How to Make a Plague Doctor Mask Free PDF Pattern for Foam or Leather Easy DIY Tutorial

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[@ananita6888]

you are insanely talented and skilled. I just discovered foamsmithing and I am hooked after watching your video on Blick's channel. Awesome work and exceptional tutorials.

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@@ananita6888 thank you so much!

[@gm_shiokawa]

Are there any alternatives to the foam?

[@manonliavais]

Where are the free PDF patterns?

[@SKSProps]

@@manonliavais on my website there is a link in the video description

[@eeeb1117]

Absolutely love this!! My 9 year old decided this is what she wants to be (I cracked up that she even knew what this was). I’ll be buying a store bought costume in case my diy skills really don’t come through. Lots of time to practice though.

[@SKSProps]

That’s awesome to hear!

[@charleneenglish7520]

Did you make it? Did you shrink it down or go with the size from the template? My 10 year old went from grim reaper to this.

[@tobynobel5671]

That's great! Something to wear out at the grocery store 🙂

[@SKSProps]

Hell yeah!

[@mirror1643]

it would also keep your other mask on

[@blizatrex]

Looks creepy. I wasn't sure about the purple but it is much more subtle after it dried.

[@SKSProps]

Yeah the FX paint don't have as high a pigment count as the Liquitex heavy body paints as an example. So I think they work well as glazes or color shifts

[@tet4906]

Yeah, im also not sure about the FX purple it makes it look like a neon-ish plauge mask

[@dfcprops3849]

That stitching technique is just so dang cool! Great work on this mask. Really enjoying the increase of video content and getting to see more of your painting and making techniques.

[@SKSProps]

Thanks man and more videos are on the way!

[@seaz6924]

My friend really loves the plague doctor so im gonna try make this for him!!

[@SKSProps]

Awesome! Have Fun!

[@broubei4992]

Ayo same, im doing it for they re bday

[@deadcat8413]

Dude you're amazing for not only creating a free template, but then giving a tutorial on how to make the template work. The mask looks super cool and I will be making this myself so thank you very much for creating this.

[@SKSProps]

Glad you like it!

[@Oblichan15]

How are you this absolutely INSANE Just went to your web and i cant even imagine the hours of patterning you are gifting the Internet as a whole!!! THANK YOU!! I used the witch hat Last year but i did not see how many things you had in there, whenever possible will donate!!

[@SKSProps]

Thanks! part of my way of giving back to the cosplay community and they support me by buying my HD-Foam and donating 👍

[@vi2448]

Loved the pattern! I wear this to school and the grocery store, great conversation starter

[@SKSProps]

Thanks!

[@charleneenglish7520]

This is amazing! My 10 year old wants to go as a plague doctor for Halloween. Last year we did Edward scissor hands. I love that he wants to be cool stuff and not just a plastic store bought mask! This looks very achievable and he can help me with it.

[@SKSProps]

That’s fantastic to hear!

[@MiraScarletMade]

oooo the foil technique looks AWESOME!! this turned out great and was so satisfying to watch :)

[@SKSProps]

Mira Scarlet Thank You!

[@goombis1]

Hey Steve, just built this for my daughter's Halloween costume - came out brilliantly! Your templates are the best.

[@SKSProps]

That’s awesome! 🙌

[@CosmicKristen]

Great tutorial! Your videos are so well shot and you really explain the process thoroughly!

[@SKSProps]

Thank you very much!

[@catesdon4363]

Thank you for all your hard work! Your pdf files, supplies and videos are all exceptional quality! I look forward to trying many of them :D

[@SKSProps]

Thank you very much! I love hearing that 👍👍

[@jennythmozenkopeterson5801]

Just made up 4 of these for a Renn Faire...thank you so much for sharing the pattern! We got tons of compliments!

[@SKSProps]

You're welcome!

[@theonionmaster9486]

Building the mask, it’s looking awesome

[@wwmmbb1971]

Thank you for the pattern! I made a great costume for my 11 year old - he loves it. I would attach a pic but I don't have the option to do so.

