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What wood should I use for a mask?
I am going to make a tribal-ish mask for a costume I am working on, and I want to make it out of wood, for durability. This presents the issue of wearing it (it needs to be wearable) and weighing down my face. What are some types of wood that I can use to make the mask out of? Assume money is not an object and I will be using chisels to carve the mask (unless there is a better suggestion).
Thanks a bundle!
~Mizuti
The lightest weight wood product would be balsa wood. There are others that are lighter weight than “regular” pine, etc., too but still probably too heavy for a mask you’d actually want to wear. You could perhaps use various kinds of wood simply as forms or armatures for a mask you could wear though (thin rods or strips, thin veneers, etc).
You could also make masks out of other materials though that could be made to look like wood (or look like various other things instead), using paints or sometimes shaping or getting color into the material.
Some examples would be polymer clay, air dry clays or papier mache and paper pulp, thermoplastic plastics like ShapeLock, extruded polystyrene foam (often used for lightweigh, carvable things), polyester resin to create fiberglass, plaster cloth, or even metals, etc.
You can shape most any material in one way or another.
Polymer clay, for example, can be shaped almost any way desired (just by hand or with various tools when raw, or “carved,” drilled, etc., after curing/hardening).
It can also be used in thin sheets as veneers or have an armature inside it (WireForm mesh, for example) as well.
It can also simulate wood quite convincingly, in various ways.
If you want to check out some ways to make masks, using polymer clay and other materials, look on this page at my site:
http://glassattic.com/polymer/heads_masks.htm (click on the whole section called MASKS)
And if you’re interested in making them from polymer clay, also check out some of the other pages at the site:
http://glassattic.com/polymer/armatures-perm.htm
http://glassattic.com/polymer/sculpture.htm
http://glassattic.com/polymer/carving.htm
http://glassattic.com/polymer/faux–turquoise_wood.htm (> WOOD)
http://glassattic.com/polymer/other_materials.htm (> Polyester Resin)
….and more on using polyester resin with fiberglass cloth:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090719094548AAi8ojU
and maybe:
http://glassattic.com/polymer/mixing_media.htm
And here’s some info on ShapeLock (and PolyMorph, and even Friendly Plastic will also comes in colors/metallics):
http://www.google.com/images?q=ShapeLock+PolyMorph
http://www.google.com/images?q=Friendly+Plastic
and on (the denser, extruded type of) polystrene foam:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100325153349AA9Aq4W (links inside)
HTH,
Diane B.
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WOOD CARVINGS X 2 FACE MASKS ORIGINE BELIEVED AFRICA £12.00 |
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Hand Carved Hanging Mask – Scorpion Design -UK. Dealer £16.00 |
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Hawai’i Palms Hand-Painted Polyresin Magnet $7.19 Share a bit of Hawaii with friends and family or take home this Hawai’i Palms Hand-Painted Magnet as a souvenir or decorative keepsake for your fridge or file cabinet. Magnet is made of polyresin…. |
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Map Magnet $7.19 Share a bit of Hawaii with friends and family with our Map Magnet. Perfect as a souvenir this Hawaiian magnet is a decorative keepsake for your refrigerator door or file cabinet. Made of polyresin…. |
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Bird of Paradise Bamboo Placemat $5.99 A beautiful Hawaiian product, this elegant Bird of Paradise Bamboo placemat is made of sturdy bamboo and will bring island style to any dining table. Seeing this flower of Hawaii on your table will take you back to your time spent in paradise. Wipe with a damp cloth to clean. Measures approximately 11-4/5″ x 17-3/4″ W… |
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Aloha Icons Photo Mouse Pad $4.79 Personalize your work space or home office with this Aloha Icons mouse mat featuring a frame for your favorite photo. Use it yourself as a reminder of your Hawaiian getaway or coordinate it with other Aloha Icons designed stationery to make the perfect gift. The flat pad with plastic surface offers a smooth and lint-free surface for better mouse control. Measures approximately 9-1/4″ x 8″ …. |
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Island Hula Honeys Rainbow Cookies Tin $19.20 Enjoy a taste of the islands with these delectable Hawaiian Macadamia Nut Cookies. Savor the rich, buttery flavor of these melt-in-your-mouth treats. Made from the finest ingredients in Hawaii, these cookies are packaged in a beautifully designed collectible tin making it a tasty gift for any occasion! Tin measures approximately 2-3/4″ diameter x 7″ high…. |
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Art of Bali Zen Garden – 13 Hand Carved Ganesha Mask – Bali Mask M5 Thanks for viewing our Amazon items. Art of Bali is a custom creator of Zen Gardens and Zen Garden Supplies and accessories. Although a small company our Zen Gardens are known around the world by those who chose not to settle for a cheap mass produced box of sand. To see out items in Amazon in Amazon Search bar choose “All Departments” and type in “Art of Bali Zen Garden” Item Description: |
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Sunshine Floral Cosmetic Bag $14.39 Our Sunshine Floral Cosmetic bag adds color and style while helping you stay organized. This fun island style cosmetic bag features three pockets with sun icon zipper enclosures and makes a great gift from Hawaii . Measures 7″ x 5″…. |
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Heart of Hawaii Techno Hip Bag $16.79 Our convenient Heart of Hawaii Techno Hip Bag will keep your necessities organized in style while traveling or during a night out on the town. Features a signature charm, printed metallic foil accent, two zip compartments and adjustable strap. Measures approximately 8″ x 6-1/2″. Made of medium weight canvas…. |
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Leather Duffle Bag – Black $420.00 Travel with our stylish and sophisticated Leather Duffle Bag for work or play. Made with 100% genuine leather, this bag is great for the man on the go. Duffle Bag is fully lined with branded details and features a small open front pocket, large inner side pocket, removable adjustable strap and a snap closure on the handles for easy transportation. Protect your duffle when its not in use with th… |
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The Sims 2: Kitchen & Bath Interior Design Stuff $18.87 Must-Have Stuff to Redesign Your Sims’ Kitchens and Bathrooms!Electronic Arts continues to release solid expansions for the ever popular Sims series and Kitchens and Bathrooms is definitely no exception. Redesign your Sims’ essential living areas into the most luxurious of spaces. Transform the bathroom into a romantic getaway with charming claw-foot bathtubs and calming lighting fixtures or give … |
