Trying to figure out how to make a no face costume that's taller than you? Or some tips on sewing a Chihiro costume? Then keep reading :)
I tried searching for ideas on how to make a No Face mask, but didn't find anything I was hoping for. So I made a tutorial on how I made it, hope it will be useful for others too. I am still learning how to use new types materials in my cosplays. I wanted to make a mask that was big enough to be realistic, but not so large that it is too animated. I wanted it to have the creepy blank expression it had in the movie too. It also had to be really tall in comparison to me as Chihiro (since I am pretty average height of 5'3..for an asian. and luckily my fiance is also 6'3!), and I wanted it to have a concave and smooth surface. After doing some research and debating for quite a while, I decided on using foam, paper mache, and paper clay. I am also using the mouth as the opening to for the eyes too look out of (this can add up to 7 inches to your height!).
If you like this mask but aren't crafty at all, please read at the end regarding commissions :)
Materials used:
- 2 6mm 9x12 thick foam
- newspaper
- glue
- water
- 2 packs paper clay
- x-acto knife
- acrylic paint
- iron
- rolling pin
- saran wrap
Step 1: Sketch out a template
I based it off the size of TWO thick 6mm 9x12 craft foam put side by side. I used this image of No Face as one of my references.
Step 2: Cut out the Foam Base
Use a glue gun and glue together the 2 pieces of thick foam. After it is dry, trace and cut out the mask with your x-acto knife or box cutter. Cut out the mouth opening.
Step 3: Iron and shape
Using an iron in low heat, slowly bend and heat the mask on all ends and both sides. It should slowly bend and curve in the desired mask shape. This way your mask won't be completely flat.
Just a quick update, since I had to go straight to Philadelphia for work this week after the convention. This was my second year at Otakon! It was a lot of fun but also very tiring. Since I am part of staff, I see a limited part of the convention and work during the con hours. I was able to enjoy wearing my cosplays and join in on some photoshoots gatherings. My cosplay line up was Friday - Princess Serenity from Sailormoon, Saturday - Spellthief Lux from League of Legends, and Sunday - Chihiro with No Face from Spirited Away
These are all new costumes I made this year. Im suprised I accomplished this much and very happy with how they all came out. It was my first time wearing Princess Serenity at Otakon. I did a group with my friends who cosplayed Sailor Venus, Sailor Mars, and Prince Darian. This costume was not too complicated. I will describe how I made it and materials I used in a future post, stay tuned :)
I love my Lux costume. I spent most of the time making the hood. I used a pattern and sewed it up, with purple fabric for the rims, and even the detailed patches on the back. I used a lavender fabric paint to make the designs on it. The staff was made out of a wood branch and covered with paper clay. It was then painted with acrylic paint. It was very easy to walk around in and its always fun to have a prop XD
This was one of my easiest costumes. It was very easy to replicate the top and pants and just sew it up. The No Face mask took the most work. We used foam, paper mache, paper clay and then paint. My next post will give step by step instructions and pictures on how I made it.
My pictures from the photoshoots will be up on my facebook later this week, check back and like me at Reeni Cosplay!
These are all new costumes I made this year. Im suprised I accomplished this much and very happy with how they all came out. It was my first time wearing Princess Serenity at Otakon. I did a group with my friends who cosplayed Sailor Venus, Sailor Mars, and Prince Darian. This costume was not too complicated. I will describe how I made it and materials I used in a future post, stay tuned :)
I love my Lux costume. I spent most of the time making the hood. I used a pattern and sewed it up, with purple fabric for the rims, and even the detailed patches on the back. I used a lavender fabric paint to make the designs on it. The staff was made out of a wood branch and covered with paper clay. It was then painted with acrylic paint. It was very easy to walk around in and its always fun to have a prop XD
This was one of my easiest costumes. It was very easy to replicate the top and pants and just sew it up. The No Face mask took the most work. We used foam, paper mache, paper clay and then paint. My next post will give step by step instructions and pictures on how I made it.
My pictures from the photoshoots will be up on my facebook later this week, check back and like me at Reeni Cosplay!
