Christmas masks, Ice Maiden,Jack Frost and Bridal Chic!

Hi There! 

I have been busy making a glue mask, I love making these and they look so amazing on!! 

I use a hot glue gun and spread the glue over a non stick sheet with a template visible underneath so that I can trace around it.

I keep going until I have built up to the design I require and then I add glitter and acrylic gems.

These masks looks fab and even though they are made from hot glue they are perfectly fine to wear in normal room temperature. 

If you store them or wear them near direct heat such as spotlights and open fires ..they will start to go very soft and sticky, this is fine but it flattens them out and loses the shape ...which means you will have to reshape them again! :) 

Makes a fab Jack Frost or Ice maiden!

I also made this gorgeous bridal style masquerade mask, it is painted in white metallic and covered with faux pearls, fluffy marabou feathers and BLING!!!! 
Looks absolutely beautiful on and the fabric flower at the side sets it off just perfect! 
It is made from a pre-made sturdy pulp mask blank, so is light and comfortable to wear.

You can find my masks in my Etsy store or my little Folksy shop!
                                          
 Etsy store!

Thanks for looking, hope you find something you like or please share if you know someone that may be interested in my masks. 

Getting busy for a Christmas fair!

Hi There! 

I have been busy making more mini Santa Hats the Christmas Holidays will be here before we know it!! ..these can be found in my Etsy and Folksy shops, I have also made a Poison Ivy themed masquerade mask, it sparkles nicely and looks fab on!! 

Poison Ivy masquerade mask!

I bought some Worbla ..Worbla's Finest Art is an amazing product and so easy to use, just draw your design, cut it out and heat it, stick it together and mould it into the shape you require whilst still warm and soft. I used it to make this Mask which has now been coated with gesso and I have started to paint it in metallic colors ....pictures to follow!!!

This masquerade masks is really pretty and best of all ...the butterfly has an LED bulb which means there is a flashing light nestled near the feathers, ..how cool is that?!?

 Flashing LED mask

 Finally this week ..I have finished this beautiful black mask, it looks amazing on and is available in my Etsy shop too!

OMG!!! Christmas makes!

Holiday's are coming!!!

Well ...seeing as Halloween has passed by and we are now into November I have started on my Christmas makes! 

I just love these cute mini Santa hats on an Alice band, they are very comfortable and look so cute sitting on the angle!

 And ...how abouts this very festive looking masquerade mask, with artificial holly and berries, it looks amazing on!

I love the holly against the red feathers, looks so Christmassy and the little gold stars just captivate the the whole feel of Christmas ..what do you think? 

Treasury on Etsy

Hi There, 

my latest handmade peacock mask has been included in this fab treasury on Etsy, please go and check out all the gorgeous items! 

All sorts of items from bags to jewellery ..perhaps you may find something towards your Christmas gift shopping list! :) 

Click on the link and feast your eyes! 

Catching my beady eye!

Beautiful Peacock Mask

I have been working on a peacock mask again, I did one a year or so ago and really enjoyed making it! 

This time I used some mod podge and a pretty serviette, I had to make sure it was different to my first one because as a rule I try not to repeat unless I get asked too!

I built plaster bandage over a plastic base and shaped a nice beak, but not as long and pointy as my first peacock mask.

When it was dry I painted it all over with acrylic and decorated it with glitter and gems, feathers and sequin trim.

The back is lined with soft white felt and the mask ties with long black ribbon.

 You can see that I managed to put the peacock head central on the mask, I quite like how this looks!

 The beak is gold and even though it is plaster based it isn't too heavy!

This is a comfortable mask and I would say fits a small or medium adult.

You can find this mask in my Etsy shop :)

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/251056715/peacock-mask-masquerade-masks-artisan?ref=shop_home_active_1

Something Wicked this way comes!

Here is a selection of Witch's hats, perfect for Trick or Treating, fancy dress parties or wearing to the shops! :) 

This one is pre-made and all sparkly, I have decorated it with metal charms,feather and spider ribbon, it is set on the angle and comfortable to wear.

