leatheroo Report post Posted January 27, 2008 Derryn the head shows his true colors as he models my new mask. I think he is pretty in pink. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin King Report post Posted January 27, 2008 (edited) I always love seeing your work. B-E-A-U-tee-fullll... Keep em coming The head kinda freaks me out though. KK Edited January 27, 2008 by Kevin King Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leatheroo Report post Posted January 28, 2008 I always love seeing your work. B-E-A-U-tee-fullll...Keep em coming The head kinda freaks me out though. KK i am trying to get hold of a female head, maybe it wont be so freaky! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spider Report post Posted January 28, 2008 Kevin you are right. Beautiful masks. Darryn freaks me the F#@$ OUT!!! DARRYN STOP STARING AT ME!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin King Report post Posted January 28, 2008 i am trying to get hold of a female head Well if you find one let me know. I'm looking for the same thing....um..oh...wait, nevermind. KK Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
howardb Report post Posted January 28, 2008 Ah, so Darryn's a tranny. No biggie. He should shave if he's gonna wear pink though... Maybe then s/he wouldn't freak us out so much... Brent Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolvenstien Report post Posted January 28, 2008 Well if you find one let me know. I'm looking for the same thing....um..oh...wait, nevermind.KK Yeah.... well..... what can ya do.....? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beaverslayer Report post Posted January 29, 2008 Very nice Roo, are you using an airbrush to color your masks with? Ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leatheroo Report post Posted January 29, 2008 Very nice Roo, are you using an airbrush to color your masks with?Ken hi beav, yep, i love my airbrush for masks. at first i was using a brush but was very unhappy with the results. the airbrush is the way to go. i have just bought a new paasche from ebay and cant wait to try it out. should be able to get some improved shading and detail as it will have a much small spray area than the one i am using now(cheapo). i have also started using the airbrush on the quivers and am pleased with the improved results. the leather dyes spray really nicely. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOOMSTICKHolsters Report post Posted January 29, 2008 Your masks are great, but Derryn is kinda creepy.......... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeG Report post Posted January 29, 2008 I'd be interested in knowing if this type mask is totally for display or if people actually wear them? If so, how do you put a strap or other retainer on? Great work! Yes, if you can find a prettier model, they would display better. Until you find that female mannequin, maybe you could do a self portrait? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gray Report post Posted January 29, 2008 Been fun to watch your work evolve over the last few months, roo...I agree, your airbrush works wonderfully on your masks...can't wait to see next... --Phil Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leatheroo Report post Posted January 29, 2008 I'd be interested in knowing if this type mask is totally for display or if people actually wear them? If so, how do you put a strap or other retainer on?Great work! Yes, if you can find a prettier model, they would display better. Until you find that female mannequin, maybe you could do a self portrait? hi mike, yes people do wear them...fancy dress masquerades balls etc...there is a double strand of thin elastic to hold them on...i sell them on ebay but i dont use 'Derryn", for display photo, i use a plain white sheet draped over him...derryn is the head i use for molding the mask cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harma Report post Posted February 28, 2008 Hi, Great looking mask you got there. I'm wondering how you stiffen the leather and still have the colours come out so nicely. I've been dabbling a bit with mask making and tried to harden them with wax, however that changes the colours quite a bit. When I try thicker leather however I find it a problem to mold all the shapes into the mask that I want. Do you have some suggestions for me to toy around with? Best regards, Harma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LarryB Report post Posted February 29, 2008 That mask turned out really nice. Thanks for sharing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
