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Welcome to #LeatherMaskArt, a Group dedicated to leather masks of all shapes and sizes!

Artisans, please read How to Join and Submit to see how to participate in this Group. You MUST include a link to a leather mask in your gallery in your join request or you will be automatically rejected.

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FEATURE: The Elements (Fire) - May 2012Every month #LeatherMaskArt holds an inspirational challenge to get the creative juices of our Member Artisans flowing!  May's challenge, entitled "The Elements (Fire)", inspired our Artisans to create masks in the theme of this destructive force of nature.  
This month's submissions from our Member Artisans:

What is #LeatherMaskArt?
#LeatherMaskArt is a Group dedicated specifically to the art of creating masks from leather.  We encourage artisans of this art form to join as Members so that we can keep this rustic art form alive and spread awareness of its beauty!  We also share tips, tricks, and tools of the trade in tutorials and Group discussions via our journal entries.  Monthly challenges keep our members on their toes!
While membership is only open to Artisans, those who are merely admirers of the artFEATURE: The Elements (Fire) - May 2012 by =AngelaSasser-artisan
FEATURE: The Doctor Is In - April 2012Every month #LeatherMaskArt holds an inspirational challenge to get the creative juices of our Member Artisans flowing!  April's challenge, entitled "The Doctor Is In", dared our Artisans to create masks in the theme of the foreboding Plague Doctor.  
Such beautiful masks come from dark origins inspired by the medieval doctors who would wear birdlike masks to protect themselves from airborne diseases.  Strong aromatic herbs were inserted in the long 'snout' to stave of the stench of decay and the spread of The Plague.  Theatrical commedia absorbed these costumes into the themes of a character, creating "The Plague Doctor" so popularly known today!
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:thumb259833FEATURE: The Doctor Is In - April 2012 by =AngelaSasser-artisan
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Costumes and Props Workshops in MayHey Superheroes and Steampunkers, ever wondered how you could use high tech equipment to spiff up your cosplay costumes?
TechShop in Menlo Park (SF Bay Area, California) is having a Costumes & Props Workshop Marathon in May!
Follow the sign up links for photos of the projects
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THURSDAY MAY 2
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SUPERHERO LOGO APPLIQUE
Thursday, 5/2/13 8:30 PM 2.5 Hours $60.00
Sign up: http://www.techshop.ws/class_signup.html?no_back=1&a=1&i=66184839
Instructor: Chris DeAngelo
Use a laser to create your very own custom SUPERLOGO!
The perfect addition to your cape, costume or T-shirt. You'll learn how to customize your SUPERLOGO with your very own name or initials using CorelDRAW, then laser cut your design out of specially prepared fabrics. We'll provide a T-shirt you can apply your personalized emblem to, or you can take it home and use it on your own costume.
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FRIDAY MAY 3
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SUPERHERO BELT BUCKLE
Friday, 5/3/13 6:30 PM 2.5 Hours $65.00
Sign up:Costumes and Props Workshops in May by ~Alyssa-Ravenwood
March WorkshopsWorkshops I am teaching at Menlo Park Tech Shop - Menlo Park California.
http://www.techshop.ws/take_classes.html?storeId=1&categoryId=26
Leather Sculpting Class
Hand Sculpted Leather Animals  - Learn professional techniques to sculpt leather and make adorable toy animals in the process.
Sunday, 3/24/13 1:00 PM 3.0 Hours $49.00, No Materials Fee
Personalized Leather Bracelets - Learn to etch designs on leather with a laser.
Friday, 3/15/13 6:00 PM 3.0 Hours $75.00, No Materials Fee
Silicone Mold Making and Resin Casting - learn the basics of silicone mold making. make a mold wall, silicone mold and a resin cast.
2 sessions currently scheduled:
Saturday, 3/9/13 5:00 PM 3.0 Hours $30.00 plus $60.00 Materials Fee
Tuesday, 3/19/13 6:00 PM 3.0 Hours $30.00 plus $60.00 Materials Fee
For more information, more classes and to sign up: http://www.techshop.ws/take_classes.html?storeId=1March Workshops by ~Alyssa-Ravenwood
Stained Leather Mask by ~Drocan
Simple Wall Hanger Mask Display by *OsborneArts
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Suggestions for Animal Mask Structure?

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We got this question on our profile page and I wanted to share it with our Members to see if they might be able to help.

"Hi all, I'm making some animal masks for a musical - they want to wear them normally as well as sliding them up onto their forehead for when on all fours. Was just wondering if ppl had ideas for the best ways to have them tie to the head - I'm thinking two elastic straps maybe. Any help much appreciated, thanks!" - *Masktastic

Personally, I like the idea of elastic since it's flexible and easy to position.  I wonder if a mechanism not unlike a helmet might be used too?  I imagine this might be something like a plain headband to which the mask attaches via rivets which are *just* loose enough to allow the leather to be moved up and down.  The problem with this is I imagine the more you move the leather up and down, the more it might loosen up and not stand up by itself.  I'm sure those of you experienced with more complex masks might have better suggestions, so fire away, guys!

You can respond at this journal or directly to the asker at the original comment here: [link]
- Angela S.
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*Kitsu4tail Dec 19, 2012  Hobbyist Artist
ugg hobby lobby only has leather an inch or 2 wide. :icondizzyplz: i only need 2 or 3 sq ft no one seems to have that.
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=AngelaSasser-artisan Dec 28, 2012  Professional Artisan Crafter
You may have to order a shoulder from Tandy then. Seems to be the only size that wouldn't give you too much to work with.
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*Kitsu4tail Dec 19, 2012  Hobbyist Artist
oh and is the animal the leather is from change how it reacts to being worked with? Ex deer vs cow vs goat vs elk etc etc , or is the only thing that maters is veg-tan and thickness?
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*Kitsu4tail Dec 19, 2012  Hobbyist Artist
thank you for the links but the thing im hung up on is that i need leather 2mm thick or so, but nothing i see specifies that, do i need to look at oz? if so how many :confused:
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=AngelaSasser-artisan Dec 19, 2012  Professional Artisan Crafter
The thickness is measured in oz for hides. This buying guide at Tandy might help: [link]

As for the different types of hides, I am only experienced with cowhide, so I couldn't tell you. Sometimes the descriptions on the hides on Tandy's site help, such as pig leather being soft and good for lining. My guess is that with any kind of hide, it will depend on the type of cut, thickness, and tanning method.

For purposes of tooling, I turn to vegetable tanned cowhide because it safely heats in the oven, where I harden my masks. Heating up something like chrome tanned is dangerous due to the fumes that exude from it when heated. Hope that helps!
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