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 Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 3:50 pm
My friend requested I make him an autumnal spirit mask for Halloween. So, after a long shopping trip, 12 hours of hand making / painting the mask, hand painting beads, leaves, and just about everything else on the mask. Even the flowers... we ended up with this lovely mask. The mask set him back about 60 bucks, and it fits him fairly well. I casted the mask upon a mask that fit his face pretty well. I used impregnated plaster gauze, tons of paint, fake fall foliage, and lots of pretty ribbon. The beads are painted with metalic golden paint, but are normal wooden beads. I know there are some issues with the mask, but I figure for my first try, it's not so bad. If anyone else has made mask and would like to chirp in with advice for my next project, please feel free to do so.    
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Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 6:11 pm
it looks pretty great for a first mask, but it looks awfully feminine.
like really feminine.
PS
also, i'm sure i would have to see it on an actual person, but it looks really... top-heavy, insofar as a mask can be top-heavy. it looks like everything is built up starting at the hairline, and just from these photographs the effect may be that of a slightly silly wig.
aside from that, i would suggest that a little more thought go into the placement of the ribbon?
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Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 7:03 pm
Plonky the Wondercat it looks pretty great for a first mask, but it looks awfully feminine. like really feminine. PS also, i'm sure i would have to see it on an actual person, but it looks really... top-heavy, insofar as a mask can be top-heavy. it looks like everything is built up starting at the hairline, and just from these photographs the effect may be that of a slightly silly wig. aside from that, i would suggest that a little more thought go into the placement of the ribbon? The mask is very feminine. His costume is very feminine. biggrin That is just how he rolls. As for it being top heavy. It is somewhat, however.. he has worn it, and it sits fairly comfortably. It'll be on and off of him all night anyhow. As for the ribbon, it isn't actually attatched to the mask. XD!!! I just tossed it on there for the picture, to give it a flowery look. The forehead necklace thing isn't attached either, actually. Those are optional pieces that can be placed wherever.
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Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 7:11 pm
that works.
i actually really like the forehead necklace thing.
as for the top-heaviness, it could still do with some spreading-out- maybe move some of it so it frames the face more, and move some of the rest of it so that it spreads over the top of the head, more like a headdress than a pouf above the forehead.
or maybe just next time.
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Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 9:51 pm
Plonky the Wondercat that works. i actually really like the forehead necklace thing. as for the top-heaviness, it could still do with some spreading-out- maybe move some of it so it frames the face more, and move some of the rest of it so that it spreads over the top of the head, more like a headdress than a pouf above the forehead. or maybe just next time. That was my original intent. X3 But it ended up all going on top. When I make another really flamboyant mask I will take that into consideration again. I am dying to make one of these for myself for a ren festival next spring!
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Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 11:17 pm
I would have tried to smooth it somehow I think. Sand it down or apply a layer of gloss or something.
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Dr. Valentine Vice Captain
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Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 8:40 am
Dr. Valentine I would have tried to smooth it somehow I think. Sand it down or apply a layer of gloss or something. I sanded it down somewhat. It was alot more bumpy and texture than that. I actually had problems getting it smooth and I'm not sure how to go about getting it completely smooth. D: If you know a secret to getting it super smooth, let me know.
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Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 11:02 pm
armageddon smile Dr. Valentine I would have tried to smooth it somehow I think. Sand it down or apply a layer of gloss or something. I sanded it down somewhat. It was alot more bumpy and texture than that. I actually had problems getting it smooth and I'm not sure how to go about getting it completely smooth. D: If you know a secret to getting it super smooth, let me know. What I have done in the past is:
apply thin coat of gloss
sand with fine paper to remove ridges
regloss, repeat if necessary.
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Dr. Valentine Vice Captain
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Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 5:59 am
Dr. Valentine armageddon smile Dr. Valentine I would have tried to smooth it somehow I think. Sand it down or apply a layer of gloss or something. I sanded it down somewhat. It was alot more bumpy and texture than that. I actually had problems getting it smooth and I'm not sure how to go about getting it completely smooth. D: If you know a secret to getting it super smooth, let me know. What I have done in the past is:
apply thin coat of gloss
sand with fine paper to remove ridges
regloss, repeat if necessary.
I will try that on the mask I am currently making. biggrin Thank you for the advice.
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Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2006 12:38 am
this reminds me of the fun i had on my day trip to Venise, Italy last spring when i got to visit a bunch of carnival mask shaps and talk to the artists who make them. you could probably come away with some really interesting ideas if you took a look at some venetian masks online or something.
The colors on yours look really nice, althought i agree with the top heavy observation Plonky made. Although, you said your friend find the mask quite wearable, there is still a question of visual weight, and it make have been better to distribute some of the adornments more evenly around the sides or just lower on the face. Perhaps it looks different on the person though.
I sort of like the texture of the mask, i just think it would be important to really sand down the edges and the eye-holes to make them look finished.
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Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2006 7:17 pm
Page Boy this reminds me of the fun i had on my day trip to Venise, Italy last spring when i got to visit a bunch of carnival mask shaps and talk to the artists who make them. you could probably come away with some really interesting ideas if you took a look at some venetian masks online or something. The colors on yours look really nice, althought i agree with the top heavy observation Plonky made. Although, you said your friend find the mask quite wearable, there is still a question of visual weight, and it make have been better to distribute some of the adornments more evenly around the sides or just lower on the face. Perhaps it looks different on the person though. I sort of like the texture of the mask, i just think it would be important to really sand down the edges and the eye-holes to make them look finished. Due to all of the comments on it's visual weight, I plan on adding more foliage and making the entire thing look fuller from all angles. This does require me to permanently add the forehead jewelry though. Once I do that I am considering trying to finish the eyes a little bit more. I'm not sure that I really have time though. My own plague doctor mask is less than half done and it needs to be finished by Saturday. I still have to paint an entire length of fall leaves / possibly do some small bit of sewing on my friends costume. Even have some jewelry left to make for his costume as well. All in all, there is so much I'd like to do with this mask. ;o; I just don't have the time or energy. Also. <3 I love the types of masks you talked about! I've seen many of them and would love to make more of my own. It's an expensive hobby though. ;3
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Posted: Thu Oct 26, 2006 6:20 am
awwww, plague doctor masks.
my little brother is doing a plague doctor mask for halloween.
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Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 9:44 pm
You could take a direct cast of his face next time, I'm not sure what would be best for this but I reckon either liquid latex (although remember to slather the victim in talc first) or plaster of paris might work.
Thats a good effort though that mask. Can't really help because I haven't make one for many many years.
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