HAND-SCULPTED MASKS, CREATURES, AND CHARACTERS BY STEVE BRAUND

Our work appears in multiple award‑winning feature films, including
Fluxx (Best Feature — Malibu Film Festival) and ManFish (Best Feature — Sci‑Fi London; Best Feature — Romford Horror). All masks, creature sculpts, and prosthetics for these productions were hand‑designed and built by Steve Braund of Mind Magic Studios.

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Who we are

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At Mind Magic Studios, we make masks and creature work the way they’ve always been made: by hand, by eye, and with a deep respect for the craft. Whether it’s a resin face plate for LARP, a hyper‑realistic silicone creature for film, or a custom prop for theatre, our goal is simple: to create pieces that feel alive when worn.

 

We’re a small studio based on the Essex–Suffolk border, founded in 2014 by sculptor Steve Braund. Everything we make is designed, sculpted, moulded, cast, and finished in‑house. No mass production. No shortcuts. Just solid craftsmanship, industry-leading materials, and the kind of detail that holds up under stage lights, close‑up shots, and all‑day wear.

 

Our approach

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Craft first. Character always.
 

Every mask begins in clay. Steve has trained with some of the UK’s and Hollywood’s leading sculptors - including Don Lanning, Richard Martin, and Gary Pollard - and brings those methods into every piece we make. Good creature work is about understanding what makes something believable.

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We specialise in: 
 

• silicone and resin masks

• creature and character design  

• custom props  

• mascot and logo masks  

• sculptural commissions  

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Our custom masks and props clients include independent film directors, production companies, theatre teams, advertising agencies, scare attractions, musicians, cosplayers, and collectors. We also work with LARP players, pagans, druids, and folk practitioners who want something with presence, meaning, and reliable craftsmanship.

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​​For LARP and Craft Buyers

 

Masks that stay comfortable, expressive, and atmospheric.
 

Steve is a long‑time costumer and understands what you need for multi‑hour events. Our face‑plate masks are built to be worn — lightweight, breathable, and expressive, with clear vision and space to eat, drink, and speak.  
 

The designs draw on British landscape, folklore, and character archetypes without claiming spiritual authority. Every piece is made to help you hold a space, not limit your roleplay.

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For Film, Theatre, and Production 

Practical builds. Clean designs. On‑set reliability.
 

Industry clients value three things: craftsmanship, problem‑solving, and deadlines. Steve has worked directly with directors, wardrobe departments, and SFX teams, and understands the pressures of fast‑moving productions. 
 
Our silicone masks, resin casts, FX pieces, and props are made with industry‑standard methods and durable enough for repeat takes, heavy movement, and harsh lighting.

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Selected Credits

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A full list is available on IMDb, but notable work includes:

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Recent & Upcoming

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• Lead mask design and sculpt for BFI-backed short film.

• Sculptor for a major streaming fantasy TV series. 

• Lead character mask for Manbaby feature film by Phil Hardy of Art Omnivores

• Rat masks and costume pieces for The Curb Rats band

• Creature masks and prosthetic FX for multiple independent features  

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Film (selected)

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• 'Thumby' silicone mask for Academy Award-nominated writer and director Steve Oedekerk

• Mask for Fluxx - multiple festival awards, including Malibu Film Festival Best Feature.

• Lead character creature mask for ManFish - Best Feature Film (Sci-Fi London, Romford Horror)

• Lead character mask and prosthetic fx pieces for Member's Club 

• Sculpt of giant deer heads and hoof - Bambi: The Reckoning 

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Advertising (selected)

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• Creature and character masks for independent theatre companies 

• Potato chip mask for an advertising campaign by The Union marketing agency

• Mascot/logo silicone mask for Twin Wizards gaming company

• Horror mask for House of Horror scare attraction, UK​​​​

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