Masquerade masks

I have been busy making my masks and I have done some hair accessories with cute bat wings perfect for vampire/gothic/halloween fans! 

I just finished and listed this lovely mask with a music theme, you can find it in my shop

It is pearl white with a philharmonic orchestra decoupage picture and shiny gold foil edging, it ties with long grey ribbon and is perfect for all masked events!

If you love bats and like something a little different take a look at my hair bands, you can find them here!

They are suitable for all ages apart from young children due to small parts.

I have magical fairy themed ones too!

Why not pop over to my Etsy shop where you can see my full collection!

Purple and silver leather mask

I have finished the leather mask now, it looks fab in metallic purple and silver, really vibrant and shiny. 

I just need to add the ribbon, which is doubled up narrow purple and matches perfectly!

The mask will be available in my Etsy shop over the next few days.

It is suitable for both men and women.

Comfortable and ties with long ribbon.

Purple leather mask

Now that my commission mask of the bird of prey is finished, I have started on a leather mask.

I cut out the shape from my veggie tanned leather piece and then wet molded it, curling the edges and getting the nose bridge nice and comfortable.

At the moment it is drying out nicely and when it is completely dry I will paint it purple, maybe metallic purple, ..we will see!

I will upload pics in a few days of the finished mask, so watch this space or visit my Etsy shop to see the listing :D 

Red Devil mask and spikes for masked ball events

I have been working on a leather mask and it is now finished, I love working with veggie tanned leather, it really is hands on!

Cutting it out into the shape I require, drenching it in water and shaping it is such fun. Then painting it and adding studs ..my favourite type of mask making! Here is my finished mask ..a Devil with horns and studs, it ties with long red ribbon, is comfortable to wear and it's available in my Etsy shop!

Beelzebub,Satan,Lucifer,Prince of Darkness,Diavolo

Perfect for a fancy dress party, carnival or masked ball.

Etsy Shop!

I also had a delivery from Venice of my blank mask bases ... I like to use these bases because I love the quality and they are a good base to start with, I sand them down and then paint them with quality acrylics and add all my embellishments to finish, here is one I finished this week! 

 It has white feathers and clear sparkly gems and looks very pretty, just perfect for a masked event! 

And ...here is one for the men, Italian made base ..hand painted in black acrylic and decorated with spikes, looks really cool on too! 

Masquerade mask for men ..simply gorgeous!

 All my masks are available in my Etsy shop, I do take on commissions as well, so long as you give me plenty of time ..like say six plus weeks! :)

Masks galore! I have been busy

 Fabric drenched in stiffener layered over a mask base and painted silver.

 Veggie tanned leather wet moulded and shaped.

 Hand painted in black, gold and silver, with added gems.

 Gold and purple mask with lots of glitter, a real carnival stunner.

 Shimmering black fabric mask with feathers and veiling.

 Navy blue masquerade mask with fluffy feathers and lots of bling.

 Witchcraft mask, feathers, ribbon and stiffened natural fibers, decorated with witch themed metal charms and cobweb ribbon.

 Scarecrow mask ..made with hessian and black feathers, I used fabric stiffener on the hessian and painted it in copper brown and black.

Leather mask

I have now finished my leather mask, (I love making these!) I need about a week to make one as the drying out can take a day or two, can't be rushed. I have gently shaped it around my styro head and then painted the leather black and decorated with three metal studs.

I could use leather dye but it appears that dyes fades quite quickly so I prefer to work the paint into the front side leaving the back natural.

 

 The edges have tints of pewter colour and it ties with long black ribbon.

 

 It is comfortable to wear, lightweight and 1.2 - 1.6 mm in thickness.

 

Fabulous fancy dress costume accessory

Steampunk Mask custom orders

Here are my latest masks, some are custom orders which I have really enjoyed making!

The blue green one is such a lovely colour with a hint of iridescent.

The Christmas party mask sparkles perfectly for anyone that doesn't want big boomphy feathers but needs a touch of bling.

 This Steampunk was a custom order, aged effect traditional masquerade with a touch of Steampunk.

 This is the blue green custom order finished, I added swirls and a fern style pattern in a gorgeous shiny gold.
I am working on a red butterfly mask and an apricot and gold shabby mask at the moment, pictures soon. :)