President of the Assembly, Planet of the Apes

[Chris]

Daggnabbit! I thought some people in San Fran did a lifecast for you. Matt could probably give you some tips so that you don't sufficate.

Burke looks great! Do you know if Alex was able to sell enough for it to be worth it to him? If he hasn't up front I think he will in the long run.

Take lots of pix from the convention if you can.

[jessica]

Crap. Futzing with the fitting of the facial appliance on my face. I hope I look good tomorrow. I'm not satisfied with the fit, but I'll have to live with that fact. I just wish I could get a lifemold done of my face, so I can do this the right way.

At least something's going right! Alex has painted Burke and he looks spectacular. I knew Alex would make a fantastic Burke. So happy!

[Chris]

There's the rip! I see it now.

Damn, that dirty ape looks life like. Apemania needs to snag you up.

[jessica]

[Chris]

Very cool. I didn't see any smudges or residue. Thx for answering my question. I've wondered that for years.

I couldn't see the cut in the lip.

[jessica]

You know...now that you've mentioned it, curiosity got the best of me. I am always so careful with my makeup after it's been applied that I never really knew the answer. I guess when the rubber mask grease is freshly applied, it will rub off of the mask and onto your skin, but now that it's had a chance to work itself into the pores, it's pretty much stuck in there. See how the Q-tip still remains white...a bit frazzled from being shoved in the foam latex, but still clean looking. Wish I had some carbosil to clean up the lip area where I accidentally cut it with scissors. It's not really that noticeable but it bothers me. Oh well, hoping that the whole mask itself will just be so awesome that it won't be noticed.

[jessica]

Will the makeup on the prothestic smudge if you touch it?

If it does it's minimal. Rubber mask grease may leave traces on your hands but the makeup stays on the prosthetic quite well. It would take a lot of smooshing for it to smudge.

[Chris]

Will the makeup on the prothestic smudge if you touch it?

[jessica]

Pricey endeavor, I know...but it's like an obsession with me and a safe form of recreation...as long as I am careful with fumes, the chemicals and my dedicated oven. For me there's really nothing as satisfying as making it myself. Plus I love playing with makeup, so it's a given that I must at least look decent in ape makeup.

[Chris]

When it comes to chimp prothestics I'd say that the pupil has become the master. Your air bubbles are unnoticable.

Making prothestics is one expensive past time.

[jessica]

Chris, not counting my time, I have spent $320.57 to get to my third baking of the prosthetic. That cost is only for the materials and equipment. I didn't count the cost of the rubber mask grease or the other whatnot you need cause I already had that, so that's probably another $500. I have spent as much on three Apemania appliances.

My prosthetic also has bubbles:

[Chris]

I was too lazy to save them. I don't remember what time I removed them, but it was way after 12:30 AM and I was way too tired. Being able to make my own foam latex lets me splurge and have fun at the same time. Apemania is pricey and my ape costuming is just hurtful to my wallet--so the only way to go around that was make my own stuff.

From the pix it looked like the apemania prothestic had air bubbles. It's wild to see you master this. How much do you figure it costs to make your own? This might be too personal so don't feel the need to answer. I'm just being curious and slightly nosey.

[jessica]

Hey Jess,

I thought you only got one use out of the prosthetics you used when we went to the ape movies in San Jose. I didn't think you needed to make new ones yet.

I was too lazy to save them. I don't remember what time I removed them, but it was way after 12:30 AM and I was way too tired. Being able to make my own foam latex lets me splurge and have fun at the same time. Apemania is pricey and my ape costuming is just hurtful to my wallet--so the only way to go around that was make my own stuff.

[Meule]

The makeup on the prothestic looks amazing!

For sure, great job Jess

[babycyclops]

I love this photo. You are one organised ape lady!