Plague Doctor Mask Fast and Easy

[@Herandro_just_Herandro]

The "wrinkles" and the dry brush paint give the impression that this is the face of some creature, something organic, not the plague doctor's mask. The effect is amazing! I'm going to try this with a brown-ish dry brush paint to see what I can get.

[@wickedaviary]

Awesome! I am excited to see your creation! If you like send me a picture at [e-mail] l would love to share the mask with the community ❤

[@SchmidtCustoms]

I must say I'm quite surprised by the amount of face masks that you've made so far, with each I'm able to see how much you improve and innovate yet still manage to keep it simple. I like it quite a lot, keep up the good work!

[@wickedaviary]

Thank you Victor, l find the hardest part is to get a good fit and this technique made it simple and so fast. Let me know what kind of prop you would like me to make!

[@SchmidtCustoms]

@@wickedaviary how about we try next with a hat that fits the mask?

[@wickedaviary]

@@SchmidtCustoms ok a hat coming up right away! Thanks

[@rufferstuff9148]

An easy to do mask with a lot of impact. Thanks.

[@wickedaviary]

Thank you!

[@Spoomis]

I'm glad I found this. I'm going to my first Ren fair next weekend, and since I have a suitable hat and coat from last year's Halloween costume already, I decided to go as a plague doctor.

[@wickedaviary]

Oh fantastic, have a great time!

[@MāddøxTh3Çreatør]

I dont understand why this doesnt have more attention or likes! This saved me days of time for a plague doctor mask for a cosplay of mine!

[@wickedaviary]

@@MāddøxTh3Çreatør thank you for saying that!❤l don't understand either, l keep thinking maybe it's my face🤔🤣😁.But l love your comment and please send me a picture when you are done with the mask, l would live to post what people make on Instagram and you tube😘😘😘

[@MāddøxTh3Çreatør]

@@wickedaviary will do! I'll send ya an email with a photo of my mask and what it's being used for ✨

[@wickedaviary]

@@MāddøxTh3Çreatør thank you so much ❤

[@robofurious]

Beautiful! I'm going to try this. Also inspiring to make other kinds of masks using this simple technique of modge podge and fabric and cardboard! Thanks so much

[@wickedaviary]

@robofurious you are welcome, have fun creating, l am happy l could inspire you, take the technique and make it your own, love it!❤️

[@redturner2325]

What an amazing project, looks very approachable, thank you for sharing!

[@wickedaviary]

@redturner2325 thank You for watching and commenting ❤️

[@marcleblanc8247]

Wow , it really does turn out with a leathery kind of look! Haha the plastic wrap 😮😂 me instantly worrying if you had nose holes to breath 😅

[@wickedaviary]

🤣l was actually wondering if l should mention not to cover the nose🤔

[@MrDumbeldore1000]

real nice tutorial, was a fun project but i was happy when i was over with it :D took me around 3-4 hours for everything, drying and figuring out what works best pattern is real good and i got a lot of compliments for the mask! cut some big holes in the bottom and small ones on top where the nostrils from a crow would be, still looks very good then and the glasses dont fog up anymore

[@wickedaviary]

I am glad you got it to work, I had no problem with foggy glasses, maybe the bottom part of mine was more open? but good for you figuring out the nose vent. Thank you for watching and for making the mask! So awesome...great times..happy halloween.

[@reebaathar8267]

This looks really cool. However I'm considering using black construction paper (something shiny if i can find it for a patent leather look) and like doing some stiches on the beak curve for a less sophisticated look.😅

[@wickedaviary]

I love your idea using stitches on the beak, hmm now l want to try that🤔😁

[@chiccofx1]

Hi and thanks for your amazing creation and video tutorials. I was wondering if it fine to use matte black spray paint for the final colouring. Thanks for your answer.

[@wickedaviary]

@chiccofx1 yup any kind of paint will do, thanks for watching and commenting ❤️

[@Butterfinger-s3o]

How cool, I have every intention on trying this for Halloween. I hope I remember.

[@wickedaviary]

🤣l hope you remember too, thanks for watching ❤

[@Butterfinger-s3o]

@wickedaviary wicked 🤟. 😂 your welcome.

[@eae_gay_Ta_tao_serio_pq]

as a lazy person, the second she took a wire i gave up

[@wickedaviary]

🤣nooo! You can skip the wire!

[@guerbae]

That's fascinating, and with almost no cost Thanks for the ideas! So creative

[@wickedaviary]

Thank you! I really appreciate your comment 😀

[@guerbae]

@@wickedaviary no problem! you earned it ma'am

[@margaritagerman]

I will try this version. I did not do well with the foil. A girl can never have to many plague Dr masks.

[@wickedaviary]

Yes l agree 🤣! This is a lot simpler than the aluminum foil version, l surprised myself 😃let me know how it goes.

[@alterego24122]

I've been looking for something like this! Lovely idea and it looks great! I'll attempt it myself because I really wanted to go as a plague doctor this halloween.

[@wickedaviary]

Have fun making your own unique plague doctor and Happy Halloween to you🎃

[@jesusuwulord]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I've been searching for a good tutorial on Plague Doctor mask without the use of fancy leather and tools. I'll try this out and inform how it went! :D (If i remember hahah)

[@wickedaviary]

Yes please let me know how it went, but only if you remember 😂thank you for taking the time to comment ❤

[@jesusuwulord]

@@wickedaviary I did the mask! It turned out so good thank you!

