Introduction: Hands Free Mask
Problem: you can't do anything else with your hands when doing this funny face.
Solution: make a mask shaped like hands.
This fast and easy instructable empowers people to make a funny hands mask without having to use their hands. Now you can be funny and drink a soda or go trick-or-treating without revealing your true identity. As an added bonus, this is more sustainable than a typical mask since you can use scrap paper to print on, use common materials you probably have already and then recycle it when you're done. Have fun and be guilt-free! haha..
Step 1: Download
Download the template here
or go to my website- www.2d3d5d.com
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Step 2: Print
Print out the file. The standard size will work for most adults but you can scale the file before printing if it is for kids. I would scale to about 50% if it is for a child under 13.
Step 3: Mount
Take the print out of the mask and mount to a piece of cardboard (not corrugated!). I used a piece of chipboard and spray mount. A panel from a cereal box will work fine and glue stick will also work well to adhere the mask template to the cardboard.
Step 4: Cut It Out
Cut out the mask with anything you have- scissors, utility knife, Xacto knife, pocket knife, butcher knife, laser cutter, etc...
Instructable user, bowmaster, recommends using a Katana. I agree ;/
IMPORTANT: stay just outside the line!
Step 5: Insert String
Use a screw or nail to poke holes in the mask where indicated. Find a piece of string and attach it to the mask. A couple standard knots at each end does the trick.
(a piece of elastic string or a rubber band will also work well here)
Instructables user- Weissensteinburg, recommends just gluing to the frames of some old glasses...without the lenses.
Step 6: Wear and Enjoy!
Place the mask on head. Have fun! Guaranteed laughs and giggles ;-D Fun for the whole family. Notice that your hands are free to do other things while still making the funny face?!
Feel free to color and personalize anyway you want.
TAKE PICTURES! (hopefully yours will turn out better than mine)
Step 7: Upload and Share!
After taking pictures of using your Hands Free� mask, email them to me and I'll post them on my site and here on Instructables!
matt@2d3d5d.com
Thank you and have fun!!
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20 Discussions
11 years ago on Introduction
Can you use a Katana to cut it out? I've used my Katana to cut everything out for +30 years. (even to cut the cake at my 3 year old's b-day party)
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
....ok hope you arn't a surgeon
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
No, but I play one on TV!!! Real comment: No, I am not a surgeon but I am a ninja who has surgeon-like accuracy!!
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
LMAO!!!
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
I one time removed a tumor from a guys head head with a katana. He kept running because he though I was an assassin. I finally caught up with him and sat on him to hold him still.
Reply 5 years ago
scaryy
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
Definitely! That is probably the best thing to use actually. I forgot mine that day so I ended up using that little Olfa knife =[
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
How about a plasma cutter?
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
If you want a Hands burnt mask
11 years ago on Introduction
it would be nifty to actually cast your hands in that position in some form of flesh colored latex or similar product and have a 3d "hands mask"
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
great idea!! that would be something for a prank or Holloween. You should do an instructable for it.
10 years ago on Step 6
LMAO!!! classic
11 years ago on Introduction
nice
11 years ago on Introduction
funny!
11 years ago on Introduction
What i've found that works well is an old pair of glasses frames...preferably flat faced. You just glue them on and voila!
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
that's a great idea...i'll add that to the instructable
11 years ago on Introduction
This is laugh-out-loud funny! If I'd seen this 48 hours ago, I'd have printed out dozens for Red Nose Day. Ah, well, it will have to wait until our school's next charity day.
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
agreed! :P
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
red nose?!!! are you in the UK?
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
Yup!