Making a Samurai Menpo

[@indianmilk-shaik4420]

The fact that he put the ghost of Tsushima facts is just mad!!! You are a legend keep it up

[@MuchProps]

Thanks. Always good to feel appreciated. 😁👊

[@hubertlast9777]

The one with stealth changing the weather is crazy

[@IKEMENOsakaman]

The menpo in my opinion the most badass looking mask, and I think it can even scare away some viruses like Covid.

[@MuchProps]

Menpos are pretty awesome. I don't know about scaring off Covid but will definitely promote social distancing. LOL.

[@ikazuchioni]

I was looking for a guide on how to make a menpo mask. I saw the thumbnail and I almost didn't watch this video because I thought that it was too hard for an average crafter like me, but I watched it anyway. I was glad to be proven wrong because I can see doing this mask myself since it's deceptively easy. Thanks man, you're my new favorite foam crafter!

[@MuchProps]

One is glad to be of assistance. Hopefully it helped.

[@Sirmoshi1]

The cord actually has a complex way to tie it around the head in 2 spots it goes around the back of the head and then over the top of the head ,but you did do a very nice job of making a Mempo from foam !

[@MuchProps]

I looked at quite a few examples and knew I wasn't going to be able to achieve an authentic tie. It was a decent attempt to mimic it

[@jamesro196]

Pretty amazing freehand sculpt!

[@MuchProps]

Thanks.

[@Fives411]

Oh my god! I’ve been looking for a samurai mask template on utube and pepakura for a long time! Thank you for releasing this video and making the templates free! Legend 👍🏼

[@MuchProps]

😁👊 glad I could help. Have fun with it

[@raftar_abbas6842]

I was looking for this mask for so long, thank you so much!!!

[@MuchProps]

No problem!! Have fun with it

[@jaguarcosmos1583]

Just in time, i was needing inspiration for a relaxing craft and this is perfect. Thank you for creating this video!

[@MuchProps]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@randallsimmons391]

Well done. A tribute to your craftsmanship. To answer a couple of your questions, the device on the chin (odayori) would have a hole in it (ase-nagashi no ana) so sweat could drain. That piece, along with the hooks (orekugi) you placed on the side for attachment, would be for the cords from the Kabuto (kabuto no o) as the Mempo and No-Dawa were rarely worn without the Kabuto. The cords from the Kabuto would loop through the hooks and tie beneath the chin to secure them for combat. Thanks for the video, I enjoyed watching you construct the mask. Hope to see more.

[@MuchProps]

Thanks for the info. I did a lot a research for samurai armor a few years ago when I was making videos for a channel called Polly Plastics. You should check that channel out. I have several videos of samurai armor builds on it.

[@leolemaire1870]

that is so cool great work i love watching you work and see your projects ..thank you so much for all you do

[@MuchProps]

Thanks for watching and the positivity

[@Smokey_Crow]

hell yea man, i"m gonna make one out of 20ga stainless with these patterns, thanks much!

[@MuchProps]

Right on! would love to see it.

[@javierantoniovarasgenestie5313]

Amazing job!! I'll try it. Thanks for the templates.

[@MuchProps]

😁👊 let me know how it goes

[@adikookida8885]

Oh man,beautiful job,i want to buy one.

[@MuchProps]

Glad you liked it. A lot of these builds sell pretty quickly on my Etsy store after the builds go up on KZbin. This was one of those that sold pretty quick.

[@lamoraderangel3704]

Excelente Menpo !!!... te lucistes una vez mas amigo, saludos desde Venezuela..

[@MuchProps]

Me alegro de que hayas disfrutado de este, he querido construirlo por un tiempo. Saludos desde texas

[@alexanderjermaineabrahams1615]

I will say this your Tempaltes are one HUGE but so simple and turn out really stunning... i always print -5% first than i try again till it fits my 21 inch head

[@MuchProps]

Glad they are useful. I am a very large guy. At 6 ft 3, and a head size of 24 inches, I'm sure most people have to down scale my templates.

[@elisestanley6862]

Dude!!...🤯👏🏾👏🏾 I just found your channel & you are so easy to understand and awsome🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾thanks for sharing 🤓🖖🏾🔥

[@MuchProps]

Glad you found me. New builds every Friday.

