This instructable will show you an in depth guide on how to make a Werewolf mask out of fairly simple supplies. The making of this mask does require time and patience, but it is highly customizable, and quite comfortable! There are a lot of steps because I want to give you as much detail and information as possible! Hope you enjoy!
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Here is a list of the main supplies you will need:
- Foam board 16x20 -(Although this can be substituted for any sturdy medium, such as cardboard, I highly recommend using foam board. It's lightweight, durable, easy to cut and work with and you should be able to find a good size piece for under $10)
- Fur - For the mask, you will not need as much as I have pictured. Go to your local craft store and see if you can find them in the 9x12 sheets. It's much cheaper, and you can choose from a few different colors. 3 sheets should be more than enough for the mask.
- Ruler - Used for measuring and making cuts in the foam board. I recommend a metal ruler, but it isn't mandatory.
- Masking tape - Highly essential. Used for adding durability and shape to the frame of your mask.
- Cutting Tool - I use an X-acto knife, but anything with a sharp blade will do, such as a box cutter.
- Needle/Thread - This is for sewing the beanie to the foam board for one of the later steps. You don't have to have any sewing skills to do this, I am proof of that! But if you aren't comfortable with using this, you can always hot glue the cap to the foam board.
- Hot Glue Sticks/Gun - I cannot stress how important this is. You will need a lot of glue sticks, mostly for fur attachment. Just make sure you get more than enough, they aren't very costly. I found a pack of 20 at the dollar store for a dollar and it was enough for the entire project.
- Beanie Hat - This will be sewed to the foam board to give it a secure fit to your head. I found one at the dollar store for a dollar.
- Elastic Bands - Another dollar store special. Used to make the jaw movable.
- T-shirt/Fabric - used for giving the mask skin and structure. Don't get anything special, it won't be worth it in the long run. Something cheap will do, but I do recommend stretchable fabric.
- Model Magic/Clay - You will need very little of this. If you can substitute it for anything else, feel free to.
- Rebar Wire - You will need very little of this also. If you choose to substitute it, make sure that your substitution is very sturdy!
Non essentials:
- Super Glue - Not necessary, but could prove useful.
- Leather Scraps - Got this at my local craft store for around $3 for an entire bag of scraps. Makes the ears, nose, and mouth look more realistic.
- Foam board 16x20 -(Although this can be substituted for any sturdy medium, such as cardboard, I highly recommend using foam board. It's lightweight, durable, easy to cut and work with and you should be able to find a good size piece for under $10)
- Fur - For the mask, you will not need as much as I have pictured. Go to your local craft store and see if you can find them in the 9x12 sheets. It's much cheaper, and you can choose from a few different colors. 3 sheets should be more than enough for the mask.
- Ruler - Used for measuring and making cuts in the foam board. I recommend a metal ruler, but it isn't mandatory.
- Masking tape - Highly essential. Used for adding durability and shape to the frame of your mask.
- Cutting Tool - I use an X-acto knife, but anything with a sharp blade will do, such as a box cutter.
- Needle/Thread - This is for sewing the beanie to the foam board for one of the later steps. You don't have to have any sewing skills to do this, I am proof of that! But if you aren't comfortable with using this, you can always hot glue the cap to the foam board.
- Hot Glue Sticks/Gun - I cannot stress how important this is. You will need a lot of glue sticks, mostly for fur attachment. Just make sure you get more than enough, they aren't very costly. I found a pack of 20 at the dollar store for a dollar and it was enough for the entire project.
- Beanie Hat - This will be sewed to the foam board to give it a secure fit to your head. I found one at the dollar store for a dollar.
- Elastic Bands - Another dollar store special. Used to make the jaw movable.
- T-shirt/Fabric - used for giving the mask skin and structure. Don't get anything special, it won't be worth it in the long run. Something cheap will do, but I do recommend stretchable fabric.
- Model Magic/Clay - You will need very little of this. If you can substitute it for anything else, feel free to.
- Rebar Wire - You will need very little of this also. If you choose to substitute it, make sure that your substitution is very sturdy!
Non essentials:
- Super Glue - Not necessary, but could prove useful.
- Leather Scraps - Got this at my local craft store for around $3 for an entire bag of scraps. Makes the ears, nose, and mouth look more realistic.
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My main issue was with the weight concentration at the front of the mask which made it difficult to keep on my head. My beanie was very loose and I did try to tighten this up with elastic but didn't have much success. One other note on the beanie is that I hot glued it to the cross frame of the mask rather than sewing it.
Overall though, I was really impressed with the solidity of the mask. I had to use cardboard boxes for the main structure rather than foam core board, which I was worried about initially, but it seemed to work fine. Anyway, I'm really glad I took this challenge on and am really grateful for the guide. Couldn't have done it without it!
I went a bit more gruesome with the blood - I didn't dilute the red, and I put it over most of the teeth and snout. Oh, and there was a ton of extra fabric hanging off the back. The day after these pics were taken, I trimmed it and re-stiched it all. I fixed up a whole neck-strap to make the movable jaw extremely efficient.
Anyway, just wanted to say thanks for the awesome idea. Turned out great.
thanks!
halloween costumes don't have to be scary!
I used 3 1/2" thick costume quality fox fur and pieced it together with a lot of hot glue. (It was easy to hide the joints in the pieces because the fur was so long).
I have some pictures of the process here:
http://kevinwagnerdesign.com/design/the-fantastic-mr-fox/
Teeth are made from model magic, not foamboard, which I thought, gave a more dimensional look to the teeth.
Again, snout was made with fur, cut short, and it looks crooked because of the way its sitting on the chair.
There will be pics from Halloween when its actually on me!
http://www.craftsetc.com/store/item.aspx?ItemId=92626&dep=50&cat=5&subcat=15&Search=Y
I've found it at my craft store, but I've also found it in my local walmart in the crafts department. If you're looking for a larger quantity than that, I'd recommend shopping around online under the search term, "fur fabric". They have a lot of different kinds. I found a few yards for a decent price on ebay.
the crap outta little kids.
I have a 2 month old son. I want to make this mask, wear a polka dot June Cleaver dress, and dress my son up as a lamb for Halloween.
That idea sounds awesome! I hope you go for it and send pics!