Spider Report post Posted May 5, 2008 This is a mask i asked to make for a friend who is in a band. He wants to wear it while playing bass. Since he doesn't sing it's not an issue. This was tough cause I used a small face and hand shaped it to adult scale. ugh. He is actually the one who gave me the tools that got me started in my new OCD... LOL P.S. Gabriel's Fallen is the name of the band. iTunes has them if you're interested and MySpace. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leatheroo Report post Posted May 5, 2008 spider i love the stitching, and this color is a real winner.......are you addicted to mask making? i think so.... it is a good thing.... because you are excellent at it and you have your own very distinct style !!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spider Report post Posted May 5, 2008 spider i love the stitching, and this color is a real winner.......are you addicted to mask making? i think so.... it is a good thing.... because you are excellent at it and you have your own very distinct style !!! YAY! Thanks Roo. Actually, I am hoping to take a break on the mask making for a bit, or at least till I get a full size head. This thing ain't easy without a face to mold on. I actually put the leather while still soaked on my face and pressed to get the imprint of key points like my nose and eyes. Then I used the hair dryer to semi dry it. HOT!!! lol Then i used the small face and cotton balls to build cheeks and such. Yeah, I'm taking a break. LOL I bow to you Roo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leathercat Report post Posted May 5, 2008 (edited) oh thats so cool you should do some more!!! Edited May 5, 2008 by leathercat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomBanwell Report post Posted May 5, 2008 Good one, Spider. I like the finish with the antiquing and the wrinkles. And the stitching. I could see a cool Frankenstein done like that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bcurrier Report post Posted May 5, 2008 Cool mask, but it doesn't look there's much provision for breathing. Bill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSwede Report post Posted May 5, 2008 DUDE!!! Soo freaking cool mask! Can't believe you've done that without a head to mold it on. Very horrorific... Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spider Report post Posted May 5, 2008 Thanks Leathercat. I might take a break from these cause they are a bit tough without a face, except mine, to put them over. It gets hot blowdrying my face. You should pat your Mom on the back for her wonderful work cause these are not easy. Thank you Lindatt. I appreciate the YOU ROCK!!!! lol Thank you Banwell, I had it all smooth at first but it looked too new. yeah I love the stitching. It's actually Hemp which takes the dye really well. Breathing? What for? Maybe we can match the musician to the mask in appearance. DUDE!!!Soo freaking cool mask! Can't believe you've done that without a head to mold it on. Very horrorific... Tom Thanks Tom, the mold I had was my face on this one, oh and a small mask to hold the dome and some cottonballs. yeah I feel sorry for my wife too cause as you can see I'm not much of a looker. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
faceOdd Report post Posted May 5, 2008 (edited) Spider, I put my oven on the lowest setting possible, and once my masks are dry enough to hold their basic shape I put them in on a cookie sheet for two minutes or so. The time varies depending on the oven and the thickness of the leather. Not enough to dry them completely, but enough to stiffen them so I can put the rest of the sculptural detail in. Then, using shoe laces through the holes where the strings/straps, whatever will eventually be, I hang them face-down from a row of pegs on the wall. I let them hang this way overnight, and in the morning they're dry, quite hard, and ready to be painted. It might be worth a try? AMAZING mask, by the way! I love it, and I don't want you to stop! Hopefully the oven technique will make it a little easier. Oh, and I've found that golf balls are perfect for puffing the cheeks out a little, etc. : ) Edited May 5, 2008 by TCLeathercraft Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spider Report post Posted May 5, 2008 Spider,I put my oven on the lowest setting possible, and once my masks are dry enough to hold their basic shape I put them in on a cookie sheet for two minutes or so. The time varies depending on the oven and the thickness of the leather. Not enough to dry them completely, but enough to stiffen them so I can put the rest of the sculptural detail in. Then, using shoe laces through the holes where the strings/straps, whatever will eventually be, I hang them face-down from a row of pegs on the wall. I let them hang this way overnight, and in the morning they're dry, quite hard, and ready to be painted. It might be worth a try? AMAZING mask, by the way! I love it, and I don't want you to stop! Hopefully the oven technique will make it a little easier. Oh, and I've found that golf balls are perfect for puffing the cheeks out a little, etc. : ) Ok I will try this technique. I will have to think of a new theme to try it with. Thank you for all the advise. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freak Report post Posted May 5, 2008 Very cool !!! Is that the saddle tan gel again?? The color looks like the last one you did, which i love. MORE MORE MORE !!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spider Report post Posted May 5, 2008 Very cool !!! Is that the saddle tan gel again?? The color looks like the last one you did, which i love. MORE MORE MORE !!!!! Yes it is Freak. Put it on smooth and then redo it letting it puddle. Looks like a mess but I actually worked on highlighting some and shading other spots. Thanks bro. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paulanator Report post Posted May 6, 2008 Wow, the detail and look on this mask are stunning. Great job! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beaverslayer Report post Posted May 6, 2008 Spider, your imagination is an inspiration. Great looking mask, wonderful color, and the stitches ...well, they make the mask. Wonderful job on this. Ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spider Report post Posted May 6, 2008 Wow, the detail and look on this mask are stunning.Great job! Thank you Paulanator, I got word back that it scared quite a few people as he wore it on stage and then off. YAY!!! Spider, your imagination is an inspiration. Great looking mask, wonderful color, and the stitches ...well, they make the mask. Wonderful job on this.Ken Thank you Ken, I think i'm in love with saddle tan and tan in the TLF antique gels. Yeah, I have to start using the blunt needles for the stitching cause these suckers poke hard and it hurts. lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pip Report post Posted May 6, 2008 Spider,I put my oven on the lowest setting possible, and once my masks are dry enough to hold their basic shape I put them in on a cookie sheet for two minutes or so. The time varies depending on the oven and the thickness of the leather. Not enough to dry them completely, but enough to stiffen them so I can put the rest of the sculptural detail in. Then, using shoe laces through the holes where the strings/straps, whatever will eventually be, I hang them face-down from a row of pegs on the wall. I let them hang this way overnight, and in the morning they're dry, quite hard, and ready to be painted. It might be worth a try?AMAZING mask, by the way! I love it, and I don't want you to stop! Hopefully the oven technique will make it a little easier. Oh, and I've found that golf balls are perfect for puffing the cheeks out a little, etc. : )Love that, golfers cheeks lol, great tip, i intend to try it soon. ThanksSorry ;love the mask its grusomely cool, keep p[osting spider don't stop, no rest for you!!! lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadTailor Report post Posted May 7, 2008 This is a mask i asked to make for a friend who is in a band. He wants to wear it while playing bass. Since he doesn't sing it's not an issue. This was tough cause I used a small face and hand shaped it to adult scale. ugh.He is actually the one who gave me the tools that got me started in my new OCD... LOL P.S. Gabriel's Fallen is the name of the band. iTunes has them if you're interested and MySpace. You are one evil man . Got me all scared with that mask. Great man. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spider Report post Posted May 9, 2008 You are one evil man . Got me all scared with that mask. Great man. LOL, Thank you for the props Madtailor, Just having fun. I will post pics of my buddy on stage when I get them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