[@abdielortiz316]

Definitely a awesome piece of art…Congratulations awesome talent.

[@MuchProps]

Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed it

[@jonathanmckay3654]

That game is super doped up and its fire. Ten out of ten. The masks are deadly and the outfits too. The extra attributes they add on the masks outfits etc. Is great. The mask of woe I tease my bro. My favorite is one of the broken make. The demons.

[@MuchProps]

I really need to get the game. It looks amazing. Is it open-world?

[@ec1028]

Now with covid I have an excuse to wear this type of "masks"

[@MuchProps]

👊 right

[@DemonPE]

yeah, last year i made a Sub Zero mask, it became very popular and some other people started selling them

[@dolphanasco9136]

Awesome!! This is a great project especially now this quarantine is still going on. Thanks for sharing the template btw.

[@MuchProps]

Glad you like it! And for sure, templates are always free here. Got to share that creativity.

[@johnboydstun803]

this is awesome man! I just hope I can manage to duplicate this well enough with Leather! LOL I guess I will find out soon

[@MuchProps]

Let me know how it goes. I would love to see it done in leather

[@itsagundam79]

Interesting idea for the nostrils! I've gone through at least 6 fialed iterations trying to cut foam to look bulgy in the right places. Might just go with foam clay balls to simplify the shaping, and burn in some nostrils. Thanks for this!

[@MuchProps]

Foam clay would be a easy way to sculpt them just right. Great suggestion

[@Lion16785]

GRACIAS GRACIAS GRACIAS GRACIAS... MIL GRACIAS... estuve buscando una hace mucho tiempo y tu en este 2021 me la has otorgado....

[@MuchProps]

Me alegro de haber podido empezar bien el año. Diviértete con es y cuéntame cómo resultó.

[@trinitytwo14992]

Great Job, WELL DONE

[@MuchProps]

Thanks. This is probably one of my favorite half masks that I have ever done. Love the game and pretty much anything Samurai armor related

[@trinitytwo14992]

@@MuchProps Yes I can feel your enthusiasm. I am making a Life size Samurai sculpture from recycled cookie tins! and other things I have found. An old pair of ski boots, and even an old outdoor rotisserie spit for the sword. Now I just need to find a place to put it all together, and to top it off I am putting him on top of a lazy Suzann, so he will spin around. Keep creating friend, its all in the heart. sincerely, Karen

[@zbarba]

Fun fact, japanese Menpō were mainly used to keep the helmet in place. It's basically fancy comfortable straps for helmets

[@MuchProps]

Makes sense. Especially with the more ellaborate headpieces on the tops, they would get extremely heavy. So the mask would distrubute the weigh more across the face than just tucked under a chin

[@sweetbun5402]

I love it🤗😊🥰Reviewing over and over again! Cool!🤩🤩🤩

[@MuchProps]

Thanks. Glad you like it.

[@projectmustardseed857]

Great job Brother thank you for sharing

[@MuchProps]

thank you for watching and commenting.

[@joehayward4545]

Awesome Oni mask.

[@MuchProps]

Thanks 😁

[@CheeseLover-yw9vv]

Finally i found it Your video soo mutch help for my cosplay thank you sooooo much ❤❤

[@MuchProps]

You’re welcome! Hope it turns out awesome.

[@davidbetts9259]

Tip: To age the rope you could make a cup of tea or coffee and submerge the rope in it. I use this technique to age paper all the time. Hope this helps!

[@MuchProps]

I have also. Spices work well too

[@tetsuonikurogane4375]

A perfect work of art.

[@MuchProps]

Much appreciated. I really love the shape and style of samurai menpos. Some amazing craftmanship went into their construction.

[@tetsuonikurogane4375]

@@MuchProps With the template you made, I can start doing a Ghost of Tsushima cosplay. I have some leftover EVA 6mm and 4mm foam in the garage of my house.

[@tetsuonikurogane4375]

@@MuchProps Have you made plans on making the armor?

