Tatted Mask

Step 9 Finishing

This is perhaps the most time consuming step of the mask. Cut a long piece of thread and using the tatting needle, knot the thread over the wire repeatedly as a Josephine knot or first part of the double stitch. Use the needle to go through the edge of the rings where it looks appropriate.

You will need to go around both eyes as well as wrap the nose wire to hide as much of the metal as possible.

You will need to iron the mask with steam taking care to lay all the rings and chains down well. You may use a fabric stiffener to help the mask stand up. Use a long ribbon to thread through the side medallions to wear the mask. Your may want to try the ribbon in several places to find your perfect fit and press the wire to your face to shape it.

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Comments

[glassy_lassy]

This is the stuff of fantasy!  You are incredibly talented, thank you for sharing this!

[XkytsuneX]

This is absolutely beautiful. I will more than likely attempt one for my wedding, with some variations (possibly). And if I fail miserably, or never finish (more likely the latter), I will simply order one from your Etsy shop! n.n