Limited edition mask
H2 Blood Tears Warped75
1981 Blood Tears version of the H2 Warped75 by Dark Labs, finished as a limited edition collector mask and available to be made to order on request.
Request availabilityHandmade horror masks / busts / collector props
Dark Labs
Simon Edwards sculpts horror characters for handmade masks and display busts. Built for collectors who care about character, finish and the work behind the mask.
Recent drop
Mr Barlow display piece, recently shared from the Dark Labs bench.
Finished Salem's Lot-inspired vampire display work by Simon Edwards. Recent social posts showed the build, reveal and availability cue; check the current shop links or message Dark Labs before assuming the piece is still available.
One maker, one bench
Specialist horror mask work, sculpted and finished by hand.
I sculpt horror characters for masks and busts, from Michael Myers-inspired slasher pieces to vampire display work and clay studies. Dark Labs is where those sculpts become handmade collector masks, blanks and finished display pieces with character, texture and shelf presence.
Featured work
Recent masks, busts and blanks
Michael Myers mask
Warped75 H1 Boogeyman
Finished Warped75 H1 Boogeyman mask by Dark Labs, built as a Halloween 1978-inspired collector piece with hair, paint and weathering complete.
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Display mask
Salem's Lot vampire piece
Salem's Lot / Kurt Barlow display mask by Dark Labs, finished with blue-grey skin, hand-painted eyes and creature detail for display.
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Mask blank
Halloween 1978 Kirk blank
Dark Labs Halloween 1978 Kirk blank, supplied unpainted for collectors and finishers who want to paint, hair and complete the mask themselves.
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Find Dark Labs masks, blanks and display pieces.
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.
eBay store
Current darklabs78 eBay listings for masks, blanks and display pieces when available.
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DarkLabs78 on Etsy for available Dark Labs handmade collector work where listed.
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Follow current work, message about availability, and ask about UK or international shipping.
Open FacebookInstagram 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
Block the brow, cheeks, mouth and head shape until the mask has the right presence from across the room.
02
Refine the surface
Add the small breaks that make a blank feel alive: skin texture, scars, asymmetry and expression.
03
Finish for display
Paint, hair, weathering and presentation are handled individually so each finished mask has its own character.
Workbench notes
Process notes from the Dark Labs bench
Process
How a Dark Labs mask starts in clay
A look at the early sculpting decisions behind a handmade horror mask, from blocking the character to refining texture and expression.
About Dark Labs
A UK horror mask maker for collectors who follow the build.
Dark Labs is Simon Edwards' horror mask and bust work. The pieces start as sculpted characters: Michael Myers-inspired masks, Kirk blanks, vampire display masks, busts and clay studies shaped for collectors who want to see the craft behind the finished piece.
Current work is shared through Facebook and Instagram, while shop links include eBay and Etsy. For a specific piece, shipping question or future availability, message Dark Labs directly.
What does Dark Labs make?
Handmade horror masks, mask blanks, display busts, clay sculpts and collector prop pieces.
Where can I buy a mask?
Shop links include darklabs78 on eBay and DarkLabs78 on Etsy, with updates on Facebook and Instagram.
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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