Back in 2010, I really wanted a sturdy mask so I could go to a concert all dressed up. However, there wasn't a great medium I could find that would be sturdy, lightweight, and comfortable to wear. Luckily, I came across the idea of using leather as a mask base and it was perfect! Leather is durable, thin, and has a nice smooth surface that I could paint.

The slight kink in my plan is that you can't buy leather half-mask bases… you have to make them. Leather needs to be hand cut into mask shapes, hand molded to fit faces, then hand painted. I can't even explain how much I love this process and the results it creates. I've expanded to all kinds of masks and started adding feathers, crystals, embellishments, buttons, and various trim to create different looks.

My favorite thing to do is work on custom pieces, though. There is a thrill that comes from taking an idea or concept from a customer and making it into a real, tangible, and *wearable* item. I'm always looking to improve my skills and branch out to try new things.

Every mask is entirely handmade by me and is a product of my crafty aptitude. I strive for happy customers, so please let me know what I can do to help you get exactly what you want. My masks would be beautiful as art displayed on a wall, but are also comfortable enough to be worn. In one of my masks, I'm sure you'll feel like the belle of the ball!