Measure 6 ½” down from this dot to find the lowest point of the bottom lip and mark this point. Mark a dot 5/8” above the equator on the front center line to determine the high point on the mouth. The mouth opening will rise slightly above the equator line in the center. Secure with tape, trace around ring with a sharpie, and remove poster board ring.
The remainder of the circle will extend slightly up the back of the globe – be sure to check that the ring is equal on either side so that your opening will not be lopsided.
The easiest way to map out the circle for the opening is to create a ring out of your poster board that measures 9” in diameter and place it on the existing opening front. The neck opening should be angled toward the back to both look the best and have the most natural angle when worn. The old phrase, “measure twice, cut once,” applies here as much as it ever could! Before proceeding to the next step, recheck your measurements one last time to make sure they are all equal. After both lines are drawn completely around the globe, measure from the center point down 11” on all 4 lines to locate the equator midline of your globe. It will help you create a very accurate, crisp line easily. Make a ring of poster board 44” in circumference that will fit perfectly around the globe at its widest point, and use this ring as your guide in drawing the lines. Divide your globe into vertical quadrants intersecting at this point. Measure 19.25” from the edge of the opening at several places to find the center opposite the neck. DO NOT rely on the little “nipple” opposite the neck opening to determine center, these are often off by a half an inch or more and can throw off your entire layout if used as the midline. The first step is to mark grid lines on your sphere dividing it into quadrants. My measurements are based off of a 14” diameter globe, if you should use a different size, please keep this in mind and adjust your measurements accordingly. Not only are the collective materials needed an investment, but to create your head properly, it will also take a lot of time – you want your final product to be worthy of all the blood, sweat, and tears that go into its creation! Find a few reference pictures to work from for inspiration and keep those at your work desk, it will help you to visualize along the way, as the head won’t look like much until it all comes together in the end.įor the most accurate replica, a 14” acrylic globe should be used, however if you are very petite a 13” could be used, or if you’re of a larger build you may consider a 16” globe, but in most cases the 14” will be ideal. Liquid Nails for foam adhesive and applicator gunĭremel with bits for cutting, sanding, and drillingīefore you begin building your own Mau5head, there is one thing I cannot stress enough, take a great deal of time in the beginning to PLAN. Lighting for eyes, can use LED’s – I use EL wire from 2yds fabric – 4 way stretch is best The process is long, it takes a huge amount of determination and patience, but I promise you, in the end, you will have the sikkest Mau5head of any you've ever seen!ġ4” acrylic lamp post globe with 5.5” neckless opening – any color 6” acrylic lamp globe – white 4’x8’ Dow blue extruded polystyrene Styrofoam sheet 1/2” thicknessġ2” fully threaded rods 8/32” diameter (4pcs) you want a legit head that will be envied by all. So you're a HUGE Deadmau5 fan and have been aching to get your hands on one of those sweet Mau5 heads - but NOT one like some of those epic fail's you've seen some people wear.
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