These are smaller and are pre-made from felt and I have decorated these with gems,feathers,lace and sequins ...this first one is SOLD! 

This one is all hand made (apart from the velvet Alice band) ..it stands taller and is more pointy with the took crooked, it has a feather, cobweb ribbon and a metal crow charm dangling from the point.

I have set it on the angle and it is suitable for teen to adults.

Finally ...we mustn't forget the black cat, every witch has a black cat ...these cute eats are made from real leather and have cute bows for decoration!

All items are available from my Etsy shop

https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/MasksbyDebbsElliman?ref=hdr_shop_menu

Happy Halloween! 

Mask making for Halloween

In my last post you saw that I had started on a leather mask, I had cut out my design (my fingers were very sore!) ...since then I have wet molded, dried and painted the mask ..here is the end result! 

This is a (luminous)glow in the dark mask with a spider nestling on the side, the glow has to be activated by bright lighting :)

If you love cogs and a touch of Steampunk ..this one is painted copper and pewter and looks very dashing!! :) 

You can find all my masks in my Etsy shop! 

Halloween Masks

I love Halloween and all the effort that goes into the fabulous costumes!

I have been busy making some Halloween masks, here are a few pics for you to see what I have been up to!!

This a traditional style masquerade mask in a nice purple, decorated with hand painted webs, cobweb ribbon, feathers and metal charms, it looks fab on and would be perfect for a masked ball!

This is a shimmery black fabric mask, with feathers and a big spider nestling in the cobweb ribbon, an elegant mask with a spooky twist! 

A witch's hat Alice band, how cute? 

Set on the angle and comfortable to wear!

How about spikes?

This is a black hand painted leather look mask, encrusted with gold spikes, it ties with black organza ribbon and is comfortable to wear.

Perfect for a rock chick or punk themed Halloween!

Zombie Alert!!

This is hand painted and is perfect for men but can be worn by ladies too! 

I t even has a few stitches and a little trickle of blood, fake of course!! 

Just love this one for the men!

Someone commented that they love it because it's a little bit naughty #50shadesofnaughtiness

It is a metallic pewter and has silver coloured spikes, it will be great for Halloween or a masked ball event.

And ..last but not least is this one, I think it has a touch of "The Crow" to it, but it will be very fitting for a Halloween party or any masked event, it ties with long black ribbon and is hand painted.

So that is a selection of my latest makes, hope you love them and are on your way over to my Etsy shop to view them all in more detail! :)

My latest project is a real leather mask, I am going to make a "Devil" and paint it red with a touch of black, here you can see that I have cut out my main shape, next I will wet mold it ..can't wait, this is my favourite make!! :)

I will put up pics soon of the finished mask!!!

Where has the year gone?

This year is flying past and already we are into September, ..almost time for my weekend at the National Space Centre Creator Fair 19/20th Sept

I love this event, as all types of crafters will be there ..from Jewellery makers to electronic! 

Here are some of my latest makes, the masks above with the metal cogs has now sold and so has the bronze powertex cat just below! :) 

This mask is gorgeous and even better still in the fact that the butterfly is fitted with a flashing LED

Please visit my Face Book page to see it in action, just follow the link!

https://www.facebook.com/PanicTuesday/videos/vb.154363741418651/427670427421313/?type=3&theater

I also love making or decorating these little hats, the little bowler hat was pre-made, so I decorated it with net, feathers and ribbon roses, it has a crocodile clip so you can attach it to your head on the angle ...looks so sweet!

I just love my mini top hat, I made this one myself and covered it with this super skull fabric, ribbon, roses and feathers, it is attached on the angle to an Alice band, is very comfy to wear and looks fantastic!

This is my summer garden mask, isn't it pretty? 

Last of all is the mini witch hat for Halloween, this was ready made blank so I have decorated it with feathers, spider ribbon and witch themed metal charms.

All these items can be found in my Etsy shop, I pack well for postage and get the orders out no later than the next day unless you check out from sat midday, then I post on the monday!

https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/MasksbyDebbsElliman?ref=hdr_shop_menu

Thanks for checking out my blog!

Debbs