#Mask making

[falconthropy]

Long awaited Hera's mask tutorial (no cat base, low budget)

example of the masks I've made, here:

Author note: I have a 3 year experience, and I got used to making gear like this, so if you are trying masks for the first time, you might find some difficulties.

also, the whole thing Is REALLY "trust the process"... Anyway here we go!

You need: Cardboard, paper(optional), hot glue gun, felt/something to fur it/any material is okay if it works, foam (optional), basic tools like scizzors

1. Cardboard forming

You need a piece of cardboard that's kinda a little bigger shape than your face, and measure where the eyes should be, so you can see well.

you can make the mask symmetrical by bending it in half, but it's optional

the first picture down there shows the back of the mask, don't be scared to pull it in and out, I'd say, you need to form the mask shape with your fingers VERY GOOD.

it really depends on what species you wanna make, I'm making a snow leopard rn!

you can even cut it almost in half, and shape it to your liking

2. Texture

for this part, when you have your BaseOfTheBase ready, you need to make it more 3d, so it doesn't seem flat. small pieces are a key.

u can use various materials to recreate the real look, for example - foam that is easy to work with, and maybe more cardboard pieces layered on eachother. also you can use the pieces to glue the whole thing down together so it's sturdy.

I smooth it out with paper too, so the fleece/felt/fur sticks better to the mask and doesn't leave unnecessary bumps..

you use the bends like that to create a 3d effect, and expand the mask a little.

That's what I came up with! I added alot of paper pieces to smooth it down ^^

3. furring/felting, and the final touches

this part may be kinda tricky, so i reccomend you to watch various of felting tutorials on cat masks, cause this works basically the same!

I didint take any more photos rly, but here's the final product, and only felted one. (the nose is made out of hot glue)

I don't really want to elaborate on how to do the patterns, since you're the one who's customising the mask, but I like to use alcohol-based markers to make them! acrylic paint is also okay ^^

I hope I helped in some way !

If you have any questions, feel free to ask <3

[spydr-scorps06]

Masks I've made!!

I do commissions for them btw!!

[blondefoxmedic]

"Do you have a cigarette?"

Pictures by Cosbase

Cosplay by me

[duskbloomz]

mask update: it's mostly done!! :3

waiting on one more thing to show up but other than that it's done :3

edit: tysm for all the likes 🥺🫶 this is my first mask so it means so much to me ✨🫶

[palaeosinensis]

It's SO close. So close. Making these mask patterns is not a linear process; some things don't line up quite right going from a 1/4 scale clay model to a life size mask. I have some gaps to fill, pieces to modify, and overlap zones to tweak. But it's close.

[stranger-from-beyond]

A Stranger with a face‧₊˚✩彡

A dragon mask, is that not a first?⋆. ݁⭒

For me at last! It did take quite longer than anticipated - as the painting process.. drew itself out a lot.

But I am rather happy with the outcome!

My first mask! Yay!⋆｡°✩

A thank you to @canines-crown for providing me with the necessary materials! (I broke in)𐙚⊹₊⋆☆

Here is the process, if you want to take a look! I did not look at any tutorials, so it is very much make-shift, and I am no professional in any shape or form <3⋆✴︎˚｡⋆

First I made a rough shape of the snout with paper, and temporarily taped it on. Using the base everybody uses.๋࣭ ⭑⚝

I then cut out the shape in foam and hot glued it to the mask⊹₊ ⋆

I removed the ears and the cheeks, and hot stuck a scale form onto it. Because well, it looked right!☆⋆｡𖦹°‧★

After deciding against sticking felt to it, because I was very sure to mess it up and ruin everything, I put on. A few more scales!°❀⋆.ೃ࿔*:･

I added horns and eyelids, going through all the possible stages of grief in the process..𖥔 ݁ ˖

One incredibly longated period of time later, the thing was painted!^^*ੈ✩‧₊˚

I hope you like it! If you do not, well, I like it! And that's also fun! :D

Rawr๋࣭ ⭑⚝⭒

[antlered-lycanthrope]

The boy himself!

My personal mask’s refurb is finally done and I’m ecstatic!

Featuring: magnetic removable antlers, removable earring, removable septum piercing, removable piercing chain, 2 removable charms, painted mesh eyes, removable bandage w/ foliage, comfy fleece lining, fursuit foam under some of the lining for more comfort, a carabiner to clip to pants/bag when not worn, larger & stronger elastic bands, pickable nose made from fursuit foam, fangs, whiskers, and a tag from my mask shop Werewolf Wares!

[dire-wolf-days]

reminder that it's okay if your design doesn't match the final mask! the process can be just as special as the product.

<3

[funscuttle]

worship

ii was a quick little passion project that I tackled instead of crashing out after Election Day. When depressed, be creative. At least the energy is going to something interesting

[floorgoblinart]

Too much cod and crk

I’m done for </3

[sleepingdevilz]

Update on my Perpetua and Ghoul masks im making‼️

forgot to show the masks in the process of being made with papier-mâché before i painted it :’D

thats what they look like so far on my face‼️⭐️ 😼

so excited to finish these two‼️ I switched up the theme of the masks are more like withered and old looking since cracks formed in the masks when i made it, but honestly it looks good so far so i aint complaining abt the outcome of the design, i just need to figure out how to do the perpetua cross on one of the ghoul eyes 🙂‍↕️

yeah thats gonna be a pain in my ass to make guys. Pray for me 😞‼️

[falconthropy]

Taking over me ★

★ Just some guitar birdie photos <33 🦴𓏲*ੈ✩‧₊˚🎐

[faeyrie-child]

Second mask, based on a nicheling. Really liked this. Might make more nicheling masks soon.

[ezekiellsplayground]

I feel like there’s been big progress in the set up. The holes in the top were because I had tried to put in a head harness, however once I did the straps couldn’t be shortened enough to fit my head & the strap buckle pushed against the extension I had to put on the back. So I took that off and installed basic elastic straps along with the other hardware.

[runaway-workshop]

Sculpting a bovine mask base, showed it to my cow obsessed 3y/o niece, she said it needs more work 😭 I feel roasted.

[palaeosinensis]

Latest mask pattern progress. The fleshed side is effectively done design-wise; up next is mostly refinement. Bonus incoming: matching skull mask!