
For the mask for Don Pedro, I began with images of Spanish conquistadors. I was inspired by the shape of their armor, especially the helmet. I used the basic shape of the helmet when sculpting the forehead of the mask. I also wanted the mask to reflect the overall mood of a conquistador's costume--brooding and confrontational. To achieve this, I decided to make the details of the mask less realistic and more exaggerated. I stylized the traditional shape of a brooding man. I focused on particular angles that one might view the mask. The mask is designed to be viewed from the side--not necessarily face-on.
I painted the mask for Don Pedro's henchman. I kept his mask in the same color scheme as Don Pedro's mask. They both have the subtle red accent on the inside of their eyes.


Hi- Just happen to find the mask makers blog....enjoyed. Noticed you have worked with WONDERFLEX....have you tried FOSSHAPE? Contact me if you want some samples to play around with.
ReplyDeleteI work in conjunction with Dazian Fabrics for my heat activated materials WONDERFLEX and FOSSHAPE. I'm from the development and manufacturing side of these unique products, as originally engineered for industrial use. Several years ago I introduced them to the entertainment and theatrical marketplace to folks like Dazian, Disney, college theatres, milliners, prop makers etc. as I found these folks much more fun and pleasant than my prior industrial world.
Thanks, Brian
Brian Jeffrey
fosshape@gmail.com
The Jeffrey Nonwovens Group, LLC
The Thermoman of Dazian
Product Manager- Dazian Fabrics