Halloween prep - Skullcat
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Halloween prep - Skullcat
Hokay! Count down to Halloween has officially started. I want to do something with this MissMonster mask I've had laying around for 2years.
The mask is preeeeetty rough and will need a lot of prep before I can get to the fun stuff. I plan on adding a hood & maybe a ruff of feathers, but we'll see how quickly I can get the prep & painting done. Would you guys be interested in following my progress?
Also, any ideas for a name?
The mask is preeeeetty rough and will need a lot of prep before I can get to the fun stuff. I plan on adding a hood & maybe a ruff of feathers, but we'll see how quickly I can get the prep & painting done. Would you guys be interested in following my progress?
Also, any ideas for a name?
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Sure. I'd love to see your progress in making this. I'm not very good with names, so I can't really give my input there... but do keep us updated.
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Ooh, that already looks awesome!
I wish I had a mask like that... I'll be looking forward to seeing you do more with it!
As for a name... Well, being a huge X-Files fan, I'll have to suggest Scully first. But feel free to ignore me there.
Other ideas: Whisper, Night, Silence, Willow, Luna, Shade... I could probably come up with a few more if you'd like.
I wish I had a mask like that... I'll be looking forward to seeing you do more with it!
As for a name... Well, being a huge X-Files fan, I'll have to suggest Scully first. But feel free to ignore me there.
Other ideas: Whisper, Night, Silence, Willow, Luna, Shade... I could probably come up with a few more if you'd like.
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Hahaha! I completely thought of Scully too!!! Because we're nerds like that!
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That looks epic! How about Kaiju? It means monster!
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Nerd life 4 ever!
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Re: Halloween prep - Skullcat
How about... Skullcat?
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Mittens?!
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OH THE LULZ! Only reason is that the cast/series was called skullcat, so it would be like calling your new baby "Human" (which is oddly completely acceptable in Afrikaans and makes this a bad - yet hilarious - example).Leeward wrote:How about... Skullcat?
If I can get everything done, this kitty won't have cute mittens!Cape_F0X wrote:Mittens?!
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OH MY GAWSH I just remembered I never got back to you on that question you asked me 0.0
Got so busy these passed few weeks, I'll get back to you on that question in pm asap.
Anyways I'm quite curious to see what you're gonna do with it, I see a lot of fursuiters make a fur back side "hood" then where the fur matches up with the skull they put red paint as if to replicate gore. I don't know what you're final idea of it is but it may be something to consider though I wouldn't recommend using it as a fursuit then hahahaha.
I think if you want to go for something grim reaperish you might want to check out using black polar fleece as a hood effect on it.
Got so busy these passed few weeks, I'll get back to you on that question in pm asap.
Anyways I'm quite curious to see what you're gonna do with it, I see a lot of fursuiters make a fur back side "hood" then where the fur matches up with the skull they put red paint as if to replicate gore. I don't know what you're final idea of it is but it may be something to consider though I wouldn't recommend using it as a fursuit then hahahaha.
I think if you want to go for something grim reaperish you might want to check out using black polar fleece as a hood effect on it.
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Re: Halloween prep - Skullcat
One quick thing I want to comment on... If you're concerned about realism, you may want to consider that ears are made of cartilage, not bone, and therefore a skeleton has no ears. See real cat skull here. However, since you're going to work extensively on this blank, you can use the fact that it has ears to your advantage. For example, you can cover them with the fur you use for the hood, or paint them to blend in with the flesh-covered part of the head.
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Hahaha don't worry! You were busy - that's life! I've done some reading & hopefully I am ready to tackle this project.YoteFox wrote:OH MY GAWSH I just remembered I never got back to you on that question you asked me 0.0
Got so busy these passed few weeks, I'll get back to you on that question in pm asap.
Anyways I'm quite curious to see what you're gonna do with it, I see a lot of fursuiters make a fur back side "hood" then where the fur matches up with the skull they put red paint as if to replicate gore. I don't know what you're final idea of it is but it may be something to consider though I wouldn't recommend using it as a fursuit then hahahaha.
I think if you want to go for something grim reaperish you might want to check out using black polar fleece as a hood effect on it.
Due to the woeful lack of suitable fur locally, I intend to make this more of a so-called masquerade mask rather than a fursuit head. I want to go for a spirit-y look so I am planning on adding a feather ruff in blue & brown with a blue hood in linen/rough material. For the sake of vision, I will keep the eyeholes clear for now - just going to do black make-up around my eyes.
It needs extensive padding on the inside to make it comfortable - what kind of foam & fabric do you suggest? Also any ideas on what to use to patch up small holes/bubbles in the resin?
The ears are actually my favourite part of the mask and is what prompted me to get it in the first place. If you mess up the ears on a mask, the entire thing looks ick imo. The project will likely lean towards a masquerade style mask rather than a realistic fursuit. I'm going to dry brush the everloving crap out of this to blend it in with the ruff & hood. Worst that happens is that it doesn't look good & I reprime/repaint it.Leeward wrote:One quick thing I want to comment on... If you're concerned about realism, you may want to consider that ears are made of cartilage, not bone, and therefore a skeleton has no ears. See real cat skull here. However, since you're going to work extensively on this blank, you can use the fact that it has ears to your advantage. For example, you can cover them with the fur you use for the hood, or paint them to blend in with the flesh-covered part of the head.
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Re: Halloween prep - Skullcat
Apologies for doubleposting!
