leatheroo Report post Posted January 12, 2008 Finished another mask, i have called him the Warrior. Proudly modelled on the head i use for mask molding. I resisted the urge to quick dry in the oven and let him dry overnight! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whinewine Report post Posted January 12, 2008 Oh, so neat! I love it russ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freak Report post Posted January 12, 2008 I liiikkke it .. Roo is that one piece of leather or two ?? and what weight of leather do you use ? Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beaverslayer Report post Posted January 12, 2008 Well that looks real good Roo, glad you decided to let it just dry naturally. Ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tina Report post Posted January 12, 2008 Really nice mask, me like:-) What kind of colors do you use for the masks? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leatheroo Report post Posted January 12, 2008 Freak, it is only one piece of leather, but i'm not sure what the weight would be...here in australia leather is sold by the thickness. This leather is veg tanned calf skin and is call 1mm. This is about the thinnest leather i can find. Tina, i use a combination of leather dyes and acrylic paints. This mask was black leather dye with a touch of gold added. The red (the photo makes it look pinkish) is an acrylic fabric paint that is luminescent. I use an airbrush to apply then apply a spray of sealer. cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ferret Report post Posted January 12, 2008 1mm=2-3 oz. nice work Roo, you've got me tempted to have a go at trying a mask Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drac Report post Posted January 12, 2008 mighty snazzy! something else I need to find the time to figure out how to make. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorsehairBraider Report post Posted January 12, 2008 Wow, that's awesome! I love the detailing on the top part. And what a great finish! Your "head" is also very cool. I have some heads from back when I made hats, but they are just styrofoam, nothing nearly that fancy and life-like. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Miller Report post Posted January 25, 2008 nice work. I am just getting into a little mask making myself. Nothing near as fancy as that just basic half masks at the moment Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
faceOdd Report post Posted January 25, 2008 That's lovely! I looked at your website and all of your masks are wonderful : ) Did it airdry as hard as if you'd dehydrated it in the oven? Just curious. Tammy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leatheroo Report post Posted January 25, 2008 That's lovely! I looked at your website and all of your masks are wonderful : )Did it airdry as hard as if you'd dehydrated it in the oven? Just curious. Tammy lol....i will resist doing that again any time soon. i really dont want my masks THAT hard... that masterpiece actually SNAPPED when i tried to bend it! Air drying will do just fine from now on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Major Report post Posted January 25, 2008 Neat looking mask Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spider Report post Posted January 26, 2008 Hey Roo, Do you wet, shape and let dry or do you put something else on them to help harden? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCOUTER Report post Posted January 26, 2008 Roo, Awsome work, Great Dye job! For some reason your model's beard freaks me out! I would love to see one of your quivers. Thanks for posting! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leatheroo Report post Posted January 26, 2008 Hey Roo,Do you wet, shape and let dry or do you put something else on them to help harden? I soak in hot tape water until no more bubbles, then shape and dry. the veg tanned leather holds its shape very well after wetting and drying. I have found that the hot water from the tape leaves the leather just a tad harder after drying than using cold water. I airbrush using acrylic paint and spray a coat of sealer to finish cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
