Mempo Costume Mask View 2

Traditionally worn with samurai helmets to protect the nose, cheeks, mouth, jaw, and chin, I thought a mempo would be a cool addition to this year's remake of my Strider Hiryu costume.

It's actually a store-bought plaster mask that I cut in half, added foam squares to the inside, spray painted red, glued panels of plastic mesh inside the mouth and nostrils, and added an adjustable cord. Considering that the real thing would be made of wood and costing hundreds of dollars, I think I did all right here.