awnova Report post Posted October 20, 2014 I was recently motivated to try creating my first leather mask. I wanted to combine tooling with shaping and embossing. This was my first attempt at embossing (the raven) and shaping something to this degree. It was also my first time using gold leaf. The wolf and the raven were my inspiration and this is the process and what it looks like finished. Feedback is always appreciated! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rscow Report post Posted October 21, 2014 I think you did a great job! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtclod Report post Posted October 21, 2014 (edited) I think you did a great job to. Edited October 21, 2014 by dirtclod Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Airth Report post Posted October 21, 2014 That's impressive! I like how you included the in-progress shots too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LNLeather Report post Posted October 21, 2014 Verrry Nice! Just in time for Halloween too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MonicaJacobson Report post Posted October 21, 2014 Quite cool! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
builderofstuff Report post Posted October 21, 2014 Very very cool! I really dig some of the masks I see you guys making. Has anyone ever done a tutorial on making masks? Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GuitarLeatherDopeFiend Report post Posted October 21, 2014 That's awesome! Really well done! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
InfiniteChain Report post Posted October 22, 2014 The wolf and the raven were my inspiration The Sonata Arctica song? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OdinUK Report post Posted October 22, 2014 Thats fantastic! Whats the former made from, ive been looking for something suitable to use as a former but cant find anything sturdy enough. I was thinking about making one with plaster or Herculite but can only find molds with expressions. The black and gold looks great for contrast. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
awnova Report post Posted October 22, 2014 Thank you everyone! I really enjoyed this project as it was something so different from what I usually do. I wore the mask at a Venetian Carnival style masqued ball last weekend and received lots of compliments (I actually received the award for Best Costume!). It is so good to get such positive feedback! The Sonata Arctica song? No, the reference is to the Irish Goddess the Morrigan who is often associated with the wolf and crow (or raven depending on the source). Thats fantastic! Whats the former made from, ive been looking for something suitable to use as a former but cant find anything sturdy enough. I was thinking about making one with plaster or Herculite but can only find molds with expressions. The black and gold looks great for contrast. Thank you! Actually I just used a cheapy full-face plastic Halloween mask to form the leather over, it is only about 5 ounce so when appropriately wetted it actually formed really easy. I didn't have to press hard at all. I did do some removal of leather from the areas that were creased along the nose to help the forming and in pulling the nose out towards me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OdinUK Report post Posted October 22, 2014 Thanks for that, Ill have to look for such a mask. Congratulations for winning best costume, its better when you've made it yourself! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grey Drakkon Report post Posted October 22, 2014 Very very cool! I really dig some of the masks I see you guys making. Has anyone ever done a tutorial on making masks? Chris Actually I posted one in the "resources" area. Awnova, beautiful job! I really like the addition of embossing, and as other have said the gold against black is very dramatic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
InfiniteChain Report post Posted October 23, 2014 (edited) *edit Derp I managed to mess up the quote somehow* awnova: "No, the reference is to the Irish Goddess the Morrigan who is often associated with the wolf and crow (or raven depending on the source)." Ah I see. Well here's a link to the song if you want to check it out. http://youtu.be/5yszaOJHPjA Edited October 23, 2014 by InfiniteChain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
