Painting a Fencing Mask

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[@Mika_565]

For anybody finding this looking for ways to paint their own masks: in my experience metallic sharpie shows up REALLY well on masks! If your design can look nice with silver/gold, you can probably just hand draw it on with a sharpie! This spray painting method also works really well too, it's just a bit more labor intensive. I've used both methods and they're both good, just depends on the colors you want and complexity of your design.

[@masonhoffman5653]

1:22 you can see the inspiration for this mask design

[@pokecentral1530]

alot of naruto fans are gonna paint obito's mask on it

[@dazeen9591]

never even thought about that lmao

[@suraskey]

LMAO THATS WHAT I WAS GONNA DO

[@cwesley76]

Big naruto fan but I'm def leaning more towards ichigo hollow mask

[@finnmcisaac2245]

I came to to this video to paint an akatsuki symbol thing

[@netherportal6969]

@@suraskey me too lmao

[@Kameeho]

1 year late, but still does its purpose. now i know how to finally paint my mask, had a design i wanted to paint on mine for such a long time

[@MrPants-zu6dm]

Such a great idea!!!! Thanks for the video!

[@darthresonus1699]

Great tips! Using the advice to custom my AF HEMA mask Empire style!

[@xiezicong]

... How did I miss this video? It's not even unlisted!

[@Y0ursTru1y]

First I've heard Medieval trap music. I dig it.

[@JimGiant]

I'm so doing this when I get the cash. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@iamscoutstfu]

You can accomplish the same thing with dry brushing. You don't need an airbrush.

[@project86xero]

I'm glad to see that you and your wife share in each others hobbies. I'm also fortunate enough to have a girlfriend who enjoys many of my hobbies as well. I hope my girlfriend and I will have an opportunity to join a HEMA club together someday. BTW great project. Love the designs as well.

[@TomoeMichieru]

That's really nice -I have plans to paint my HEMA mask like a samurai mempo

[@spacedigger]

That is actualy an awesome idea

[@Tolboy46]

Classical fencer here (non-HEMA) so I've never gotten all too adventurous with my masks. Is there any vision issues? Like distraction from the differing colors, that you've noticed?

[@reinerackerman8681]

None

[@Sky-Child]

Absolutely not. However fighting against someone with a well painted mask can be really unnerving and make it harder to concentrate on the fight! + from me! Distract opponent!!

[@anthonycoffey6565]

@@Sky-Child a friend in our saber group has a creepy face painted on his mask & it's VERY distracting while sparring 🤣

[@rjevskyfencing777]

Absolutely no distraction or vision issues. Same as stock painted mask.

[@rjevskyfencing777]

@@anthonycoffey6565 Saber mask painted? errrrr.......... Are you sure!? You not suppose to paint saber mask - it has to be fully conductive. If you paint saber mask - the paint blocks the hit zone and if he's hit in the mask - the opponent won't get proper scoring there. Certainly a no-no, forget about tournaments.

[@daynedement2645]

What music did you use for the video it's awesome

[@ronanlyons5525]

wow that end result is really amazing

[@jungi001]

Awesome! One with a V like Vendetta painting would be awesome

[@mikak.7272]

What is this fine music, I love it :D And great masks. by the way ;)

[@medievalreview]

See end credits for music.

[@mikak.7272]

Medieval Review Thank you :)

[@zoedilks9798]

Sorry I'm really late but you can do all of that with spray paint right

[@Jodka96]

When you were cutting out sections of tape on the mask, did the x-acto knife leave "cuts" or scratches on the mesh?

[@Xxx66230]

Jodka96 No, the tape is too thick, therefore it does not affect the mask. Good luck!

[@rjevskyfencing777]

Not really. It's more like Xacto knife goes dull pretty quick, and you have to keep sharpening it. You more likely get scratches from opponent's epee!

