How to Make a Mask for Free

 by PineapplebobTheGreat
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In this case, I will be making a slipknot mask. However, it doesn't have to be a slipknot mask, it can be whatever you want since this is a general guide. My favorite band is Slipknot. I love playing their songs on my guitar. I decided to make a mask, but I just bought a new guitar, so I didn't have any money on me. So I used items around the house that I found. These items can be found in most houses, too.
Anyway, after about 20 minutes of work, I had made my first slipknot mask. It looks better than it does in the pictures, but I the flash made it look weird. There are a few dings here and there that I will take into consideration for my future masks.

If you make a mask, I would like you to show me it on the comments. It would be fun to see your own version of it.

Anyway, I hope you have fun if you make a mask and please feel free to comment and rate.
 
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Step 1: Supplies

You will need:

Foil If you don't have at least 4 feet of foil, you will have to buy more.
Leather I found an old leather jacket and cut up the leather from that.
Zipper (optional) For my mouth I used some of the zipper from the old jacket, but you can do whatever you want.
Sewing Needle Get a large one for it will have to be sharp to sew up the mask.
Thread You will need thread the same color as your leather and some red thread as well.
Elastic Bands
Scissors A large, sharp pair is recommended.
Newspaper For the paper mache part.
Flour You will need 1/3 cup of flour.
Water You will need 1/2 cup of water.
Glue I used a glue stick.