[@SKSProps]

That is so awesome to hear and you are very welcome!

[@annijaas]

amazing video!! loved this tutorial, super easy to follow :) keep up the great work!!! :)

[@SKSProps]

Thank you!

[@C3DPropShop]

Well. I love this. Going to make one now!

[@SKSProps]

C3D PROP SHOP Thank You!

[@VikingFyre]

Great mask, will definitely get the template. As an aside, I like to texture my foam prior to cutting using scrunched up foil and a dry hot iron to make a leather texture

[@SKSProps]

Thanks! and yeah that technique definitely works well too!

[@minetruly]

I made this. FYI, all the 6mm sections can be made to fit on two 9"x12" sheets of foam. The 2mm detail bits require less than 1 sheet.

[@malakaskar8205]

this comment section is so wholesome i think i cried a little

[@SKSProps]

Always trying to promote positivity

[@marenjones6665]

Right, the "economy" But I was just thinking this would be in this Halloween.

[@BringMeMySword]

I know this might be an odd question, but what size do I need to print the template? Normal 8 by 11 paper? Or am I going to need to change my printer settings? This came out absolutely amazing, I'm excited to throw my own spin on this! Awesome work. 🍻

[@SKSProps]

Open the pdf in adobe acrobat and click “poster” this will scale the template properly across 2 sheets of regular paper 👍

[@BringMeMySword]

@@SKSProps thanks so much for the info!!

[@christinezani]

Oh thank you!! Had the same q!!

[@susansloan3003]

Perfect, I had the same question too and figured I would find the answer in the comments. 😘 I will definitely send a picture and donate once done. Thanks so much!

[@joemoodster9302]

@@SKSProps Don't I have to buy adobe acrobat? Are there any other platforms I can use instead of that?

[@zatogalaxy5104]

Played your vids so many times without skipping ads. Hope it'll help. More crafts to come!

[@SKSProps]

Thank you! Glad you liked the build!

[@nikola1044]

my 11 year old sister decided she wants to be a plague doctor for halloween this year lol! this was extremely helpful, thank you!:)

[@SKSProps]

You are so welcome!

[@Otakuchan823]

I legit have every color of the fx paint. We sell it at Michael's (I work there) and I'm obsessed lol

[@seranrevere865]

Thank you so much!! I drew the sketch out on paper and I’m gonna change the design once I figure out exactly how I want to piece it together!!

[@SKSProps]

You’re welcome 🙌

[@seranrevere865]

@@SKSProps I’ve never been this excited before lol! This seriously helped me a lot!!

[@vanillaraptor5585]

This will make family reunions much much more interesting

[@shaylin6948]

Love the project and oddly appropriate with everything that is happening. Is there a specific type of respirator or filter you recommend when heating up foam, working with contact cement, sanding foam, etc? Also, how often do you recommend changing filters?

[@SKSProps]

Thanks! and I've got links in the video description for some of my favorite tools. I change the filters about ever 6 months

[@beesong2729]

I built this mask using craft foam, assembling it with leather lace instead of glue. it doesn't sit on my face like I expected, but it still looks cool and I assume it's good for a starter

[@SKSProps]

Thanks for trying it out and yeah designed more as a starter project or people new to foamsmithing.

[@beesong2729]

@@SKSProps I also posted a pic on Twitter and tagged you in the replies if you'd like to take a look at that. thank you for the great starter design, and I'll likely be checking out more of yours!

[@Dipidychip]

Man how in the hell isnt he famous. This man is a literal god holy shit i am athiest but damn . The prints are free and the cosplays are topclass as well. Love your work man ! Can you do more full cosplays. Thanks

[@SKSProps]

Thank you very much! and I just started a new video series on a full costume Dwarf Ironbreaker

[@georgegotjokes]

This is perfect for My Hero Academia fans! Overhaul Cosplay and other Villian cosplays!

[@SKSProps]

Glad you like it 👍

[@healinggrounds19]

I'm going as Overhaul! I'm going to make this mask but modify it to look like his.

