If you remember i started some masks of my own using a commercially bought plastic mask, from which i made a few modyfied versions? Well i figured since i will be making some plaster molds i may as well kock a few mask molds out too while i was at it.
A reminder of the paper mache masks i made a while back now. I intend to copy these out into plaster from which i can make my own paper mache masks. When i have those copied out in plaster as well as making simple wearable masks from the plaster copies i have an idea for some backlit wall mounted versions too. More on that later though.
I've always enjoyed trolls myself...My sister used to tell me they lived under a bridge near my house and so I shouldn't ride my bike over it at dusk as they'll come grab me. I STILL remember that! LOL! Hi Jonty!
ReplyDeleteBy Way of Salem: I think the classic 'under the bridge' tale was a first for many western children as their first thoughts/stories of trolls, i know it was mine too. Though for me nursery rhymes then later cartoons at a early age was my first introduction to trolls per say.
ReplyDeleteI hope you share the progress of the masks... I love what I see!!
ReplyDeleteI do love masks. Looking forward to seeing your creations.
ReplyDeleteCheers!
MarZel: Most definately will don't worry lol. If your going to positive & negative mold copy using plaster then the 'ideal' shapes are basic, even, straight, no curves, definately no curves. Instead you should use a rubber or latex based molding solution.
ReplyDeleteHowever i do art with artists who may be working to a tight budget, who may not have rubber based molding soloution cash to spare. I created those masks with every intention of showing everyone just how YOU CAN copy in plaster even shapes that are normaly a no no lol. More soon i have been preping a small contingient of items for plaster molding since yesterday lol. More soon i promise.
The Frog Queen: Believe it or not i am NOT a mask person, well not a great lover of mask making any way. They are too simple to create. Unless of course your going to make a creature or some other 'wow how did you make that?' kind of mask lol.
ReplyDeleteThe masks i am making are more to show how very difficult creations CAN be made simply & be copied just as simply too masks or something else just as complicated for copying in plaster. More soon.