Jennifer Harrison

I’ve been making leather masks since 1998. It all began when I saw a leather mask at Scarborough Faire. I decided I wanted one, so I went home, got some leather, and made my own. I discovered I really enjoyed working with leather, and I’ve been making masks ever since. I evolved the process on my own through trial and error, although now that I understand it better, I find there are plenty of people who would have loved to have taught me. Oh, well! I enjoyed learning, and I hope I’ve brought something new to the process.Each mask starts with a piece of natural cowhide. I work with several different weights of leather, depending upon the style of the mask. I draw the shape of the mask on the leather, then wet it thoroughly. I cut the mask out, then shape it with my hands and various leather tools. After it’s dried and fitted properly, I coat the front and back with acrylic paint, then add various paint details, feathers, beads, and whatever else I can think of. To protect the surface, I spray it with acrylic shellac.The leather masks can be hung on the wall, but I think the best place to display them is on the face.


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FT. WORTH, TX 76114