New Mask Design

[MHolzer]

I've added a new mask design to my collection, an oak leaf. I only made two as prototypes to sell this fall. What do you guys think about the design?

The pictures don't show the colors very well, I promise they look better than that

Autumn-colored

Green colored (with a fade to yellow on the tips)

[King's X]

Dude....those are really cool. I envy you because I cannot color anywhere close to this. Have you considered using a long thin nail to round and cap the stem?

Outstanding job.

[MHolzer]

Dude....those are really cool. I envy you because I cannot color anywhere close to this. Have you considered using a long thin nail to round and cap the stem?

Outstanding job.

Thanks They're colored with a base coat of yellow spirit dye, then a coat of Resolene or Leather Sheen, then acrylic paint, then another few coats of Leather Sheen. I used a foam brush and a sea sponge to apply the acrylic paint.

What do you mean about "round and cap for the stem"?

Edited August 19, 2011 by MHolzer

[Phatdaddy]

I'm with KX, those are really cool. The colors are awesome and if they look better than the pics, better on you, cause they look great.

[leatheroo]

I think they are great and the colors are wonderful. The sea sponge is a great tool, i recently used one to give a wood effect.

cheers

[King's X]

Well...I have an oak leaf tree just out side of my office and I am constantly picking a leaf here and there. The portion that comes off the petal and attaches to the branch is round and kinda coned at the end. I thought if you used something think and round, you could wet the leather and mold it around the think object to provide a roundness effect. Take a look at any resource books that you may have regarding oak leaves.

Good luck.

[MHolzer]

Well...I have an oak leaf tree just out side of my office and I am constantly picking a leaf here and there. The portion that comes off the petal and attaches to the branch is round and kinda coned at the end. I thought if you used something think and round, you could wet the leather and mold it around the think object to provide a roundness effect. Take a look at any resource books that you may have regarding oak leaves.

Good luck.

OK, I think I understand what you're getting at. I will give that a try on the next round of these. Like I said, it's a new design so I have no problem tweaking it until it's right

I actually sold the autumn colored one yesterday at the show I was at, so apparently it's a nice enough start!