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Anybody else having trouble with the "New and Improved" Wonderflex material???

2008-06-19T05:38:03Z

I received my order of Wonderflex last week. First time I buy some in about a year. I use it to make masks (see www.greenmanmasks.com ). I started using the new sheets today and found that it is markedly different. Many of the characteristics of the Wonderflex I have come to love are gone. It doesn't shape and stretch like it used to, and has lost much of it's adhesive properties. To make it stick to my foil-covered face-form while shaping a mask was a major challenge.

It also seems that one needs to apply a LOT more heat to activate the material, resulting in burned fingers and much longer cooling and setting times.

I am quite disappointed...

Has anyone here experienced similar problems/adaptations since Dazian changed the formula on the Wonderflex?

I'd love to hear from you.

Robear

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Gauze strip recipe

2008-06-06T21:25:09Z

Greetings,
I am on the road and forgot to bring my recipe book with me . . . I will be making gauze strip masks, and have used glue, starch and plaster solutions to dip the strips in . . . does anyone have recipes for these solutions?

Anam Cara, Bonnie

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giant puppet builders and performers needed in NY area

2008-04-23T02:51:55Z

Waking Dream, the performance company that has brought giant puppets to the Starwood Festival for the last five years, is seeking artists interested in helping us build and perform new work at this year's Starwood Festival, and at other regional gatherings this summer.

Experience not necessary, however we are looking for people who have confidence making things and performing in front of people. Must be will to challenge ones self and be willing to perform in bizarre, sometime uncomfortable costumes.

Our studio and workshop is located in Greenwich, Connecticut, about 45 minutes from New York.

www.wakingdream.org

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So. Cal, Costume (mask) Designer . . .

2008-03-25T14:09:53Z

Just saw the post for the Masquerade Ball, and wanted to offer my assistance to anyone attending the ball or other events this summer (Ren Faires, proms etc.) . . . I designed for the ball last year, and have some free time over the next few months . . . my resume and a lot of my work is on my profile . . .
Anam Cara, Bonnie

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Fosshape & Wonderflex

2008-03-25T02:56:41Z

Hey- I'm new to this whole tribe thing but find it quite interesting, even for an old guy like me. I happen to see a posting from this tribe from back in 2005 on these heat activated products FOSSHAPE and WONDERFLEX. Would love to hear some constructive feedback from anyone who has perhaps used these materials. I came out of the development and manufacturing side of these products and currently doing some marketing investigation as to potential distribution channels etc. in conjunction with Dazian Fabrics www.dazian.com

It appears that these are great materials, but not many people are aware of them. Sorry that this link below is not of a mask, but just thought it was a cool puppet as made with Fosshape as shrunk over a wire frame.

home.att.net/~mbaroto/dragon-costume.htm

Thanks from Thermoman

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Finishing papier-mâché masks

2008-02-12T21:44:39Z

I made a set of papier-mâché masks for the commedia dell'arte class I was teaching, and am quite pleased with the natural color of the brown paper I used-- what would be a good treatment to preserve them? Wood-finish? Something else?

http://flickr.com/photos/ianthal/sets/72157601463301377/

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mask magic new tribe inviting you

2008-01-20T17:49:36Z

I have just created mask magic, where the feelings found reagarding masks and experiences are invited to be shared and started into conversations. This includes face painting concepts, the emotional content of mask making and wearing, the many types of masks, and the creative process.
all the best, hope to see you there,
leah

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where to get a"positive" face mold or head

2007-11-03T10:28:04Z

Hi! I'm so glad I found this forum. Endless hours of internet searches to learn about materials came up with nothing. I make stuff out of foam and just started wire mesh and newspaper strip masks.

I am looking for a good face form that is adult size to press paper mache or clay over. Does anyone know of a place to get one? A full head would be great too.
Also, does anyone know the method for making the long-noses on masquerade-type masks?

would love feedback on my stuff as well... http://creaturesbychelsea.etsy.com

thanks so much!

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Fairy Mask for show:D

2007-10-06T15:54:32Z

I've been a little slower on my mask 'production' lately, but I finally got one of my mask designs created and I'm very happy with it.:)

I created my "Amethyst Fairy" mask using an air-dry clay which is very light weight and incredibly durable. The wings are handmade as well and I used acrylic paints and shimmer powders to paint it:)

Please check it out and let me know what you all think.
http://enchantedmasque.livejournal.com/43085.html#cutid1

I'll be taking better photos of the mask at a later date as these photos don't properly show the colors. In these photos the mask comes out looking more blueish when in IRL it is actually quite purple.

-I'm the model wearing the mask as well as the photographer:)

I don't usually like my work that much...or rather, I'm generally eager to be rid of my masks once I'm done with them...but I really like this one alot. I'd have to say that so far it is my favorite of all of my past and present masks.:) It turned out just as I had designed it...which is rare, actually.
I'm planning to wear this along with some matching Fairy wings, of my own making, to the King Richard's Faire here in MA next weekend.

I'll be posting more photos of this mask at later date in my mask-making journal linked to above as well as in my DA gallery here:
http://EMasqueradeGallery.deviantart.com

Thanks!:)

~Megan J.
aka.
Sphinx

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Question about leather masks.

2007-09-18T15:34:49Z

Hello everyone.
I was wondering if anyone knows the best way to attach feathers (as a mane) to a leather mask.

Any help is greatly appreciated!

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Help!!!

2007-09-05T23:44:14Z

I am in south jersey and I am looking for "mask making" latex. The cheap stuff. Found a supplier in the Bay area but the shipping will take 20 dollars. There has to be somewhere closer....right?

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enquiry: making a transformation mask

2007-07-28T19:39:57Z

Does anyone know the construction techniques for traditional Tlingit transformation masks? These are the kind that typically depict and animal head that opens to reveal the shaman's face beneath. They are hinged and open with a pull string.

any leads are much appreciated

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Mysterious FaceChaning~

2007-07-19T06:16:01Z

Secrets of face changing

In the Wiping Mask routine the actor applies cosmetic paint in a certain position on his face. If the whole face is to be changed, the cosmetic paint is applied to the forehead or eyebrows; for changes on the lower half of the face, paint is applied to his cheeks or nose; or to other specific parts.

The Blowing Mask routine works with powder cosmetics, such as gold, silver, and ink powders. Sometimes a tiny box is placed on the stage; the actor draws near and blows at the box. The powder will puff up and stick to the face. Sometimes the powder is put in a cup. The secret to success in this act is to close the eyes and mouth and to hold the breath.

The Pulling Mask routine is the most complicated. Masks are painted on pieces of damask, well cut, hung with a silk thread, and the lightly pasted to the face one by one. The silk thread is fastened in an inconspicuous part of the costume. With a flick of his cloak the performer magically whisks away the masks one by one as the drama develops.

http://www.foreignercn.com/index.php/action_viewnews_itemid_2785.html

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Polymer clay on masks..

2007-07-07T20:30:22Z

Has anyone in here ever used polymer clay for small decorations on their masks before?
-I've been playing around with the idea, but haven't actually tried it yet. I make my masks out of paper and am not sure if it'd be better to mold the polymer clay accents on to the mask first and then put them both into the oven or if I should first bake the clay and then just glue it onto the mask...
I understand that you don't have to bake the polymer clay for very long if you are working with small pieces, which is a bit helpful.

Any advice or suggestions are greatly welcomed!
-Thank you!

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LOJ Fantasy Masquerade Ball - July 2007

2007-07-06T21:17:56Z

My noble costumers and maskmakers, the time is almost upon us. . . the Sypher crew has pushed forward and created more pieces than ever before for our tenth anniversary of the. . .

