My first entry in my #tutorialtuesday series is how to make a super hero/villain mask! It's super easy and cheap to make one yourself. 1. Take some time to figure out your pattern, depending on your character design and face shape. Feel free to use my pattern as a reference, but I recommend making one yourself to best fit your face shape. 2. Trace your pattern two times onto craft foam and cut it out. Use contact cement or E6000 glue to layer one piece over the other. This will make your mask more durable and thicker. Use a heat gun to gently heat up the foam and then press it to your face. This will shape the mask perfectly to your face and give you a custom fit. Heating the foam also acts as an initial sealant for paint. 3. Prime your mask with gesso or wood glue. I applied about 5 layers of gesso to really harden my mask until it felt like it was made from plastic. The primer also helps the paint to adhere better. Sand the mask down smooth before painting. 4. Paint your mask with acrylic colors of your choice! 3 layers of paint is usually good. 5. Decorate your mask as you need to for your design. For my jester Harley original design, I glued on rhinestones and lace. Seal the mask when it is completely done with glossy finish Mod Podge. And that's it! Either use Spirit Gum to adhere the mask to your face or add on some elastic and you're good to go and fight some crime (or go make some crime). Good luck and feel free to share and repost! ✨
