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The Mask of the Dark Druidby *SylvanSmith

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I wish to thank everyone who faves this-in case I cannot do it personally. I am very flattered it was suggested as a Daily Deviation.

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©2012-2013 *SylvanSmith
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November 18, 2012
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Given 2012-12-03
The Mask of the Dark Druid by *SylvanSmith ( Featured by ^SylwiaTelari )
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Critique by ~mocarhead Dec 3, 2012, 12:16:03 PM
Greetings, congratulations for your work, try to do an assessment and objective as close to the results of your piece...

Specific critical:
"Very organic design of the mask, great idea to mix roots and wood in the hair or beard, and the details of the skull in the background give a wonderful touch gloomy and macabre, excellent craftsmanship"...

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Accurate proportions and very expressive traits, I really liked the technique at work, I found it very original thematic...

I'll be watching to see even more of your work because really intrigued me...

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~BeerMeImmediatly Apr 26, 2013  New member Hobbyist Artisan Crafter
Dope mask, Did you use your own face as a fitting template for the back or is it guesswork. I am struggling with {back of mask} fitting myself on various projects. I'm thinking about running to technology, 3D scan/ route method but it seems less organic, almost a cop out, plus it's expensive.
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*SylvanSmith Apr 26, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
I like the Punisher mask by the way. I wanted to get into wood carving myself.
Here is the whole process for the mask. I take a long piece of tinfoil and fold it over so it is 2 sheets thick, then I press it against my face- carefully pushing it in deeply around my eye sockets. After this is done you should have a thin mask of tin foil. Get an old newspaper and cut it into long strips or various sizes. Then take a hot glue gun and cover the tinfoil with the paper strips- but carefully keep the shape of the mask. Try to cover most of the mask- even the edges with the paper, but make it neat. When both sides of the mask are done, prepare to mache. Get Elmer's or craft glue and mix it with a bit of water in a container- enough so that the mixture is a little soupy, but not watery. Cut up a lot of newspaper strips or various sizes. Now, dip the strips -one at a time, in the glue mix, only halfway, and take your thumb and forefinger and pull down the rest of the glue onto the rest of the paper strip. When this is done, it should barely be dripping. Apply these strips to one side of the mask and leave it to dry. A fan can help dry it. When both sides are dry, the mask should be hard. You can add more layers to make it harder, and it can get very sturdy. You can cut the eye holes out, and repair the edges with mache.
Next I can use either tin foil or DAS air hardening clay (which I buy at Michaels) to create features. The Das clay is good for getting subtle shapes like cheek bones, a nose, or a brow. Let the clay air harden a bit, and then you can mache right over it- which will help secure it to the mask. The Branches are made from tin foil- in the same manner the mask was. You can even- very carefully use hot glue and coat tin foil. When all is done, just apply a layer or two of acrylic paint.
It is really easy, and after a mask or 2 you should master it.
You could use a mache template to attach wood bits together with glue or wire a well.
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~fledgefault Dec 19, 2012
Amazing mix - roots, veins and bone - all comes together perfectly. If I was walking through the woods one day...
..& came across a 'character' wearing that mask -
I'd do one!:w0w:
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*SylvanSmith Dec 19, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
XD Thank you, and thanks for the fave.
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~BialaTynktura Dec 5, 2012
CONGRATULATIONS! :hug:
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*SylvanSmith Dec 5, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
Thank you very much. :hug:
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~tophxomi Dec 4, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
Cool!
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*SylvanSmith Dec 4, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
Thanks, and I like your parakeet. I used to have one like it when I was a kid.
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~tophxomi Dec 4, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
You're welcome!
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*KutkuMegsan Dec 4, 2012   Traditional Artist
bad ass
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