Made-to-order mask
DL Kirk H1 Boogeyman
DL Kirk’s 23.5 inch sculpt offers Kirk, H1 and H2 finishes. Open the product page to compare the face and completed examples.
View productHandmade horror masks / busts / collector props
Dark Labs
Simon Edwards makes horror masks, unpainted blanks and display busts in the UK. Explore Michael Myers-inspired H1 and H2 finishes, Kirk blanks and Salem’s Lot vampire work, with galleries and guide prices for each piece.
Recent drop
Mr Barlow display piece, recently shared from the Dark Labs bench.
Simon Edwards’ Salem’s Lot-inspired display piece has blue-grey paint and reflective eyes. Open its gallery for still photographs and a 16-second video, then check the shop or contact Dark Labs for availability.
One maker, one bench
Specialist horror mask work, sculpted and finished by hand.
I make the sculpts and finish the masks at Dark Labs. You can compare six Michael Myers-inspired finished mask options, four unpainted blanks and a Salem’s Lot display piece below. The blog records the clay, eye-cutting, paint and hair stages behind the work.
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Masks, busts and blanks
Compare Michael Myers-inspired masks
Each Dark Labs mask is made and finished by hand. Gallery photos are examples: paint mixes, weathering and hair vary between pieces, and lighting changes how colours appear. Confirm the finish of the specific mask before ordering.
Made-to-order mask
Cosmic Shape
The 24.5 inch Cosmic Shape is shown with brown hair and a pale, weathered finish, including photographs of it worn.
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Made-to-order mask
Halloween Begins
Halloween Begins measures 24 inches. Its front, angled and profile photographs show the eye cuts, ears and neck.
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Made-to-order mask
Warped75 H2
Warped75 H2 is a 23 inch mask shown with yellowed paint, weathering and brown hair. H1 and Kirk treatments can also be discussed.
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Limited edition mask
H2 Blood Tears Warped75
Deep red tears distinguish this 1981-inspired Warped75 finish. The limited edition version is made to order on request.
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Michael Myers mask
Warped75 H1 Boogeyman
This 23 inch Warped75 example has its H1 paint, hair and weathering complete. Other finishes include Kirk, H2 and Blood Tears.
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Display mask
Salem's Lot vampire piece
Blue-grey paint and reflective eyes define the Salem’s Lot display piece. The product gallery includes a changing-light video.
View productBlanks
Mask blank
Halloween Begins Kirk blank
An unpainted Halloween Begins Kirk base for a finishing project. Inspect the head and neck profiles before planning your paint and hair.
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Mask blank
DL Kirk blank
DL Kirk blank measures 23.5”–24”. Front, profile and low-angle images show the unpainted brow, jaw and neck.
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Mask blank
Cosmic Shape blank
The unpainted Cosmic Shape option is 24.5”. Compare its gallery with the finished mask or the paint-and-hair workbench diary.
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Mask blank
Warped75 blank
Warped75 blank costs £110 plus shipping. View the gallery and contact Simon to check size and availability.
View productBuying guide
Prices and where to buy.
eBay and Etsy are the main shop routes for available work. Facebook and Instagram are best for current builds, questions about a piece, and availability enquiries.
Mask prices
My preferred payment method is PayPal. If you’d prefer to use Klarna or PayPal Credit, I can list the item on eBay for you. These options are subject to eligibility and availability at eBay checkout.
eBay will add a buyer protection fee to all sales. This is beyond my control and protects the buyer, so prices will be slightly higher due to this.
Check the listing for photos, item details and whether the piece is finished, display-only or an unpainted blank.
eBay store
Current darklabs78 eBay listings for masks, blanks and display pieces when available.
View eBay listingsEtsy shop
DarkLabs78 on Etsy for available Dark Labs handmade collector work where listed.
Open Etsy shopFacebook page
Follow current work, message about availability, and ask about UK or international shipping.
Darklabs Facebook pageInstagram reels
See sculpt progress, finished masks, collector videos and recent Dark Labs workbench updates.
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From clay to finished mask
Every piece starts with the sculpt.
01
Find the character
Shape the brow, cheeks, mouth and neck in clay, checking the silhouette from the front and both profiles.
02
Refine the surface
Refine the larger forms with skin texture, scars and asymmetry before the sculpt moves toward casting.
03
Finish for display
Cut the eye openings, apply paint and weathering, then add and style the hair. The Cosmic Shape diary shows these stages in photographs.
Workbench notes
Process notes from the Dark Labs bench
In the making
Cosmic Shape 78 mask in the making
The Cosmic Shape 78 diary documents eye cutting, adhesion promoter, rubbed-back paint, weathering and mohair application. Its photographs show the sequence from an unpainted face to glued and styled hair.
About Dark Labs
A UK horror mask maker for collectors who follow the build.
Dark Labs is the horror mask and bust work of UK maker Simon Edwards. In his Kirk sculpt notes, published , Simon examines the right eye, upper cheek and head profile. The accompanying front and side photographs show the adjustments before finishing.
For an earlier stage of the work, the clay guide from explains why the brow, mouth and neck are shaped before texture and scars. These dated process notes complement the finished-product galleries above.
What does Dark Labs make?
Handmade horror masks, mask blanks, display busts, clay sculpts and collector prop pieces.
Where can I buy a mask?
Check the darklabs78 eBay listings or DarkLabs78 Etsy shop for current stock and checkout prices. If your chosen sculpt is not listed, ask Simon about making one to order.
Are masks finished or blank?
Some pieces are finished collector masks or busts, while others are unpainted blanks for collectors or finishers.
Does Dark Labs ship outside the UK?
Dark Labs is UK-based and can support UK and international shipping where available for the item.
What is a blank?
An unpainted mask pull supplied as a base for finishing, painting, hairing or display work.
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