I love masks and I'd like to make some myself, but I have no idea where to start, I don't know what material to use (I prefer masks that are not very flexible, so no latex) but it shouldn't cost me too much either, especially as I'm going to make a lot of mistakes at the beginning.I can't find many resources on the internet in this area, there are a few videos but they often use different techniques and materials, so I'm even more confused.To start with, I'd go for a very basic shape like pic related and cut out or decorate.Do you have any advice or resources on mask-making?
Easiest and dirt cheapest method is paper mache, which can also be as rustic and crude or as finished and elegant as you want. For head and mask shapes you can apply it over a balloon like in picrel; you can also mold it inside of a bowl or other curved vessel that acts as a female mold.
>>2851057can these masks be made strong enough? they seem pretty fragile to me
I just bought some glue and balloons I will start tomorrow and will post the resultBut I don't know how to make a great finishing look, what to put on the last layer?
>>2850990>>>/po/ has 4 threads on paper maché masks and the sticky there might have info on paper masks
>>2850990this fetish will either lead to sadistic paranoid control issues or to using human skinABORT ABORThttps://odysee.com/@Realfake_Newsource:9/Face-Diaper-Death-Porn:d
Use several layers of heavy aluminum foil and contour it to your face. Carefully apply paper mache strips to the inside and outside in layers, letting each layer dry . Cut eye holes and etc after it is solid enough.Waterproof glue and lots of layers make them pretty strong.
>>2851067Once you learn to work with paper mache well you can upgrade to polyester matting and make it as strong as you want. Same principle but the matting is a bit stiffer. If you need it even stronger carbon fiber+epoxy.