[@eeeeeehrg]

I’m gonna try to make my mask into one of the squid game guard ones

[@Anttimation]

One can simply dip some brushes in paint and paint the thing, no masking needed. Of course this method is safer, with hardly any room for mistakes. I wanted to take a more artistic approach with my mask though. Turned out alright. :)

[@medievalreview]

+Antti Palosaari Yeah, my wife is artistic enough to do that. I am not. =)

[@caseyriley652]

+Antti Palosaari I actually tried to do some dry brushing on this one, but I didn't like the way it turned out, so I started over (You don't see that bit in the video). I couldn't get the dry brushing to come out evenly, and it had a tendency to put too much paint down and fill in the mesh, which I didn't want. I'm glad it worked for you, I'd love to see your mask (have any photos anywhere?). This video isn't meant to imply that this is the only way, or the right way to paint a mask. It's just the way that worked for us.

[@Anttimation]

+Casey Riley The mesh is indeed not the best or friendliest surface to paint on - I can see why your method makes a lot of sense! Here's a pic my mask: goo.gl/5nUEma As you can see, the coating is uneven at places, however I have no problem seeing through it.

[@caseyriley652]

+Antti Palosaari That looks awesome! Good job!

[@Anttimation]

+Casey Riley Haha, thanks! I like your mask designs too.

[@christianwilliams4795]

Many levels of awesome!

[@blackharry6847]

Very well done!

[@sallyr3966]

is there any type of clear coat going on after, or would that stop the mask being conductive for fencing and registering a hit??

[@rjevskyfencing777]

You suppose to use clear coat either way. It will extend life span of the art. Plus if you are hit hard in the mask - the paint will not chip and fly into your eye. In terms of "conductivity" - this is epee mask, no need conductivity. Same goes for foil mask. The only mask you cannot and shall not paint is saber mask - it has to stay fully metallic and fully conductive.

[@pan_Vanko]

а для сложный рисунков все айрографом все делается?

[@Hendrik2k3]

Great Job !!

[@johnathondavison7303]

I must try this.

[@RoninGroupUK]

beautiful !!!

[@jemmer_74]

Smok'n What brand and model are your masks? very nice!

[@talaeyn8326]

Does it impair your vision at all? Or not really impair I guess wouldnt be the right word, but like do you see the changes in color that might distract you?

[@highlander1517]

Talaeyn I wouldnt think so as you can just look throught the mesh

[@rjevskyfencing777]

No. It's dark inside the mesh, so no color is seen. I did 3 layers of paint due to the design of one of my club member's mask - and it's still not at issue. Especially if it's in the eyes area.

[@HeidiWheelerSheppard]

That was SO COOL!!!!! Thank you so much!!

[@tasatort9778]

The only problem I can see is someone overpainting (using too much paint and filling in the mesh). Easy does it, several light coats (as done in the video) are better than one heavy coat. Fraggin awesome by the way!

[@gehtkeinenwasan2928]

That looks awsome. But how is it from the inside? Can you see the color?

[@medievalreview]

+Geht KeinenWasAn (SpareTimeWarrior) From inside the helmet it is like looking through a screen door, you can see any details or color, the backside of the mesh is still black.

[@gehtkeinenwasan2928]

Medieval Review So the coloring istn't confusing or anything?

[@thewolvesbane2536]

+Geht KeinenWasAn (SpareTimeWarrior) That's none of your interest ;)

[@gehtkeinenwasan2928]

theWolvesbane What?^^

[@Keithlaineburns]

+Geht KeinenWasAn (SpareTimeWarrior) nope you cant even tell there's paint. only the outside has the design

[@oskareriksson3835]

GHAAAAA, this is driving me crazy! Where have I seen that Wolf face before?! DX

[@medievalreview]

It is based on the "Wolf" logo from Star Wars. Modified to include a sword and shield.

[@rudolphfrancis]

Nice! Bravo!🤺!

[@laskey84]

how cool, thank you

[@bobu5213]

What type of spray paint is that?

[@chenhao_kevin]

Where can I have these tools

[@ebenezerfianto7286]

what tape do you use? is it fine to use normal tape?