Depending on what you want your mask to look like, you may use some other items.
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carlo$ says: Feb 19, 2013. 7:49 AM
good start, should do a full head - kinda luchador style!
PotatoCoffee says: Jun 25, 2012. 11:35 AM
Maggot forever! I just made one out of latex!
Clayton H. says: Dec 3, 2009. 6:27 PM
slipknot is a copy of mushroomhead
That Inventor Dude in reply to Clayton H.Sep 29, 2010. 10:19 AM
Indeed
kurdtkobain in reply to Clayton H.May 27, 2010. 6:17 AM
no...theres a lot of bands who wear masks and slipknot is different because they all have different masks
virusX says: Sep 26, 2008. 2:44 AM
instead of doing so many steps, why can't u just cut out some leather, eye holes and tie it around your head? as in, what does the other stuff do?
PineapplebobTheGreat (author) in reply to virusXMar 13, 2010. 9:59 PM
That would seem reasonable, except that it wouldn't work (so its not reasonable). The foil makes the shape of your chin, nose, lips, etc. Leather alone would be flat and pretty much featureless. The paper mache holds the shape of the foil and the overall mask so that the mask still has its features, even when its not on. Finally, the leather tops it all off to make it look cooler. But I see where you were coming from and I wanted to point that out.
cereal66 says: Sep 16, 2009. 4:15 PM
(slipknot masks)
cereal66 says: Sep 16, 2009. 4:15 PM
some time i will show every one how to make all there mask's :D
Satan Reaper says: Jul 8, 2009. 5:04 AM
Do U know how to make the mask of Mick Thompson? Restecp! all this is "wicked"! \m/ "metal is my game"
sstarrm says: Jun 22, 2009. 2:55 PM
dude! awesome instructable...I never thought I'd be able to make a good quality mask with, like no money, 'til I saw this
The Jamalam says: Jul 9, 2008. 9:12 AM
slipknot!!!!!!!!
Nathan Ward in reply to The JamalamMay 25, 2009. 11:10 AM
Awsome
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PineapplebobTheGreat (author) in reply to The JamalamJul 9, 2008. 4:16 PM
Hey, if you like, could you give it a vote?
The Jamalam in reply to PineapplebobTheGreatJul 9, 2008. 11:42 PM
okay, done!!!
PineapplebobTheGreat (author) in reply to The JamalamJul 9, 2008. 11:55 PM
thanks.
leeboy09 says: May 23, 2009. 9:33 AM
well done lad slipknot ROCK! mom,uncle and aunt oin to see them live
peach_fart says: Oct 25, 2008. 2:51 PM
why not make the drummer's mask? you know, the one withe the spikes on it? itll look freakin awesome!
GuitarManiac in reply to peach_fartNov 10, 2008. 9:50 AM
Uhh no Joey the DRUMMER has a spiked crown like the one jesus had on when he was crusified.....so yeah he has spikes...
erikos kostarikos in reply to GuitarManiacMay 2, 2009. 2:12 PM
thats frkn wrong. craig jones is the drummer, and hes always headbanging. he has got the greatest looking mask, so everybody knows him, and knows that he has got the spike mask!
peach_fart in reply to GuitarManiacDec 13, 2008. 12:24 PM
JESUS!!!!!!!!
PineapplebobTheGreat (author) in reply to peach_fartOct 26, 2008. 8:01 PM
The drummer doesn't have spikes. The sound producer does.
peach_fart in reply to PineapplebobTheGreatNov 1, 2008. 12:30 PM
oh. i watched the duality video on youtube and i THOUGHT that he was the drummer because he was playing the drums.
spudling9 in reply to peach_fartOct 26, 2008. 11:07 AM
joey jordinson is the drummer and craig jones is the smapler(pin head)
Rikasu says: Oct 30, 2008. 6:23 PM
Alternatively you could, assuming you have one, go to your local Spencer's Gifts store and just, again only if you're good at it, steal one. Dunno just sayin'.
mastermakoko says: Oct 27, 2008. 3:42 AM
hey...if i want to make the corey tailor all hope is gone mask............................. should i make it with paper machet or just cut leather and start from there like what virus x said...???? answer now
alfpwns says: Jul 16, 2008. 3:27 PM
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WTHAI in reply to alfpwnsJul 19, 2008. 11:32 PM
Not that I like slipknot all too much, but there is no way that GNR is better. The grating squeal that is Axl Rose's voice is the worst thing to happen to the music industry since barry manilow. Finck should have stuck with NIN. but if you're actually into slipknot, I guess this kind of project would appeal to you. Good job.
PineapplebobTheGreat (author) in reply to WTHAIJul 31, 2008. 6:03 AM
Thanks, and this can also make a good halloween mask too.
PineapplebobTheGreat (author) in reply to alfpwnsJul 16, 2008. 6:20 PM
okay, that is an opinion
alfpwns in reply to PineapplebobTheGreatJul 16, 2008. 6:39 PM
just sayin' runs off to listen to Paridise city
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Iridium7 in reply to alfpwnsApr 24, 2009. 9:20 PM
lets not forget the greatest industrial metal band in the world. *turns on Ipod to listen to ' Nobodys real' P.S. best listened to when neighbors complain about the 'Noise'
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spudling9 in reply to alfpwnsMar 25, 2009. 6:45 PM
we have all heard it and most people I know hated it. And axl rose ruined it basically...
Nathan Ward in reply to spudling9May 25, 2009. 11:12 AM
I dont hate it i like it
GuitarManiac in reply to alfpwnsNov 10, 2008. 9:55 AM
Hmmm slipknot owns Psychosocial
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PineapplebobTheGreat (author) in reply to alfpwnsJul 16, 2008. 11:02 PM
yeah, whatever... *runs off to listen to Duality*
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corey_caffeine in reply to PineapplebobTheGreatJul 2, 2009. 12:17 AM
*Cough*
*feuer frei*
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spudling9 in reply to PineapplebobTheGreatMar 25, 2009. 6:43 PM
SPIT IT OUT!!!! DON'T FORGET SPIT IT OUT!!!
Azor in reply to PineapplebobTheGreatFeb 13, 2009. 3:19 AM
Slipknot is awesome and the Jonas Bros can (random explicit mumbling) Best song is The Nameless... I have all there CD's (on iPod) and can recite all the band members and there instruments and there Cd's from memory. I am also working on obtaining Crowz (2nd Cd from MFKR, also unreleased)
spudling9 in reply to AzorMay 25, 2009. 7:27 PM
do you have mfkr with donnie,anders,josh and the gang?
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