Hopefully, you're looking at this post after 2013's Halloween!
Anyway.
The Over Mask
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| The finished mask. |
This is the orange and black part of the mask that looks like a mask. You will basically only see this part in the finished thing.
You will need:
- 1/4 inch thick white craft foam
- Thin black craft foam
- X-Acto knife
- Black paint
- Orange paint
Draw a pattern on the foam for the mask using the picture to the left as reference. You can make one out of paper first, to get the measurements correct. Cut out the foam using the knife and make sure it works properly.
Cut out a small square of black foam and glue inside the mask under the mouth holes. Do the same for the eye, but cut out an eye hole first. Make sure you can see the black foam, though, as this gives the impression of a more 3D look!
Paint over the mask using the orange paint first. Use tape to make the line clear and straight between the transition. Do the same with the black.
Voila! You have completed step 1.
The Under Mask
You will need:
- Half a yard of black cloth, preferably stretchy
- Strip of orange cloth
Take the strip of orange cloth and tie a knot in it like a ninja headband. Using the foam over mask as reference, glue the strip to the under mask to look like it's coming out from the over mask (and make sure to read that sentence carefully so you don't get the under mask and the over mask confused :D)
Cut an eye hole in the under mask where the eye will go. You might want to tape the over mask to it temporarily for placement.
Fasten together with desired method. You are done with the mask!
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| The Bo's end, wrapped with duct tape |
The Bo
You will need:
- Metal or plastic black broom handle
- Duct tape
- Black craft foam
Take a couple swings at an imaginary enemy. Now you are done!
Hope you all have a great Halloween! See you next time!
