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A mask I have been working on over the last few months. So glad to finally have it done.Made with foam, epoxy and paper mache. Painted with airbrush.
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thats amazing and the layering and use of materials is excellent
is it just a dragon, or is it by chance from eragon?
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What makes you think it's from Eragon? O.o
Thanks muchly!
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well the dragon character, saphira, is a blue dragon, and though the design on the book cover is... kinda lame, yours bears a lot of similarities, and kinda made me think it was a new improved version or something
but either way this is sooo impressive and awesome!
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That is freakingtastic!
I don't know what else to say.
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Beautiful! The detail on both the model and coloring is just outstanding!
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This is fabulous. I would love to see you do a tutorial, as i've been struggling with maskmaking for a long time.
I'm sure you're busy though. 
thanks for sharing, beautiful work.
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I honestly would not recommend making a dragon mask in the way I made this. If I were ever to make another, I would use an entirely different method. This one took longer, and didn't produce as good as a result as it could have. I just had a look around for fursuit head tutorials online for the basic construction, and improvised from there.
What kinda masks do you make?
And thank you!
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My last dragon mask was somewhat of a fiasco. i tried super sculpey over wire mesh, and it was too thin so cracked. Etc, etc. coated it in a textural plaster and painted it, but still want to go back and fix it someday. perhaps cover it in feathers. Mine looks like absolute puu compared to yours, but anyway. Thanks for the info.
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I want to try this on! 
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I've been seriously considering it! I have a method in mind for making masks, which I think could be much more effective than what I used for this. I am tempted to give that a try when I find the time and motivation.
Thank you ^_^
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Ahhh yeah, you always figure out faster and more efficient ways as you do more. Definitely give it a shot when you have time! You're welcome. ^^
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Holy damn, that is truly gorgeous. The detail... This doesn't look "off" in any way I can see. Is it fully wearable? I'd love to see some photos of it in action. Would you be willing to talk about the process more? I know that might be a pain in the ass, but I'm amazingly curious.
Again, amazing work.
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Well, the texture mainly on the horns looks a bit.. lumpy, when you look at it in person. Paper mache makes precise details difficult.
I used plastic mesh for the basic structure and filled that in with foam that I carved into shape. Horns were made with carved polystyrene. Then I coated it with a few layers of epoxy, and used paper mache for the scales and details.
Thank you!
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Ooh, cool! Even though that's the nature of paper mache, I think you wrestled it into submission pretty well. Also, the mask has a slight texture that works well to trick the eye into seeing rough scales.
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that is a waaayyy coooool dragon mask! sweet horns!
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wow, this mask looks great. The airbrushing is perfect!!
~dragon~
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very very cool
do you have some WIP fotos as well?
The airbrush work on it is also just great
really was worth the time you put into it.
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Thanks! Glad you think so.
I didn't get many photos as it progressed. I have this though, showing what it looked like before I began adding the scales - [link]
(I'm not the one wearing it there)
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looks very well done
really great job. We you build a body too?
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Oooh wow that's the most detailed mask I've seen I love how all the ridges were done. Just want to pet itttt, have you warn it and had someone take a picture yet?
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No 
Thanks muchly!
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nice work. I really like the smooth color blends.
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i will definitely recognize you at the next armageddon if you are wearing this mask.
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XD I don't think I'd take it anywhere with so many people. I'd be too paranoid of getting it damaged or something. If I did, I'd probably get someone else to wear it instead, just to be confusing.
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wow your stuff is in 3D now...
bet this one took a bit of effort
i cant wait to try it on lol
we should run around queen street with it
ill get my mask too
no just kidding i wouldnt touch something so ornate. looks wonderful.
(PS im jealous of your mask making skills)
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Way too much effort D:
Your head probably wouldn't fit in it! So far only one other person has been able to fit it.
I still want to see your mask in person >.>
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wooowwwie! o_o this looks freakin incredible! now you just gotta make the rest of the body hurr hurr hurr ;D but seriously, the detailing on that head is just amazing! I love the way you colour tipped all the spikes and stuff, makes it look really shiney :3 must be cool to have this guy sitting on your desk!
jealous <33
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OMG I want one too!!! Amazing, and you did that all by yourself?
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Nice modelling, and texture work especially :]
hard to tell how big it is though without anything to compare it too.
rad detailing as usual too!
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the coloring is my favorite bit to this peice the golden tips on the scales are nice touch
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Holy cow that turned out fantastic!! I love the scale work you've put into it along with that beautiful color gradation with the airbrush. c:
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Absolutly gorgeous!!! Ive been really interested in it ever since Durin told me you were making one and now I see it, its so spectacular! I didnt know you can do such delicate work with paper mache a DEFFINITE fave
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Thanks muchly! Yes, it is definitely possible, but exceedingly frustrating to get the details looking half decent.
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Wow, amazing work! Love the details on the scales. And the beautiful blue color. Great job.
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Yes, the mighty awesome mask of intense amazingness. Anyone who wears it gets an instant boost to their "irresistibleness"
It looks very professional : D
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