Introduction: Borderlands 3 Psycho Mask - SKS Props

About: Steven (aka SKS Props) is a seasoned member of the RPF and a Pro Builder on the site Instructables. He has made a name for himself by creating extremely detailed costumes/props based off of popular video games…

Hey everyone Steve here at SKS Props back again with another cosplay build! This time I am creating the Psycho mask from Borderlands 3 which isn't even out for 5 months! Those that know me know I absolutely love Borderlands and so it seemed only fitting that I tackle this mask ASAP!

Before we begin let me say some of the products that are use in prop building can be bad for you :(

So be safe!!! Always wear eye protection, wear gloves, and use a respirator when needed.

Lets get started!!!!

Step 1: Reference and Materials

As with all of my prop/costume builds reference pictures are key. When you start to think about making a prop or costume from a video game, movie, etc. always try and find as many reference images as you can. Since this game isn't out yet I had to base the build off of the BL3 cover and a few screen shots I found online.

Products used in this build -

Monster Clay - http://amzn.to/2mIaecs

Respirator - https://amzn.to/2S8CrEC

Safety Glasses - https://amzn.to/2r3yEge

Black Skintx Gloves - https://amzn.to/2Jwizqy

Utility Knife - https://amzn.to/2HHclUD

Kershaw Knife Sharpener - https://amzn.to/2SjfXB9

Smooth-On Rebound 25 - https://amzn.to/2I4t0Vt

Smooth-Cast 65D - https://amzn.to/2HH8rLt

Dremel - https://amzn.to/2r7tdxy

Belt Sander - https://amzn.to/2r9DDvK

Bob Smith Super Glue 2oz - https://amzn.to/2r3LbzW

Bob Smith Super Glue 8oz - https://amzn.to/2Jg84YJ

Bob Smith Glue Accelerator 2oz - https://amzn.to/2Khcsb3

Bob Smith Glue Accelerator 8oz - https://amzn.to/2LpuzeJ

Extra Tips for Glue Bottles - https://amzn.to/2JwuTuP

Iwata Airbrush - https://amzn.to/2ra5X0S

Mars Black - https://amzn.to/2I8kvIM

Iridescent Rich Silver - https://amzn.to/2KrQHoS

Raw Sienna - https://amzn.to/2Llbqeu

Cad Orange - https://amzn.to/2DE9Pyg

Iridescent Bright Silver - https://amzn.to/2LKywvq

1" Mop Brush - https://amzn.to/2HPta2X

Filbert Brush - https://amzn.to/2HPta2X

Liner Brush - https://amzn.to/2r4phN9

Black Fabric - Local craft store

Step 2: Psycho Mask Build Video

Unfortunately I lost almost all of my pics when my SD card failed but I was able to use all of the video from my other camera. So here is the build video for this mask. I go over Monster Clay and sculpting but since I have done that extensively in previous Instructables this video really focuses on molding, casting, painting, and finishing a resin cast mask. I hope you enjoy the process and be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel for my prop and costume videos!!!

www.youtube.com/SKSProps

Step 3: Glamour Shots

Finished pics taken in my shop and I couldn't be happier with how this mask turned out! Ready to strip the flesh and slat the wounds when this game drops in September!

Additional Cosplay videos are now on my YouTube www.youtube.com/sksprops

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