'The Mask' Ideas...

[SonOfPumpkinhead]

I did this once as a prosthetic and made it just the "mask" portion. The problem is that the mask is designed to only cover the skull area/cranium and look very skeletal. That being said, it doesn't cover the back hairline. If it where to be made that way as a silicone mask no matter who wore it there would be a LARGE amount of hair sticking out from under the back, hair from the hairline, meaning it couldn't even be folded up under the mask...

The original prosthetic on carrey was foam rubber like I did my first time around. To cover that hairline, the prosthetic was extended down and glued in just under that hair line and then color blended to his skin to look like the back, exposed portion, of his neck.

NOW, this could be done on this as well but would be a damn near impossible task for people to glue on and color blend every time. The goal in the mask I'm working on (SCULPT STARTED BY THE WAY) is to have the wearer simply be able to put it on. These will require a little bit of green coloring for around the eyes but that's it. I'm trying to make it as simple as possible to slip on and off meaning I have to split the difference in some areas of the design... I hope that makes sense and I'd be happy to answer any questions. I'll copy and paste your last post as well as this one into the interest thread. Thanks for the interest and I'll keep you updated!

 

[MaXer]

Since we're on the topic, do any of you guys know any specific specs of the hat or suit? Color codes, fabrics etc. Specifically, does anyone know how wide the ribbon on the hat is?

EDIT: Hey, why has my other message been deleted?

 

[IpkissMask]

Maybe this will help: Baron Hats Classic Reproductions - The Mask

 

[agliarept]

yea that's a good source for the hat. I ordered one of these so it will make a great display. should match my licensed costume just well too!!!

 

[IpkissMask]

Where did you get your licensed costume from agliarept?
Any luck getting a Loki Mask yet?

 

[agliarept]

i got it like 2 years ago, i wanna say it was a rubies? but i think im wrong, it was the standard mango yellow? zoot suit with the polka dot lining and ties. really well done just very thin fabric like normal Halloween costumes. Haven't gotten the mask yet but im waiting for the hat so i can finish my suit.

 

[IpkissMask]

Cool can you post some photos?

 

[MaXer]

Thanks for the link, IpkissMask! I'll do some comparisons between this and the hat I'm having made. The link says the ribbon is 2 inches, but I think it looks a little wide. I might go for 1 1/2.

Yes, agliarept, please post some pics of the suit! I'm not very partial to licensed stuff. The things I've seen, mostly Indy gear, have been way off.

 

[SonOfPumpkinhead]

Give me a week before ordering hats gents and I can get a measurement of the head thus far? It'll change subtley as the mask is stretched but it will give you all a rough idea of head circumference.

 

[agliarept]

Here's a link to my costume, pictures a little blurry but gives you an idea what it looks like. the hat was a rush job but hoping the new mask being made along with my new hat will spruce this up!

 

[MaXer]

I actually think I've seen that picture, and the ones you posted earlier, while researching for my own suit. Very cool that you had the makeup don professionally. I've been thinking of doing the same next halloween.

By the way, what is it that those white things that go over the shoes are called?

 

[agliarept]

thanks! I think there called spats but im not really sure.

 

[IpkissMask]

Yeah your right, they are spats.
Cool costume like said above, i have also seen it, but considering it is licensed, it looks good!

 

[MaXer]

Thanks! I'll go looking the some spats.

 

[racarrino77]

Does anyone know where I can get The mask mask for halloween? Only place I can find online only delivers to the UK. If anyone is capable of making one to sell me please PM me,ty.

 

[metaldud]

i have seen a few on ebay recently with next day delivery.