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Post by darthjedi on Aug 10, 2019 20:06:39 GMT -5
I need help making a form fitted mask to cover my face around my eyes. I don't want it to affect my vision. Think of Green Arrow.
Can anyone give me some pointers or ideas?
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Post by Darth Chasm on Aug 10, 2019 22:02:39 GMT -5
Form fitted is a pretty involved process. It's really not something that is done easily and you will need a second person. Basically you need to make a cast of your face, sculpt the mask on the cast, make a mold and support and cast it in the material you want. If you don't mind it being a little off you can try to find a face cast that is close to yours and cut that step out, but you'll need to do all the rest. Check this out VIDEOThere may be other, easier ways that will produce lesser quality, but I am unaware of any. Maybe thin craft foam or fabric that you can harden by some means?? |
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Post by darthjedi on Aug 11, 2019 2:32:42 GMT -5
Thanks, I'll check it out. My crazy idea was to but a cloth mask and soak it in some hardener. Liberally spread vaseline on my face and then put the soaked mask on my face until somewhat hard.
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Post by Darth Chasm on Aug 11, 2019 3:30:28 GMT -5
I would not recommend that. Actually I’d advise to not do that. I was not thorough in my comment above. I was saying foam or fabric with hardener on a life cast. NOT your actual face. You’re talking about chemicals, some of which may be toxic, near your eyes and on your skin. Be smart and be safe please.
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Post by darthjedi on Aug 11, 2019 5:11:07 GMT -5
I would not recommend that. Actually I’d advise to not do that. I was not thorough in my comment above. I was saying foam or fabric with hardener on a life cast. NOT your actual face. You’re talking about chemicals, some of which may be toxic, near your eyes and on your skin. Be smart and be safe please. Then I won't do that. Thanks. EDIT - I just watched the video. No way. I couldn't afford the equipment and it would be cheaper to pay someone. Thanks anyway. |
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Post by Darth Chasm on Aug 11, 2019 12:30:44 GMT -5
Yeah making things the right way for good results is usually not cheap. Theres's one other way you can try. The results may not be great but it's cheaper. I did this in college for halloween mask so cost was pretty low. Get some plaster bandages from the art store and have someone mold your face from the hairline to the top lip. Then sculpt your mask shape on top with some clay. After that, you can do multiple coats of liquid latex on top of that until you get the thickness you want. Then, with powder, peel it off. The major differences with this are 1) the interior of the mask will not be exact because you made it overtop of a layer of plaster, whereas with the molds as in the video the mask is made directly on the surface of the face. 2) The mask will be thicker than what you sculpted so you have to take that into account when sculpting the mask. 3) it'll be pretty flimsy and could distort while wearing it. I'd post a pic, but they are actual photographs and packed in some box somewhere  |
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