Hey, guys. I made a post about mask stands because I’m thinking about getting some for my H6 replica mask and Friday The 13th Part 3 replica hockey mask and hood. A lot of you guys said to stay away from foam/styrofoam because it could damage the latex. Obviously, the Part 3 replica hockey mask I have coming isn’t latex, but I would like to put it over the hood to display when I’m not using it when they get here. I was looking around a little bit ago and found some wooden mask stands. Would they be ok? Found these. Would any of these work? https://www.etsy.com/listing/229733235/wooden-display-stand-for-cosplay-hats?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=wooden mask stand&ref=sr_gallery-1-2
Just make ur own man. It’s super easy and costs about 3.50 a stand. Can find everything at any arts and crafts store. Just cut the rod to the length u want. Screw the top onto rod then screw the rod to the base. Paint or stain any color u want.
I don’t think so man. As long as ur keeping it out of the sunlight and elements and not sitting on top of a heater or something it’s gonna be fine. Foam head or not or felt or anything really.
I’m not gonna tell ya to use them but I think it’s all a myth. With the quality of latex used today by indie artists unless u purposely try to melt a mask ur gonna be fine. I have a few pricey pieces on foam heads I have zero concerns it will affect them.
So, I’m also fairly ignorant when it comes to displaying masks. I’m seeing that foam heads should NOT be used for displaying latex Myers masks? I see the other option is to use a wooden dowel like stand instead, but wouldn’t the mask sag more/lose the shape due to not being filled out? How does something like that look? Just trying to find the best way.
I’ve used plastic bags for several years, they seem pretty safe, and I like that it’s adjustable to shaping. I do like the pre-cut craft wood idea I don’t know why I never thought of that. I might need to run by the craft store and see what I can find to finally make a proper stand.
Thanks, everyone. One more question before I decide on what to do as far as putting one together. Was just look in Kreation X’s site and found this mask stand on their site. Have any of you guys seen this or think it will work? Says it is constructed from ABS PVC. I’m wondering if the top/dome is made from that, too, and if so if it will be ok for latex? If so, I may grab one. If not, I’ll try to make my own. Again, thanks! http://www.kreationx.com/product-page/adjustable-mask-or-helmet-stand
Google the original Halloween 5 mask and some Don Post The Masks from the 80’s. Those sat on styrofoam. I’m not trying to be a smart-a** here, but there is definitely some proof that these draw the moisture out of latex and accelerate the rot setting in. It is after all a natural material. Also this is long term use, so a few years probably won’t condemn a mask. Just risky business.
Yup. This is exactly what I do, although I bore a 1" hole halfway through the middle of the base. I also put a piece of foam padding between the top of the stand and the mask so that the hard surface of the wood doesn’t end up putting a ring in the top of the mask. Remember, gravity gives zero f***s about us.
The original hero mask and the h5 hero were also used and abused on a movie set everyday. The og mask in 2 films. Imagine all the sweat and oil that seeped into that latex over the decades. I’m sure they were never properly cleaned or powdered after use. They went thru stuff on those sets I’m sure no normal mask will ever go thru. And who knows what condition they were kept in at all times. I would personally blame that for them breaking down more than a foam head.
I use cheap paper towel holders from the dollar store, and tennis balls. I just cut a slit in the tennis ball and put it on top of the paper towel holder, then stuff the mask with plastic grocery bags to get the right look. You can kind of see the base in this pic. This works pretty good for me for now, until I can find some with better looking bases. It only cost about $8 to do 4 of them.
