I'm hoping someone will answer a stupid question of mine. I know what foam latex appliances are. However, what are slip appliances, and their differences from the foam latex?

Maybe BodyBagging can answer this for me, since it is actually in question to your site specifically. I'd love to get the autopsy cut line appliance for my wife this year, but don't know the difference between the foam appliance and slip appliance.

enquiring minds want to know...

Slip/ liquid latex is like a general size appliance one size fits allmost all like a mask and foam is a custom made piece for that person plus it breathes and moves more natural.

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Good try ToeTag, LOL
A slip appliance is made of mask grade latex, The majority of all FX wounds you see in the costume stores are slip appliances.
Foam appliances are made by combining latex with a foaming agent,geling agent and whipping it into a foamy mess then baking it in a oven, it creates a much lighter, more professional piece.
All of our Pieces were designed to be FOAM latex pieces, but I quickly discovered that the MAJORITY of Halloweeners dont want to spend the extra cash on Foam, and are just as happy with a slip piece.
and In all honesty, for the autopsy piece, I recommend the slip grade piece, over the foam.
Now if you wanted a Facial appliance, then foam is the way to go, because foam offers you a full range of facial expression compared to a slip piece. BUT I always recommend if you are new to FX start with the slip pieces because of price. When I started out, I ruined quite a few 50 dollar appliances.... GRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

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Thanks for the response, ToeTag!


BodyBagging,
I truly appreciate the detail of your answer and, even more, the honesty to advise me to buy the slip appliance that is half the cost of the foam in this instance. This is another example of why the respected vendors on these forums are so respected! Then again, I'm sure any experienced vendor that has long term success has learned that honesty and losing a few bucks here and there make a customer want to return, while gouging people for that extra buck can bite you in the butt.

Thanks again for the help! That will be one more purchase to make this year...