How to keep your lips from showing through your mask

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Saka157

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I'm making a Spider-Man homecoming original suit for this years Dragoncon but I ran into a little problem. When I put my mask on, my lips bulge through and show and it makes the costume look weird. I'm looking for a solution that isn't crazy expensive. I don't want to use a face shell because it's not what the costume calls for and frankly I don't want to spend the cash. So suggestions?? IMG_1661.JPG
 
You could try making another mask that's a bit loose around the nose and lip area. Did that on mine and I rarely got that bulging when taking pics. It's still there but extremely subtle and it looks and feels more natural than using a face shell.

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Also I noticed that your mask seems to be made out of lycra. Try something a bit thicker?
 
how about a cycle/motorcycle half mask, there designed to be breather through and there not expensive

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though ive seen a few spider men that need other parts from showing .........................a crouch version of this would help :lol
 
Saka157 said:
My mask is fairly tight fitting do you think the half mask would show through and make my face look uneven
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It will show through if you use that. Probably might look even worse. I suggest you make a new mask that isn't lycra. Use something a bit thicker. Lycra is thin and it really will show little bumps and grooves. If you're worried about breathing, then your only real option is using a face shell
 
I made my homecoming mask out of sweatshirt fleece. It's a little warm, but looks spot on (if I do say so myself). I choose to wear a face shell, but find I don't necessarily *need* one. I find the Lycra ones that are currently being used a lot don't have the right look.
 
I have an invention I created myself to fix this problem! I use some upholstery foam about 1/2 to 1 in thick and shape it into a chin form. Place it on your chin and put on your mask and your lips should stop being visible! I'll post photos when I get the chance to better explain the concept!


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All great suggestions, you can also just sew or glue a thicker piece of fabric right over the mouth and nose area, blend it in and then your mouth won't show. I remember Iracel doing something similar in one of his excellent spidey threads
 
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Or just save up for a faceshell it's not expensive. Head over to the junkyard, TJack have his cheaper plastic shell going for $30 while stocklast. If u r doing Spider-Man costume in the long run it's going to be a worthy investment and 30 isn't expensive to begin with.

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I bought the motorcycle mask but it looked even worse so I'm going to try to use 2mm craft foam. Also instead of just returning or growing away the motorcycle mask I made a pretty sweet gambit mask.
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