The Labyrinth of Jareth Fantasy Masquerade X
Doors Open on July 13th, 2007 and July 14th 2007
One Weekend of Enchantment within the Royal Court

In this Update : 7 days before LOJ 2007

Current information is available at:
http://www.labyrinthmasquerade.com

Official Tribe Group at:
http://tribes.tribe.net/labyrinthmasquerade

Live Performances from Desert Sin, Lucent Dossier, Brother,
AM PACIFIC, Orbis Lazuli, Sylphirance and more within the Masquerade. . .

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LAST CHANCE to Purchase your Masquerade Tickets Online:

http://www.labyrinthmasquerade.com/masquerade2007/tickets.html

Friday Night Tickets are available in advance for $36.00 each.
There will be NO tickets available at the door. Only a handful of tickets are left online.
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All tickets now purchased online will be placed on the WILL CALL list and
must be picked up at the doors of the masquerade with the purchaser's ID.
All Tickets are issued on a first come, first served basis!

Ticket Update: Time burns like embers upon our skin as this surrealistic night of fantasy quickly approaches. If you've waited to purchase your tickets to the masquerade and lend your support these artistic endeavors, now is the time to glitter your wings and forge these dreams.

Ticket Deadlines are quickly approaching for the Tenth Annual Labyrinth of Jareth Masquerade.

No tickets will be for sale at the door.

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LABYRINTH OF JARETH X
The Tenth Annual Fantasy Masquerade Ball
FRIDAY, July 13th 2007 - SATURDAY, July 14th 2007
Within the historic Henry Fonda MusicBox Theatre
On the Hollywood Walk of Fame
6126 Hollywood Blvd Los Angeles, CA

Doors open at 8pm
Costumes or Masks are Absolutely Mandatory!
Imaginative costumes are highly recommended
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GLIMPSE WITHIN: The Masquerade
Wander through the ancient halls where the manuscripts of Sypher's Core have collected the legends of faerie and echoed the artifacts of empires. Through these elaborate gates, dreams take precious breath as Lords and Ladies dance amongst the fae and their dreams mingle upon unfinished
temples and forested realms. Here masked beauties wait alongside water nymphs as strings set a tone of enchantment in the air.

Quick Updates:

Last Minute Hotel: Since the LOJ Room Blocks have sold out, we've had dozens of people ask for last minute accomodations in Hollywood.
The Valadon Hotel in West Hollywood has graciously offered rooms at a discounted rate for LOJ attendees in their European Styled Suites.
http://www.labyrinthmasquerade.com/masquerade2007/hotel.html

LOJ COINS: This year's limited edition coins look absolutely amazing and we've shipped them to all of our Grande Masquerade Package holders.
For those of you interested in the coins of years past, wandering over to Lord Strider's Royal Archieves where there will be a very limited selection of past coins for sale.
http://www.labyrinthmasquerade.com/masquerade2007/artifacts.html

COSTUMES: Are you scrambling for a costume at the last minute? Perhaps you should email the SYPHER CREW with your location
and we can help you find a good place to get clothed. You can also check out the LOJ Links area for some ideas at: http://www.labyrinthmasquerade.com/masquerade2007/links

Cool costume rental places include:
http://www.valentinoscostumes.com/ or Glendale Costumes : phone: 818.244.1161

Performances: We've added even more new performances, making the 2007 Labyrinth of Jareth Masquerade Ball even more ambitious and enchanting.
Performance Highlights : http://www.labyrinthmasquerade.com/masquerade2007/performance_June.html
Full List of Performers : http://www.labyrinthmasquerade.com/masquerade2007/performance.html

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Go to the Labyrinth of Jareth Website for more information
http://www.labyrinthmasquerade.com

Quick Notes from Strider:

As I finish up this missive to our beloved patrons and noble friends, the Sypher artists are buried in their preparations. The Elvish Water Temples and ancient forests are beginning to take shape as the glittering realms within our dreams begin to solidify. The the festivities approach so very quickly m'friends. This year our ambitions take us into the heart of Faerie, to the very boarders of the etheral trees and Oberon's Court. Baby dragons are learning to fly as nobles and faerie creatures dance. Time approaches and Sypher's Royal Court shall open its doors for a weekend of magic.

Well, time burns, promising only to burn out. Enjoy the world around you, each little detail you perceive are the brushstrokes of creation.
Upon solid soil we place these dreams and with our hands we shall forge them.

http://www.labyrinthmasquerade.com/masquerade2007/promote.html

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Flaming Lotus Girls desperate for carpet

2007-07-02T13:19:04Z

If you know of anyone getting rid of carpet we would be very grateful of it.

The only catch is we need it today! or as soon as possible, yesterday really. We are trying to pack the serpent mother for the fire arts festival in Oakland and then on to Amsterdam, taking Flaming Lotus Fire Art to the world ( http://serpentmother.com/ ), and it would be part of the solution to a problem. We are working day and night. It isn't easy fitting a 168 ft long Flaming Serpent into a shipping container. She takes a bit of taming!

If you know of friends or family getting rid of carpet which could be donated to the cause, please email as soon as you read this. Packing deadlines are being pushed!

Many thanks

Fire, lipstick and kisses from

Barbieskinner and the rest of the Flaming Lotus Girls and the Serpent Mother too

xx

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Looking for Pan Mask and chest plate

2007-06-04T17:03:30Z

Hey peeps i am looking to get fixed up with a Leather Pan Mask and a Chest plate. Anyone intereted in quoting me or pointing me in the direction of someone capable of working with me to do this prefeably up here near Vancouver Canada please message me !

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plaster and silicone

2007-05-31T17:13:19Z

I have created a plaster mask of my face and ive made tusks that i want to attatch. Ive been thinking of the best way to do this..without the plaster. I thought maybe using silicone in those tubes for caulking up bathrooms and such. will this substance attatch securly to the plaster? or will the dusty parts make it peal off. I would very much appreciate some ideas! I was thinking of smoothing it out over the back. anyways..thanks a bunch!

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Craft Porcelain for masks...?

2007-05-30T08:47:44Z

I've been experimenting with various light-weight, air-drying clays like Craft Porcelain and Crayola's Model Magic.
So far I've had the best luck with Model Magic...it's very light but as I made mine too thin it's not very strong. Live and learn..

I have a mask-making community on DeviantArt: http://Mask-Making-Artisans.deviantart.com and one of my members has used Craft Porcelain to make a VERY detailed mask which included small hand-sculpted clay feathers. I've asked some questions about this medium but have begun to feel as though I'm "stepping on their toes"..so I'm turning here for help.

I have a sculpted mask base which I use to cast my paper masks over top of, but now I'm using it for the air-dry clay. I've currently got a half-faced mask, created from the Craft Porcelain, drying on top of it. The clay hasn't adhered to itself as I thought it would. I warmed up the clay first by balling up small amounts in my hand and kneading it repeatedly before using it. To make the mask I added several pieces of the clay to eachother in sections...as it's drying some of the clay sections are coming apart...or 'peeling up'...not sure if it's supposed to do this or not...?

Any and all help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
-Thanks!:)

~Sphinx

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New Masks: Peacock and Phoenix

2007-05-17T10:36:23Z

Unfortunately, I'm not able to post photos of my newest masks in here, yet. But I have posted them into my Deviantart gallery, here: http://EMasqueradeGallery.deviantart.com

-These are made of Craft Porcelain, air-dry clay. I really like this stuff, it's great to work with and dries beautifully!:) Lumiere acrylic paint, liquid gold leaf (not real gold, of course), czech. crystals, etc.

I've sold the Phoenix mask, but the Peacock is still available.

Also, I have a nice mask-making community going on at Deviantart, would love to see some of you there, too!:)
http://Mask-Making-Artisans.deviantart.com

Comments and critiques are greatly welcomed!:)
-Thank you!