[@asuramaru815]

Im dressing up as Violence from Chainsaw Man

[@itsemily2039]

I’m hoping to use this pattern with some random pleather I have. I’ve never worked with pleather before so it will be interesting

[@SKSProps]

Let me know how it turns out 👍

[@UneasiestDaisy]

wow i wish i found you sooner thank you so much for the pdf and the foam it's amazing stronger than the stuff you can get from those bulk stores and cheaper than most

[@SKSProps]

You are very welcome! Enjoy the PDF and thanks for supporting!

[@h8tm3]

Looks awesome! Can't wait to make this and throw my own 2020 spin on it!!!

[@SKSProps]

Thank You!

[@patdooley8386]

Thank you for so many really cool tips on building all in one video. Great video!

[@SKSProps]

Thank you!

[@joleenster]

This is so cool!!! You are so talented!

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Joleen miller Thank you!

[@_FEISTY_]

This is such an AWESOME video. I've been stressing about how I'm gonna make this for my kid and you have made it so easy. THANK YOU!!!

[@SKSProps]

You’re welcome! 👍👍

[@codixbrinton4831]

Thank you so much, this is amazing bro you deserve more popularity

[@SKSProps]

Thank you!

[@miaozebub]

We usually have fun runs every year in october, and if we have a covid theme, I'll do my best to do make this!

[@SKSProps]

Awesome! And have fun!

[@skitty3783]

I just finished making one and I just wanna know how you managed to make it so even and also do the stitch stuff so easily

[@SKSProps]

Well I guess the best answer is practice. I've been working with eva foam for over 7 years and have learned a lot during that time. Go check out some of the really detailed costumes and props I have built on my site and you'll see what I mean

[@Fat2Fit5k]

Well came looking for leather instructions stayed for the foam instructions! Looks badass I can get over the fake stitching I was definitely thinking it was stitched nice work!!!

[@SKSProps]

Thanks! I’ve got an even more detailed one planned out for this Halloween 👍

[@elcatrinc1996]

I love to make new masks with different techniques, thanks a lot, maybe when i have more practice with this version i can make one in leather

[@minetruly]

Thank you so much for generosity providing the instruction and pattern! I made one and it came out great! Only critique is that the bit with threading the straps was really hard to follow.

[@purpleguy7183]

OMG I MADE THIS AND IT LOOKS AMAZING THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@SKSProps]

You're Welcome!

[@MelonPan1420]

I love this! I might try to make a cheap version with plain black foam and real stitches in case I have somewhere to go for Halloween.

[@SKSProps]

Thanks!

[@amandamoraesmondini5495]

thanks for the template!! my friend's son loved it!!

[@SKSProps]

That’s great to hear you’re welcome!

[@DragonKing9258]

Perfect now I can use this plus a cloak and fake and sickles to complete my look for Halloween

[@SKSProps]

🙌🙌

[@chrisnlannie]

New sub! Great work, truly amazing to watch your work❤️

[@SKSProps]

Thank you very much!

[@ghost_toast8393]

I was literally looking for an exact tutorial on this! Thank you so much!

[@SKSProps]

You’re welcome have fun with the build!!

[@ghost_toast8393]

@@SKSProps Hi! Is there any different way to size the template properly besides using Adobe?

[@SKSProps]

@@ghost_toast8393 adobe acrobat “reader” is free just download it. Then in the print options click poster to scale properly over several sheets

[@ghost_toast8393]

Ooo, I was doing the wrong one. Thank you for the clarification!

[@minimoni3684]

You are sooo awesome your props is very awesome and some things that you make like from games is insane but still awesome and the fact that you give the tamplets free is even better so thank you you have made it easy for me and others

[@SKSProps]

Thank you very much and you are welcome have fun with the build!

[@bondiggity35]

wow ! great work !

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fernando anthunez Thank You!

[@alemaocomosandro]

Thanks for sharing it. Your work is amazing, congratulations!

[@philabot]

Awesome design

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Phillip Bates Thanks!

[@Cyberkalvin1]

Awesome as always!!!! Have I already said that I am your fan?