[@MuchProps]

Full sets of armor take a long time, and a lot of committed hours go into templating, sizing, painting, etc. I have made some Samurai armor on another channel called Poly Plastics. I made videos for them before I started my own channel. Some of the last videos I did where over Samurai armor.

[@tetsuonikurogane4375]

@@MuchProps I see...

[@scythixs7663]

I love the facts in the videos,really interesting.I absolutely loved GoT and didnt know any of these facts!!Shows how mutch effort they put into the game!Great video,might make it once i get more advanced at foamsmithing!❤️❤️

[@MuchProps]

Glad you enjoyed! Do a little research on each build, trying to put out something close to in-game stuff, and being a huge video game fan for most of my life, the process definitely gives you a much bigger appreciation. I am blown away by the talents of everyone involved. It's more than just a game, it's story telling, it's history, entertainment, and escape.

[@rwilcox_71]

Ridiculously beautiful! Great work man!

[@MuchProps]

Thanks man. Glad you liked it

[@BaileyZLeone]

Thank you. 💚 this is actually the most helpful mask tutorial I've watched so far. I'm trying to make an anime mask called Talpa from the ronin warriors. And I'm playing hell trying to get it right. 😅

[@MuchProps]

Glad I could help!

[@Gabut_Channel41]

I would try your method. Great.

[@MuchProps]

Thanks. Let me know how it goes

[@KingDawginTV]

Thanks man! you really included the template. Just downloaded it. thanks for sharing. More power to your channel! 👊

[@MuchProps]

All about sharing that creativity on my channel. Glad I can help. Let me know how it goes

[@bu55c]

I'd love to see you do a kabuto helmet to go with that mempo

[@MuchProps]

I need to play this game. There is some pretty epic stuff in it that I wouldn't mind building. I made almost a full suit of Samurai armor when I made videos for Polly Plastics on KZbin

[@s777jm]

Me too

[@bu55c]

@@MuchProps I missed those unfortunately. You make some of the best templates. I love the helmets and actual armor.

[@aprilblackregentart6647]

That looks so cool! I did enjoy seeing the foil/duct tape steps

[@MuchProps]

I know it's a helpful step, but it's a good 3 or 4 extra minutes to the video time. Hopefully people see template making isn't as difficult as people make it seem

[@dennislopez6598]

Thats so bad ass! One of my favorites

[@MuchProps]

Thanks. Making this prop inspired me to actually buy the game. IT is such a good game. I can already see several things I need to make from it.

[@sergioguerra7551]

I had been looking for a proper tutorial for a while, I’m building my own samurai armor and I wanted to make my own mempo for it

[@MuchProps]

Super cool. I have some armor builds I did for Poly Plastics here on KZbin a while back for some samurai armor. I've always been fascinated with old armor.

[@AlphaMachina]

Awesome work, man.

[@MuchProps]

Thanks a lot!

[@TeneTsTaroT]

Wow. That was awesome.

[@MuchProps]

😁👊

[@1duskyknight]

Excellent work, keep it up. Peace.

[@MuchProps]

Thanks. Glad you liked it

[@Isvata]

Que buen trabajo como siempre, eres un capo

[@MuchProps]

Muchas gracias, la positividad me hace seguir adelante.

[@unusualwaffle2351]

Friendly tip use coffee for ageing textiles paper and similar thing it works wonders also combine it with actual dirt, like after dipping it in black coffee and letting it dry run it trough some dirt it will add extra points of ''age'' on it

[@MuchProps]

Thanks for the tip. I bet if smells way better than paint too. :)

[@unusualwaffle2351]

@@MuchProps it does :D

[@panzerpatriot4920]

Thanks a lot for the video and the template!👌Going to make a full hannya mask from it, out of a silver cardboard 🙃

[@MuchProps]

Glad I could help.

[@markmeadows186]

Another awesome build! Thank you!

[@MuchProps]

Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@TheTekpiGuy]

I look at your artwork, very nice and neat. I would like to learn more of these.

[@MuchProps]

Thank you so much 😀 With a little practice it's not too difficult.