~Sphinx
"The Enchanted Masquerade"

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Neoprene Mask Making Workshops in LA

2007-05-01T21:52:20Z

Neoprene Mask Making Workshops
With award winning mask designer Alyssa Ravenwood

Learn how to make expressive masks

Evening Workshop: May 21 – 25
Holiday Weekend Workshop: May 26 - 28
In Los Angeles CA

For more information:
Alyssa Ravenwood Mask Design
ravenwoodmasks@yahoo.com

www.alyssaravenwood.com
www.ravenwoodmasks.com

Neoprene Mask Making Workshop:
Learn sculpting, mold making, casting, and painting techniques.
You will leave class with a neoprene mask and a plaster mask mold.
Small class size allows for individual direction.

You will learn:
* sculpting in clay
* how to sculpt expressions that make your mask come alive
* plaster mold making techniques
* casting with neoprene rubber
* trimming and sanding neoprene
* fitting a mask to a person’s face
* making an adjustable elastic strap
* painting techniques

Evening Class Schedule:
Monday, May 21 – Friday, May 25,
6:30-9:30 p.m.

Weekend Class Schedule:
Saturday, May 26 – Monday, May 28,
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (with 1 hour lunch break)

Location:
The Brewery Arts Complex in downtown Los Angeles, CA.

Cost:
$335 plus $40 for materials
A $100 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your place in class.
Class size is limited, register early to reserve space.
Credit cards accepted through Paypal

About the Instructor:
Alyssa Ravenwood has been sculpting masks for theatre productions since 1988. Her masks are seen in performances by theatre companies and schools in the USA, Europe, Canada, and Japan. She was awarded the Portland Drammy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Mask Design and is a two time winner of the Best Performance Mask Award at the Ink People Maskibition. She has taught mask making and mask performance workshops at theatres and Universities across the US.

Coming this Summer- Mask Performance and Commedia Dell’Arte Workshops with Alyssa Ravenwood and John Achorn. Write for more details.

For more information and to reserve your place in class:
Alyssa Ravenwood
ravenwoodmasks@yahoo.com

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Plastic Faces

2007-01-31T00:37:52Z

Hi All,
I am looking for a plastic mask that actually fits. I find the ones in the hobbie stores to be a bit small for most adults. And, they are like $5 each. I would love a place to order wholesale or in bulk so I can get a better financial deal.
Right now I either paint directly on the mask or I use plaster strips and air dry clay.
Thanks in advance for any info!!! June

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Great leather Cthulhu mask.

2007-01-20T19:24:29Z

http://bob-basset.livejournal.com/

some other neat masks. I really need to break away from paper mache and get into leather. Time to step up.

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Looking for Adventurers to change the World!!

2007-01-20T05:50:46Z

MythMaker Productions
The Mytho Theatrical Sacred Circus
Is looking for a few good Adventurers to change the World!!
Calling all Hero’s & Heroin’s,
Sacred Warriors, Elves, Wizards, Ninjas & Jedi Knights

We are recruiting for the 2007 summer tour season
A 40’ bus of Bards, Artists, Circus Creatures and Sacred Warriors
Will be traveling the U.S. & Canadian west coast in aims to shift culture thru Art.

We Are Seeking:
Spiritual Warriors
Circus Performers
Actors/Actresses
Stilt walkers/Fire dancers
Dancers/Acrobats
Musicians/Artists
Lighting/Sound tech
Support crew – vending, children, ect..

Application Questionnaires available now

Auditions/Training camp begins this spring

For More Info Go to
www.mythmaker.ca

Please send replies to Hjeron thru the website

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lewis carroll theme party

2007-01-18T01:52:20Z

4th annual

you are cordially invited to attend
the Cheshire Rock Opera
on the evening of 1-27-2007
this is an annual celebration of
Lewis Carroll, his works &
his effect on popular music.
please attend as one of the
characters from wonderland.
bring tea & cakes to share
& bottles marked "drink me".
a song book & album will be
available to interested parties.
those attending may be asked
for a modest donation:
$5 for those in costume & character
$10 for those simply in costume
& $20 for those who can't
be bothered to dress the part.
the event goes from around 8 untill...

first show was january 27 2004@ Van Kleef's in Oakland.
It was quite a production inluding the queen's concert,
tea party trio, suitcase puppet show of walrus & carpenter
and the jabberwock monstermasks. twas a mad evening
of fun.
the next was a one man show for an intimate audience
of close friends.
it's third year running was the mad tea party with a book
& c.d. to accompany.
the 4th year is set to be in co-operation with
the lucid dream lounge.
this is the culmination of a lifetimes connection to
the writings of Lewis Caroll,
here was my original Idea :I'ts a glam rock opera,
Spacey sci-fi, I like ziggy style, and kabuki japanese
cats, bunraku, noh theatre. this is a description of
a young lewis caroll, in some fanciful asian opium den,
being served and having the hallucination that he
watered down to create alice's adventures in
wonderland. focusing on the bestiary of "Jabberwok"
, the white rabbit, the tea party, and a god-like
presence of the cheshire (cat).
seeking performers, puppet craft, and hosts for
this would bee epic of psychedelic performance art.
follow thee white rabbit...
the set so far
red queen (an original)
white rabbit(+new verses)
the walrus & the carpenter (to music)
I am the walrus (mutant version)
the humpty dump (mix of humpty dance with parts
of eggman & the original poem)
jabberwocky(grunge version)
to all tomorrows parties
the inverse set also features some surprizes from
the collective of songwriters (the likes of the hobo gobbelins,
sourmash hug band & accordion plague)

ttp://Cheshire-rockopera.tribe.net

AT THE START OF THE SHOW:
white rabbit makes an appearance & then takes us
"through the rabbit hole". when we hit the bottom
a red queen appears: I'm bored to tears with the likes
of you! I declare that there shall be a concert to
amuse me & my royal court."
at this point a page begins calling forth the appointed
acts,
***still looking for quick cabaret style performances
(2-3 songs) which can work with a wonderland style

when it comes time for the hatter to sing,
he does so off key & tempo, so badly that the
queen shouts: "stop him! he's murdering time!!!"
and a guard roughly ejects the hatter from the "stage".
perhaps a bit of mumbling as the court complains
of the hatter's ruination of the concert.
focus shifts to the tea party set.
mad hatter: Oh bugger! they've broken my watch!
march hare: let me see that watch hatter.
(smears it with a thick layer of butter)
that should do the trick.
hatter: (shakes watch & listens) nope, it's still broken
now, we'll be stuck in tea time forever.
dormouse: play us a song hatter, to help us pass the time
hatter plays white rabbit....
One pill makes you larger
And one pill makes you small
And the ones that mother gives you
Don't do anything at all
Go ask Alice, when she's ten feet tall

/ F# - / G - / F# - / G - / A CD A - /

And if you go chasing rabbits
And you know you're going to fall
Tell 'em a hookah-smoking caterpillar
Has given you the call
Call Alice when she was just small

When the men on the chessboard
Get up and tell you where to go
And you've just had some kind of mushroom
And your mind is moving low
Go ask Alice, I think she'll know

/ E - / A - / E - / A - / F# - - - /

When logic and proportion
Have fallen sloppy dead
And the White Knight is talking backwards
And the Red Queen's off with her head
Remember what the dormouse said
Feed your head, feed your head

/ F# - / G - / F# - / G - / A CD A - / E A E A /

at the conclusion of the song the dormouse says
"feed your head"
hare: what'd he say?
hatter: I don't know, I can't remember.
mouse: feed your head!
hatter: well then, what ever are we to feed it?
hare: I've got an idea, let's feed it treacol
alice: where ever shall we find treacol?
hatter: why, at the bottom of a well, of course
another cup of tea?
alice: but if we were to fall down the well,
however should we get back out again?
hare: we shan't be able to get out, we'd be
stuck down there for the rest of time with
nothing but treacol to eat, pass the crumpets
alice: but if the moon could only see
down in the well, I'm certain she...
mouse:...would be so sad that she would cry
an clouds blot out the starry sky
alice: fill the well up with the rain
so we could get back out again!
hatter:..and float down to a salty sea...
hare: where maybe we could look & see
hatter: a bite of something good to eat
hare: a tasty dish!
hatter & hare together: A FISHY TREAT!!
at this point a mock turtle comes in with
a taureen of hot green soup, followed by a
gryphon.
hatter: I say there, mock turtle what's that
you've got?
mock: it is a most beautiful soup! try some
(ladles some into tiny cups passing some to the party)
hatter:delicious!
as the band strikes up the beautiful soup song
the soup service continues.

