Cowardly MGM Lion

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.

looking down the snout to the nose and lips.

early mask and wig test

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.

final look just before show in low light.

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!