Homemade Predator Mask

If you love the Predator films and want to play the ultimate villain at your next Halloween party, why not make your own Predator mask. There are many ways to do it, but one good way uses latex to create a more life-like, moving mask. It will take you a couple of days and will cost less than $30.

Things You'll Need

• Plain face mask
• Liquid latex
• Small sponge
• Small latex brush
• Black latex paint
• Hairdryer
• Spirit gum
• Black face paint
• Scissors or scalpel
• Baby powder
• Brush
• 4'x4' piece of Styrofoam
• Latex gloves

Instructions

1. 

   Wear latex gloves.

   Mix together the liquid latex and latex paint. Judge the amount to use based on the size of your mask. You are going to cover the whole mask with it. The ratio for mixing is 3 parts liquid latex to every 1 part paint.

2. 

   Use a small sponge to apply the latex.

   Apply the latex mix to the mask with your sponge. Cover the entire mask evenly. Repeat the process until you have 10 layers, then leave to dry overnight.

3. 

   Cutting arrange the edge will help you pull the mask off.

   Cut around the edge of the latex with your scissors or scalpel. Then, very slowly, start peeling it off. As you pull, srprinkle baby powder on the edge as it is pulled off the mask. This will stop it from tearing.

4. Cut your face mask to the size you want. For example, try cutting bigger eyes or a triangular chin.

5. Cut out your Styrofoam piece in several shapes. You are going to attach these to the mask to create a 3D effect. You can cut out a chin shape, two parts to fit around the eyes and so on. Also cut out a trapezoid shape. This will make the forehead.

6. Paint the foam black or gray.

7. Stick the 3D parts onto the latex mask with super glue.

8. Paint your neck black using the face paint. Also paint any areas that will not be covered by the mask, such as the eyelids.

9. Apply several dots of spirit gum to the edges and center of the mask. Attach it to your face.

References

• Scifi Models: Predator Mask
• Backyard FX: Latex Superhero Mask