DIY Jack Skellington Mask Nightmare Before Christmas (How To)

[@akuamcclure4456]

Just a few minir suggestions. To anyone that is making this. I am an epoxy artist and would suggest epoxy as the final coat because of the fact that epoxy is self leveling and because, especially over white it really helps hide imperfections. Once you have painted everything, then epoxy. Also something cheaper to use to smooth out the paper mache is dry wall mud. Just a minor suggestions from one costume maker to another. I love this, and my grandson asks for me to make him a Jack mask, so this is helpful!

[@cathyg31509]

😮I’m making one now and was about to do the epoxy, so you’re saying do the paint before? Doesn’t it dry like a yellow-ish color? I used epoxy on the inside of my mask and it looks a little discolored. Did I do something wrong? Maybe I used the wrong type😅

[@ChimichangoBoom]

This video just makes me wonder why the hell Disney decided to always make the weirdest version of Jack skellington being a human face with almost a Roger from American Dad head lol

[@Sinfiltros92]

I never knew what feeling envy was until now... 😍 I love this movie so much

[@MrKidQueso]

Great video, I made a Jack, the food chain guy, head and it was a success. It was however heavy. I went beyond 3 layers, ending about 1/8” thick. It’s good to know that 3 layers and the application of resin works. I did wonder how you were going to treat the inside. I made a paper crown to keep it from being wobbly. Thanks!

[@Capohanf1]

First you CAN sand resin well! I use Wet/Dry sand paper up to 1500 grit depending on how smooth I want the finish! And instead of a cut up stocking, you can get fine mesh at the fabric store that is stiffer than most cloth and is easier to see through.

[@Anders927]

Much better than the Disney Alien.

[@monstermike1984]

The fact that you said “Jack Skelton” instead of “Skellington” so many times was like daggers in my ears. Aside from that, this was pretty nice work

[@remlya]

Same. But he spelled it right in the title. I looked through the comments expecting to see many people point out the mistake but in 3 years you seem to be the first.

[@monstermike1984]

@@remlya haha oddly enough I had that same thought before posting. I scrolled through the comments and thought “how can I possibly be the first person to comment on that?!”

[@damein17]

Looks good. Did one of these about 7 years ago.

[@colchilibeck]

Nice work! I'm glad my video was helpful! It is a long process but I agree, it is absolutely worth the effort!

[@JustinStanley]

Thank you! It was a huge hit, will definitely be using it again!

[@ZB_Ray562]

Hello! Was Cutting out the eyes hard?

[@jasonyukich1560]

You could make a fortune selling these

[@Tracor3k99]

Kudos! This looks a lot lighter than the foam halves I used from a craft store.

[@Dezwrr]

Man, I absolutely love the amount of work you put into this mask. I’m very intrigued and motivated to make one myself.🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@carlmilton1]

Nice, I am currently making one. I’m a bit late for Halloween. I also used a beach ball. Good to see that people are using the model magic for features so I will buy some.

[@MrCalihitman007]

what size beach ball did you use?

[@tomnewdelhi]

Amazing work. What size ball did you use?

[@marilynvillanueva925]

You made it look fairly easy, so I gave it a try. Would like to send you pictures.

[@cityswim9955]

this is better than the Jack at disneyland!

[@JustinStanley]

Thank you!

[@jhick77]

This is really cool. How did you keep it from moving around on your head?

[@Tracor3k99]

I've done this as well, not the beach ball but from foam halves from michaels. How i keep mine on is padding shaped around your head so its nice and snug. The way I have mine it can almost be a motorcycle helmet

[@angelicagamboa299]

He put a bicycle helmet inside.. He attached it with epoxy. You can see the helmet on the counter (to the left) when he's drawing the eyes and mouth in the beginning of the video.

[@1818390]

I made this costume for my son 2 years back and it came out amazing!!! Thank you so much for this tutorial

[@felipedrago2001]

Amazin!! And how about the clothes? Where im from, to buy one, is soo expensive. So its better make a own, but I dont now how...

[@esthelasanchez-mg3ec]

Hello, I just discovered your video, excellent work, I have a question, do you sweat under the mask? my costume comes with a full latex head but it starts getting wet the minute you put it on.

[@stephenwood2145]

Very nicely done

[@theocole3077]

I got the same outfit bro this Year you killed it though thanks for the idea/ video

[@shelbywhittaker]

That's was fun to watch

[@janeavery9491]

This must have taken so much patience - great job! Can you use the pink wall filler to sculpt the features as well?

[@tinaknutsen]

You use it after the sculpting to make it nice and smooth.

[@devany7358]

This is so cool!! I wish I had more time to be able to do this!

[@beatlegal64988]

This is Awesome!!!

[@whizwolf2452]

I have a best for you to do you could do you like a Frankenstein mask or something or about what you already did wolverine yeah you should do that

[@stevenreynolds7219]

Nice job.

[@ChippedBuilds]

That’s so cool!

[@edwinsantiago2403]

I'll buy you one just like that,i’m from Puerto Rico

[@mariamarizolcaychocordova9110]

This' the video that I need, tank's.

[@JustinStanley]

You’re welcome, hope you have fun making one!

[@mariamarizolcaychocordova9110]

@@JustinStanley not exactly, I get stressed, 'caused I thought that's easy, but it was too complicated, however I never could done without your tutorial.

[@GHOSTTRAINPRODUCTION]

I like the scaling on the head because it's not too big compared to a lot of people that make them as well

[@jessiepapabear4272]

Really cool! Hey what grit sandpaper did you use?

