‘Exceptional’ 3D-Printed Masks From The Lion King Jr. Receiving High Praise – See For Yourself!

In all, 19 masks were created using St. Margaret’s 3D printers—and it was a detail-oriented and time-consuming process led by Ashley Ricart, design and fabrication lab manager, visual arts teacher and 3D artist.
Those who make it to the Performing Arts Center this weekend to see the Middle School production of The Lion King Jr., will no doubt be impressed by all aspects of the performance.

One part in particular that’s generating buzz is the 3D-printed masks that are defining elements of the costumes of several characters, including Timon, Pumbaa and the lionesses, hyenas and giraffes.

In all, 19 masks were created using St. Margaret’s 3D printers—and it was a detail-oriented and time-consuming process led by Ashley Ricart, design and fabrication lab manager, visual arts teacher and 3D artist. Ms. Ricart spent hours designing the masks, using six AirWolf 3D printers across campus to create them in multiple pieces. Each mask took more than 60 hours to print.

“Ashley is an exceptional artist, and we are fortunate to have her talent and passion influencing our students every day through projects like this,” said Darcy Rice, director of the arts at St. Margaret’s and director of The Lion King Jr.

So that the performers’ faces weren’t hidden, the masks are designed to incorporate into the costume either on top of the performers’ heads, or in the case of the warthog Pumbaa, on actress Sarah Pence’s torso.

Students helped Ms. Ricart remove the support material from the 3D prints, glue the pieces together and use wood filler to eliminate the seams. After sanding and priming the masks, they were painted by St. Margaret’s alumnus Spencer Keane ’10 into a finished product.

The 3D-printed masks were featured on the Airwolf 3D printer website as an example of “amazing things that teachers and students create with Airwolf 3D printers.”

“The artistry and craftsmanship of these pieces is truly impressive,” the website states. “If you are in the Southern California area, round up the whole family and see this fun, beautiful production for yourself.”

The Lion King Jr. will wrap up performances on Saturday, with 2 and 7 p.m. shows scheduled. 
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