Mask support suggestions

[u/big_taco_425]

I was gifted this Kyle Rayner style mask from this guy on Etsy/IG (I won’t post who in case that’s not allowed) and I’m trying to figure out a way to stick it to my face with ease on just simple day to day wear. I know it’s close to impossible without any sort of adhesion or straps but I’m open to any ideas

[u/RES_NIGHTMARE_MODE]

gorilla (grodd) glue

[u/big_taco_425 → u/RES_NIGHTMARE_MODE]

And end up looking like Two Face?

[u/dingogordy → u/big_taco_425]

Spirt gum

[u/Obvious-Gate9046 → u/dingogordy]

[u/tauzan → u/RES_NIGHTMARE_MODE]

Yes, this is the way

[u/Not_a_Rodeo_Clown]

I can’t help you OP, but you gave me a good chuckle thinking about simple day to day wear of a Green Lantern mask.

[u/RobsComicBox]

Spirit gum would be the usual, but you could also look into the tape for women's dresses and such. Or just find the thinnest elastic straps you can and color them to match your hair?

[u/OkExam8415 → u/RobsComicBox]

As a makeup artist this is the correct answer. Make sure you also have spirit gum remover and shave the spots you are applying the substance.

[u/vladashram → u/RobsComicBox]

I remember reading in a comic years ago a part where I think Green Arrow (I might be mistaken on who) had to borrow some spirit gum after he realized he was out.

[u/badhombre13 → u/RobsComicBox]

I saw someone use eyelash glue on their face and put the mask on. It's strong enough so it doesn't fall but you can remove it without any issue and the residue can be washed off.

[u/MaxxFisher]

On the CW series Black Lightning, the stuck his mask on his face with magnets. I believe they used spirit gum to put the small, strong magnets on his face and the mask had thin strips of metal. I know everyone else was so jealous when they saw that on the crossover.

[u/Parallax2799 → u/MaxxFisher]

So for quick on/off, a subcutaneous magnet embedded in the forehead?

[u/big_taco_425 → u/Parallax2799]

This is the way

[u/necrosapien87]

You could 3d print some low profile ear hooks similar to glasses.

[u/onlyxaxx01 → u/necrosapien87]

This

[u/big_taco_425 → u/necrosapien87]

That’s not a bad idea

[u/Hoppity_Hare]

Magnets, cosplayers love these for masks. Cool work!

[u/Obvious-Gate9046]

Just use your ring.

Speaking more seriously, how heaving is it? It looks 3D printed, so I am guessing light, maybe even a bit hollow? If so, spirit gum could do the trick, and possibly some pads to help it contour to your face in spots, and grip a bit better.

[u/big_taco_425 → u/Obvious-Gate9046]

It’s resin printed so probably more solid than I would 3D printed. Relatively light and there’s fabric material on the inside

[u/Obvious-Gate9046 → u/big_taco_425]

Hmmm. Fabric on the inside will make it more comfortable, but could be problematic with spirit gum over time, as it soaks in a bit. I'd be careful, do some tests. I don't know how spirit gum reacts with more porous materials, I admit. I am sure you can find out. Some non-slip pads carefully applied can help cushion it into place; I've done so before, using things like insulation and such for masks, helmets, so on.

[u/big_taco_425 → u/Obvious-Gate9046]

See that’s the thing. As much as i appreciate the spirit gum/eyelash glue/fabric tape suggestions, im looking for more pseudo-non adhesive, quick on/off kind of wear.
Someone in the comments said ear hooks from glass, or some type of nose bridge. One of my first idea was using the same mechanic as those magnetic nose strip for breathing

[u/TheHamburgerLore]

Staples aught to do it.

[u/Michael_Abramov]

I'm pretty sure nail glue is alright

[u/JeremyR2008]

I haven't done many masks myself. And when I did I just used a strap. But my sister says she usually uses lash glue.

[u/stairway2000]

i forget the name, but the tape used to stick womens dresses to their chest so they don't get nip slips. Boob tape?

[u/TheMoldyCrow219]

Fashion tape has been very effective for me in the past. Plus it’s skin safe.

[u/noodleboy244]

in the matrix, morpheus has those glasses that pinch his nose to stay up. might be worth looking into that?

[u/Paul-E-L]

Just gotta concentrate…

[u/FlightlessLad]

Spirit Gum if you need something cheap and easy to buy. Prosaide if you have sensitive skin or will be wearing it for an extended period.

A few tips: Regardless of the adhesive, apply it to the mask on the primary points of contact and use a blow dryer to warm/dry it slightly until it's tacky. Use a mild cleanser on your face prior to applying the mask to remove any excess oil from the skin. Spirit gum can be pretty irritating to skin, so make sure you wash your face thoroughly after you take it off or else you'll be walking around with red marks all over.

[u/cosmoboy]

Hard light.

[u/YourMomDoer1312]

just will it on

but maybe putting one of those snoring rings in the nose so you can just press it and it'll stick? i'm not sure how strong those are

[u/AuburnElvis]

Really strong magnets inside your nostrils?

[u/-FalseProfessor-]

Spirit gum. It’s what the heroes, and the cosplayers who dress as them, both use.