[@JustinStanley]

Jessie Papa Bear 220 grit will do the trick!

[@aaronpowell7492]

Quick question: what size beach ball did you use? Is guessing 12” but could be 16”.

[@niqky]

im making mine rn, i used a 15 inch one, its lowkey big but not bad. id say anything from 13-15 inch the best. anything over 15 way to big

[@Bingzbhui9]

May I ask how long it took? Just the whole process

[@aaronkelly9377]

How big was the beach ball you were using?

[@danielarivera9726]

Pretty cool! I've made "Akasha" the queen of the damnd people love my costume as well. It's all worth the time and effort to make your own costume and it can last you a very long time as long as you take good care of it!

[@SynysterGoose]

What did you use inside the helmet to keep it in place?

[@hannawhite778]

What brand or kind of epoxy should be used?

[@piZzka25]

You really have to sell them! I can't do it on my regular home :(

[@jasonpappazi7314]

Did the clay stick to the paper mache when it dried?

[@SaxonNG41]

So I just got to the clay part and i'd used Crayola's Air Dry Clay... it looked great putting it on the paper mache head last night, but today a lot of it has cracked/split and in some cases falling off the paper mache.. was there some sort of adhesive or primer to put on the head first before applying the clay?

[@JustinStanley]

I used the model magic clay and did not have a problem with cracking or pieces falling off. I believe it is a lot lighter than the air dry clay as well. You could try using some Elmer’s glue to reattach. The additional paper towel paper machete layer will also act as additional support for the clay.

[@SaxonNG41]

@@JustinStanley Yea, could be the difference between model magic and crayola. either way, I did look up ways to reattach the clay to the mache and carpenters wood glue actually worked surprisingly well for anyone else that runs into this. for cracks, they did recommend just wetting the surface and working new clay into the cracks and let dry. I did that and still found it cracking in the same places, so maybe just don't use the Crayola Air Dry for this project. Agreed the added paper towel mache should help smooth things out, so we'll see how it turns out.

[@adrianazelada4552]

How do you measure the hole in the bottom to but your head in

[@97eagleman]

Would you be willing to make one without the final detail just the cast no paint I really want one but just never have the time to make one. If so respond and we can set up a proper communication line and speak details further.

[@johnzelinski5004]

Do u sell the drunk skeleton?

[@blancavaladez3460]

what is the name of the pink thing??? I want to buy it

[@justin_manilla]

How much for you to make me one

[@rachelrichardson3111]

What size beach ball did you use?

[@JustinStanley]

Just found one that was bigger than my head!

[@JamesSmith-bu6rm]

24 inch

[@THEREALSINNER247]

How big is the beach ball?

[@JustinStanley]

I believe 15 - 16 in

[@angelicagamboa299]

How did you secure it to your head so it doesn't move around while wearing it?

[@JustinStanley]

There is a helmet glued inside

[@angelicagamboa299]

@@JustinStanley thanks! 🙂

[@cjvega5562]

Hello! How long did the epoxy take to dry?

[@JustinStanley]

I let the epoxy dry over night.

[@allye7854]

Okay someone tell me if im doing this wrong because i am trying so hard but you say you use paper mache with flour glue and water HOW?! because when u add glue it goes all thick and lumpy af im sooo lost D8

[@JustinStanley]

Sounds like you need more water, you need it pretty liquefied.

[@allye7854]

@@JustinStanley Okay thank you its my first tester of doing this lol but i seen you used wood glue see i was using gorilla glue and it was just going all chunky lol also is pancake flour okay to use or not please help D: i wanna do this right

[@musicislove0012]

Would it be ok to use non-hardening clay?

[@JustinStanley]

You could probably get away with it since you will put more paper machete and epoxy over it. The model magic was nice because of how light it is.

[@davidgarza1500]

Dude you should sell them

[@1818390]

WhT did you put for the eyes to see through?? Mesh?

[@JustinStanley]

They were stocking socks I found at Walmart

[@Tracor3k99]

Hadn't thought of stocking socks. How's the view with that? I use black window screen, doubled. They cannot see in and I can see out easily

[@JustmePR85]

😍

[@ginajessicadelatorrezender1789]

La cabeza qué pena quería hacerlo😢

[@CoZmicShReddeR]

That is bad ass! ;)

[@dionbrown9036]

How did you cut out the eyes?

[@ZB_Ray562]

I would like to know that too.

[@jasonpappazi7314]

X acto knife I'd use

[@aaronkelly9377]

What was the glue flour and water ratio

[@elizabethhernandez6475]

I used 1 cup of water and 2 tablespoons of flour. Mix the flour in cold water until it's completely combined until all lumps are gone. Next heat the mixture on the stove until it starts to bubble while stirring the entire time so it won't burn. Let the mixture cool down a bit. It should dry on clear, smooth and hard.

[@angelicagamboa299]

You can just use water and school glue to make a paste but not too runy. . No need to add flour or cook it over a stove.. I've made 3 following this tutorial (minus the flour) and they all turned out awesome!!

[@ginajessicadelatorrezender1789]

No se vio cómo lo abrió

[@sinner13halloweenfiend76]

Came out sick 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@Bruno82375]

no digas miadas es mrst beast

[@germkin5445]

wow, the mask its incredible, but your body don't help, Jack it's skinny and you... well..... LOL

[@TheBeardedSandman]

What size beach ball did you use?