9 DIY Tech Masks to Take Your Halloween Costume to the Next Level

Halloween is an all-around exciting time of year, but the most exciting part for most people is the chance to dress up as whatever you like, and nobody will ask why. If you are a tech lover, this bizarre holiday is a chance for you to show off your techy side without seeming nerdy. And if you already had a costume in mind but need to add a little pizzazz to it, check out these nine DIY tech masks to take your Halloween costume to the next level.

1. Make an Iron Man Mask

Are you an Avengers fan? Show off your fandom with this cool Iron Man mask. It looks menacingly cool and so good on its own that you don’t even need to worry about pairing it up with something else. And although it looks like it’s right out of the MCU’s studios, it’s made only using simple, easy-to-find materials like cardboard, glue, newspaper, gold paint, and a couple of LEDs. Check out the Instructable guide for the complete list of supplies. Here are some more of the best cosplay electronics projects you should check out too.

2. Squid Game Mask

Netflix’s Squid Games was a total hit. The Korean psychological thriller garnered over 100 million views in just a month! But it’s no surprise. Everything about the series, from the storyline to the pink, maze-like stairs to the costumes, pushes one’s imagination to the limit. But what stands out the most are the unique masks worker leaders wore. And unlike the poor characters, you don’t need to put your life on the line to get your hands on one.

Check out this Hackster guide to make yourself a perfect squid game mask, with programmable LEDs, to complete your Halloween costume. Want a different one? Then read our guide to 3D printable mask models for every Squid game character.

3. RGB Mask PCB Edition

Want to be the coolest person at the next Halloween party? This RGB PCB mask will get you there. A combination of a face mask connected to eyewear, it glows in instantly eye-catching RGB colors that will have everyone looking your way. And although it might appear as if you’ll need a rocket science degree to build one, it is a pretty simple build, even featuring basic materials like cardboard. Check out the Instructables guide to build one.

4. Face Changing Projection Mask

Feel like playing the joker this Halloween? Build this projection mask. Do you want to be Wonder Woman one minute and Batman the next? Build this mask. It’s Raspberry Pi-controlled to project absolutely anything. So, if you are out of Halloween character ideas or can’t make up your mind on one, this is just the tech mask you need this coming Halloween season. See how it’s made in the Instructables guide, and check out the YouTube video for visual clarification.

5. Light Sensing Masquerade Mask

You will love the light-sensing masquerade mask if you prefer the fun stuff. At first glance, it looks like a typical masquerade mask. But when the lights go off, the Arduino-controlled LEDs on it automatically light up, illuminating the room you are in and giving everyone a run for their costume.

Besides an Arduino and the LEDs, you will need some alligator clips, sewable conductive thread, a hot glue gun, sewing thread, and some rhinestones and feathers if sassy is in your DNA. Check out the Instructable guide for the full instructions.

6. Spider-Man Mask With Servos and Bluetooth

The Spider-Man costume has always been a hit at Halloween. You can’t go past one street corner without spotting one. If you love it but don’t want to be the cliché, you should certainly build this mask. Unlike regular Spider-Man masks, it can squint at the press of a button; you can even control the eye movements via your smartphone.

You’ll certainly be the coolest Spider-Man on your block if you rock this for your next Halloween. Read the Hackster guide to build one. Are you looking for more mask ideas based on movies? Check out these iconic 3D printed masks for Halloween.

7. Mask With Glowing Eyes

Squinty Spider-Man eyes aren’t enough? Well, this mask might be just what you want. Besides the glowing eyes, it’s white, giving the impression of an alien. So, if you were running short of ideas of what you could be this coming Halloween, an alien costume should pair up with this mask pretty well. You will need two small clip lights, a plain white mask, and the Instructable guide to complete the project.

8. Animatronic Horse Mask

Horse masks look funny and are an instant attention-grabber. But do you know what’s even more awesome and likely to get hundreds of eyes looking your way this Halloween? An animatronic horse mask.

Unlike regular horse masks, this one can open and close its mouth. And you don’t have to splurge hundreds of dollars on it because it’s pretty straightforward to make your own at home. Check out the Hackster guide for the step-by-step instructions, the supplies, and the software you will need to complete the job.

9. Face Mask With Animations

Imagine a regular face mask with animated LEDs that react to the sound of your voice! Before you say impossible, it exists, and you can make it by following this Instructable guide. Powered by a tiny microcontroller, the mask has a sound sensor that works together with the LEDs to react to your sounds accordingly.

And you don’t have to stick to the given design or animations. You can always tweak it a little to incorporate a Halloween design you’ve always fancied but never had the chance to try out. Some of the supplies you need besides an LED strip and sound sensor include strips of copper tape, pliers, and a soldering tool kit.

Build Yourself an Amazing Tech Mask

Just because everyone is spending this Halloween as Spider-Man doesn’t mean you should give up your costume idea. You could still go as Spider-Man but stand out by DIYing a standard costume into a tech one using the ideas above.

And we have more than Spider-Man, so feel free to find and build your favorite tech mask from our list of ideas to take your Halloween costume to the next level. You can replicate the projects exactly as they are or play around with the supplies you have to create your own design. Either way, you can be confident you’ll have the most amazing Halloween costume at the next party.