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Articulated Cat(?) Mask, Fiberglass, Thermal Plastic, and Faux Fur, 2012 |
The second, more successful version of the cat(?) projects. See the full tutorial
here. Click "read more" for details.
After seeing some gorgeous animal masks online I was inspired to make my own. Some steps are pictured below, the full tutorial is available for free on Instructables via the link above.
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Plaster base, ready to support outer fiberglass layer |
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Fiberglass shell, removed from the plaster base, with jaw hinges and horns installed |
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"Furring" the fiberglass base |
Also, a bonus picture of the prototype. It's much heavier than the second one, and is made primarily of plaster strips (hence the weight). The jaw motion isn't as fluid either, but that's what prototypes are for.
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