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Custom Fencing Mask Painting

Every Mask Tells a Story

HEMA is full of unique personalities, fighting styles, and stories. Your mask can be a part of your story.

As a fellow member of our wonderful community, I love helping fencers bring their ideas to life – whether it’s your club’s logo, a tournament-ready persona, or a completely original design. Every project is custom designed, painted, and created through a collaborative process so the finished mask feels uniquely yours.

Whether you already have a clear vision or just a rough idea, I’d love to help create something you’ll be excited to wear every time you step to your opponent.

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The Process

From Idea to Final Product, You’ll Be Involved Every Step of the Way

1. Share Your Vision

Every great mask starts with an idea.

Whether you have a complete design in mind or just a theme, color palette, symbol, or inspiration, we’ll start by talking through what you want your mask to represent.

Together we will explore ideas and find a direction that fits your flair, your fencing prowess, and your budget.

2. Design and Collaboration

Once we have a direction, I’ll create a digital concept for your mask using Krita.

This is where the idea starts to become real. We’ll adjust the design together: refining colors, design options, and Finalize details until we have a version you’re excited to see brought to life.

No paint is applied until the design feels right. After approval, the mask is shipped to me and a 50% deposit is collected.

3. Hand-Cut Stencil Creation

Once the mask arrives, the digital artwork is transformed into a physical stencil.

Each stencil is prepared by hand specifically for your mask. The design is printed and layered over a sheet of painters tape, and carefully cut to create the individual sections needed to build the final artwork.

Every fencing mask has it’s own curves and contours. Each stencil is carefully shaped and prepared to fit the unique surface it will be applied to.

4. Placement and Approval

Once the stencil is cut the, mask is taped up and a base layer applied. After this layer dries the stencil is carefully positioned on your mask.

I will send photos of the placement so you can review the size, positioning, and overall look before the final image is started.

This step is repeated for each layer of stencils needed for the mask. It also ensures that the final design matches your vision and that the artwork feels right on the mask itself.

5. Layered Painting & Detail Work

Once the Stencil Placement and Design are approved the artwork begins to take shape.

Each mask is painted in layers. Additional stencil applications will be added as needed to build colors, shapes, layers, and fine details. Some designs may require multiple painting stages to achieve the final look.

After the spray painting is complete, I finish the artwork by hand with brush details. This allows me to refine edges, clean up small areas, and add fine details that are difficult to achieve with the spray can alone.

The result is a crisp, custom design that is ready to become part of your fencing story.

6. Final Reveal & Return

After the final details are complete, your mask gets a final inspection and a chance to be photographed before headed back to you.

The artwork takes 2 days to cure before the mask is ready to ship. Once received, it will be ready for practice, tournaments, and stories to come.

Once payment is complete, your finished mask can be picked up locally, or shipped back to you so you can start putting your own marks on it.

1. Share Your Vision

Every great mask starts with an idea.

Whether you have a complete design in mind or just a theme, color palette, symbol, or inspiration, we’ll start by talking through what you want your mask to represent.

Together we will explore ideas and find a direction that fits your flair, your fencing prowess, and your budget.

2. Design and Collaboration

Once we have a direction, I’ll create a digital concept for your mask using Krita.

This is where the idea starts to become real. We’ll adjust the design together: refining colors, design options, and Finalize details until we have a version you’re excited to see brought to life.

No paint is applied until the design feels right. After approval, the mask is shipped to me and a 50% deposit is collected.

3. Hand-Cut Stencil Creation

Once the mask arrives, the digital artwork is transformed into a physical stencil.

Each stencil is prepared by hand specifically for your mask. The design is printed and layered over a sheet of painters tape, and carefully cut to create the individual sections needed to build the final artwork.

Every fencing mask has it’s own curves and contours. Each stencil is carefully shaped and prepared to fit the unique surface it will be applied to.

4. Placement and Approval

Once the stencil is cut the, mask is taped up and a base layer applied. After this layer dries the stencil is carefully positioned on your mask.

