So this is what ate up a good chunk of my Spring Break - getting this mask done for my Casting and Molding class. This is one of our "big" assignments (think of it as a mid-term) and boy, I put a huge amount of time (and money -___-; ) into making this the very best I could, simply because I was inspired!
Literally, right before designs were due for this (I'll try to keep looking for the original sketch, too, and post it if I find it), I saw 's latest contest posted - one on mythology and mythological creatures, and figured, why the heck not!
So, this is now my entry for the contest. Read more about it here -> [link]
For information on how the mask was made, including materials and whatnot, please check out the WIP guide thingie.
The mask is meant to be worn as a mask, even though it sits more on the top of your head than on your face. There are no straps to hold it in place, but I do need to add a comb to make it stick on better, especially if wearing it with a wig.
All in all, it's really light - I have to say around 2-3 lbs or so, so not that much, considering how many layers there are on it. I was quite amazed, to be honest - I was expecting it to need a chin strap to hold it on and everything. The feathers (real one's) do add a huge amount of drag to it, though. And doorways become a bit of a hassle, because you're paranoid of bonking the beak on something
It is roughly 2 feet long, and a little over a foot wide at the widest. The beak sticks out almost a full foot from your face, which is what makes it disconcerting to walk around in, but otherwise, it is comfortable and easy to wear.
... and before anyone asks, I am planning on making a full costume to go with it, but I haven't decided on style or anything like that - I'm waiting for another bit of inspiration.
Just like I thought from the WIP--this turned out amazing. :3 The one-foot beak thing, as you said, is disconcerting to walk around in... What if you wanted to take a drink of water from a fountain? D:
An image of one of those drinking birds come to mind. XD You know, the fake ones that you put next to a glass of water and if you bob the head down, it'll look like it's getting a drink of water.
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An image of one of those drinking birds come to mind. XD You know, the fake ones that you put next to a glass of water and if you bob the head down, it'll look like it's getting a drink of water.
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Kazuo: Those... those're wiretaps! Uwaah! Those perves listened to me busting a solo on my meat flute last night!
Nobuto: F***, man. In my case it was a duet.
Toki: Uh, you guys are missing the point...
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