Mime Mask by Perihelion Prints

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The history of mime art is fascinating, arising from the theatrical tradition of ancient Greece, and being adopted and adapted by the Romans over the centuries. Eventually it became a part of European theatre in general, but it would take a pioneering artist to transform it into a form recognizable to modern audiences.

The Czech-born Jean Gaspard Deburau was a performer who found a way to synthesize the Italian version of pantomime with the theatre culture of 17th century France, introducing the character "Pierrot" to Parisian theatre-goers. From there actors like Paul Legrand would refine the archetypal character, bringing it fairly close to the modern version.

Contemporary mime art is also inspired by similar traditions from other cultures, most specifically Japanese Noh theatre which influenced modern artists like Jacques Copeau.

General hallmarks of pantomime performances include silence, precise body language, and the abstraction of complex (and/or comedic) situations into exaggerated movements.

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This minimalist Venetian masquerade style mime mask is designed to turn your face into your canvas. It is suitable for dramatic performances, costume parties, cosplay outfits, or for display.

Eights variants are available, including:

- Regular

- With Closed Mouth

- With Open Mouth

- With Square Mouth

As well as four variations of the above designs with "pinhole" eyes.

Post printing, you may choose to customize your mask with paint, stickers, sequins, etc. The eye and mouth holes can also be covered from the inside with a layer of mesh fabric (hot glue works for attaching) for a more mysterious look.

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Scaled to fit most adult heads, but you may want to do a test print to confirm fit, and scale accordingly.

For attachment to your head, use cord or ribbon. You can measure enough to go around your head, then make two strips of that length and attach them to the sides of the mask. Hot glue works well. Then you can position the mask over your face, pull the cord or ribbons back, and make a knot behind your head. Or you can edit the file to come up with your own solution.

Designed in Blender. STLs included. Dimensions in millimetres.

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"Анастасия Боровенская ХТК 2" used in demo render (https://skfb.ly/ptFsS) by gulyayeva is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).

"Зиедыня Лаура ХТК 2 - 2024 - Прогулочное платье" used in demo render (https://skfb.ly/ptF8A) by gulyayeva is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).

"Black halter dress黑色吊带连衣裙" used in demo render (https://skfb.ly/oJHUB) by Style3D CG is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).

"Cornrow Braids Hairstyle" used in demo render (https://skfb.ly/6WMLY) by OCBacon is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).

"Female Dance Pose" used in demo render (https://skfb.ly/oCSVX) by Vivek885 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).

"Free Hair" used in demo render (https://skfb.ly/6XU6x) by H.art is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).

"Lady with corset dress" used in demo render (https://skfb.ly/ozZpV) by ustoopia is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).

"Maggie" used in demo render (https://skfb.ly/oPBBQ) by Gen AI Guy is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).

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0.20mm layer height recommended.

Organic supports recommended. You may need to slightly adjust the orientation of the mask to fit it on your printer's bed, but try to print it as upright as possible for best results.

PLA/PETG recommended.

Filament Usage (estimated): 160g

Printing Time (estimated): 10h30m

^ Estimates based off slicing the regular variant for a Prusa MK3.9. Your mileage may vary.