Duct Tape Batman Mask

Here's a Dark Knight version batman mask made of mostly duct tape. It was made to enter in a county fair "duct tape creations" contest. It won $15 dollars.

It's fairly rough, but maybe it'll inspire somebody.

Step 1: Custom fit for your head

To start, I laid out lots of strips of duct tape on my cutting mat, and sliced them into various sized smaller strips. Using a plastic grocery bag to protect my head, I started putting tape all over my head to get my personal head-shape. I trimmed off extra plastic as I went. My head was sweating like crazy, as plastic and duct tape don't breath very well...

Comments

[guitarplayer19]

Really cool! im going to try and turn my iron man mask into a helmet somewhat like that

[mitchell2020]

Very nice piece. I started with black duct-tape. I think I might do another one but make it like the zebra-Batman they did in the comics.

Thanks again,

Super-Cool!

[mstoriag]

I'm having a really hard time making it look right for the nose. every time i make the triangle it seems like it is too big. any advice?

[seamster]

If it fits over your nose with too much room, make it smaller. If it fits too tightly over your nose, make it bigger. Use trial and error until you have one that is the correct size for your nose.

[skuppa]

well this is how mine turned out i still need to paint it

[malikshaikh1999]

how did you make his ears

[seamster]

Nice. I hope you wear it to the movie!

[malikshaikh1999]

its a nice mask but how did you make the ears

[tapedcrusader]

Yea... awesome I've been dreaming and drooling over this for awhile now... definitely going to try it... I will post a pic once I'm finished. I'm very excited to see how this turns out as this turned out amazing!! and I guess a question for you or everyone... could you like somehow adhere black construction paper or another matte black substance to the duct tape? what works?

[randomdude2]

made one I will post a pic later I love the instuctible I am 10 years old and made it with my dad . great idea so glad I found it

[Duct Crossing]

Well, I've decided to be Batman for Halloween instead of Cap'n A. So I was wondering if you knew of a way to make the part of the cowl that covered the neck and part of the chest, I just don't want my neck showing. Thanks!

[seamster]

Ah, that might be tricky. You could create some sort of covering made of cardboard or craft foam pieces glued together to fit the way you like, and then cover it with duct tape to match the cowl, or paint it. I'd look at some of the other batman costumes on this site for ideas. I haven't really looked at them too closely. However you do it, good luck!

[mdlmusic]

Not sure why I can't post a picture here. I'll keep trying.

[mdlmusic]

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OK, here's my first try. Took about 15 minutes using only black and silver duct tape, a plastic grocery bag and some scissors.

Since duct tape now comes in all kinds of colors and patterns, I'm going to try and make a couple more for Halloween.

[mdlmusic]

Just came across this and loved it.

I think I'm going to adapt this to make some Mexican wrestling style masks for a theme party I'm going to next month.

If they come out OK, I'll post an Instructable (and give you credit).

[seamster]

"Easy Duct Tape Lucha Libre Masks"

Can't wait to see it!

[Duct Crossing]

I'm gonna adapt it to a Captain America mask for my Halloween costume! The shield is your flying shield instructable! Your work is just awesome!

[seamster]

Hey, thanks! That sounds like a great costume. When you finish your mask, be sure to post a photo here so I can see it!

[sunshiine]

I love this! Your views are amazing!
Sunshiine

[FragStar91]

Hey! Nice mask! I just wanted to ask how you got the cheeks and the end product. I too wanted to make a Batman mask but I just want to know how to make the cheeks and how did you make it into the whole bulky thing. Where did you fit all the other plastic grocery bags? Could you please send me a more detailed instruction guide at my email? [e-mail]

I would be very grateful. I need to make this mask by August 20th. Please help me! I would really appreciate it.

[seamster]

Wow, I'm glad you like the mask . . . but I'm not going to make you any more detailed instructions that what I've already posted here. Sorry.

[FragStar91]

That's harsh dude. But anyways no problem. I'm making the mask and will soon post some pics. Thanks. God bless.

[seamster]

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[FragStar91]

You do put up a point. I'm very sorry. Anyways I made the mask but I still have to paint it. Thanks!

P.S: If I wear it to the premiere, will people think I'm a freak? I live in Pakistan and no one wears costumes to premieres here. Please help me.

[seamster]

No problem! Now, I'd be a little nervous to wear it--especially to this movie in particular. And though I'm not familiar with the political climate where you live, if you say people don't wear costumes to movies there . . . you might want to just go along with the culture to be safe. I only say that because of the shootings that happened over here, which occurred fairly close to where I live.

But it's your call of course!

[FragStar91]

Thanks for the tip! I'll think about what you said. Anyways here are some pics of the mask. It's not quite ready.

P.S: What shootings???

[seamster]

Hey, that looks pretty good! Thanks for the photos.

Here's an article about the shooting I mentioned.

[FragStar91]

I live in Pakistan, not Colorado!!!

[leonzino]

man you should definetively where it, thats how thing change and i dont think you a to be afraid for your life the worst you gonna get is humiliated or bet up notthing to worry about

[FragStar91]

Dude getting humiliated or beat up is way bad!!

[leonzino]

lolll

[leonzino]

awesome tutorial i was looking at picture for a drawing of batman when i saw your mask it just made me want to have so bad that i did it tonight XD it took me 4 and a half duct tape roll so i got the glass from old sunglass that i boke the frame cost me about 5 dollar to get the mask XD like it it was little dollar store duct tape roll so calculate one normal mabe

[seamster]

Nice!

[leonzino]

i modified it to get a better batman like aspect, it was to cat like. to do it i had to take off the glasses first tan take off some off the eyes brow add some cheek and a black line of tape around the eye to get the makeup effect and there it is ,look so much better when you put it on i also make the eye and nose look better by taping the space bettween the eye in a way that the eye would get closer and the nose pointier oh yeah and i also close the little triangle opening tha i previously made around the mouth. what interesting is that i never look at any other batman mask picture other than your while bulding this mask i liked the spiky effect than your mask arlredy have and just wanted to go deeper into that style thats why i put those tall flat ears and messed up the tips and the black duct tape made a perfect rought letter patch work effect. i think of doing more of those capt america and iron man unfortunalty the store was close todaywhen iwent to get the stuff you add a great idee

[nissan0712]

nice pic taken with the rc plane wing behind your head. made for a funny pic. great job a the instructable too.

[seamster]

Thanks, I always thought those photos were kind of funny.

[fratstar]

How are the brows sculpted? Just with more tape on the tops or just bend and molded?

[seamster]

More paper and tape, even a little carving with a utility knife too I think. (It's been a while, and this was worn out and chucked into the trash a long time ago!)

[VenomShockProductions]

Can someone help me? I don't know how to apply the plastic bag. Like... I don't know what I'm supposed to do with it. I don't know how to wear it, how to adcance it like in further pictures (over the eyes and nose and such).

Can someone help me? I need this done by Friday. Early Friday.

[KangeBuru]

im also confused on the mask. i cant get it to sit still -.- id tape it straight to my head, but i have alot of long hair and that would hurt lol after payday, i will be getting red and yellow/gold tape and attempting iron man >:D