How to punch holes in rubber mask for eyes?

I bought this anatomical mask, but it does not have eye holes. What is the best way to punch holes in the rubber mask for the eyes?

I would use a sharp punch. You don't want to have irregular cuts and "nicks" where strain can concentrate or the material will tend to tear more easily.

I've never tried a laser cutter, but that might work too.

I’ve never really managed to make cuts in latex that successfully. It can be hard to avoid any pressure points that are prone to tearing. Latex couturiers use a cutting wheel on a flat surface normally.

I would advise you mark out the holes you want first and then use a VERY sharp craft knife with a cutting board under the surface you want to cut (so inside the hood in this case) and take your time.

If you have any spare latex you could also use this to create reinforcement around the holes by gluing it on too.

In all honesty don’t expect the good to last that long with home made cuts in it, especially if you don’t reinforce them. You may be better off buying a different hood.

You can buy latex hoods with pre-cut holes in many configurations at a pretty cheap price now. eBay is your best bet for cheap bit reasonable quality stuff.

Let us know how it goes.

Like RubberMark says. Any hole in latex is better reinforced, and an ultra sharp cutting tool and cutting board below is essential. Latex/rubber stretches in the direction you are cutting with the pressure of the cut, so you need to make sure you are cutting through.

If you can get something circular that will cut holes, then "pepper pot" eyes are an option. You can see through them if there are enough. You don't have one hole but many. Just don't make them too close of again you will weaken the rubber. To reinforce, again add this only around the outside of the pepper pot holes.

The punch idea sounds best. Even the sharpest of knives and best intentions are likely to leave an irregularity along the cut edge and this will attract stress and tears.

Look for circular punches used to create holes for grommets. Maybe search the world of leather working tools. You want the kind that requires a hammer to strike, not shaped like pliers. Used a cutting board on the inside to punch against.

Also, the punches should be fairly cheep. Get a couple sizes. Start with the small holes, try it on and see if you like the locations. Then if you want the holes closer or farther apart you can shift the larger punch off center to get the final hole where you want it.

You use a hole punch meant for leather that you can buy off of Amazon.