masks

[phantom777]

thats some cool paint job on those masks i like the one on left in yellow best and yes the mesh that comes with the mask is too thick and not verry breathable.
then again the led im putting in isnt any better at breathing thru LOL

[Darth Logos]

thats some cool paint job on those masks i like the one on left in yellow best and yes the mesh that comes with the mask is too thick and not verry breathable.
then again the led im putting in isnt any better at breathing thru LOL

That one's mine. It is the official mask design of Darth Logos. The other is Lady Kath's. She took inspiration off of my design and then applied her own to the Lord Adraas version of the mask. Both are actually her work though.

She experimented with using nylon over red lens filters for the eyes. It created the desired effect of color as well as fully obscuring eyes for photo-ops. On the downside, they fog easily.

The best lens material I've dealt with so far is metal mesh. It offer great visibility and breathes well. Downside is, it shows your eyes in flash photography.

This was my second cosplay mask.



There are reason this is THE most popular mask for Sith cosplayers. First and foremost, it's cheap. Second, it's designed for airsoft, so it's durable and has high visibility. Third, it breathes incredibly well. Fourth, it's badass looking.

[janx]

They all look good, though I'm not sure how you'll be able to see with red LEDs in front of your eyes

As for mesh, have you considered window screen?  spray paint it matte black to both thicken the wires and add more non-reflective to it.

Here's a pic of my Steampunk mask, using the wire mesh painted copper for the breathing port:


Related question: where do these "cheaper" masks come from besides xcoser (saw remark that they were based on airsoft masks).

I'm not inclined to spend $70+ if I can source a comparable product and mod it or make it from scratch.

[Darth Logos]

They all look good, though I'm not sure how you'll be able to see with red LEDs in front of your eyes

As for mesh, have you considered window screen?  spray paint it matte black to both thicken the wires and add more non-reflective to it.

Here's a pic of my Steampunk mask, using the wire mesh painted copper for the breathing port:


Related question: where do these "cheaper" masks come from besides xcoser (saw remark that they were based on airsoft masks).

I'm not inclined to spend $70+ if I can source a comparable product and mod it or make it from scratch.

Thanks. We'll experiment with that wire screen idea.

[Ahnkar]

Great looking masks! I think the LEDs would look good coming from the lower portions of the mask too.

If you decide to keep lenses, Ive got an idea to help with fogging, Scuba divers (like myself) will use an antifog compound on the inside of the lens, but most of them do need to be rinsed off after application leaving a very thin coat. There are wipes called "Frog Spit" that do not need to be rinsed. A cheaper method is to use watered down baby shampoo, but agin it does require a rinse after application.

The premise behind these antifog methods, is that the microscopic pores on glass and plastic lenses holds on to the moisture causing it to fog, with the antifog any accumulated moisture will just run down the lens leaving a clear view.

[Ahnkar]

They all look good, though I'm not sure how you'll be able to see with red LEDs in front of your eyes

As for mesh, have you considered window screen?  spray paint it matte black to both thicken the wires and add more non-reflective to it.

Here's a pic of my Steampunk mask, using the wire mesh painted copper for the breathing port:


Related question: where do these "cheaper" masks come from besides xcoser (saw remark that they were based on airsoft masks).

I'm not inclined to spend $70+ if I can source a comparable product and mod it or make it from scratch.

I really like this too, been trying to come up with something similar to Plo Koon's mask but not as intricate and you just gave me some inspiration. Thanks

[janx]

I really like this too, been trying to come up with something similar to Plo Koon's mask but not as intricate and you just gave me some inspiration. Thanks

Thanks!

I should add that my mask is based on Creative Awl's design (I modified the mouth port).  Search "Creative Awl Mask" on youtube for the video and it'll have links to the PDF pattern for free.

It's a good foundation for a mask, adding/changing stuff as theirs accounts for the nose, straps and a flat front surface with distance from thee mouth.  There's a wire frame and blue shop rag filter inside there.

I have an idea for a design based on that one blue-gray medical droid with the gray module where it's mouth would go (for another distinctive Corona mask).

But I'd like to figure out a full face mask for a Sith cosplay like you guys got (especially if it'll accommodate glasses)

[phantom777]

cool ideas guys! im still going with the leds though...only half of the eye will be leds anyway cause the eyes on the x-coser masks are wide.
im going to use some mesh but having a hard time aquiring some. im  in upstate ny and a lot of the stores are closed or working limited.
I still have the mesh that came with the mask its thick but it will only be part of the eye. had a question for you all... should I have the leds closer to
where the nose is or have the leds in the upper corner? the one side will be mesh the other with the leds .
I havnt decided wich way ill go yet.i havnt had any free time as ive been working
let me know what you think! guys!  heres an illustration pic with the rough idea.. what do you think would look better???



excuse my limited drawing capabilities! I know I suck LOL used paint program.. the final product will look way better than I can illustrate!

[phantom777]

That one's mine. It is the official mask design of Darth Logos. The other is Lady Kath's. She took inspiration off of my design and then applied her own to the Lord Adraas version of the mask. Both are actually her work though.

She experimented with using nylon over red lens filters for the eyes. It created the desired effect of color as well as fully obscuring eyes for photo-ops. On the downside, they fog easily.

The best lens material I've dealt with so far is metal mesh. It offer great visibility and breathes well. Downside is, it shows your eyes in flash photography.

This was my second cosplay mask.

cool where can I get one!

There are reason this is THE most popular mask for Sith cosplayers. First and foremost, it's cheap. Second, it's designed for airsoft, so it's durable and has high visibility. Third, it breathes incredibly well. Fourth, it's badass looking.

[Infinit01]

Nice mask you have there, janx!

[Darth Logos]

Wish I could see it

[phantom777]

well I finaly had some time and put the leds in the mask! it came out great.. the leds may look uneven in this photo
but its just the camera angle.. hard to hold my iPhone in a good spot LOL.
I had to go to the edges and not close to the nose, there was no way I could see out of
the mask unless I did it the way that I did. and a surprising effect I didn't anticipate was
the lights also came out of the breathing holes! what do you guys/gals think?
 I realy like it and thought to myself.. hey did I realy do this? LOL
 it came out much better than I thought I could do LOL

 

[tx_tuff]

The LEDs look great!

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[mrg149]

HOLY SITH! That is fantastic

[Saso Is-kor]

Great job Phantom, it looks sinister!