Beautiful Soup
c g
Beautiful Soup, so rich and green,
c
Waiting in a hot tureen!
f c
Who for such dainties would not stoop?
c g
Soup of the evening, beautiful Soup!
c g
Soup of the evening, beautiful Soup!
f c g c
Beau--ootiful Soo-oop! Beau--ootiful Soo-oop!
c f
Soo--oop of the e--e--evening,
c g
Beautiful, beautiful Soup!
f c
Beautiful Soup! Who cares for fish,
g c
Game, or any other dish?
c g
Who would not give all else for two
g c
Pennyworth only of Beautiful Soup?
g c
Pennyworth only of beautiful Soup?
f c g c
Beau--ootiful Soo-oop! Beau--ootiful Soo-oop!
c f
Soo--oop of the e--e--evening,
c g c
Beautiful, beauti--FUL SOUP!

at the end of the song,
hatter asks: I say, mock turtle, did you bring any
lobsters with you?
mock: no, (sadly) but they sent this message
(hands card to hatter)
hatter: (reading from card)
"dear sir
we thank you kindly for your invitation to the
cheshire rock opera, however we are already
engaged to attend the lobster quadrille.
best wishes,
the lobsters"
... ah, the lobster quadrille, what a lovely song
and dance!"
mock: (disagreeably) I always thought it was very sad
hatter: no, I assure you it is a delightful little tune,
listen to the way we play it.
(during the tune mock turtle moves to the dance floor
& a group of alices dance around and with her.
The Lobster Quadrille
interlude=g//f//a//d//x4
g f a d
"Will you walk a little faster?" said a whiting to a snail.
g f a
d
"There's a porpoise close behind us, and he's treading on my tail.
g f a d
See how eagerly the lobsters and the turtles all advance!
g f a
d
They are waiting on the shingle - will you come and join the dance?
d f d g d f
g f
Will you, won't you, will you, won't you, will you join the dance?
d f d g d f
d
Will you, won't you, will you, won't you, won't you join the dance?

g f a d
"You can really have no notion how delightful it will be
g f a
d
When they take us up and throw us, with the lobsters, out to sea!"
g f a
d
But the snail replied "Too far, too far!" and gave a look askance -
g f a
d
Said he thanked the whiting kindly, but he would not join the dance.
d f d g d
f d g
Would not, could not, would not, could not, would not join the dance.
d f d g d
f d
Would not, could not, would not, could not, could not join the dance.

d f d f d f d f
"What matters it how far we go?" his scaly friend replied.
d f d f d f d g
"There is another shore, you know, upon the other side.
d f d f d f d f
The further off from England the nearer is to France -
d f d f d f
d
Then turn not pale, beloved snail, but come and join the dance.
d f d g d f
d f
Will you, won't you, will you, won't you, will you join the dance?
d f d g d f
d
Will you, won't you, will you, won't you, won't you join the dance?"

at the end of the song, mock turtle returns to the
table, with a worried look on his face
mock: that's all well & good, but I don't really undestand
can you play it again?
hatter: but of course
instead they play "the voice of the lobster"
'Tis the Voice of the Lobster
Cm
'Tis the voice of the Lobster: I heard him declare
Fm
"You have baked me too brown, I must sugar my hair."
Cm
As a duck with its eyelids, so he with his nose
D G
Trims his belt and buttons, and turns out his toes.
Cm
When the sands are all dry, he is gay as a lark
Fm
And will talk in contemptuous tones of the Shark:
Cm
But, when the tide rises and sharks are around,
D G ~~~
His voice has a timid and tremulous sound.

I passed by his garden, and marked with one eye,
How the Owl and Panther were sharing a pie:
The Panther took pie-crust, and gravy and meat,
While the Owl had the dish as its share of the treat.
When the pie was all finished, the Owl as a boon,
Was kindly permitted to pocket the spoon:
While the Panther received knife and fork with a growl,
And concluded the banquet by--

on the last note of the song a tuft of feathers is
thrown in the air.
mock: I don't see what the point is of repeating
all this stuff over & over, if you aren't going to
take the time to explain it.
hatter: I tell you what, mock turtle, I've got a box here
which is sure to explain everything.
puts the box on the table & thus is the set up for
walrus & the carpenter
The Walrus and The Carpenter
Lewis Carroll
(from Through the Looking-Glass and
What Alice Found There, 1872)
the verses shall be noted as such
first verse noted is v1, & 2nd is v2
thus follows
Em Am
The sun was shining on the sea,
B7 Em
Shining with all his might:
Em Am
He did his very best to make
B7 Em
The billows smooth and bright--
B7 Em
And this was odd, because it was
B7 Em
The middle of the night.

The moon was shining sulkily,
Because she thought the sun
Had got no business to be there
After the day was done--
"It's very rude of him," she said,
"To come and spoil the fun!"
B7 Em
The sea was wet as wet could be,
B7 Em
The sands were dry as dry.
B7 Em
You could not see a cloud, because
B7 Em
No cloud was in the sky:
Em Am
No birds were flying overhead--
B7 Em
There were no birds to fly.
v1
The Walrus and the Carpenter
Were walking close at hand;
They wept like anything to see
Such quantities of sand:
"If this were only cleared away,"
They said, "it would be grand!"
v2
"If seven maids with seven mops
Swept it for half a year.
Do you suppose," the Walrus said,
"That they could get it clear?"
"I doubt it," said the Carpenter,
And shed a bitter tear.
v1
"O Oysters, come and walk with us!"
The Walrus did beseech.
"A pleasant walk, a pleasant talk,
Along the briny beach:
We cannot do with more than four,
To give a hand to each."
v2
The eldest Oyster looked at him,
But never a word he said:
The eldest Oyster winked his eye,
And shook his heavy head--
Meaning to say he did not choose
To leave the oyster-bed.
v1
But four young Oysters hurried up,
All eager for the treat:
Their coats were brushed, their faces washed,
Their shoes were clean and neat--
And this was odd, because, you know,
They hadn't any feet.
v2
Four other Oysters followed them,
And yet another four;
And thick and fast they came at last,
And more, and more, and more--
All hopping through the frothy waves,
And scrambling to the shore.
v1
The Walrus and the Carpenter
Walked on a mile or so,
And then they rested on a rock
Conveniently low:
And all the little Oysters stood
And waited in a row.
~~~~~~~
v1
"The time has come," the Walrus said,
"To talk of many things:
Of shoes--and ships--and sealing-wax--
Of cabbages--and kings--
And why the sea is boiling hot--
And whether pigs have wings."
~~~~~
v1 (or2)
"But wait a bit," the Oysters cried,
"Before we have our chat;
For some of us are out of breath,
And all of us are fat!"
"No hurry!" said the Carpenter.
They thanked him much for that.
v1
"A loaf of bread," the Walrus said,
"Is what we chiefly need:
Pepper and vinegar besides
Are very good indeed--
Now if you're ready, Oysters dear,
We can begin to feed."
v2 (or1)
"But not on us!" the Oysters cried,
Turning a little blue.
"After such kindness, that would be
A dismal thing to do!"
"The night is fine," the Walrus said.
"Do you admire the view?
v2 (or1)
"It was so kind of you to come!
And you are very nice!"
The Carpenter said nothing but
"Cut us another slice:
I wish you were not quite so deaf--
I've had to ask you twice!"
v2(or1)
"It seems a shame," the Walrus said,
"To play them such a trick,
After we've brought them out so far,
And made them trot so quick!"
The Carpenter said nothing but
"The butter's spread too thick!"
v2
"I weep for you," the Walrus said:
"I deeply sympathize."
With sobs and tears he sorted out
Those of the largest size,
Holding his pocket-handkerchief
Before his streaming eyes.
v1
"O Oysters," said the Carpenter,
"You've had a pleasant run!
Shall we be trotting home again?'
But answer came there none--
And this was scarcely odd, because
They'd eaten every one.

during the last verses of the song trays of hors devors
(smoked oyster on a slice of french bread with a dash
of pepper & vinegar) are passed around.

