I’ve received several of the gas masks that I ordered online.  Here is a child-sized one that I leafed with aluminum leaf and gold leafing pen.  Eyes are lenses removed from magnifying glasses.  Nose is still a bit unresolved.  The original mask had a corrugated rubber tube coming out of the nose which connects to a standard filter canister. I didn’t like how it looked, so I removed it and it found another home.

It needs a couple of small touchups. I was contemplating using real silver leaf in some spots to get a patina, but since this is a child’s mask, I don’t think it should look aged.

I will probably pout text behind the eyes here too. Current leading slogan is “This was made/with child labor”.  Still ruminating. I have several other masks, including three Belgian ones that are the same as the first gas mask that I made.  I am thinking of having them interact with each other – perhaps attach them so that they kiss. I shall, of course, keep you posted.