[@alessandrachou-oneesama4658]

www.officedepot.com/a/products/376108/Scotch-Paper-Masking-Tape-1-x/

[@rjevskyfencing777]

No way! Only use painter's tape. It's available in any home depot/lowes. This tape is easy to shape,cut, bend around corners and it is not too sticky - which is very important when you pull it off the surface. .

[@lostmarimo]

how does the paint smell like when you sweat in it? i am worried i will inhale some bad fumes haha

[@medievalreview]

Once it's dry there isn't a smell. I have never once noticed a smell when using this mask.

[@KalteGeist]

Now I find this, like 2 months after I did mine by hand, lol.

[@bobu5213]

Doesn't the mesh glog up after multiple coats?

[@medievalreview]

You don't really need multiple coats. Just enough to change the color. And you have no impact to visibility.

[@bobu5213]

@@medievalreview Alright. I take it that I won't need a primer than either?

[@medievalreview]

@@bobu5213 no, especially if the spray paint is an all in one. Keep in mind the man is going to get beat up, so the paint will scrap of over use. But you can see in this video we just used a single pass if spray paint.

[@rjevskyfencing777]

@@bobu5213 Just use clear coat to fortify the paint.

[@Leifthrasir]

What tape are you using?

[@MYKAtiktok]

Hi. I just came across this channel and don't know anything about you or what exactly you do with the mask. But your mask only resists 350N, right? FIE-norm for fencing is 1600N. So maybe you should consider to buy another mask as long as yours is not only for the showcase.

[@tangsoodoarnis4life]

Very Cool:)

[@themadpanda3858]

What kind of tape is that

[@medievalreview]

Painter's tape.

[@foroparapente]

Actually fencing mask painting tape :-P

[@pierremillet8453]

thanks

[@conradswan8711]

Could you paint words on a fencing mask?

[@jungi001]

Sure, why not?

[@hannahhe8140]

Do u do fencing

[@medievalreview]

you mean sport fencing? no.

[@andrewsatx]

how does the paint hold up? does it scratch off easily?

[@medievalreview]

+andrewsatx holds up fairly well. Will need touch up after a while.

[@leonguyen743]

this music tho,

[@bakuha8143]

Epee mew mew

[@alexanderscape1]

what music/song is this?

[@medievalreview]

I used 2 pieces of music, both are listed in the credits, I'm going to guess you are referring to "Crunk Knight".

[@Draaguoh]

where to buy a cheap good fencing mask ?

[@medievalreview]

+Draaguoh Depends on your purpose, basic sport fencing runs cheaper than HEMA fencing mask. The best inexpensive HEMA mask would be the Absolute Force masks, but there are much better masks out there.

[@ziggyboogydude1]

Absolute Fencing is pretty good for beginner (epee/foil/saber) fencing masks

[@ButterHaus420]

Does anyone know if you're aloud to bring a painted mask to a sanctioned event?

[@jeandu3568]

No, it's allowed I think

[@amhehemapau2843]

Hi, for Sport Fencing It's tolerated in litle event,but for national and international you have to ask a permit to your federation with photo and logo of the paint. If you pratice Sabre it's more difficult ,the paint have to be conductive. For épée no problem. For HEMA it's all ok,no federation exist (recognized),no one ( exept the event organisation ) can give you a sanction for that.

[@HeidiWheelerSheppard]

we have several people who are painted masked and there seems to be zero problems

[@rjevskyfencing777]

Didn't have a problem with sanctioned tournaments with my painted mask. For Nationals, I'd bring painted and clean mask as backup.Main rule of a thumb- it shall not be anything offensive, or controversial (like F word or Swastika)

[@hdgamer5702]

Thank you I mask painting

[@cammi9948]

Great video but the stupid techno makes it kinda hard to pay attention

[@kiba3x]

Its badass but for girls ... boys will put dragon or bear or wolf.

[@paulpacheensempire7656]

Ok then