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How to contruct and paint a Death Eater Mask

How to contruct and paint a Death Eater Mask
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This for me was on the fly and no time and no money. So paper mache was out.

1. Made paper template using my husband's face :D
2. Cut out main face and nose out of Duck Clothe
3. Painted base color on the face and nose pieces
4. attached nose pieces with hot glue gun
5. penciled in design to get a sense
6. cut out eyes and area under nose pieces
7. painted more layers to the base without detail
8. painted final detail
9. sprayed final coat of lacquer
10. glued board on the back in the forehead area to keep the mask from curving too much around the face when worn
11. attach a head band to make it wearable with hot glue gun (the best device EVER). 
12. Made singular hoods. Too hot here in TX to have full on capes.
13. Final product is light, breathable and wears easily.

Pretty stoked about the finished product.
CHEERS
17 comments
Nov 13, 2011. 5:16 PMjessyratfink says:
I love that you were able to get so much detail out of the materials you used. Some of the best Death Eater masks I've seen!
Jul 19, 2011. 11:43 AMscoochmaroo says:
Wow, really well done! I +1 Tin.Man's comment too. I've had luck in the past with papier mache masks made out of just paper towels and glue actually. Wood glue is the strongest.
Nov 7, 2011. 8:07 AMscoochmaroo says:
Wood glue is amazingly sturdy. Once it's set, it's set!
Jul 21, 2011. 2:02 PMjoe.esq1 says:
"hot glue gun (the best device EVER)"
I have to disagree, a Dremmel is the best device ever!
Besides that, sweet 'ible, very nice painting skills!
Sep 16, 2011. 9:50 PMTrainiac says:
Lovely every time i search for "death eater mask" I always think yours is a real molded kind of mask so i always click it xD
If only i had patience and the stuff to make it with :/
Oct 26, 2011. 5:10 PMMermaid716 says:
You Rock! I think that is a very crafty and professional looking job. Nice mask!
Jul 14, 2011. 6:41 PMTin.Man says:
That's an awesome paint job you did! They look great!! You should scan them onto your computer and share them so other people can print out and use your awesome design!
Jul 19, 2011. 3:59 PMTin.Man says:
Awesome! Also this is the costume I was checking out your instructable for >> http://www.instructables.com/id/Harry-Potter-Classy-Death-Eater-Costume/ I wish I had had time to make one of your masks!
Jul 18, 2011. 1:52 AMsunshiine says:
Very good! Thanks for sharing. I am anxious to see more!
Jul 12, 2011. 12:16 PMinsomniaSAH says:
Awesome, for low budget :D

I'm curious what these would have turned out like on a more 3-D base (like a modded mask mold) - you have excellent painting ability. Great job!

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