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About Me Member Deviant of Many Talents mesmithy25/Female/United States Recent Activity Deviant for 2 Years
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  • Current Residence: Santa Monica
  • Interests: Mask making, coffee, my job, video games (puzzles or RPGs)
  • Favourite movie: Jurassic Park
  • Favourite band or musician: System of a Down
  • Favourite artist: Dave McKean
  • Operating System: Mac
  • Favourite game: Final Fantasy 6
  • Favourite cartoon character: Spider-Man

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~cubecrazy2 Aug 27, 2009, 5:21:54 PM
Amazing custom toys! Great professional work!

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*Soseiru Aug 10, 2009, 4:55:26 PM
You're welcome.

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Mood: Love ~carlasb Jul 5, 2009, 7:34:22 PM
your work is very very good, congratulations!! =D
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~mesmithy Jul 5, 2009, 11:06:17 PM
Thank you very much! I should have a new custom posted by the end of the week. Hope you like it :)
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Mood: Love *lamelobo Jul 2, 2009, 5:12:32 AM
on your leather deer mask. (it is awesome spirit mask.) how did you sew the leather,? did you have to wet the leather, or use soft leather to create the shape. Did you use a form for the bottom? (to keep the shape, and support the antlers)? your masks are awesome!!!!!

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"I am Just an Earth Bound Mystic.. who " Fell in Love with the Sky."
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~mesmithy Jul 2, 2009, 1:44:59 PM
Thanks! I have more process pictures on my blog: [link]
I start with a wire frame, then use hot glue (rather sparingly) to attach the buckskin, which is a very soft leather. I used an awl to make a hole first, then a leather needle to thread the leather lace. The antlers are wired and lashed onto the frame and the rabbit fur was put over it so you can't see :) The antlers are a set with the skull cap still attached, which is much easier then trying to attach loose antlers.
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*lamelobo Jul 3, 2009, 5:24:18 AM
thank you so much for the response. I would like to try to make a mask similar but an elk instead. I love your costumes, and work. The metal frame is a great idea. Did you use sautering tool to (small flame torch) to weld the joints. You did a great job. I am sorry i ask so many questions. But, if you don't mind may i ask did you order the leather/fur/ (necklace teeth and shell) from some wheres? Or find them locally. I really love the (way you created your masks) and working with leather..i love them. Thank you!! I love your work!!!!!!!!
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"I am Just an Earth Bound Mystic.. who " Fell in Love with the Sky."
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~mesmithy Jul 4, 2009, 1:05:55 AM
Thanks! I'm glad you are excited about the work :) I used 16 gauge wire and soldering wire called 'acid core' which means the solder and the flux are together. The I used a mini blow torch to heat up the joints before applying the acid core. Be careful with elk antlers because they are quite a bit larger and heavier. If you want the mask to be wearable be concious of the weight. I got most of my materials from a tent at the Tucson Gem Show (oddly enough) but 'the leather guy' on eBay is a great source. Good luck on your project! I hope to see pictures! :)
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Mood: Love *lamelobo Jul 4, 2009, 8:20:24 AM
I am gonna try to look around for some type of elk horns...i will keep ya posted on what i find, and would you let me know what you think !? Thank you kindly. I really appreciate your feed back..hehe..!
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thank you
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i note ya soon.
happy 4th !!!(=

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"I am Just an Earth Bound Mystic.. who " Fell in Love with the Sky."
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