Lu:na masks

[akogare.livejournal.com]

A few years back I was huge into cosplaying (mainly Gackt, of course ;) ) and during this time I also made these masks. I recently rediscovered them and since I still think they're awesome, I wanted to share some photos.




The one with the wig is of course from Sixth Day & Seventh Night (for some reason, I ended up naming him Kurt :D;) and the others are the dancer's masks from Kagen no Tsuki. All designs except for one detail on one of the dancer's masks are the same as the originals.
Kurt now sits here and makes an awesome room decoration. Plus, the hair glows in the dark :x

Comments

[minime17.livejournal.com]

Amazing *_* How long does it take to make one like that?

[akogare.livejournal.com]

Thank you! The time needed differs, the dancer's masks didn't take very long because painting the patterns wasn't very difficult. The Sixth Day & Seventh Night one took way longer because I first had to alter some details on the mask itself (cutting the eyes into the right shape and altering the chin part), and painting the symbol on the forehead was difficult, too (I used a stencil which did not turn out as practicable as I thought). It's been a long time but I think a dancer's mask would barely take an hour to make, while the other one needs a lot more work so I'm guessing five hours.

[karadin.livejournal.com]

These are fabulous, I'd love to see more of your cosplay!

[akogare.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much, then I'll post a few pictures soon if nobody feels bothered.

[kazu-hisoka.livejournal.com]

They look really cool. Did they take you a long time to make?

[akogare.livejournal.com]

Thank you lots! The dancer's ones didn't take very long because their pattern are easy to paint, but the Sixth Day & Seventh Night one took much longer because alterations to the mask itself need to be made (cutting the eyes into the right shape and altering the chin) and the symbol on the forehead is rather difficult to do.

[elegantpaws.livejournal.com]

EXCELLENT WORK!

[akogare.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much! :D

[elegantpaws.livejournal.com]

Always say what I mean. Gorgeous! Do share more.

[akogare.livejournal.com]

I shall gladly do so :D

[gackutofan67.livejournal.com]

"Kurt" mask is great.....wonderful job you did^^

[akogare.livejournal.com]

Thank you lots x3

[cyanidedreams61.livejournal.com]

Wow! It looks awesome!

[akogare.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much! :)

[jishcreator.livejournal.com]

oh..my..god..
THOSE ARE AMAZING! I wish I has that kind of ability~
XD "Kurt" I love naming things like that.

I would love to see the rest of your cosplay! ^^

[akogare.livejournal.com]

Thank you lots! :D

Then I shall share some more photos soon x3~

[tanfouk.livejournal.com]

Very nice work. I wish I had the time to really research the symbolism of Kabuki and other Japanese masks. About all I know is that red indicates a good character.

A long time ago I saw a photo of a mask that was apparently offered as Sixth Day merchandise - it had sort of a spider-web design on one side of the face, which was close to stage makeup that Kami wore.

[akogare.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

Ohh so was that mask fan-made or official? I guess it was one of the SDSN dancer's masks, which look also very great.

[tanfouk.livejournal.com]

It was official, sold in a very nice box. I'll prowl around the net and see if I can find a photo. I think I did something simple like a Google image search : Gackt mask, but it over a year ago.

[karadin.livejournal.com]

Yep, those were official Gackt merchandise from the SDSN tour. They were over $100USD, and one time, I even saw a fan selling one, alas, could not afford. ;(

[akogare.livejournal.com]

Strange, never saw one of those, but now I badly want to :(

[haebin.livejournal.com]

Wow, that is such a fantastic work! Very impressing :)

[akogare.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much :3

[gackt29.livejournal.com]

Wow... That's one awesome work of art! :D Please do share more if you have the time... ^^

[akogare.livejournal.com]

Thank you lots x) I'll gladly do so!

[tallymark.livejournal.com]

Wow! Those are awesome! They must look incredible on display.

[akogare.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much! :D

[blazing-shadow.livejournal.com]

There amazing. *__*

[akogare.livejournal.com]

Thank you!! x)

[celestialraine.livejournal.com]

THEY ARE GREAT!!!!! Love "Kurt", and even the dancers' masks are awesome too! Well, all your hard work has paid off with the result! Gj! :D

[akogare.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much! :D

[mingoes.livejournal.com]

WOW! they're beautiful!
How did you make the mask itself? Paper?..Or bought plain mask n then paint n edit?

[akogare.livejournal.com]

Thank you! :D
Yup the mask itself is a bought plain white plastic mask that has been altered to fit :)

[lilyginnyblack.livejournal.com]

Those are just gorgeous! *0* You did a fantastic job on them. I can't imagine the amount of time and patience it must of taken to make those. And...Kurt! xD One of my dad's old friend's name is Kurt. =P Thank you for posting and sharing this! ^-^