Yesterday was a trying day so I went to bum around Habby Hyper & the craft shop. I picked up some fabric & feathers for the hood. Going for warm brown & sage green for the colour scheme.
I also got sage green, warm brown & bone white for basecoats & dry brushing. Still need to get varnish.
Yesterday was a trying day so I went to bum around Habby Hyper & the craft shop. I picked up some fabric & feathers for the hood. Going for warm brown & sage green for the colour scheme.
I also got sage green, warm brown & bone white for basecoats & dry brushing. Still need to get varnish.
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Oh that's going to look awesome!!
I can't wait to see how it looks when it's finished!
I can't wait to see how it looks when it's finished!
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Re: Halloween prep - Skullcat
How heavy do you think that this is going to end up being?
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I hope I can push through!SilverFox12578 wrote:Oh that's going to look awesome!!
I can't wait to see how it looks when it's finished!
Not gonna lie - this thing is already heavier than normal blanks because of the ears & details on the face. I hope I can make it bearable with good elastic & foam support but I doubt it will be wearable for hours on end. We'll see!Sev wrote:How heavy do you think that this is going to end up being?
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You'd be surprised — my fursuit head is relatively heavy because of the horns and sculpted nose, but the weight didn't bother me anywhere near as much as the heat.Sudan Red wrote:Not gonna lie - this thing is already heavier than normal blanks because of the ears & details on the face. I hope I can make it bearable with good elastic & foam support but I doubt it will be wearable for hours on end. We'll see!
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I'm envious of your skull. I want a skull for Halloween so am ending up making a paper Mache mess at the moment... if it comes out looking anything like how I want it too that'll be great... if it doesn't I will be grumpy.
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I made a paper maché mask for school once. It exploded into fungus that poured out of its eyes and mouth. Looked kinda cool, actually. I'm just glad I got the marks before that happened.
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I have a completed resin fursuit head as well and that thing is a freaking sauna inside!Leeward wrote:You'd be surprised — my fursuit head is relatively heavy because of the horns and sculpted nose, but the weight didn't bother me anywhere near as much as the heat.Sudan Red wrote:Not gonna lie - this thing is already heavier than normal blanks because of the ears & details on the face. I hope I can make it bearable with good elastic & foam support but I doubt it will be wearable for hours on end. We'll see!
I wanted to make a paper mache one too but apparently I don't have 3D sculpting abilities. ^__^; I got this one on pre-order, but the more I work with it, the more I realise what a slapdash job the casting was. It is taking a LOT of prep to get all the flash & gunk off. It has thick bits immediately adjacent to paperthin bits. I'm going to see if I can reinforce with some two part putty/epoxy. You should start a thread for your project - I'd love to see!!RavenSong wrote:I'm envious of your skull. I want a skull for Halloween so am ending up making a paper Mache mess at the moment... if it comes out looking anything like how I want it too that'll be great... if it doesn't I will be grumpy.
That.... sounds so freaking cool!!! Perfect for Halloween inspiration!Contrast wrote:I made a paper maché mask for school once. It exploded into fungus that poured out of its eyes and mouth. Looked kinda cool, actually. I'm just glad I got the marks before that happened.
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Contrast wrote:I made a paper maché mask for school once. It exploded into fungus that poured out of its eyes and mouth. Looked kinda cool, actually. I'm just glad I got the marks before that happened.
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I think it happened because I layered it on too thick, which meant that it couldn't dry out in time, so I had to resort to baking it in the oven like rusks the day before it was supposed to be handed in, and that meant there was still some moisture between the layers, turning my mask into a ticking fungus time bomb.
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Yeah, you're supposed to mix some salt into your paper mache paste or paper clay to prevent fungus growth. And of course, allow your project to dry completely before painting & sealing in the moisture... You live, you learn!Contrast wrote:I think it happened because I layered it on too thick, which meant that it couldn't dry out in time, so I had to resort to baking it in the oven like rusks the day before it was supposed to be handed in, and that meant there was still some moisture between the layers, turning my mask into a ticking fungus time bomb.
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I gave up for reasons, I then tried to find a skull to buy online. I don't has the money for that.
I will retry again at some other point...
I will retry again at some other point...
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The prices are crazy right? I am STILL prepping this mask. It is in ridiculously bad shape!RavenSong wrote:I gave up for reasons, I then tried to find a skull to buy online. I don't has the money for that.
I will retry again at some other point...
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Re: Halloween prep - Skullcat
I've reached the "Perfect or Finished" stage of my project! ^__^; Skully had a bath to remove any gunk or dust & she is now waiting for her second coat of primer!
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Looking awesome!Sith Nadir wrote:I've reached the "Perfect or Finished" stage of my project! ^__^; Skully had a bath to remove any gunk or dust & she is now waiting for her second coat of primer!
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Skully is now completely covered in the first coat of the sage green that I started doing here. Don't worry! She's not going camo - just need a dark colour to dry brush over.
When I get home, I'll do a second coat of sage green. I'll attach the elastics at this stage & let them cure a while. Then I can start with the bone white (fitting name!!!) & the warm brown dry brush- Sev
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Re: Halloween prep - Skullcat
Sounds as though you're painting tabletop models. Where's the gore red?
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HAHAHA! I reckon the materials & methods are pretty much the same! Tabletop models sound waaaaay more fiddly though!Highside wrote:Sounds as though you're painting tabletop models. Where's the gore red?
Started on my drybrushing... this is gonna take a loooong time but I already see the potential here!