MK2 Completed! ON EBAY NOW!

 

 

He's alive! He's done! He's ready to go to a good home!

eBay link: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=321034717941

Isn't he just so pretty? Here's some more shots of the Doctor himself.

I am very pleased with how he turned out. He looks even more like the original in game character than I thought he might. Very happy indeed!

Paper Mache has it's place

This may seem as a bit of an odd thing to blog about, but whilst you all patiently wait for the next update on the Scarecrow mask, I thought it would be a good idea to talk about some of the techniques and materials I use.

First up would be Paper mache - The most basics of basics (but one of the best).

People often turn their nose up at my work when they realise that the structure of the object has been made from paper mache. Yes there are more 'professional' ways of doing things, but when your on a budget and the surface is to be covered anyway, I think it's a no brainer. It's what we all learnt to do when we were young and I think its something that is often overlooked because of this.

Bear in mind that it's not good for everything and I am not preaching that it should be. What I am saying is that it has it's place when used correctly. Lets take my Scarecrow mask for example. A lot of people I have seen who have made a Scarecrow mask have made it purely out of fabric with no rigid structure behind it. This then gives it a droopy, saggy look - Still looks great as a 'inspired by' piece but it's not enough to make it a 'replica' of the in game character.

The Scarecrow character from the video game has some very definitive features and you can only get this by building some form of structure behind the fabric. Fiberglass was too heavy and long winded so paper mache and cardboard fitted the bill.

When you use paper mache, you'll probably notice that once dried it has a rough and uneven surface which is not a good finish. This is obviously not ideal. However, if you are covering that surface with something like fabric as a finish, it works perfectly. Which is exactly what I have done with my mask. It makes the form stiff and rigid so its hard wearing but I still get an excellent final look as its covered in fabric.

So to sum up - Paper mache has it's place. But (in my own, unique, personal and amazing opinion) it shouldn't be used as a final finish, e.g. painting it black and woohoo its done! kind of thing. It should be used a base structure.

Waffle over :)

Jack.


(Image from Stormthecastle.com)

Mk2 Scarecrow Progress

Progress on the mk2 is coming along nicely. It's had paper mache to strengthen it up, fabric with sewn wool for interest and a lick of paint. Next up is the teeth and respirators. Then the cowl and its ready for sale.

The teeth are in! Its starting to look a bit more true to the original character everyday. Looking evil? Heh!

Heres the respirators. I am going to be filling in the large hole with some foam board behind it. Then a lick of paint and its ready to be attached to the face. Cant wait!

Next build planned. Deadmau5 Mau5head

The next build has been decided - A Deadmau5 Mau5head.

Once I've finished Scarecrow I'll be cracking straight on with this on. It will be my first time using fiberglass too! What can go wrong? I'll be attending the SFX weekender in Wales in March 2013 so it would be great to have this complete by then and have 2 outfits to stroll around in!

Design of the blueprint by me (Pembo Props). Sorry for the watermark but you know how it is.

Anyway, updates to follow!

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MK2 Progress

I've been beavering away over the weekend in order to get this mask ready for sale before Christmas.

So, to keep you updated I have been using a cardboard mask as a base and have spent some time building the structure up using more cardboard. I have studied the depth and structure of the in game Scarecrow mask and its these features that are important and that make the difference. What I did was print out a few pictures, drew up some 'blueprints' and marked out on paper where it needed to be raised and lowered.

Since this picture, I have paper mached over the top to smooth it out and have given it a lick of black paint. I'll post up another picture of it at this stage later tonight. This is exactly the same process as the MK1 I made and it turned out rather well so this one should be even better!

Overall I think I should have the majority of the mask complete by the end of the week.

My aim is to get this on sale for 1st December.

let me know what you think.

MK1 Scarecrow - Batman: Arkham Asylum Costume

This is my most recent work, Scarecrow from the Batman video game. I have called my version of this the 'MK1'.

It took just over a month from concept to completion and it was a lot of fun making this piece. The materials for making the mask were quite simple : Paper mache, fabric, cotton wool, nails, tin and paint. Its rock solid and sits quite comfortably on the face. The longest part of this whole costume was the amount of sewing it took for the cowl and trousers (latter not pictured).

I think it resembles the character quite well but for me - It wasn't accurate enough to be classed as a replica. This is why this is a personal piece which I have displayed at home and I am beginning to make a MK2 version.

I am making the MK2 with the intention of it being for sale on eBay.

What will be different about the MK2?

• Mask and Cowl only for wear or display
• Will come with a male bust so you can display
• Yellow LEDs in the busts eyes (not yet decided but its a possibility)
• More accuracy to the in game character
• Be made of higher quality materials
• Basically...a Replica.

Anyway, keep watching my blog as you will see the progress of the MK2 which will begin this weekend. Thanks for reading.

Jack.