MY GOSH! Sorry Var, this guy blows your mask out of the water.
So how does this mask stay on? Does it come with an adjustable strap?
Oops I forgot to update how I made the mask yesterday so I will post yesterdays and todayās
When the Acrylic sheet arrived, I made a pattern for the visor and cut it out on my scroll saw.
Putting it into the oven heated it to a temperature where it became flexible. This allows me to shape it on a inverse to the inside of the mold I had printed.
It fitted perfectly into the mask and no one could see it through it.but I could see out, it felt like I was wearing a very large pair of sunglasses.
With the Mask as smooth as I could get it. (even then i wasnāt happy with it) I painted it black to help the gold stand out.
Then I painted it gold and applied rub n buff gold leaf to finish it.
I wanted the mask to be as comfy as I could so I cut out 6mm eva foam to act as in inlay to the mask. and glued that in place. on the sides and top are Velcro where I wanted the headband to attach to. And the gaps in the mouth were covered up with a black fabric.
The head band was designed for a go pro. I re-purposed it by adding a little eva foam and velcro. The velcro in the mask and on the head band mean you can adjust it for your head and the way it sits.
I realized after I sent it I forgot to trim the fabric after I glued it. The threads might have been tickling Eljaās nose a little bit as he was wearing it around Brick Fair.
But there you have it. One finished Great Kanohi Miru.
Phew! I am glad that I was able to get this all up. I hope everyone enjoyed this, and donāt be afraid to ask me anymore questions.
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Would it be possible to lay the mold with silver instead of gold?
Absolutely. I can also make it bronze, copper or use a glow in the dark powder. Was thinking of making an Avohkii that used glow powder. Would make a terrifying might light.
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I love the new mask so much, great work!
saw it today at brickfair. it really is cool, also looks amazing!
Wow, that thing is amazing! Correct me if Iām wrong, this is Eljayās third mask?
Forth Mask. I think, he might have done some upgrades to his first Miru.
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Yours is the best by far.
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I honestly prefer the previous oneā¦
Do you have an etsy store?
If not, you should make one, and sell your masks there
I enjoy the genuine nature of the second one a lot, because itās what Iāve known Eljay to wear for the longest time and because itās sloppiness gives it a unique shape that sort of grew on me. I have a feeling this new one wonāt take any time at all to grow on me, though, it looks fantastic.
Why do you like the previous one more?
iām guessing nostalgia.
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Yeah, I really like the second one even though itās, objectively, not that great. Itās just because itās what Iām used to, nostalgia and all that. Clearly the most recent one is fantastic.
Iām not really sure.
Itās not nostalgia, but maybe that the imperfections give it a more real look, this new one looks a little too perfect, almost like its been photoshopped on. Itās nothing against yours though, it is fantastically made, just not for meā¦
Oh believe me it is not perfect. I wasl not happy with the way the corners of the forehead inset looked. And the gold on the nose kept rubbing off. Eljay said he didnāt mind the nose, since it defined the edge and gave it a little bit of character.
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Looking at it from the front it really does look photoshopped at times simply because itās so good. Like, super high quality, I canāt stress that enough. Iād definitely pay top dollar for a mask like it if I ever had the need/desire for one (but since Iāve already revealed my face to the internet on many occasions, itās a little late to cover up, and I honestly donāt know what else Iād use such a mask for other than sheer coolness factor, which is a pretty tempting argument by itself, but not quite enough for me to justify buying a mask).
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