[@JamesAsubzero]

Great job can't wait to make a version of it

[@MuchProps]

Thanks man. Can't wait to see yours

[@legiondarkelves7373]

This looks so cool, I might have to make this! 👍🏼

[@MuchProps]

😁👊 you should. Let me know how it goes

[@arc7756]

I love this, thank you so much for making this. You are awesome

[@MuchProps]

🤗 I do what I can. Hope to see this template put to good use

[@renzesparza6281]

Youve definitely got a style and its awesome lol. I don’t consider myself to be good at anything crafty but i feel like i can do this cuz you made it look so easy. I like that.

[@MuchProps]

That's nice to hear. Once you get the hang of it, your build possibilities are endless.

[@PERRYS_PROPS]

great work as always

[@MuchProps]

Thanks

[@terrykitchen5214]

Nice. I wish I could build right now. I work out of my garage but is 4 degrees tonight and we got 41 inches of snow yesterday. Not a great work environment. Lol

[@MuchProps]

Wow. Ive been held up a little putting down some paint the past couple of days because of temperature but nothing like that. Stay warm my friend.

[@oldbrezzey4257]

cool build

[@MuchProps]

Thanks

[@dylfs]

Hey man! You could measure your head and have someone 3d print you a 1:1 size head to work with. You wouldnt need to build up with the smaller one you have :) gw non the less :)

[@MuchProps]

At some point I will probably get a live cast made of my head, but thanks for the suggestion. It's also nice to show others that you can do it without one too. This was one of my favorite masks this year. That game is amazing also. Loved playing through it.

[@AtreuhTR]

Another amazing job! Definitely gonna make this build. Thanks for video and templates

[@MuchProps]

Have fun! Let me know how it goes.

[@Thecando]

Really amazing man! Thanks for the great ideas :)

[@MuchProps]

😁👊 another one coming soon from this game

[@Jamezlee1254]

Awesome mask tutorial keep it up , definitely helpful 👍👍👍 😁😁😁

[@MuchProps]

Thanks. 😁😁😁👊👊👊

[@ajriman]

Bravo un buen trabajo

[@MuchProps]

😁👊

[@troycannon9968]

Thank you for thiss!! I cant wait to make it!!

[@MuchProps]

Hope it helps

[@GregCookPhotography]

Amazing job

[@MuchProps]

Thanks man. 😁👊

[@vaamonteiro]

great video will try to make one

[@MuchProps]

Thanks. Let me know how it turns out

[@kenwhipday78]

Another great video and I'm definitely got a new mask to build now. Please keep up the great content you are awesome

[@MuchProps]

Thanks Ken. Can't wait to see it. Just make sure to let people know where you got that template 😁👊

[@kenwhipday78]

@@MuchProps I always do as I’m grateful for all the hard work you put in so it is the least I can do

[@stevenhearnden66]

Brilliant. 👍

[@MuchProps]

Thanks.

[@Alvaromisvideos1976]

Great job 👍

[@MuchProps]

Thanks 👍

[@wlslmcr]

Seu trabalho é incrível, ficou perfeito, até parece uma impressão 3D minha única duvida foi em relação a posição dos cortes para o encaixe Parabéns pelo trabalho, já vi esse vídeo umas 4 vezes rsrs

[@MuchProps]

Levei um tempo para desenvolver minhas habilidades a este nível, então obrigado pelo elogio. Eu definitivamente me vejo usando este modelo para mais algumas versões posteriores.

[@wlslmcr]

@@MuchProps agora que eu vi que a duvida que eu tinha, estava no molde que você disponibilizou, e essa pré explicação que você da, faz toda diferença e realmente tira todas as duvidas, eu fiz uma mascara de samurai a partir de uma mascara do Jigsaw do filme jogos mortais(saw), não ficou nem preto do seu em relação a perfeição, porém, ficou legal, vou tentar fazer esse agora, muito obrigado por responder os comentários e parabéns de novo pelo seu belo trabalho.

[@lumb4148]

Quedó excelente!!

