PoliePals mask for printing - note

Files (same mask, three formats): - Mask For Printing.obj - mesh - Mask For Printing.stp - STEP / CAD solid - Mask For Printing.stl (~206 MB) - print-ready mesh (full STL, extracted from zip)

It's a bauta (Venetian mask with the jutting jawline) - my concept, Alfonso's execution.

How I (Cathal) print & fit it

• Scale up 10-15% before printing - I print it a touch oversize, not at nominal.
• Print in a reflective material. The eye mesh prints successfully without supports.
• After printing, steam it and press/mould it to my face for a personal fit.

The novel component - the eyes

• The mask is my concept, Alfonso's execution; the novel part is the eye treatment.
• Each eye region is a mesh covered by an array of small conical holes, the pointed ends facing inward toward the eyes, printed in reflective material - a strong reflective covering, printed without supports.
• This gives both concealment (from outside, the eyes are hidden) and visibility (from inside, excellent field of view). Preserve the conical-hole eye geometry when scaling/steaming.

Wearing it (bauta advantages)

• The jutting jaw leaves the mouth clear, so without removing it I can use a lavalier mic, drink bottled water, and eat protein bars etc.
• Not really full meals - unless you want to wash the mask right after.

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