I Am the Walrus

I am he
As you are he
As you are me
And we are all together.
See how they run
Like pigs from a gun
See how they fly. I�m crying.
Sitting on a cornflake - waiting for the van to come.
Corporation teeshirt, stupid bloody
Tuesday man you been a naughty boy
You let your face grow long.
I am the eggman oh, they are the eggman -
Oh I am the walrus GOO GOO G�JOOB.
Mr. City policeman sitting pretty little policeman in a row,
See how they fly
Like Lucy in the sky
See how they run. I�m crying - I�m crying I�m crying.
Yellow matter custard dripping from a dead dog�s eye.
Crabalocker fishwife pornographic
Priestess boy you been a naughty girl,
You let your knickers down.
I am the eggman oh, they are the eggmen -
Oh I am the walrus. GOO GOO G�JOOB.
Sitting in an English garden waiting for the sun,
If the sun don�t come, you get a tan from
Standing in the English rain.
I am the eggman, oh, they are the eggmen -
Oh I am the walrus. G�JOOB, G�GOO, G�JOOB.
Expert texpert choking smokers
Don�t you think the joker laughs at you? Ha ha ha!
See how they smile,
Like pigs in a sty,
See how they snied. I�m crying.
Semoline pilchards climbing up the Eiffel Tower.
Elementary penguin singing Hare Khrishna
Man you should have seen the kick in Edgar Allen Poe.
I am the eggman oh, they are they eggmen -
Oh I am the walrus GOO GOO GOO JOOB
GOO GOO GOO JOOB GOO GOO
GOOOOOOOOOOOJOOOOOB.

at the end of the song humpty dumpty arrives.
& 1mb+ plays humpty song, during which the
jabber wocky creatures head off to get their masks on.
at the end of the song...

humpty: hello every body, since we've been
through the looking glass & back, I can tell before
we get there that you wont be able to understand
these next verses so, I'll do a bit of explaining in
advance.
he attempts to explain (with help from alice) the
1st & last verse (same) of jabberwocky at the end,
the soundtrack starts & the creatures emerge.
**these roles still need to be filled**
tove, dressed in grey does a sufi style spin dance
borogove, dressed on dark colors, bird mask with pvc
legs & claw shoes
momerath, green pig mask with built in mic for
" outgribbling"
jub jub bird, hand held axe bill, red black & yellow
bandresnatch (potentionally cast) monster face with
long fingers
jabberwocky (2 person) monster mask with body
attached.

at the the end of the peice, the band plays one last song
to all tomorrows parties...
D C D
And what costume shall the poor girl wear
G Em A
To all tomorrow's parties
D C D
A hand-me-down dress from who knows where
G Em A
To all tomorrow's parties

G A
And where will she go and what shall she do
G A~~~
When midnight comes around
D C D
She'll turn once more to Sunday's clown
G Em D
And cry behind the door

And what costume shall the poor girl wear
To all tomorrow's parties
For Thursday's child is Sunday's clown
For whom none will go morning

A blackened shroud, a hand-me-down gown
Of rags and silks, a costume
Fit for one who sits and cries
For all tomorrow's parties

www.myspace.com/cheshirerockopera

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yet another newbie searching advice

2007-01-17T02:17:01Z

Greetings all! I wonder if anyone could refer me to any good mask-making how to books. I haven't started any projects yet, but I would like to eventually work in leather as well as papier mache.

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Will wax hold leather on a mask form?

2007-01-12T22:23:37Z

Hey - I am working on a mask.
A friend suggested that I cover it in beeswax, then warm it up and stick whatever on top to make my mask.
I've cut fine slices of leather and am wondering if anyone has used leather and wax together?

Any suggestions on how to best attach leather strips to a mask form?

Thanks in advance..

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Plaster questions

2007-01-10T19:52:38Z

I'm hoping to get some alginate plaster soon in order to make life-casts for my mask making.
-I've never worked with alginate before... if you mix too much can it be preserved in an air-tight container for later use?

Same question with Plaster of Paris...I've got two boxes full of this stuff and have never used it before.
-Could I preserve wet plaster of paris in an air-tight container for later use?

Also, does anyone know if there's been a change in Plaster of Paris in the past 30+ years? I've got "The Prop Builder's Mask-Making Handbook" by Thurston James and he mentions using Plaster of Paris to make moulds and casts but mentions mixing it with your hands...the box clearly states not touch the plaster with your skin.
-Is this plaster still good to use for moulds and casts of inanimate objects?

Thank you!

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Leather shaping for masks

2006-12-15T07:22:34Z

I've noticed that several of the pictures in the gallery show shaped leather masks. Where is a good place for someone to learn the basics of this kind of mask-making?

What sort of tools and equipment are needed?

Thanks,

Curt

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Mask base sculpt project

2006-11-28T05:33:51Z

I've been working with paper alot in my mask making lately and I really like it. While it's more time-consuming and labor intensive than my previous method, where I pretty much just decorated a pre-made plastic mask, I feel alot better about it as it's entirely hand-made from scratch...so to speak.

I've never tried this before, but I recently decided to sculpt a Goblin face out of air-drying clay in the hopes of using it as a base to over-cast my paper masks atop of.
-I made the mistake of building a thin layer of clay on top of a heavy-weight plastic mask...unfortunately that one fell to the floor and broke. Not to be deterred, I tried to rebuild it...well, due to the thin layer of clay and the fact that I didn't leave a damp rag over it to allow for slow drying, it cracked horribly and the whole project had to be trashed. I'm stubborn and really want a Goblin mask base to work with...
-So third time's the charm, right? I packed the backside of the mask full of clay, using a dry paper towel inbetween the clay and the mask as the release agent. When it came out it had a pretty good 3-D impression of the original mask, so from there I added on extra clay and got to work in trying to reform the lost Goblin mask.
Unfortunately, it's not turned out the same as the first or even the second attempt. But it's decent:)
-For photos of this project please check my blog as well as my photoalbum.

The mask has been drying pretty nicely and because the clay is built up so thickly I've not had to deal with cracking of any sort...and I've been keeping a damp rag over it for slow drying. I'm still tweaking the facial features here and there...hoping to get back some strong semblance of the first Goblin sculpt.

Once I'm finished I plan on casting this sculpt in plaster of paris and sealing it with either casting resin or just an acrylic sealant. I'm greatly looking forward to my first paper over-casting of this mold.

Before this Goblin I've never before sculpted in clay...other than some built up features here and there on other plastic masks for over-casting. I'm very proud of this project and am hoping that this project works out the way I'm hoping that it will.