[@MuchProps]

😁👊

[@moses9953]

Your design looks so badass! I’ve tried making my own pattern using my own head (I don’t have a foam head) and I thought it came out okay but it’s nothing compared to yours! I used 10mm foam

[@MuchProps]

Thanks. I got a couple of plastic dummy heads for pretty cheap on Amazon. It all just takes a little bit of practice. And I would recommend 6 mm foam for mask and helmet builds. At 10 mm it gets a little harder to pull seams together on intricate curves and small pieces

[@jonathandelgado3258]

Just what I was looking for!! Awesome job man! Subscribed already

[@MuchProps]

Glad I could help. Let me know how it goes. New builds every Friday. And any templates used in the videos are always free and in the description under the video.

[@derskalde4973]

This looks great!! By altering a few little details, and change the teeth to be larger and come out of the mouth, you could make an "orcish warmask".

[@MuchProps]

For sure.

[@gustavoaffonso4899]

Very nice

[@MuchProps]

Thanks

[@DiegoDeMarko]

subscribed, awesome stuff

[@MuchProps]

Welcome aboard. New videos every Friday. About 425 or so videos right now on the channel

[@Leo_Zackular_Art]

Awesome video !

[@MuchProps]

Thanks!

[@KTBSSW]

Cant believe I haven't discover your channel after watching so many samurai menpo.. instant subscribe 😅😅 This is astonishing wish I can make one for myself ☺️

[@MuchProps]

Welcome aboard! Over 350 video, a lot with free templates in the description. Maybe someday the KZbin algorithms will smile on me and recommend my channel to more people. :)

[@Dixon_M]

Thank you so much for making templates!!

[@MuchProps]

No problem 😊 IF you make one, be sure to tag me in a photo so I can see your handy work.

[@ScottHebert604]

really cool!

[@MuchProps]

thanks glad you like it.

[@Fi.lzzzzzz]

will it not be damaged if exposed to water?

[@MuchProps]

To some degree. Acrylic and plasti dip are water resistant so it will repell a little. If you add a clear coat or varnish it would protect it more. But since it is foam, paint will eventually crack and allow seepage

[@craigdarpino6072]

fantastic!

[@MuchProps]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@wassimboudjemaa8052]

bro your patron is sooo biig in my face i failed my cosplay xD anyway thx ♥

[@MuchProps]

LOL. In the instructions is does talk about resizing it. I am a pretty large guy at 6 ft 3 in. I have a tutorial on how to resize masks also. You can click here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJe6hGuAg96WZ5o

[@wassimboudjemaa8052]

​@@MuchProps thxxx broo ❤

[@ADVBear]

Amazing build and I like your style. Subbed.

[@MuchProps]

Thanks for the sub. Welcome aboard. There is well over 300 builds on the channel, at least half of them with free templates in the description, and a new build every Friday.

[@DorothydrinksdoroTea]

Hello sir I really like your mask! And i want to know on what foam did you use to make it!

[@MuchProps]

I used EVA foam. My go to foam of choice right now is HD Foam by SKS Props. A list of thicknesses is in the description and on the template

[@attheworktable]

Okay that is bad ass!

[@MuchProps]

Thanks

[@edwardvinch4492]

Nice work. Oh by the way. It would be better if you organise your drill bits according to sizes. It will save you time looking for the right size.

[@MuchProps]

Thanks for the tip! I have so much random stuff and try to keep it at hands reach, it's probably as organized as it will be for now. When I get a bigger workspace, I intend on doing a major overhaul of my organization and work stations.

[@rdfparedes640]

wonderful job I look forward to your doing it congratulations greetings from Mexico

[@MuchProps]

Thanks and greetings from Texas

[@INS1977]

Great rezult but if i dont like foam material? Maybe i can try brass or leather, or wood l?

[@MuchProps]

Sure. I've also made it out of cardboard. Would love to see your take on it.

[@INS1977]

Moustly i create brass stuff in steampunk style... I think i try create samurai steampunk mask from your templates. Thnx bro!!!

[@Clonewar501st]

Awesome awesome awesome 👊🏻🤘🏻

[@MuchProps]

Thank you, thank you, thank you 😊

[@joaol_machado]

And if I dip the mask in resin to harden it, would it work?

[@MuchProps]

I don't know how well it would hold up. I have only applied resin over the top of foam once, and that was just so I could make a mold to cast in fully in resin to limit the compression of the foam. It might be fragile in thin layers. If you give it a try, let me know how it goes.

