I wanna start making masks especially for this movie I wanna make

  • @Mickr4
    @Mickr4 8 років тому +4

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

  • @childoftheriver6629
    @childoftheriver6629 8 років тому +1

    I miss your show so much it was my favorite !
    I'm happy I found this UA-cam channel tho it makes me happy you are awesome !!!

  • @TheybannedFlickBDAT
    @TheybannedFlickBDAT 6 років тому +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!

  • @goodgaminginc4659
    @goodgaminginc4659 8 років тому +1

    This dude seems like a really genuine guy

  • @DistortionsUnlimited
    @DistortionsUnlimited  6 років тому +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 6 років тому +3

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

    • @justwow768
      @justwow768 6 років тому +2

      Cool

    • @lacosanostra20
      @lacosanostra20 6 років тому +2

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

    • @StopWhatYerDoing
      @StopWhatYerDoing 6 років тому +1

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

    • @brantbowling7385
      @brantbowling7385 6 років тому +1

      Congratulations

  • @brooklynyte
    @brooklynyte 6 років тому +2

    Wow, first video of yours I've ever seen.... Your a genius! Extremely good at explaining and teaching which not all artists can do, but man your good!

  • @leeab2824
    @leeab2824 6 років тому +3

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

  • @gonelucid
    @gonelucid 5 місяців тому +2

    Watched this year's ago.. and here i am.. back again.. going to make a max headroom mask for the movie im finally putting together. Thank you.

  • @Formoka
    @Formoka 7 років тому +3

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

  • @leonardovinicius460
    @leonardovinicius460 5 років тому +1

    The lighting at the right point without excesses.