I pretty much just wanted to share this project with other mask-makers/artists as well as to add to this tribe's topics board. If you'd like to post some advice or suggestions, I'd love to hear them:) Constructive criticism welcomed -but please be gentle!;D

-I have a mask gallery up at DeviantArt.com: http://EMasqueradeGallery.deviantart.com

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Dead Meat the movie

2006-11-27T15:34:18Z

Hello all. Sorry you have not heard from me in a bit but I have been out of it. I had food poisoning recently and was sicker than a zombie dog. I have never been that sick in my life!! At any rate we are shooting a scene this coming weekend in Las cruces for the farmhouse scene. If you remember this is the one where the daughter of the farmer does battle with the zombies and loses. This will also involove the zombie dog Chigger puppet.I am going to collect his fur today and he should be finished today or tommorow. I will also be doing the final storyboarding for the scene as well. I leave thursday the 30th for Las Cruces. The shooting however is on December 2 and 3. If you can make it, you will have to find a place to stay. I am staying with the farmers at the farmhouse. We have zombies down there already. Stephen Eckles willl be going down and staying in a hotel to help us out and to be a zombie. If you can make it, let me know now so that I know who will be crewing and I will also know how many zombies we have available. This is not short notice for it has been stated before and it is also on our Yahoo group calendar. What we need in Cruces is crew and zombies. Let me know. Well, I am off to go buy fur. Have a great day!

http://www.deadmeatthemovie.net
http://www.gryphonseggproductions.com

Shawn Darling
(CEO, Gryphon's Egg Productions)

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hair and books

2006-11-11T06:50:15Z

Sorry for the second post here, but I have alot of questions I can't seem to get answered anywhere else I've asked them.

Hair: I've been wanting to get some loose mohair/wool to attach to my mask as hair, but I'm not sure how to get it lay right on the forehead. I want it to look natural and lay properly. I'm wanting to create front bangs as well as hair coming down the sides of the forehead and around the ears, like a regular hairline. How best can I attach wool or fake hair to look natural? All I can think to do is to glue the hair/wool to the mask and then lay a band of fabric or ribbon over the 'roots' and then try to 'train' the hair to lay the way I want it. -But ideally I'd rather have it look like the 'roots' are coming out of the mask itself.

Books:
As I mentioned in my other post I've been experimenting with modeling facial features out of clay. I'm not experienced with this. I've looked online and in Amazon.com for books that have tips or even step-by-step tutorials on how to sculpt/mould a realistic face. How to line up the cheekbones and the lips for a woman vs. a man. How to sculpt certain expressions, the tools to use, etc.
So far I haven't found anything that looks like it's what I'm looking for.

-Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Thank you!

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Air-drying Clay...help!

2006-09-26T04:22:52Z

I recently bought some air-drying modeling clay and unfortunately there isn't any info. on how long to let it sit before it's dry or how long it will last if only air-dryed. You can fire this clay in a kiln, too. And there is sufficient enough info. on kiln usage of this clay...but I don't want to fire it in a kiln.

My plan is to use this air-drying modeling clay to sculpt facial features and other designs over top of a plastic mask. Once it's dry I'll create my masks ontop of that using a glue and paper method.
Right now I'm just using non-drying modeling clay over a plastic mask and then covering that in seran wrap/plastic wrap before making my mask of paper and glue on top of it. I don't like using the seran wrap...it makes everything more difficult for me.

So, if anyone has used this before, how long do I let it sit for before it's completely dry and hard? How long does this hard clay last for? The box warned that the air-dried clay wouldn't be as long-lasting as the kiln-fired clay.

Any and all advice would be greatly appreciated.
-Thanks!!

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"Garnelian Mummy Mask"

2006-09-10T02:51:58Z

This deva-of-a-mummy-mask is made from rice paper and fabric swatches with sprinkles of ground garnet and carnelian gemstones.
http://tufani.blogspot.com/2006/09/garnelian-mummy-mask-this-deva-of.html

Tufani

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New zombie movie being shot in New Mexico

2006-08-31T13:53:38Z

My production company Gryphon's Egg Productions is starting a new zombie feature in Albuquerque NM. We are about half way through the script and some minor pre-production has begun. It gonna be big. Barnes& Noble and Borders are both picking it up. We need help though and in every way. Money, hands, food, money, cotumes, makeup(sort or. mainly peolple to apply it) and just about everything else. If you are interested or in the area and want to let us convince you to help get in touch
gryphonsegg@hotmail.com
check out the officia website that is always changing at this point
http://www.deadmeatthemovie.net

Thanks
Shawn Darling (CEO Gryphon's Egg Productions)

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"Forest Sprite" Mask

2006-08-13T21:56:09Z

Ok...I think I've finally come up with a name for this particular mask...not sure how accurate it is as I'm not really sure of what a Sprite would look like.

Since I can't post photos in my tribe journal, please check out my mask-making journal entry over at LiveJournal.com for more photos and explanations.
enchantedmasque.livejournal.com/13...tml

Thanks and please let me know what you think of it!
~Sphinx

And ...

If anyone is interested, my red Mermaid Mask ebay auction has got about 8 hrs. left 'till it's over.
A great gift for someone looking for a Halloween costume, Masqueradeball mask, or even just an up-coming Christmas present!

Feel free to take a look!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=016&item=260017730326&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1

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Gesso...?

2006-08-08T21:04:41Z

To the mask-makers out there:

How many of you have used gesso on your masks and how did it work? What was the effect of using gesso? And which is best to use, the clear, the black, or the white? I imagine the use of the white or black depends upon which colors are being applied over top of it...am I right?
-What's the best thickness when applying gesso to a mask's surface? And is there only spray-on gesso or other forms of it?

thank you!

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Mask Term...

2006-08-06T20:35:43Z

Has anyone ever hear the term "Masker" being applied to the art/profession of mask maker? I've heard it used like that in some other mask-making online forums, but have recently been informed that "Masker" is also a latex Fetish term. -This is news to me.

-Any thoughts?

Thanks!
~Sphinx

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New Mask-making Group at MySpace.com

2006-08-04T07:00:15Z

Any of you who might have a myspace.com blog and who might be interested or know someone who might be interested: http://groups.myspace.com/httpgroupsmyspacecomMaskers

I just created my own Mask-making group at myspace.com and am aiming to advertise the hell out of it wherever I can.:)

Please drop by and take a look, feel free to leave a comment in my journal about it, I'd like that. And PLEASE tell others about it!!!!!! Join!! Join!! join!!! The more the merrier!!

I want members who are serious about taking part in this community. Lurkers are allowed, of course, but I would prefer for people to participate if they are going to join.

-Thanks!:)

http://groups.myspace.com/httpgroupsmyspacecomMaskers

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Life casting

2006-07-26T07:55:10Z

Has anyone in here ever used "InstaMold" in their life casting before? And if so, what was your experience with it like?

Thanks!:)
~Sphinx

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Plaster of Paris and mask handles

2006-07-21T19:32:38Z

Hello, I'm still pretty new to this community but have been making my own masks since late 1999. I recently decided to experiment with designing my own mask base to work off of. So I went out and bought a pre-manufactured, full-face, plastic mask and have just built up the facial features with clay. Moldeling with clay is new to me, so I'm very pleased with my first attempt at this. Photos of the plastic mask and my clay experiment can be found in my photos, if anyone is interested. Now, I'm wanting to make a plaster cast of this clay mask and then turn the cast into a mold with which to cast more clay masks from. From there I'm wanting to build masks atop the plaster cast using layered tissue paper and wallpaper paste.
-Keeping in mind that I've never worked with plast before, how best should I go about this? I'm concerned with the plaster shrinking as it dries once the cast is out of the mold. I've read of plaster shrinking. I'm thinking that there is no option aside from leaving the cast in the mold (a plaster cast inside of a plaster mold with vaseline as the release agent between the two) 'till it's completely dry. I don't want to have to break the mold to get the cast out. But I'm concerned about the cast shrinking while in the mold. -Has anyone had problems with something like this? I'm using plaster of paris, by the way. I've also read and been told that plaster of paris can and will heat up. -Does it generate enough heat to become a safety hazard?

Now...handles. I've been using wooden dowel rods for quite some time and they've worked well enough so far, but I've seen better looking handles on other people's masks. The ones I've seen I think are plastic, they have a spindle look to them, but I can't find anyone online who carries these and when I've contacted a mask maker about their handles, I get, "Sorry, can't help you." back in reply. -Very frusterating.
Does anyone know what I'm talking about?

