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Update #10 · Jul 3, 2011 · comment

The Hochigan: Chapter 55. Found Plank, Shims, tacks, Aluminum, Cotton.

The Hochigan stole speech from the animals, who've never spoken again. This mask is based (very loosely) on an African bird mask I took a photo of last time I was in DC. I did not take a photo of the plaque, so I do not know who made the original. This is my first ever wooden mask, and carving out the back to fit the face was the first woodcarving I've done since age 12. This mask is very heavy, and the least wearable mask I've ever made.

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    A hand drawn thank you note expressing my sincere gratitude. Will feature a sketch of your favorite of the imaginary beings. (I'll send a list)

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    A hand drawn thank you note expressing my sincere gratitude. Will feature any imaginary creature you can think of.

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    A pattern used in the project- you will receive A Brand New Tracing. It will ship flat and be ready for framing. And a hand drawn thank you note expressing my sincere gratitude.

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    A pattern used in the project- you will receive The Real Authentic Thing. This will be the actual pattern used, complete with pen marks, tape, scribbles, and possibly the name of the band that played on the radio while I was making it that I wanted to look up later. It will ship flat and be ready for framing. And it will come with a hand drawn thank you note expressing my sincere gratitude.

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    A pattern used in the project, all matted, signed, and ready to pop into a standard size frame. This will be A Brand New Tracing of a pattern of your choice. Please not that not all masks have patterns, but nearly all do. And it will come with a a hand drawn thank you note expressing my sincere gratitude.

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    A forged copper mask. Just a little one, based off a pattern created in the project. It will be both totally wearable and look great on display. And a hand drawn thank you note expressing my sincere gratitude.

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    Fairy Dust Ring (see update #9 for a photo). A silver ring ornamented with a little leaf cut out of the Fairy mask (see update #8 for photo). Ring will be made in your size. And, of course, a hand drawn, framable thank you note, featuring one of the Imaginary Beings.

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    Fairy Dust Flower Ring! or a butterfly, your choice. There are only four flowers, and two butterflies. Ring will be made in your size. Also, of course, a hand drawn, framable thank you note featuring one of the imaginary creatures.

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    A forged copper mask, with a nice long nose, based off a pattern created in the project. It will be both totally wearable and look great on display. And a hand drawn thank you note expressing my sincere gratitude.

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    A fairly simple forged copper crown or full face mask based off a pattern created in the project. It will be both totally wearable, and look fabulous on display. And a hand drawn thank you note expressing my sincere gratitude.

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    A forged copper mask. You'll get one of the more elaborate full face masks or crowns, possibly with stones, feathers, antlers, multiple metals, etc. It will be both wearable and simply amazing on display. And a hand drawn thank you note expressing my sincere gratitude.

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    A forged copper mask. You'll get a full head helm/mask. It will be wearable, and quite impressive on display. And a hand drawn thank you note expressing my sincere gratitude.

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    Any mask from the project, remade and custom fit to your measurements. We will make very sure that it is comfortable for you, if you plan to wear it, and that it will display well, regardless of whether you plan to wear it. And a hand drawn thank you note expressing my sincere gratitude.

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    I'll make your imaginary creature. Any creature you can think of, I will make. And I'll make it to fit you. There will be only one such creature in the world. And a hand drawn thank you note, featuring your creature, expressing my sincere gratitude.