How To Make A Predator Head With Paper

[agh12]

hello I created this because I need information how to make a paper mask predator.
I've seen a few pictures of people who have made masks with this material.

 

[JARVIS DIMMIAS]

Do you mean Pepakura?   For a general idea on how its done, do a google search on it.  its easy and fun, but time consuming.  If you need specific pepakura files, there is a plethora available here and online. Also I don't want to come off sounding rude, but do use the search function here, itll be you're best friend. 

 

[Nador]

Print the pepakura with CARDSTOCK, ALWAYS, first. Depending on your skills, you might as you might not, start over, depending on the building and details, sometimes the Peps are deformed because you didn't build it correctly, and sometimes it doesn't happen

Also, depending which stuff you're more comfortable with, you can either use hot glue or super glue ( I think Elmer's makes some, and LePage )

But as Jarvis said, it's very time consuming and if you don't like how the result, reprint and start over, don't worry about that, it happened to everyone using it

 

[Lflank]

Print the pepakura with CARDSTOCK, ALWAYS, first. Depending on your skills, you might as you might not, start over, depending on the building and details, sometimes the Peps are deformed because you didn't build it correctly, and sometimes it doesn't happen

Also, depending which stuff you're more comfortable with, you can either use hot glue or super glue ( I think Elmer's makes some, and LePage )

But as Jarvis said, it's very time consuming and if you don't like how the result, reprint and start over, don't worry about that, it happened to everyone using it

I've always just use masking tape on all my pepakura.  But I always place all the tape on the inside, so I can get a smoother finish on the outside.  

 

[Nador]

I've always just use masking tape on all my pepakura.  But I always place all the tape on the inside, so I can get a smoother finish on the outside.  

I thought about doing that but someone told me that tape won't survive to fiberglass, but if you tried it many time, well that's a proof that it works haha

 

[Lflank]

I thought about doing that but someone told me that tape won't survive to fiberglass, but if you tried it many time, well that's a proof that it works haha

I resin right over top of the masking tape.

I don't like working with fiberglass cloth, so instead I usually put four or five coats of resin on, without any fiberglass.  It turns the cardstock into a sort of plastic sheet.  A bit brittle (the fiberglass cloth is what prevents that), but workable for me.

 

[wonko]

I've fiberglassed  over masking tape too with no problems.  1 little trick I learned was using cheese cloth instead of the fiberglass cloth/mat.  It's not quite as durable, but adds some strength and is easier than using the actual fiberglass cloth.  I've even seen people use old t-shirts with success.  

Brian

 

[Lflank]

I've fiberglassed  over masking tape too with no problems.  1 little trick I learned was using cheese cloth instead of the fiberglass cloth/mat.  It's not quite as durable, but adds some strength and is easier than using the actual fiberglass cloth.  I've even seen people use old t-shirts with success.  

Brian

I might give that a try.  

With foamie, I usually back my pieces with cotton muslin soaked in Elmers glue.  Maybe I'll give that a try with pepakura too and see how it works out.

 

[Nador]

Cheese cloth ! Good idea ! and it's cheaper ! Thanks Wonko c:

 

[wonko]

Cheese cloth ! Good idea ! and it's cheaper ! Thanks Wonko c:

Happy to help!  Remember though, it's no good for finished surfaces unless you want to spend hours and hours filling and sanding.  On the inside of pep it would work good I think.  I haven't tried pep myself, but have more experience with fiberglass than I care to have.  Great, versatile stuff, but involves too much sanding, which is my absolute LEAST favorite thing to do. 

Brian

 

[agh12]

I meant to make a predator mask with paper and glue.
system and make jaws. I'll post a couple of pictures for you to veais several examples

 

[agh12]

this example but with sistem mandibles

 

[agh12]

This example is perfect.
but not how to start

 

[agh12]

this example

 

[agh12]

because they do not answer?

 

[ASonOfZebedee]

From the looks of it, that seems to be either paper mâché or a lightweight air drying foam. You could start with a pep file then mâché over it for a little more stability then shape it and fill it with lightweight foam from a craft store. Make sure you use heavy card stock when doing any pep work otherwise there is a high likelihood of the file collapsing under its own weight.

As for the moving jaw, you'd probably have to start with a full face pep file then cut it once it's assembled and slightly reinforced but before you begin sculpting it. Then build up a hinge point to allow for the lower jar to be reattached and movable.

Hope this helps!

 

[agh12]

thanks.....

 

[Andre de Jong]

If it is paper-mache you have a great start!