[@minhavidaeumabencao.5551]

show, parabéns pelo vídeo.

[@MuchProps]

Obrigado, que bom que você gostou meu amigo.

[@renatoaparecidodasilva7846]

Parabéns pelo trabalho realmente é fantástico, por gentileza faz um capacete Gundan do Deathsifh ou Heavyarms

[@MuchProps]

Que bom que você gostou. Obrigado pela sugestão

[@atelierartsworld7513]

Very very good

[@MuchProps]

Thanks

[@xricardo090]

it was amazing too congratulations !! It will help me a lot! 👏

[@MuchProps]

Glad it could help

[@SlyBlu7]

It looks really cool, pretty passable for a real one. They were usually made of metal (actually, one of the rare bits that was almost entirely metal rather than rawhide). The noses usually come off as well, including the upper lip and top teeth, which was the more common way that Samurai would wear them into battle if they even wore them at all. The pock-marks that you burned in probably aren't from wear & tear, but an armor texture that the Japanese call 'uzumaki' - which is basically unfinished raw hammer work. They just leave the hammer indents in the metal from shaping, or apply lacquer in such a way as to mimic this rough finish. You did really well with the hooks and lacing, it's a detail that most people get wrong. In fact, even the game gets it wrong; menpo masks don't have strapping built in. The lacing under the chin should actually be the "chin strap" of a helmet. The straps come down from the helmet, around the front of the hook, then pass to the back of the head. This helps to hold the mask tight against your face and hold the mask up. Running the strap behind the head also makes it harder for an enemy to cut the straps. From the back of the head, the laces come forward, over the top of the hook, and then down and under the chin. This helps to hold the helmet very tightly on the head so that it doesn't wobble, and keeps the straps from biting into your skin. This method is better than just going straight down from the helmet and tying under the chin, because it means that your helmet can't be tipped back so that the strap chokes you. The other reason that the menpo doesn't just have straps like a masquerade mask, is because it is also the attachment point for the throat armor (the Nodawa) which hangs from the bottom of the menpo. Tying the helmet cord under the chin hangs this weight from the helmet; cords on the menpo would mean that your ears are taking the strain or else you have to tie it very tightly around your head. The tie at the chin usually used a large, ornamental knot to help keep the nodawa held down so that it wouldn't swing forward and knock around. So really, wearing one of these without a helmet (as the character does) isn't just a bad time, it's pretty much impossible with how they're designed.

[@MuchProps]

Thanks for the knowledge. Someone is passionate about the history of samurai armor. I'm always in awe of it when I see armor in museums. The craftsmanship in every little detail is insane.

[@Raptor666x]

Amazing and beatiful

[@MuchProps]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@chancndga4334]

u deserve a subscribe and a like🔥🔥

[@MuchProps]

😁👊 welcome aboard. New builds every Friday

[@chancndga4334]

u really did a great work bro

[@robertonunez6626]

Can I use this method to make a full head helmet for Airsoft?

[@MuchProps]

Not out of EVA. The material I used is foam and in no way would it hold up to an airsoft gun.

[@SupremeStylez]

Another Ghost was born 👺

[@MuchProps]

I've always been fascinated with old armor, especially that of Samurai.

[@pacolito5955]

i leave in france you can sell one of this beauty?????? i love ur job !!

[@MuchProps]

Sorry I don't sell international. The cost to ship is insane and I've had loads of issues with customs.

[@andresalfaro1370]

Much props Is in a paper A4 or normal? Sorry for my englis its so bad... but excellent video like!!!

[@MuchProps]

The paper I tape my templates to are standard American letter, 8.5 x 11. So it's not A4

[@Ghxzt2161]

I know this is an old video. But I would love to see a Tekken 2 version Kunimitsu Fox Mask or the Jack of Blades mask from Fable. Or heck even a Sallyface mask

[@MuchProps]

That's a lot of suggestions from all over the place. Appreciate the ideas. Can't make any guarantees but I will take a look

[@Ghxzt2161]

@@MuchProps it started off with one. Then another. And then I thought while I’m at it, how about another haha. Love your videos. And the plastic dip gave it a really amazing look