I created a mask as part of a complete transformation into a Fabulous
Lion to open "A Night at the Movies" Cabaret show of SCC recently.
I started from a simple black loan ranger style mask, built on layers of fur to complete the texture of the mask.
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| looking down the snout to the nose and lips. |
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| early mask and wig test |
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I constructed the whole upper muzzle with nose as a separate piece before attaching to the mask.
Added a leather triangle as a nose.
Trimmed the bottom edge of the fur to create the upper lip shapes for the lions muzzle.
Added a edge of black felt to create the upper lips.
And accented the eyes and muzzle with tufts of white feather to suggest the markings seen on a lions face.
I also used some matching fur to make a pair of ears.
Then I teased a the full wig to make my mane. Attached the ears, and a nice bow.
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| final look just before show in low light. |
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And hung a matching hair clip around my neck to complete the look.
My own grey beard shows through to complete the light part of a lion's muzzle.
Not pictured is my tail which was a matching brown fur with a matching bow on a linen tail.
The
look was a total hit greatting the crowd before the show. And then I
pounced onto the stage just in time to officially open the show with a
totally fey "Roar-uh!"
CLASSIC!
