Members grimstitchfactory Posted May 15, 2015 Members Report Posted May 15, 2015 Greetings My name is Cameron. I make masks and started working with rawhide last year because I was sick of working in latex because it's just not real, and I want "REAL"... or as close as I can get when making skin masks. So I began working with goat rawhide because it is the closest I can get to human skin. I'm new here so I'm not sure if there are other members who do these types of masks. I'd definitely like to exchange ideas if there are. My masks are built on a human head cast, and have a canvas under layer, over which is an outer frame of 16-gauge wire, and onto top of that I adhere a layer of cream-colored felt. Then the skin is adhered on top of that. The final step, once the skin has dried, is coloring and distressing, and then stitching, which I do by drilling holes and feeding through cord . Anyway... I'm a ridiculously super newbie with this material and have basically adopted the trial and error method of self learning. Quote
Members ConradPark Posted May 15, 2015 Members Report Posted May 15, 2015 Looks great! Would really like to know a bit about your process, maybe you could do a tutorial for the future, like how you attach the teeth and what materials you're using. Refreshing to see a different kind of work than the usual card holders, gun holders and book holders. Cheers. Quote
Members Stewartjlh Posted May 15, 2015 Members Report Posted May 15, 2015 Fantastic work. I would also be interested in learning more about your process - I am in awe of your distressing abilities. I was doing some general web surfing on leather masks recently and had come across the rawhide instructable below. It's nowhere near as realistic as what you've created, but my inner cheapskate liked the idea of using dogbone rawhide from a pet store. I agree with the previous post that seeing this work is refreshing. It shows us where some of the outer edges of the craft lay. Keep up the great work! ~ Cheers, Stewart http://www.instructables.com/id/Skin-Mask/ Quote
Members AndersenLeather Posted May 15, 2015 Members Report Posted May 15, 2015 That is one scary mask. Really impressive! Quote
Members Grey Drakkon Posted May 15, 2015 Members Report Posted May 15, 2015 Freaky stuff, great job! Quote "Everyone with telekinesis, raise my hand!" -Repairman Jack
Members leatherwytch Posted May 15, 2015 Members Report Posted May 15, 2015 Absolutely magnificent! I would love to know more about your process, those are movie quality! Quote Creative people need maids. Http://www.LeatherWytch.com
Members kiwican Posted May 15, 2015 Members Report Posted May 15, 2015 you could make a killing on halloween masks Quote
Members billybopp Posted May 15, 2015 Members Report Posted May 15, 2015 That is some seriously creepy looking stuff. In a very good way!! Well done. Bill Quote
Members grimstitchfactory Posted May 15, 2015 Author Members Report Posted May 15, 2015 you could make a killing on halloween masks Not a killing, but a good part-time job. My main work is scarecrow masks. http://grimstitchfactory.com Quote
Troy I Posted May 15, 2015 Report Posted May 15, 2015 Wow cool Web site and masks...you really do have a gift. Quote TroyImler's LeatherBentonville, VA 22610 http://www.ebay.com/usr/imlers_leather
Members terrypen Posted May 15, 2015 Members Report Posted May 15, 2015 Well, I can't say they look great.... haha very creepy and realistic! Great job! Look forward to seeing more! Quote TerryPendergrass Leatherworks Pendergrass Leatherworks Facebook W5NRA - Amateur Radio Callsign
Members msdeluca Posted May 17, 2015 Members Report Posted May 17, 2015 You ain't right, man...!!! and I mean that as a compliment. Your website is gruesome and gives me the chills... so, another compliment. I'm............. outta here Quote Michael www.conceptleather.blogspot.com www.temptedthreads@blogspot.com
Troy I Posted May 17, 2015 Report Posted May 17, 2015 I would love to learn how to make this type of mask...their fantastic. Quote TroyImler's LeatherBentonville, VA 22610 http://www.ebay.com/usr/imlers_leather
Members leatherwytch Posted May 17, 2015 Members Report Posted May 17, 2015 Not only is your work great but so is that fantastic website. Quote Creative people need maids. Http://www.LeatherWytch.com
Members OdinUK Posted May 18, 2015 Members Report Posted May 18, 2015 Welcome to the forum, Cameron! Your work is absolutely superb! I love the decor Quote Lord Of Leather
Members Razmot Posted May 19, 2015 Members Report Posted May 19, 2015 (edited) Gruesome looking stuff......Ever have nightmares after finishing any of these..lol Really like the Clown Reaper.... How do you put these on, slip over head or ? Great work. Edited May 19, 2015 by Razmot Quote
Members TinkerTailor Posted May 19, 2015 Members Report Posted May 19, 2015 Gruesome looking stuff......Ever have nightmares after finishing any of these..lol Really like the Clown Reaper.... How do you put these on, slip over head or ? Great work. They are attached to your face with jb weld and staples is my guess......lol These masks are great. What part of Canada you in?/ Quote "If nobody shares what they know, we will eventually all know nothing." "There is no adventure in letting fear and common sense be your guide"
Members Ta2ooz Posted May 19, 2015 Members Report Posted May 19, 2015 Wow. That is defiantly the stuff nightmares are made of. It's got a real freaky edge to it. I like it, nice work Quote Etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/Ta2Leatherworks
Members grimstitchfactory Posted May 20, 2015 Author Members Report Posted May 20, 2015 (edited) Gruesome looking stuff......Ever have nightmares after finishing any of these..lol Really like the Clown Reaper.... How do you put these on, slip over head or ? Great work. The skin masks are slip over with a large black soiled fabric strap running ear to ear. The scarecrow half masks are the same, the full head scarecrows slip over the head and lace up. And no, never get nightmares even though I sleep about 10 feet away. They are attached to your face with jb weld and staples is my guess......lol These masks are great. What part of Canada you in?/ I'm in Burlington, Ontario, about 60 minutes from Lewiston crossing into Buffalo. Edited May 20, 2015 by grimstitchfactory Quote
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