Comments | labricoleuse: Faceted masquerade masks for Sweeney Todd

labricoleuse

Faceted masquerade masks for Sweeney Todd

Mar 29, 2016 10:22

We're working on Sweeney Todd at PlayMakers right now, which is largely why i haven't posted anything in a while. Busy! But here's a quick look at just one of the many cool costume projects we've had in-house: the animal.masks for the masquerade scene.

Our costume designer, Bill Brewer, and our director, Jen Wineman, were really drawn to the mask ( Read more... )

masks, playmakers

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bauhausfrau March 29 2016, 14:28:10 UTC

labricoleuse March 29 2016, 14:54:16 UTC

I'm sorry, i was unclear. It was two coats of each product, plus when we did the papier mache reinforcement areas, that was with Sculpt-or-Coat, too.

But yes, I did crush tests on a little nose-shaped structure and they are really sturdy. I mean, if you stomped one, it would crush, but the Judge throws his to the Beadle onstage every night and it's good to go for that kind of action.

Pepakura ext_3589473 March 29 2016, 19:14:40 UTC

This is so interesting. I use a method similar to this for costuming, but i use a program called Pepeakura which unfolds 3D models to 2D which are then printed and refolded to recreate the 3D model. I usually strengthen mine with Resin and/ Bondo. I would love to know more about the fusable felt you used. Would be much easier than a coat of resin. Thanks so much!

Re: Pepakura labricoleuse March 29 2016, 19:48:28 UTC

It's similar to this:

https://www.fabric.com/buy/nr-744/pellon-140100-interfacing-dcor-bond-fusible-white

...but ours is an unbranded bolt from an upholstery job-lots dealer. Fusible adhesive on one side which is activated by an iron or heat-press, about 1mm thick.

Re: Pepakura ext_3589473 April 1 2016, 15:13:52 UTC

Thank you so much. I hadn't considered fusible backing for my helmets, but I am going to try a test run.

Re: Pepakura ext_5181368 August 30 2019, 02:14:06 UTC

Hi - old post of yours but I'm working on a mask right now. are these the correct steps:

Print template on cardstock
fuse felt on the back
cut out pattern
glue tabs
2 coats of gesso (this can go over the felt okay?)
2 coats of sculpt or coat
paint whatever color you want

when do you reinforce the eye holes with paper maiche? before applying the gesso?

thanks

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