Mantis Lord Mask Adult size (scale down for child)

Mantis Lord mask from the video game Hollow Knight. I took my learnings from previous masks and tried to incorporate that into this design (easy to print, painted on supports, labels for mirrored parts, reduced filament required, etc.). 

This mask should be done in 3 colors, but doesn't require an AMS (you can also paint the pieces which I generally think is underrated). I used this cool Galaxy Black PLA for the majority of the mask because it captures the black with blue highlights like in the game. For the face mask I use a simple PLA white, and for the eyes it is a PLA black. PETG should also be good, but I usually don't like how shiny it looks when it is done.

Assembly instructions

1. Half of the dark blue pieces are marked with an R for the right side of the head, the other half have no markings.
2. You will want to connect the horn pieces together first with a bit of, they fit together very tightly, so you may not have a chance to separate them again once you put them together. So get the glue in there first.
3. Next assemble the two sides of the head piece, put a beat of super glue down the seem in the center and you will probably want some clamps to hold the pieces together while it dries. 
4. Next put the eyes into the white faceplate. These come in from the back of the face plate and you will need a little glue to hold them in place.
5. Connect the face plate to the head pieces, use some glue and clamps to make sure it all dries together nicely.
6. Finally, connect the horn pieces to the head piece using the glue and the cube like shapes you printed. Match the R pieces up on the right side of the head piece.

Sizing

Will this mask fit my head? Good question, but hard to answer. The mask in the main profile is my original design, and fits my adult sized head well (a 23" ball cap circumference and 27" from crown to jaw circumference). If I wear a thick winter hat and increase both of those numbers by 1.5" to 24.5" and 28.5" it no longer fits.. Unless you are known for your large head, it will probably fit. 

But what about a model sized for my teenager or child? Well if my head is 23" and I am sizing it for a 21" head, I would change the scaling on each part of the print by 21/23 = 91.3%. If you are scaling it down substantially, it will probably have issues as some pieces may be too thin to print properly. I really can't guarantee that it will fit anyone's head, but I hope that all helps.

One could argue that I have gotten carried away with Hollow Knight and Silksong related designs… I am sharing the list and links here so you can find them easily, I hope you enjoy them!

1. The knight's mask (this is my improved version that is bigger and fits together tightly).
2. The knight's sword, or The Nail
3. Hornet's mask (teen/child sized) 
4. Hornet's mask (adult sized)
5. Hornet's sword, or Needle (teen/child sized)
6. Hornet's sword, or Needle (adult sized)
7. The Pure Vessel mask
8. The Pure Vessel sword
9. The Pure Vessel armor
10. Lace mask
11. Lace sword or pin
12. Shakra Mask
13. The Pale King mask
14. Mantis lord mask
15. Mantis lord lance
16. The Grimm mask
17. Sherma hat
18. Sherma mask and tools
19. Trobbio mask
20. Wingmould
21. Hollow Knight License Plate Frame
22. Hollow Knight Christmas Tree Ornament
23. Tools
    1. Cogly
    2. Silkshot
    3. Mantis claw
24. The Dreamers
    1. Harrah the Beast Mask
    2. Monomon the Teacher Mask
    3. Lurien the Watcher Mask

You can check out my other designs at my homepage here: https://spencermann.com

It is a work in progress, but I hope to provide more information about my models, and some tips if you want to create your own.