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Alvin Portillo Thank You 🙏

[@withering_rose_thorne]

I was gonna be Harry Potter but this is a perfect costume idea and Im a really artistic person so I feel like this would be perfect! :D idk why I randomly thought of making on eof these but I'm not complaining

[@pertempus]

This is incredible!!!!

[@SKSProps]

Fundamental Film Thank you very much!

[@caitlynnpollard5055]

OOOOOH, I definitely wanna make this to wear at work (I'm a barista) on Halloween. Do you think one could wear glasses under this comfortably?

[@SKSProps]

Awesome, I think if you added more padding to the forehead to bring the mask out glasses might work. 👍

[@닥터플레그]

I love this😍

[@SKSProps]

Thank you very much!

[@airheather]

You are GOOD dude!

[@Avocado-yw4xb]

Finally I can vibe with my friends

[@deborahasif8393]

Great job it’s awesome

[@SKSProps]

Thank you very much!

[@KSMP]

Amazing! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@SKSProps]

Thank You and you’re welcome!

[@cassiegreene9528]

Very, very cool. I probably will use some kind of cord and actually stitch the mask together instead of the look of stitching. It will be stronger too. Thanks for the design templates and ideas.

[@SKSProps]

Thanks! Have fun with your build 👍

[@delightlessnights468]

thanks, i have used this several times

[@SKSProps]

Awesome 🙌🙌

[@delightlessnights468]

@@SKSProps it actually helped me pass am art assignment at school, not directly copied but used as a rough idea based off memory and made my brother a mask for halloween.

[@joemoodster9302]

If I buy your roles of hd foam, how many roles will I need. Because I don't want to spend too much money.

[@SKSProps]

My rolls are really big 24”x60” and Blick now has a bundle with 2,6,10mm But one roll of 6mm is all you need for this mask you are going to have a lot left for your next project 👍

[@joemoodster9302]

@@SKSProps Thanks a ton

[@t-rex1019]

I subbed just because he made this

[@West.Duckling]

i will use this for a cosplay

[@SKSProps]

Awesome! Have Fun!

[@West.Duckling]

@@SKSProps it's gonna be scp 049

[@thelastwin]

Very cool

[@SKSProps]

Thank You!

[@jaeveen]

oh my ga bro thanks for the tut! i can finally make this for my school project

[@Xitaychin]

Waaaaaa perfect!

[@Red_M_]

Im gonna cosplay as lunatic cultist from terraria and ill do this thank you!

[@SKSProps]

Awesome! You’re welcome! 👍

[@simplyimpish1055]

Very cool 😎

[@edwardwilliams9613]

Awesome my friend. Thanks for the wisdom.

[@SKSProps]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TheStrangeSide]

Lately I've been doing my own props and this will make a great addition to my mask collection. .thanks

[@SKSProps]

You’re welcome! 👍

[@mochamadyahya5750]

Please share a video tutorial on making an eagle's head for a carnival costume Thank You

[@zacklothamer9533]

Really cool project Steve I wanted to ask why do you seem to prefer super glue over contact cement on these smaller projects?

[@SKSProps]

Super glue is much easier to control and keep the project clean. I pretty much only use contact cement if I am covering large or heavy wear areas but even then I still use super glue along the edge for clean lines.

[@analleyboy]

I am excited to try this as my friend cannot even expect that one will have this outfit on Halloween🎃👻🍬🎃👻🍬🎃👻🍬 but the tell the materials of it

[@warriorbear]

Excellent job!

[@SKSProps]

Thanks!

[@michaelmurphy2112]

First, AWESOME! Second, any recommendations if I want to make this out of leather vice foam?

[@SKSProps]

Thanks! It’s the same exact build most of my leather friends build out of foam first as a guide

[@spaz_taz4910]

i have a fun idea with this but the beak opens to be a nightmare-ish toothy maw. im thinking of adding lights behind the eyes if i have time too.

[@SKSProps]

Do it! And be sure to tag me when complete so I can see!

