1st Edition
Mask Making Techniques Creating 3-D Characters from 2-D Designs for Theatre, Cosplay, Film, and TV
1. What is a Mask? 2. Mask Design 3. Safety 4. Things to Consider When Constructing a Mask 5. Types of Helmets, Armatures, and Interior Supports 6. Tools and Supplies 7. Common Mask Making Materials 8. Clays and Plasters 9. Fabrics and Fur Coverings 10. Painting 11. Horns, Antennae, and Ears 12. Eyes 13. Hair 14. Mask Projects
Biography
Mary C. McClung is a professor of costume design at West Virginia University and the author of Foam Patterning and Construction Techniques (Routledge, 2016). She has designed costumes, puppets, masks, and sets for theatre, video, and television for over 20 years. As artistic director and crafts artisan for Animax Designs, she had the opportunity to design and build for companies such as Disney, Children’s Television Workshop, and Universal Studios. Freelance work incudes productions with the Dallas Children’s Theatre, Trollwood Performing Arts School, and the Colorado Shakespeare Festival.
