Purchase/Rental
Please contact me with any questions:
Beckie Kravetz
PO Box 77
Cummington, MA 01026
413-634-0320 home (please call between 9AM and 10PM East Coast Time)
520-245-5233 studio/cell (same hours!)
beckie@themaskstudio.com (Please copy and paste the email address. It generates too much spam
when I have it as a clickable link.)
About the masks
Half and full face masks are cast in molds created from original clay sculptures. Each mask is individually cast in liquid neoprene rubber (not anything like the wetsuit material). Mask-making neoprene is a semi-flexible, lightweight, extremely durable material. It will not deteriorate with time the way that latex does. A neoprene mask is about 1/8" thick, and not "wiggly" like latex. The masks hold their shape, but have enough "give" to conform comfortably to different faces. Each mask is handpainted and has an elastic strap securely riveted in place.
Larger over-the-head masks, such as many of the animals and creatures, are constructed out of lightweight millinary buckram (sort of like needlepoint canvas, but with a finer mesh). The buckram is reinforced with lightweight wire and coated with a finish that makes it very rigid and durable, without sacrificing lightness. This type of mask is made directly over the clay sculpt, which gets destryoed in the process. Thus all of the buckram masks are one-of-a-kind, and are priced accordingly.
Purchase information
Please write or phone to inquire about specific prices.
Prices reflect variations in the complexity of the paint and trim finishes. A rough price guide is as follows:
All prices in US dollars.
Theatrical Masks made from in-stock molds:
$100-450
Art Masks
prices for non-bronze masks start at $350 and go up to $800
prices for bronze masks start at $1500
Custom Commissions
Custom sculpting starts at $300 for a 1/2 mask. Prices are dependant on complexity of the mask. Custom orders
are always welcome, and can include materials and instructions for making a face cast of the actor (or person wearing
the mask,) if a custom fit is desired.
Portrait masks from photos start at $900+ materials