Any suggestions or help would be GREATLY appreciated!!
~Thank you~

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The Annual LOJ Fantasy Masquerade Ball - Year 9 -

2006-06-23T00:53:20Z

Greetings and Salutations m'noble costumers and regal friends. . .

Each year some of the most amazing costumers and imaginative engineers wander the into Sypher Art Studio's Court for a single night of enchantment. Costumes or Formal Wear and a Mask are Mandatory of all patrons within our realms, and the bar is set quite high. Tis a mix of ancient lore and modern metaphors

For those who wish to join the revels under mask and cloak, express their glamour and beauty within the surreal Faerie Court under Summer's twilight glimmers . . the time is quickly approaching. Costumers and dreamers gather your wings and brighten your eyes, the 2006 LOJ Fantasy Masquerade Ball is almost Upon us... And I am racing through these days, trying to make our realms ready for the Ninth Annual Labyrinth of Jareth Masquerade Ball. . .

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Sypher Art Studios Proudly Presents

LABYRINTH OF JARETH IX
The Ninth Annual Fantasy Masquerade Ball
www.labyrinthmasquerade.com
tribe: http://tribes.tribe.net/labyrinthmasquerade

Saturday, July 15th 2006
Within the historic Henry Fonda MusicBox Theatre
On the Hollywood Walk of Fame
6126 Hollywood Blvd Los Angeles, CA

Doors open at 8pm
Costumes or Masks are Mandatory!
Elaborate costumes are highly recommended
www.labyrinthmasquerade.com/

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Purchase your tickets Online - NO TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR

People holding advance tickets bought before JULY 4th, 2006
are given first entry into the Masquerade once the doors open.
After JULY 4th, tickets purchased online will be placed on the WILL CALL list and
must be picked up at the doors of the masquerade with the purchaser's ID.

All Tickets are issued on a first come, first served basis!

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About the Masquerade: The LoJ Fantasy Masquerade Ball is a singular night of enchantment created each year as a celebration of inspiration and fantasy. Lost within the borders of chaos and light, nobles dance within the Faerie Court where legends take precious breath and dreams are born. . .
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Images to promote LOJ. . . find them here:
www.labyrinthmasquerade.com/promote.html

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Huge assortment of acts and entertainments including
Live Performances by:

Desert Sin
Sylphierance
Tresk
Advanced Bliss
Drop Black Sky
Pacific Dragon Alliance
Funky Gloworm
Mystery Bird Theatre

Art, puppetry and Installations by
Sypher Art Studios
Cristina McAlister
and more. . .

Check the web for more information on the Labyrinth of Jareth Fantasy Masquerade Ball
http://www.labyrinthmasquerade.com

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Hello from Bako

2006-06-22T19:07:02Z

So I just got here and I thought I would say hello. I spent a long time making masks in from clay but I no longer have a kiln so now I work by building off a paper base. I like to compose then with bark, pine cones, leafs, and other natural elements. Sounds odd I know but it kinda works I have some of my stuff on my profile.

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could use masks in our B-man fashion show!

2006-06-10T16:41:08Z

I am promoting a fashion show for this years burn, inspired by the theme "future: hope and fear" I am looking for more desingers, models, make-up artists, DJ's, ect. If any one is interested in participating, please join my tribe. The day of the show is Thursday, Aug 31st, 4pm at Camp trashistan

http://tribes.tribe.net/c49dbc8e-e4c0-4116-b36d-a907b2826e79?_click_path=Application%5Btribe%5D.Tribe%5Bc49dbc8e-e4c0-4116-b36d-a907b2826e79%5D

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feathers

2006-06-05T22:44:13Z

I'm starting to design a feathered mask for the first time in many years. Guess that one I did in college took care of that feather urge for many years.

What are everybody's favorite feather suppliers? I'm still working out my design so I'm open to all manner of feathers at this point.

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Seattle Mask makers?

2006-05-27T05:06:57Z

I live in the Seattle area, and am constantly making on thing or another. Masks are one of my favorites, and I use any number of different materials. Would like to collaberate with others, and learn about new methods and materials.

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latex vs. foam masks

2006-03-27T21:44:37Z

Hi there,

I am working on a horror/monster mask. I was originally working with the idea that a latex prosthetic face would be easiest and fastest, but frankly I think a full head piece would look better (and it would be nice to keep the final piece).

I took an alginate cast of the actor's face and am using sculpting clay to add the details I want. I then plan on making a final mold (probably with alginate/plaster) and using liquid latex to make a prosthetic face. But I know I can make a whole head out of the foam mix stuff. But I've never used it before, and it's pretty expensive so I'm a little nervous.

What I am looking for advice on is:
1. Low cost foam mix
2. Casting a 3d head (I only have a face cast right now). Specifically, can I use the plaster face I have or do I need to recast?
3. Advice on foam masks in general (pros and cons)

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new and clumsy

2006-01-07T20:21:03Z

hey! i'm new here and new to tribe and really clumsy in here. live Journal and deviantart are my usual environs. i posted a 3-horn mask i made with plaster gauze, epoxy clay and pumpkin tops. the eye is from a taxidermy catalog.

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Papier Mache

2005-11-23T07:14:10Z

In my online research I found this informative site with lots of links on papier mache', including mask making, types of armatures, and hints for teachers.
www.halloweenfear.com/Papermache.html

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Newbie!

2005-10-21T18:53:41Z

Hola! New to the list and to Tribe. Hi D, Ruff, Badger, and Carl! :D Thought I'd find you all here!

Love.
Ember

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leather prototype

2005-08-16T06:08:24Z

Hey everyone.

I have just completed my first (decent) leather mask. The only thing left to do is seal. I used minimal paint and some randomized texturing and this one is mostly a half mask...anyway what I need to know is what to seal it with?? My experiments with heating the leather result in it unfurling to previous states so I guess that's out.

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It's none of your bees wax!

2005-08-11T05:50:39Z

Okay, maybe it is some of your bees wax. All I know is that it's none of the bees wax that I've tried.

So here's the deal...
I took a mask making class in Florence, Italy. The class was excellent and the city is amazing! Anyway, I've made my first mask since then but I'm missing the last ingredient of the last step – bees wax (I didn't take notes.. oops). Not just any bees wax.. we used a soft bees wax mixing it with a touch of tar for pigmentation to antique and seal our finished mask. The wax is soft enough to mix and just rub on with a soft cloth.

I've looked at all the art and hardware stores that I know and even on all the art, craft and furniture sites for supplies that I know of and found.

I've sent emails to my instructor in Italy but I've not heard back.

I've also tried some of the hard bees wax out there for batik and candle making but it doesn't work. Too hot, too fast drying and too yellow.

Any thoughts, ideas, sources would be most greatly appreciated!!

Thanks!
Carlo

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another noob question

2005-08-09T03:11:38Z

Ok so I have made my horn design and attached it to the helmet. Its very top heavy and wobbles alot. Is there a way to fix this?

If any of you have seen a car race before you should know that they have very solid neck braces. Do you think this would stop the wobble or am I doomed?

thought and ideas pls!

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Horn acquiring and attaching…

2005-08-01T20:15:26Z

Hello all…I was wondering if anyone knew of a good place to find 2 or 3 tine max deer antler for a mask I’m making? I was also hoping for tips on attaching the horn to a mask. Base will be paper mache. I was taught this years ago (hi Carl! :)) but have forgotten since then.

Thanks!!

Diana

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Invite to Wiccon Art Show

2005-08-01T19:10:55Z

Inviting all Wiccan/Pagan artist and those whose art is aligned along an enlightened path to submit works to the Wiccon Art Show. Please visit the www.Wiccon.org web site for more information about the convention, and click on Art Show to see the requirements. Wiccon will be held in Portland, OR, Feb. 3-5 2006.

Blessed be
KaTerra

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Where to get Felt Masks?

