Mask Replica

by Boots86 in Craft > Costumes & Cosplay

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Mask Replica

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I have always been a big fan of the Zelda series so I wanted to create a replica mask for my desk.

Print the Model and Stand

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I did not create, I only re-sized it. 3D model used: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:686111

The model and stand were printed at 200 microns.

Smooth the Surface

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To smooth out the model a 2 part Epoxy resin was used and applied with a paint brush. This resin is excellent for smoothing out steep curves and provides a little smoothing for shallow curves

The resin used was a fishing rod building finishing resin, this is a cheap way of smoothing prints without losing detail and give a great finish.

Base Coat

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The mask and stand was base coated in white spray paint, this works well over the resin coating.

Paint the Model

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The mask was painted as seen here, using washes and some detailed line work.

The base was painted with a metallic gold and given a dark ink wash to finish it.