Originally published at: Making a skull mask for Halloween using spray foam | Boing Boing
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Not to be a Debbie Downer but I’d let a mask like that cure for a long long time before putting it on my face.
On the original Fraggle Rock the cave sets, boulders, stalagmites and stalactites were made with spray foam - and it still off gassed shit after a couple of years of use - and we all breathed it in - people noticed the effects.
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Was coming here to say just this. And the safety data sheet states there are at least 2% of materials of acute toxicity. And no ventilation holes besides the eye sockets? 
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Yeah. And if you do this, I’d recommend wearing gloves for the hands-on sculpting part, and working in a well-ventilated area.
Cool art project, but needs some caveats.
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Got it. Just like with plastic explosives.
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i was thinking homemade rocket motors, but i like your style!
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Although those often provide their own ventilation.
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Agreed!!
Acetone instantly dissolves this stuff while it is uncured. I always put a few drops down the straw so I can reuse partial cans and used straws. Also very important for clean up and dealing with areas that over expand.
Do it outside and don’t make a mask please.
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You’re not a Debbie Downer, you’re a realist. I agree with everything you said. Also, spray foam is an insulator. Just stick your arm into a box filled with packing peanuts and you’ll feel how warm it gets. I couldn’t image wearing a foam insulation mask for more than 5 minutes. This would be great for props though.
The style of the one he made makes me think of The Ghost Galleon movie.
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