This foil mask was originally painted with a toxic automotive paint. It chipped and yellowed in under a month, and the smell was so irritating, the owner replaced it. So we stripped the mask using a non-toxic paint stripper (and stenciled his name on the unaffected area).

We airbrushed the first few base layers of white, giving a durable base layer for the flag design. We also touched up the back rim of the mask, eliminating all conductivity.

We handcut stencils for an American flag, and hand-mixed various paints to reach the desired colors. We topcoated with a clear coat for added durability and sent the mask to the fencer once cured. It brought a tear to his eye.