Members awnova Posted October 20, 2014 Members Report 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
Members rscow Posted October 21, 2014 Members Report Posted October 21, 2014 I think you did a great job! Quote
dirtclod Posted October 21, 2014 Report Posted October 21, 2014 (edited) I think you did a great job to. Edited October 21, 2014 by dirtclod Quote I'm old enough to know that i don't know everything.
Members Airth Posted October 21, 2014 Members Report Posted October 21, 2014 That's impressive! I like how you included the in-progress shots too. Quote
LNLeather Posted October 21, 2014 Report Posted October 21, 2014 Verrry Nice! Just in time for Halloween too Quote ~Cheryl There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart... pursue those...
Members MonicaJacobson Posted October 21, 2014 Members Report Posted October 21, 2014 Quite cool! Quote http://monicajacobson.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/TrimGoTrix?ref=si_shop
Members builderofstuff Posted October 21, 2014 Members Report 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 Just a man, a shop, and a long list of unfinished projects..... My Website My Etsy Shop
Members GuitarLeatherDopeFiend Posted October 21, 2014 Members Report Posted October 21, 2014 That's awesome! Really well done! Quote
Members InfiniteChain Posted October 22, 2014 Members Report Posted October 22, 2014 The wolf and the raven were my inspiration The Sonata Arctica song? Quote http://www.facebook.com/infinitechain
Members OdinUK Posted October 22, 2014 Members Report 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 Lord Of Leather
Members awnova Posted October 22, 2014 Author Members Report 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
Members OdinUK Posted October 22, 2014 Members Report 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 Lord Of Leather
Members Grey Drakkon Posted October 22, 2014 Members Report 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 "Everyone with telekinesis, raise my hand!" -Repairman Jack
Members InfiniteChain Posted October 23, 2014 Members Report 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 http://www.facebook.com/infinitechain
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