/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>>9117261
>>9117261
Alright, so paper mache and I'll assume nothing else yet. Just spraying that will definitely bring out every single imperfection the mask has, so doing enough layers and sanding carefully is an absolute must first.
I'd also go invest in a can of primer spray (automotive one that also is a filler is pretty good), that way you can see where your imperfections are hiding without having to use your final paint. And what that does, as the name implies, is prime your product for its final paint. Picture is a primer that comes in white. Generally they're grey, which you can also get, but I'd avoid black primers since your final coat will be white paint.
Basically:
>get thick layers of paper mache going
>sand carefully, google "sanding paper mache"
>when you think you're done, spray a coat of primer, check for bumps and nicks
>fix by either sanding or adding more mache
>add more primer
>check again and fix
>repeat the last two steps until your mask looks smooth as fuck
>then one final coat of primer
>and when it's dry, final spray paint

One more tip; if you do invest in primer, it would be wise to pick up a new can of white spray paint from the same brankd and line. That way you're pretty much sure they work together. Mixing brands can give bad paint reactions.
Of course, if you really don't care about having the smoothest mask, you can skip the primer altogether.