While I get my blogging act together, how 'bout some images of other masks I've made?
Showing posts with label Mardi Gras. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mardi Gras. Show all posts
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Thursday, February 12, 2009
My Masquerade Part III - The Final Chapter
Stage III: Embellishing the Mask
I purchased some fancy embellishments and a huge black daisy that I thought I could pull apart and attach to the mask like feathers. The white container has super fine iridescent glitter, while the other is Martha Stewart fine black glitter. It's really beautiful. I also bought some Jolee's Jewels Swarovski crystals in clear and black to add to the mask.
I decided that the three horns on the mask needed to be black, so I painted over the white ones and added black glitter to all three. Then, I put one more coat of paint on the diamond shapes and added glitter. The pictures really don't do the glitter justice. The diamond shapes and the horns are covered with glitter!
I outlined the diamond pattern on the mask in black dimensional fabric paint and used E6000 to attach the petals and crystals. I pulled the flower apart and cut the petals into several sections that I glued around the crown of the mask in layers. I added a nice ribbon across the top to give it a more finished look, then made holes on the sides of the mask to attach long black grosgrain ribbons to tie it on.
Mask complete! Whew! That was a lonnnnng project! Michael delivered the mask yesterday and Mardi Gras guy was very pleased with it. I told him that if any of his friends were interested in a custom order, to tell them it would cost $200 bucks (I charged him $100)!
I purchased some fancy embellishments and a huge black daisy that I thought I could pull apart and attach to the mask like feathers. The white container has super fine iridescent glitter, while the other is Martha Stewart fine black glitter. It's really beautiful. I also bought some Jolee's Jewels Swarovski crystals in clear and black to add to the mask.
I decided that the three horns on the mask needed to be black, so I painted over the white ones and added black glitter to all three. Then, I put one more coat of paint on the diamond shapes and added glitter. The pictures really don't do the glitter justice. The diamond shapes and the horns are covered with glitter!
I outlined the diamond pattern on the mask in black dimensional fabric paint and used E6000 to attach the petals and crystals. I pulled the flower apart and cut the petals into several sections that I glued around the crown of the mask in layers. I added a nice ribbon across the top to give it a more finished look, then made holes on the sides of the mask to attach long black grosgrain ribbons to tie it on.
Mask complete! Whew! That was a lonnnnng project! Michael delivered the mask yesterday and Mardi Gras guy was very pleased with it. I told him that if any of his friends were interested in a custom order, to tell them it would cost $200 bucks (I charged him $100)!
Sunday, February 8, 2009
My Masquerade- Part II
Let's see how the mask is coming along. Shall we?
Stage II: Designing the Mask
The mask will be worn at a black & white themed ball and is for a man and a jovial one at that! So, I decided to go with a Venetian-inspired harlequin mask with a diamond motif.
I usually draw a rough sketch of the design, then use that drawing to block the outlines directly onto the mask with a Sharpie.
Next is the painting process. I used a variety of types and sizes of brushes to fill in the blocking I did earlier on the mask. Once I finished painting in the basic design, I covered the mask with a coat of acrylic sealant. Now, the mask will be left to dry thoroughly before the next stage: embellishing.
Stage II: Designing the Mask
The mask will be worn at a black & white themed ball and is for a man and a jovial one at that! So, I decided to go with a Venetian-inspired harlequin mask with a diamond motif.
I usually draw a rough sketch of the design, then use that drawing to block the outlines directly onto the mask with a Sharpie.
Next is the painting process. I used a variety of types and sizes of brushes to fill in the blocking I did earlier on the mask. Once I finished painting in the basic design, I covered the mask with a coat of acrylic sealant. Now, the mask will be left to dry thoroughly before the next stage: embellishing.
Friday, January 30, 2009
My Masquerade- PART I
Mardi Gras is in just a couple weeks and I’m currently working on a mask for a guy at the hubster’s office who is in a Galveston krewe. I thought you might enjoy taking a peek into my process. This first stage took me about 20 hours.
Stage I: Building the Mask
I started with two plastic masks like this one to use as a base. I took off the elastic bands, the bells, the sequin trim and the pipe cleaners, then glued the two masks together to give it a bit more structure. At this point the mask is too flimsy to decorate, so I used papier-mache to make it nice and sturdy.
In this picture, the mask is in its initial phase with several layers of newsprint papier-mache. I used Aleene's Craft Glue to layer the paper on like decoupage. You could use real decoupage medium, but I always have Aleene's around, so I used it instead. I also covered the other side of the mask with a couple layers of papier-mache.
To finish the mask form, I trimmed the edges with an X-Acto knife, sanded down any bumps and added a few more layers of papier-mache. Instead of using newsprint, this time I used tissue paper to smooth out all the seams created by the layers underneath.
Finally, after a couple days of dry time, I put a thick base coat of white paint. Now, the mask is ready for Stage II: Design.
Stage I: Building the Mask
I started with two plastic masks like this one to use as a base. I took off the elastic bands, the bells, the sequin trim and the pipe cleaners, then glued the two masks together to give it a bit more structure. At this point the mask is too flimsy to decorate, so I used papier-mache to make it nice and sturdy.
In this picture, the mask is in its initial phase with several layers of newsprint papier-mache. I used Aleene's Craft Glue to layer the paper on like decoupage. You could use real decoupage medium, but I always have Aleene's around, so I used it instead. I also covered the other side of the mask with a couple layers of papier-mache.
To finish the mask form, I trimmed the edges with an X-Acto knife, sanded down any bumps and added a few more layers of papier-mache. Instead of using newsprint, this time I used tissue paper to smooth out all the seams created by the layers underneath.
Finally, after a couple days of dry time, I put a thick base coat of white paint. Now, the mask is ready for Stage II: Design.
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