How to Make a Slipknot Mask

Last Updated: April 19, 2022

Have you ever wanted a Corey Taylor (from Slipknot) mask, but the only ones you see online are too expensive? With a little time, and some inexpensive materials, you can make your own! (This tutorial tells you how to make his old mask and his 2008 one.)

Steps

1
Get something the size of your head. (Maybe a mannequin head, or if you don't have one, try using a balloon. Measure the circumference of the widest part of your head, and inflate a balloon to the widest part's circumference of the balloon being that, plus about 5 cm. (2 inches.)
2
Put a clean, woman's stocking/pantyhoses on the head/balloon.

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3
After that put duct tape around it. (Thick masking tape still works, but duct tape is better.)
4
Cut a slit up halfway on the back of the mask and take it off.
5
Cut out the eye, mouth, and nose holes out.
6
Spray paint it green or gray for the old mask, and white, off-white or yellow for the 2008 mask.
7
Cut holes for dreads. (Only for the old mask.)
8
Put in rope and tie in knot. (Only for the old mask.)
9
Attach Velcro straps to back.

Community Q&A

Question

Can I use a trash bag and put it on my head for step 1?

Community Answer

It would be quite dangerous, and it is not recommended.
Question

What if I don't have a stocking?

Community Answer

If you do not a have a stocking, you can go and buy one as they are relatively cheap.
Question

Could I use fabric instead of tape and ropes for dreads?

Community Answer

Yes, and you could braid it too. Using deep purples and blue fabric would look really good.

Warnings

Add several layers of tape, to make sure when you cut the holes that the mask won't fall apart.

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Be sure to make your mask a little bit too big rather than too small, that way you can get it on and off easily.

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