Con help (costume emergency/ search for furry MASK pics).

[QueenCheetah]

I recently decided to attend my first con, Midwest Furfest-and I couldn't be more excited ^^  The only problem is I didn't realize IT'S THIS WEEKEND! (was told it was in summer ._.)  I still really want to go, but obviously making my own, FIRST fursuit isn't gonna happen in the next four days.
Needless to say, I REALLY need some help here- I already have the tail done (in 6 straight hours!), and I know how to make basic paw pads- the only problem is I don't have time to make a nice head    I don't like doing things half-@$$ed, so I at least want something on my face.  I have a small plastic face mask that I can decorate; however I also have the fur, hot glue gun, fur, Sculpey, and everything else I would need to make a nice head.  I also have a ton of face paints that I can borrow from a friend (she could use them on me if needed).

So I need some advice- should I try to make a quick head (I've never tried making one before O.o), should I ask my friend to paint my face to match, OR should I try to make something simple and cute out of the face mask? 

I also would REALLY appreciate if someone could show me some photos of furry "masks" (NOT fursuit heads, but just hand-made face masks) so I have some ideas- I can't really find any for some reason-? O.o

Thank you so much for reading this, and sorry if it's kinda off-topic, I'm just really desperate and don't have any furry friends to ask for help. >.<

[Red-Black]

Full heads take a lot of time. I should know, I've made a couple!

Masks are the best way to go. Not only can they look sexy, they also are easy to put on and take off. Trust me, you'll appreciate the ease once you get to the con!

By the way, masks or just using ears and a tail is not half assed. One of my costumes is a mask and my mom wears a mask/ears/tail combo when she goes to cons and gets heaps of compliments. My mom's is a carnival mask, the fancy kind with feathers and beads, that matches her grey cat ears and grey tail. She also has brown ears and a brown tail with bows for "formal" occasions. My brother also uses masks or sometimes a muzzle and paint.

Attached is me in my mask (sorry about the picture quality, I didn't take it and I put the mask on in a hurry to boot!) and brother in his. Yes, I can drive in that mask and wear my glasses! I wish I had a picture of Mom, but she never holds still unless knitting (cats and yarn, go figure) and, even then, she's always moving.  

As a rule of thumb, the less paint, the faster it goes on. Brother and I typically expose only our faces if we use paint with the masks in order to speed things up. Mom does not paint her face with the mask and instead relies on beautiful clothing and scarves to get the "pretty kitty" feel across.

[QueenCheetah]

Oh wow, your MOM is a furry too?!?  That's amazing!!  Sounds like she looks beautiful in her ensemble.  (Kitties = teh coolness =^^=)
Oh, no, sorry, I think I was a little vague; I meant that I didn't want to just have a tail and paws without at least some kind of ears or something on my upper body, since they help to put the look together.  I'm also very shy irl, so I need something to hide behind...    
Your pictures are amazing; the rabbit is just incredible! (big Wonderland fan)  You two look great- and thank you again for all of your advice; you've been so kind with all the n00bs here

[Joxy]

heads take awhile

takes me around a month for a head (used to make suits for a living)

and you dont need a suit for a con

i got to ac and furfright every year and i dont suit untill im asked to or till im drunk XD

[QueenCheetah]

heads take awhile

takes me around a month for a head (used to make suits for a living)

A MONTH?!?    Whoa- and you're a professional!!!  Dang...
I've just about finished the tail (maybe six inches more stitching and then the elastic) and I've got a rough paw pattern down, so hopefully I'll have a nice three-piece by Friday.  Thanks to everyone for their suggestions; I think I'm gonna try a foamed-mask like Red-Black's bro- if I have enough time. O.o

BTW, can I ask if you have a website showing your work?  I'm always interested in seeing everyone's costumes!

[Talarath]

Red hair?  Any chance your Shaun Morgan from seether? 

[QueenCheetah]

Red hair?  Any chance your Shaun Morgan from seether? 

  Um, wrong thread maybe?  (I do have red hair, but I'm a girl).

[Red-Black]

Oh wow, your MOM is a furry too?!?  That's amazing!!  Sounds like she looks beautiful in her ensemble.  (Kitties = teh coolness =^^=)
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Your pictures are amazing; the rabbit is just incredible! (big Wonderland fan)  You two look great- and thank you again for all of your advice; you've been so kind with all the n00bs here

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Thanks to everyone for their suggestions; I think I'm gonna try a foamed-mask like Red-Black's bro- if I have enough time. O.o

It's no problem. People here are nice, which is why I hang around.  Besides, if someone doesn't pass knowledge on, how will everyone learn? (well, besides from disaster after disaster, that is).

Also, thanks!  My whole family has always prided ourselves on our costumes. And yes, we're all furry! As I mentioned earlier in another thread, we go to cons together and everything. Mom's actually more open about it than bro and I are. She even meows at people in public and goes by "Cat"!

By the way, the rabbit is made out of a store-bought nose with paint and clever costuming. It's actually easier to do than mine was! If you have any Halloween/costume shops around, look for a "kitty nose" and some good quality face paint. I personally like the little bottles of Ben Nye theatrical makeup as it goes on fast and evenly and wears better than cheaper brands like Rubies does.

Once you find a cat nose you like be sure to paint it to match the face paint so it blends in (check craft stores for acrylic paint). Woochie makes a nice cat nose I'd like to recommend. Just don't use the spirit gum it comes with as that will destroy the nose when you try to take it off. Instead, use with liquid latex adhesive or prosthetic adhesive. The later holds better, though it can be harder to find and will require remover. From there use makeup to blend the nose with the rest of the face and you're good to go!

Red hair?  Any chance your Shaun Morgan from seether? 

Lol. No, but I can sing if it means anything. 

[Joxy]

i dont consider myself a professional =/

i just did it more as a hobby that got me a few bucks XD

and was you asking if i had a website?

[QueenCheetah]

Okay, so working until 4 am every night for three days, I managed to make a tail, paws, and a mask.  And then I went to Furfest on Friday.

  Oh A-my GAWD.  IT WAS AWESOME!!!!   Everyone was so friendly- I've never gotten hugged so much in my life!  I went to some great intro. panels and the panelists were very funny and open to even the n00biest questions.  XD  If you've never been to a con I definitely have to recommend Furfest- it's in a nice hotel and isn't too big (compared to like, ACEN).
I might post pictures of my pieces later, but thank you again to everyone who responded- it's great knowing that furs irl are just as nice as the ones here on ZP  

It's no problem. People here are nice, which is why I hang around.   Besides, if someone doesn't pass knowledge on, how will everyone learn? (well, besides from disaster after disaster, that is).

Also, thanks!  My whole family has always prided ourselves on our costumes. And yes, we're all furry! As I mentioned earlier in another thread, we go to cons together and everything. Mom's actually more open about it than bro and I are. She even meows at people in public and goes by "Cat"!

XD Sometimes learning by disaster is the only way to learn!   Thank you for sharing that info!  I had no idea spirit gum could be destructive O.o  
My mom is very open to furry culture but she's not into it.   Most of my friends are pretty open-minded too but they're not into it either... but they're still awesome.

i dont consider myself a professional =/

i just did it more as a hobby that got me a few bucks XD

and was you asking if i had a website?

It's been my experience that the most humble artists are usually the best  But it's a shame that you don't do it anymore.  
And yep, I was wondering if you had any pics of your suits- I'm always amazed by what peole can make!

[Joxy]

 hehe well im glad you had  blast

thats how i was my first con XP


and nonono i still do em...just not as much now since other things take up most my time