In the world of cinema, there are not so many images that remain popular even many years after the release of the film on the screen. One of them is Anakin Skywalker in the fantastic Star Wars saga. The most popular attribute of his image is the mask of Darth Vader, which he became by going to the "dark side of power." Only thanks to the sophisticated costume, which is essentially a portable life support system, it still supports life after injuries received from Obi-Wan Kenobi. The helmet of Darth Vader is made in the ancient traditions of the Sith. According to them, any warrior of the "dark side" should wear heavy armor.
Spectacular mask of Darth VaderAll enemies were in awe when communicating with this warrior. An important role in this was played by the most complicated apparatus for artificial respiration, which made very unpleasant sounds. Now on sale on some sites of online stores you can find helmets that are practically no different from what was used in the film. It can even make the sound of Darth Vader's heavy breathing. Such a helmet has only one significant drawback - it is expensive. Only real fans of this image and film can afford such a luxury, and deliver it only by reservation. But on some sites you can easily purchase watches made in the form of such a mask.
Costume and mask of Darth Vader
This image is one of the most popular in masquerades, carnivals, Halloween, because it looks very impressive and completely hides its owner. There are no problems for those wishing to purchase it abroad, since such a costume can be found in almost any store of fancy dress. Russian fans of Darth Vader are less likely to buy such an outfit, although if desired, it can be found on specialized sites selling costumes. Both uniforms and a raincoat are made very qualitatively and reliably. Those who want to create such an image on their own will need at least three most important attributes of this character: a helmet (with a mask), a black cloak and a “lightsaber”. And if it’s not so difficult to sew a black cloak and make a sword painted with luminescent paint, then you will have to sweat a little over the helmet and mask. Black overalls and black massive boots are suitable as basic clothing. The image is completed by black shoulders and a bib made of dense material.
DIY Darth Vader mask
To make a helmet with a mask, you need thick cardboard, strong glue, black paint, colorless varnish. Of course, it is very difficult to repeat all the features of the mask and helmet of Darth Vader, but if you have a good photo, you can create a pretty decent drawing, according to which all the details of the helmet are cut out. On the cardboard note all the lines of bending and gluing, as well as the nodes connecting the detachable elements. A pattern of the required size is cut out of cardboard. In this case, allowances for bends and seams should be considered. With the help of glue, all parts are connected together. The mask and helmet are painted black. If the paint is not glossy, it is coated with a colorless varnish to obtain a characteristic metallic luster.