2005-07-28T21:22:33Z

Anyone know where I can by felt masks for use as a base.
I bought beautiful feather mask made by "Gypsy Renaissance" and the feathers were attached to a base sort like a Zoro mask - black stiff felt.
I wanted to try making some feather masks but didn't want to use those uncomfortable plastic Zoro style masks.

I did a google search and emailed "Gypsy Renaissance" but have gotten any info.

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Nelp help with mask idea

2005-07-28T07:25:18Z

Hello everyone,

This will be my first time making a mask and I need some help. I have some experience with paper mache and making costumes so maybe that will help.

Ok so I wanted to make some sort of gargoyle type mask but I need it to be light. I am going to bo on stilts so light and be being able to see are top priority. Can anyone give me any tips on how to get started?

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uploaded a pic...

2005-07-27T18:28:19Z

...of my "quick, we have two days and I really need to get a mask made!" mask for Jareth's ball. Papier Mache, yarn, paint. I would've really liked to do a few more layers of paper, and then some modeling paste, and a whole lot more sanding, but ran out of time. Oh, and I ended up enlarging the eye holes AT THE BALL, for safety reasons, which is why they look so ragged.

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Teach mask making and more at CELLspace!!!

2005-06-19T03:06:52Z

CELLspace is a volunteer-based collaborative art center which fosters community through art and education, performance and community building. Through cooperative relationships and multi-disciplinary programs, we encourage the celebration of intergenerational and cross-cultural collaborations.

CELL, (Collectively Explorative Learning Labs), offers communal art workshops and learning labs in a variety of artistic mediums. Our 10,000 square foot facility serves as an arts incubator, enabling emerging Bay Area artists to create, develop, exhibit, and perform new work in an affordable, cooperative, and collaborative environment.

We are currently seeking creative individuals to teach during our Summer (June-August) season, and potentially continue with us for following seasons.

See the following list of classes and send your resume to classes@CELLspace.org
For more information about CELLspace visit www.CELLspace.org
(Deadline: Thursday the 21th of April)

List of CELLspace Classes, June- August

*Painting (intro and advanced techniques using oils,
acrylics, tempura and water on various traditional and
non-traditional surfaces.

*Drawing (intro and advanced, using non-traditional
techniques, such as including the use of a projector
for making large banners)

*Public (Guerilla) Art (silk-screening on cloth and
paper, stenciling, wheatpaste and banner making,
large puppet/ figure making, muralism and spray
painting).

* Traditional/ Cultural Art (inc: Cartoneria (using paper
and recycled materials), pi?ata making, Mexican tin +
copper stamping + carving, Mihndi(henna paint),
origami, African mask making, lithography, etching,
linocut,woodcut...etc).

*Maille (Chain mail) (inc. clothing/ armor, inlays,
jewelry, bags,... ).

*Costumes (inc: wings, clothing, masks, using beads
for clothing and jewelry,latex clothing...).

*DIY Classes (book binding, papermaking, gifts, bags,
etc. Integrated class focusing on DIY craft
techniques for creating goods)

*Art Therapy (inc. all forms of artistic mediums
developed by an experienced art therapist/ healer)

*DIY Musical Instruments (inc. glass goblets, Poor
Lady's Gamelan, percussion devices using miniature
mics, spoons, washboards, bass instruments, etc.)

*Music Classes (for not as popular instruments, such
as: the theramin, singing saw, harmonica,accordion
and more).

*Dance Classes (inc. Flamenco, Salsa, Hooping …'''')

*Film Classes (history of film and different genres,
global films, documentaries...)

*Exercise, Kick Boxing, Karate, Jujitsu, Tai Chi and
Self Defense

*Traditional Global Recipes (focus on peasant-scrap
food centered, inc. component on nutrition and
health).

*Veggie/ Vegan Dishes (focus on affordability,
nutrition and health).

*Healing Foods (inc: herbs, ointments, potions,
concoctions, tonics, tinctures...etc)

*Bartending (exotic drinks from around the world, using
affordable alcohol and ingredients).

*Meditation (focus on healing).

*Yoga

*Alternative Parenting Classes (Meeting the Child
Development credit meeting court requirements).

*Metal Welding: (intro, inter, adv.)

*Wire Sculpture

*Metal w/ Inert Gas ( aka wire-feed welding)

*Furniture Renovation (working with found, discarded
and recycled pieces).

*Woodcarving

*Stone Carving

*Sculpting with Cernit (no oven required clay)

*Quema de Judas (Burning Giants).

*Wax sculpting/ Candle making

*Theater History and Performance (influences: Teatro
Campesino, Agusto Boal, Paulo Freire...)

*Puppetry

*Creative Writing

*Cultural Studies (Chican@ / Latin American, African
American, Asian American, Middle Eastern American,
Filipino American and Native American
with heavy focus on Arts, Film, Theater, Literature).

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Fos-shape

2005-06-07T18:13:03Z

Weee!
I am having fun with this stuff. I was given some by some lovely ladies who have been using for millinery and costume crafts.
It is sort of synthetic felt, and it can be steamed an it shrinks up and gets stiff. I have been using an iron on it over some plaster face forms and it is just barely melting it into a plastic like surface. A few darts and such and this will be a great base for flex glue/fabric masks!

I'm going to have to have to find a source for this!

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Source for Animal Horns?

2005-05-29T17:41:00Z

I've found some stuff on Ebay, but I have nothing to compare price to. I'm looking for Ram, Buffalo, Ornyx, etc, Nice twisty types for attaching to masks.

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Coconuts?

2005-05-17T15:44:41Z

Hi,

I'd like to start making masks from coconut shells. Never made any masks before. Any tips for the beginner?

Thanks,
Eylon

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Neoprene or other casting compounds?

2005-05-13T19:07:46Z

Has anyone here made neoprene masks? Care to share your experience?
I have done catings with hardened latex that I have been pretty happy with. (from Cementex)
I am wondering how neoprene compares:
durability?
What glues work well on it?
What paint works best?

curious
carl

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Waterproofing paper mache ideas?

2005-04-06T14:22:04Z

Hi there. I want to water proof my paper mache masks taken off clay forms for all weather wear.

I was thinking of trying Hod Podge or whatever it's called, my friend gave me some.

Any other ideas?

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Mask question

2005-04-02T02:12:27Z

I learned a little while ago how to make paper mache masks but I never learned how to finish the edges or line the inside. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Also I am interested in learning how to make shaped leather masks better if anyone wants to teach e or knows a good resource.

Happy Maskin

SHADOW>>>>>>>>>>>>

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Life mask project

2004-10-25T19:21:12Z

I just finished this life mask project of my daughter Heather. To see the pic go here: http://artz.myzf.com/module/forums/fp.php?pid=157127
If that won't open for you, or you need more details, you can also view it here: http://hypnokittyartstudios.blogspot.com/

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masks

2004-10-14T23:40:23Z

i posted some pictures of masks i have made in the past, and some that are in progress. for any info on making stuff, feel free to contact me, and for more info on lifecasting and other aspects of the sort, see the special effects makeup tribe.

happy mask making!

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Detroit Area FX Artists?

2004-10-03T05:38:12Z

Anyone here in or around the Detroit area? I'd love to get some folks together to do some face casting, share ideas, techniques, etc...

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face casting without plaster gauze

2004-09-28T20:46:23Z

Hi everyone,
I have made face and head casts for years now in order to make masks and headresses (some in my tribe pictures). For some reason I can't find cheap or large quantities of the gauze bandages with plaster already in them. What I did find cheap and buy yesterday was a tin of loose plaster for casting.
What I'm wondering is how I can best use this to do some face and head casts for Burning Man (yes, this is last minute...). We thought that perhaps we could get some thin plain fabric and run it through the wet plaster (once we mix it) just like paper mache. Or, is it possible to just cover your face in the plaster mix? I've never used the loose plaster before.

Thanks in advance,
*steph*

p.s. I would be into a mask making evening if it's in or near San Fran and after Burning Man....

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