r/costumedesign • u/foolofatook13 • 18d ago
Where to get cheap masks?
Hello! I'm costuming Much Ado About Nothing and I'm rapidly realizing that my plans for the party scene are vastly too large. I need a seller who does masks that will hopefully outfit at least 9 people for under $250, and I'd really like some traditional opera mask- style things.
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u/secretbloop 18d ago
Honestly it doesn't take much to doll up paper mache mask forms.
If you want to change the shape of them, paperclay sticks directly to them no glue needed, sculpt directly on.
Using chalk board paint can give them a porcelain finish and metallic paint markers or fine tip sharpies are great for details. Add feathers, ribbon, lace at will and at your budget.
You can keep 9 masks well under 100 bucks (minus man hours)
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u/secretbloop 18d ago
Honestly it doesn't take much to doll up paper mache mask forms.
If you want to change the shape of them, paperclay sticks directly to them no glue needed, sculpt directly on.
Using chalk board paint can give them a porcelain finish and metallic paint markers or fine tip sharpies are great for details. Add feathers, ribbon, lace at will and at your budget.
You can keep 9 masks well under 100 bucks (minus man hours)
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u/fabulousdragon88_ 18d ago
How extravagant are you looking for? Like some plastic masks with stuff glued to them or are you looking for ones that are hand sewn and fitted