[@wickedaviary]

@@jesusuwulord fantastic! thank you for letting me know ❤️

[@marygustavson7219]

Love your masks!

[@wickedaviary]

Thank you!❤

[@EsteraKovnatska]

Thank you SOOO much for this tutorial!! It's hard to find a good tutorial to make this kind of mask, but your's amazing! I hope you have a great day

[@wickedaviary]

@@EsteraKovnatska oh thank you so much!! I am so happy you found the Tutorial and loved it! You made my day😘😘

[@Darling_Decay]

So excited to make this, thank you for sharing it!! Yours also looks absolutely amazing!!

[@wickedaviary]

I am so glad the video got you excited to make the plaque doctor mask! Have fun with it❤

[@Darling_Decay]

@@wickedaviary finished it all and making another. Everyone kept saying how cute it was and how they just wanted to spoil the plague doctor. Accidentally made mine too cute, giving in and making a very pastel valentines one now

[@wickedaviary]

@@Darling_Decay a cute plague doctor! I love it❤have you seen my gilded plague doctor?

[@l.dudzik9384]

Thats amazing! I just have a big problem, the site is not working! So i cannot even start this project :(

[@wickedaviary]

Hi, do you mean the website is not working? I just checked, no problem, wickedaviary.com DIY projects

[@michaelhazell-sy9bu]

What size paper should i print the outlines on? Thank you gor the awesome tutorial!

[@wickedaviary]

I am always using the standard size A4 regular sized paper and if needed, depending on the pattern, paste it together as indicated. Let me know if you have any more questions. Have fun with the project!

[@michaelhazell-sy9bu]

@@wickedaviary thank you very much.

[@maothedemonking]

Hello! What did you use for gluing the fabric to the mask?

[@wickedaviary]

@@maothedemonking just regular white glue.

[@maothedemonking]

@@wickedaviary goodie! Thank ye very much, it is time to become a doctor and cure people!

[@wickedaviary]

@@maothedemonking have fun creating!

[@BeastyBoyBobby]

Hello, how long must the first 18 gauge galvanized wire be?

[@wickedaviary]

@@BeastyBoyBobby l am not sure which one you are referring to, l think l only used the wire around the mask to help it keep the shape so just measure around and overlap it at the bottom (chin). Good luck with your plague doctor and let me know if you run into problems 🤔😁❤

[@BeastyBoyBobby]

Thank you. Progress is going smooth so far, should I be cutting the excess cling wrap and taping the interior cling wrap to the mask?

[@wickedaviary]

@@BeastyBoyBobby tape it if it is not much, cut it if you think it adds too much volume.

[@Bananaboogiebone]

Brilliant thank you for yr videos ,

[@wickedaviary]

Thank you for watching them!😃

[@process0075]

Cool

[@wickedaviary]

Thank you!

[@Keagan_Naudé]

I got a problem, I don't have masking tape what can I use to improvise?

[@wickedaviary]

@Keagan_Naudé hmm, you can try regular tape but it is not as secure as masking tape. Once the paper gets wet when adding glue regular tape might not hold it underneath, if you have duct take, that would work great. But if you want to give it a go with whatever tape you have, but it is a gamble l would not take, good luck to you, let me know how it went.

[@wickedaviary]

@Keagan_Naudé oh l also want to add to my answer earlier, masking tape is available in hardware stores or wherever paint is sold.

[@renatoferreira6703]

what kind of paint are u using?

[@wickedaviary]

For regular paintI get the small sampler at home depot, l get the color l want for a good price. The metallic paint for accents are by Rust-oleum all paints water based.

[@SiriAnnePedersen]

Hiya! I’m stuck at the beginning where you tape the lower part to the upper one. The lower part doesn’t fit to the upper beak, and when I try to tape it on (either on top of the upper part or with a space between the two) it won’t flip inwards. I literally have no idea how you made it work!

[@wickedaviary]

@SiriAnnePedersen hello, are you stuck with the paper pattern? Follow the pattern markings and use cardboard like a poster board or cereal material only, so it will bend on all direction, l hope this helps.

[@SiriAnnePedersen]

@@wickedaviaryThanks for your answer, and sorry that it took me so long to respond! I am using a cereal box to make the mask, so the material isn’t a problem. The cardboard itself bends easily, it’s just that I don’t really understand how to attach the lower beak to the upper beak, if that makes sense? I have used the paper pattern to cut out the cardboard but it seems like the two parts don’t fit together. Maybe I just should try to force them to bend to my will..!

[@wickedaviary]

I went back to my video and had to see how l showed the process of putting the pattern together, l do not show the side part long enough, sorry about that, you can watch the gilded plague doctor video where l use the same pattern, time stamp 5:50 l attache the side there, you do have to force it a bit but should not be a struggle, but watch the gilded plague doctor, let me know how it goes. And sorry for late reply, just got up, l live on the west coast 😊

[@SiriAnnePedersen]

@@wickedaviary Thank you so much, now I understand how to attach it! I am so grateful for you help and your quick replies, it’s really kind of you😊

[@wickedaviary]

@SiriAnnePedersen l am glad l was able to help, have fun creating and most of all have a great time wearing the plaque doctor mask