Burn's Ewok Build

I always wanted to make an Ewok, and seeing loads of posts here on rpf , ive decided to give it a go.
Mask is designed to we worn by my 3,5yo,


[firstly -> play this while watching the thread ;P, it helps hehe]
http://vimeo.com/4052500

I've got the mask from Rebel Legion member (Lonewolf )


I've used acrylic ball halves for the eyes



Fur arrived! It might not be enough for the whole suit, but i will make a head first



I filled the eye area with the air drying clay (although now i wouldn't do that again, firstly i would add fur to empty eye sockets and then fit the eye


I had many problems with finding out the way to darken the eyes without losing the visibility. Tried darkening car foil (heat up and then pull over - didnt work , might not heat it strong enough, lack of heat gun), then i used car window tint spray, but it also totally blocked the view).
Ended up with Sharpie permanent marker cross pattern which came out ok , i think.



The back of the mask is a cheap kids knight helmet. Removed the front and cut down to size.While i cannot wear this ewok head, it sits nicely on my sons head.


Had ups and downs with this build as I've never done anything similar, It was such a pain to add the fur to the mask (cutting, aligning etc) but i did it. Most of the imperfections will be hidden under the hood, so wasn't too worry about it



Here is almost finish mask (photo with a flash to show details)
Front

Back

Left

Right


Need to work on the hood now. Here i used it just to show how it will look like roughly


Here is the mask with a little bit of fur styling (Looks much better !!! )



Again, latest photo with flash to show details better


I will update the thread once i progress with it, but pretty satisfied with it so far

cheers
Pete

I like this build, and especially the Ewok Karaoke...
Well done!

Yub Nub! Looks pretty cool, nice work! And, if you and your son prefer, will make a nice display piece after Halloween as well. Thanks for sharing

Very nice work! I've been searching all the local stores for a mask to start with, I had no idea someone made a preform mask..

A thread with it's own acoustical accompaniment. I like it! :cool
As for the build, nicely done. Not only will your son have a great custom, subsequently it'll make for a nice exhibit.

Ive got some feathers for the hood and decoration, suedette fabric (maybe for bag), some suede cord for the hood and details.



Ive also ordered some RECYCLED REAL LEATHER HIDE which i will use for the hood itself.

That looks great and spot on for sure!

... Although, somehow I am now horrified by furless Ewoks.

Hood is finally complete.














Had bit of a problem with this leather as it was quite tough and didn't want to fold properly.

Will look in the future to replace it with very thin leather once found

this turned out great!!!!

Hey, great job. This looks eerily authentic and real.

This is fantastic. I am about to start on a costume for my son. Can you please tell me where you got the clear plastic domes for the eyes? I'm having a little trouble with that.

looks great

Lookin pretty good so far

Sakic Jade said:

This is fantastic. I am about to start on a costume for my son. Can you please tell me where you got the clear plastic domes for the eyes? I'm having a little trouble with that.

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Have a search for acrylic baubles - they come in all sizes and are usually as two interlocking hemispheres.

All these Ewok builds are really inspiring me - I think I'm gonna have to add one to my to-do list....

Great job, where do you find the fur?

:eek It is very beautiful your mask Ewok!!!!:thumbsup