[@TheLoneMannekin]

Imma build this

[@lunamalefica]

i try this plague mask with pleather. lets see, if it works too :D thx for the pattern

[@SKSProps]

You’re welcome! Tag me when it’s complete so I can see!

[@lunamalefica]

@@SKSProps it is only the mock-up. i have to get it a little bit harder (and not in pink :P ) cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/406525330027970571/771183344711893013/unknown.png

[@ChrisRakoczy]

This presumably fits adults... would you recommend a particular scaling to fit a child (8yo) ?

[@SKSProps]

Yes it’s scaled for adults. I think around 85% would be good for kids even if it’s a little big

[@ChrisRakoczy]

Awesome, that's exactly what I printed it at 😁. My son will be psyched!

[@fauxmarmorer9544]

You are now immune to the foul smells

[@rainbow_dust57]

COuld you possibly do this with making a rough model out of cardboard with the templates and then covering it with paper mache. I'm broke and can't afford nice foam sheets.

[@SKSProps]

Of course! This is just a basic design that you could still easily make out of cardboard, foam, or leather 👍

[@rainbow_dust57]

@@SKSProps Good News! I was able to get my hands on some EVA foam!

[@SKSProps]

@@rainbow_dust57 Nice!

[@cabbage8189]

When we cut out the pattern should we cut outside of the black line so it's still included in the pattern pieces, or inside so there's no black line on the piece? I know it only makes a difference of a couple millimeters, just wanna make sure it's accurate

[@SKSProps]

Down the middle of the black line

[@cabbage8189]

Thanks!

[@sergiovasconcellosocriativo]

Amazing work! Very Simple! Thanks Cheers

[@SKSProps]

Thank you!

[@science-of]

Is it possible to use something other then foam

[@SKSProps]

You can use whatever you’d like it’s your project. Foam is just the easiest material to work with for fabrication

[@science-of]

@@SKSProps thanks!

[@Tysia200]

I made one using thin cardboard and paper mache as I was unable to find foam anywhere and time was ticking. And will kick off a Covid 19 Plague Doc costume very soon.

[@SKSProps]

Nice 👍 glad I could help

[@kittydigins4943]

I’m making my son one for Christmas but with altercations

[@SKSProps]

Awesome!

[@dragongaming4824]

would it not be a lot better and easier to add the aliminum foil detail before sticking it together?

[@SKSProps]

No because if you have to heat form any of the pieces the foam will bounce back and the tin foil details will vanish. You always want to wait until the last possible moment to add any embossing then lock it in with the Plasti dip

[@adityaroxx1858]

Wait does this also work on hardboard or cereal box’s board?

[@SKSProps]

I’d think it could just actually stitch it together 👍

[@jamesgolden7317]

Love the plague doctor, and your mask looks great. Would it scale okay if I used leather?

[@SKSProps]

I'm not a leather guy but I think it would work fine. Several of my leather working friends use foam as a base to make their templates because the thickness works better than paper

[@jamesgolden7317]

@@SKSProps awesome, thanks. Whenever I can get to doing a project, I'll try to remember and show any progress. 😁

[@theonionqueen3519]

Question: can you use a hairdryer instead of a heat gun to heat up the foam? Thanks!

[@SKSProps]

No the hair dryer won’t get hot enough

[@AmrMKamel]

Great video, can you guys tell me whats the difference between hd foam and eva foam? Thanks :-)

[@SKSProps]

Thanks! My HD-Foam is EVA Foam but it's specifically designed by me to be a higher density at the same shore hardness as everyone else. Which means it is easier to work with, cuts cleaner, and sands smoother. And because it's light grey you just need a pencil to mark on it no more silver sharpies.

[@spdrcr456]

Is superglue sufficiently strong and durable? Or should I use contact cement for the seams?

[@SKSProps]

Either will work. I prefer super glue on smaller details just to keep my builds clean contact cement is good on heavy wear or large areas

[@Fyzz1411]

Thanks bro😉👍

[@moons-ytbersnri-mei5110]

Thank you so much for this

[@SKSProps]

You're welcome!