Magical Fairy mask ..enchanting

Do you believe in fairies?

I have been making a mask today, it is a gorgeous blue green pearl base that is hand painted in acrylic paint.

The fairies are resting next to the large ivy leaf.

There is lichen/reindeer moss in dark green and pretty paper flowers, sparkly gems,glitter and fabulous little fairy wings, all sparkly and magical!

 ..please note that no fairies were harmed!

The cute toadstool nestles nicely in the moss and is surrounded with gems and glitter.

All I need to do next is add the ribbon for tying and then I can list it in my online shop and my Etsy shop 

Here are some pics of how I have been building up the look :D 

Fae

A magical secret garden! 

Fairies live here! 

Away with the faeries!

I will add the ribbon tomorrow and hopefully get some great photo's for listing purposes, hope you love it!! 

It's a perfect accessory for any masked event, especially those that are in enchanting woodlands where forest fairy folk live, also, ..secret garden parties and Faerie Festivals! 

Masquerade Masks for all events

I now have a New website as well as my Etsy shop!

 I am adding to it all the time, at the moment it still needs a few tweeks but I am very happy with it!

I will list new masks and accessories so that there is more of a variety to my Etsy store.

Check back soon!

Away with the fairies

Today's post is covered with a sprinkling of fairy dust! 

These Alice bands are just the sweetest thing and are perfect for hair accessory for garden parties, fairy festivals, woodland weddings and everyday!!!

Beautiful Faeries

Real reindeer moss, sparkly glitter, gems and ribbon roses!

Don't these look fab!

Available in my Etsy shop!

Enchanted hair accessories!

Fae

Wonderful hair decorations with toadstools,fairy wings, moss and sparkle!

If you would like to see more, follow the link to my ETSY shop, 

you can also follow my FACEBOOK page too!!

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 

Bird of prey ..Eagle mask commission ..finished!

I have been working on a commission these last few weeks, and I am pleased to say it is now finished and in the post! 

I was asked to make an eagle character, that looked like a superhero but slightly menacing.

I bought several hundred feathers and after adding a mod roc (plaster bandage) beak to a pre-made mask and painting that a yellowish colour, I set about adding all the feathers,.. most of them individually! 

This is the base with mod roc and gesso as a base for the paint.

When it was all dry, I painted the beak.

 

I painted the base in shades of grey and put black around the eyes. 

Then ...I added the feathers, trying to get a smooth layer all over.

Looking pretty good at this stage, nice and fluffy! lol 

There is grey felt around the eyes to neaten the edges and give a frown effect and black ribbon attached inside to tie.

And ..this is the finished mask! 

Leather masks

I have been working on three leather masks lately and a commission order of a couple of bird masks, I can't show these yet though as they have to be ok'd by the company.

Here are my leather masks, and they are now available in my Etsy shop.

They have been designed by me "Debbs Elliman" and hand cut from veggie tanned leather.

I then wet molded them into shape and when they dried out I hand painted them with acrylic paints.

The first one is black with a metal spike, it ties with long black organza ribbon and only covers one eye! 

The next one is more of an armour style mask, with pewter metallic paint work making it look almost metal! 

It is comfortable to wear and ties with long black ribbon! 

And then there is this gorgeous crimson red leather mask, with a black leather heart attached to one side, this is easily removed.

It's the perfect mask for any Valentine masked event, and suits both men and women! 

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! :)

Ice Queen masks

I have finished my latest Ice Queen mask, this one is blue and it is now listed in my Etsy shop along with my other masks and mini Santa hats!

  My Etsy Shop

The Icicle masks are perfect for a masquerade ball or Winter Wonderland fancy dress event, they can be an Ice Queen, Ice Maiden, Snow Queen or Jack Frost, they tie with long organza ribbon and suit teens to adults.

A very sparkly mask! 

My miniature red and white Santa hats are made from felt and are mounted on an Alice band and set on the angle, they look so cute and are a really festive accessory for the holidays! 

If you would like to see more of my makes please click on the Etsy shop link to see my full collection of masks and mini hats etc..

Christmas party masks

Well ...I need to get busy making more Icicle masks as my stock has completely sold out!! :) 

I love making these masks as you probably have already realized, so watch this space as they say for more!

I am working on another gold one at the moment ..I will put pics up when it's finished, in the mean time I have finished a pretty black and pink ladies Italian Venetian style mask!

It has a mix of black and dark pink fluffy feathers, a black taffeta bow and lots of gems for extra sparkle, you can find it in my Etsy shop, it would make the perfect mask for your Christmas ball, prom or Masked New Years Eve party! 

Take a look in one or both of my shops, I have quite an eclectic selection of masks to choose from! 

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!