I will send photos of the placement so you can review the size, positioning, and overall look before the final image is started.

This step is repeated for each layer of stencils needed for the mask. It also ensures that the final design matches your vision and that the artwork feels right on the mask itself.

5. Layered Painting & Detail Work

Once the Stencil Placement and Design are approved the artwork begins to take shape.

Each mask is painted in layers. Additional stencil applications will be added as needed to build colors, shapes, layers, and fine details. Some designs may require multiple painting stages to achieve the final look.

After the spray painting is complete, I finish the artwork by hand with brush details. This allows me to refine edges, clean up small areas, and add fine details that are difficult to achieve with the spray can alone.

The result is a crisp, custom design that is ready to become part of your fencing story.

6. Final Reveal & Return

After the final details are complete, your mask gets a final inspection and a chance to be photographed before headed back to you.

The artwork takes 2 days to cure before the mask is ready to ship. Once received, it will be ready for practice, tournaments, and stories to come.

Once payment is complete, your finished mask can be picked up locally, or shipped back to you so you can start putting your own marks on it.

Crafted for Battle

These masks aren’t made to sit on a shelf – they’re made to be fenced in.

HEMA gear tells a story. Every scratch, mark, and worn edge comes from hours of training, competing, and coaching. Your painted mask is forged with that journey in mind

I create designs that work with the shape and structure of a fencing mask, keeping the artwork clear and recognizable even as your mask collects the marks that come from use.

Over time, your mask won’t just show the design you chose: it will show the fights, drills and memories that left their mark on it.

Pricing & Custom Options

Every mask is different and every design tells a different story. Because each project is created from scratch, pricing is based on the time, detail, and complexity required to bring your idea to life.

The ranges below are meant to give you an idea of what to expect, but every project receives a custom quote. If you have a design in mind or a specific budget, reach out and we can work together to find that design the fits your needs.

The minimum covers the time and materials required to create a custom design, prepare the mask, create stencils, paint and complete final detailing. From there, pricing increases based on the complexity and amount of work required for each design.

Typical Project Ranges

Simple Designs

Starting at $75

Perfect for designs that make an impact without extensive layering.

Examples:
– Simple Symbols
– Basic Patterns
– Club Logos
– Limited Colors
– Minimal Stencil Work

These designs require less design time and fewer paint layers while still receiving the same care and attention as every mask

Custom Designs

Typically $150-200

Examples:
– Original Artwork Created for Your Mask
– Multiple Colors
– Layered Stencil Work
– More Detailed Composition
– Collaboration Through the Design Process

This is where your idea becomes a truly personalized piece of HEMA gear.

Advanced Designs

Typically $200+

Examples:
– Intricate Stencil Design
– Fine Detail Work
– Multiple Stencil Applications
– Complex Color Layers
– Large Portions of the Mask Covered

These masks become a true showcase piece while still being built for use.

Simple Designs

Starting at $75

Perfect for designs that make an impact without extensive layering.

Examples:
– Simple Symbols
– Basic Patterns
– Club Logos
– Limited Colors
– Minimal Stencil Work

These designs require less design time and fewer paint layers while still receiving the same care and attention as every mask

Custom Designs

Typically $150-200

Examples:
– Original Artwork Created for Your Mask
– Multiple Colors
– Layered Stencil Work
– More Detailed Composition
– Collaboration Through the Design Process

This is where your idea becomes a truly personalized piece of HEMA gear.

Advanced Designs

Typically $200+

Examples:
– Intricate Stencil Design
– Fine Detail Work
– Multiple Stencil Applications
– Complex Color Layers
– Large Portions of the Mask Covered

These masks become a true showcase piece while still being built for use.

Have a Different Budget or Idea?

These prices are guidelines, not rigid limits. If you have an idea that doesn’t fit neatly into one of these categories, reach out to me. I can often adjust the design, simplify details, or change the scope to create something that works for you and your budget.

I’m also open to discussing trades or alternative arrangements on a case-by-case basis. I love projects that allow me to express creativity, develop new techniques or are a design that I am invested in.

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