# DIY Superhero Disguises Make Your Own Real-Life Rorschach Mask That Actually Shifts By Meghan Young | Published 2010-12-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-rorschach-mask References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2010/12/28/how-to-make-a-shifting-rorschach-mask/) & [gearfuse](http://www.gearfuse.com/real-life-rorschach-mask-sticks-it-to-the-man/) As a big fan of the graphic novel and movie Watchmen, I've always been fascinated with Rorschach's [shifting mask](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skin-tech), but now the mystery is somewhat dispelled with this real-life Rorschach mask. In the comic, the mask is made using a special fabric that actually doesn't exist in real life. However, this featured mask proves the concept false as apparently, only a t-shirt and some [thermochromatic paint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorchanging-paint-1) were needed to recreate it. Created by [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ddbrand-circuit-board) user guinness0507, this real-life rorschach mask can actually shift just like the fictional one. The patterns change based on shifts in temperature. Watch the featured video to create your own. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Temperature-responsive Clothing:** Creating clothing that changes patterns or colors based on shifts in temperature presents opportunities for innovative designs. - **DIY Wearable Technology:** The emergence of DIY projects like the real-life Rorschach mask demonstrates the potential for individuals to create their own wearable technology. - **Novelty Costume Accessories:** The popularity of DIY superhero disguises and unique mask designs opens up a market for novelty costume accessories. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion and Apparel:** The fashion and apparel industry can explore temperature-responsive clothing to offer consumers unique and customizable products. - **Technology and Electronics:** The technology and electronics industry can tap into the DIY wearable technology trend by creating user-friendly kits or platforms for individuals to experiment with. - **Costume and Party Supplies:** The costume and party supplies industry can capitalize on the demand for novelty costume accessories by offering a variety of unique and creative options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Emotive Inflatable Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lian-mask.md) - [Connected Emotive Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/w3e-mask-expressive-emotion.md) - [Runway-Inspired Peel-Off Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-001-artistry-mask.md) - [Fluidless Scent-Releasing Facemasks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-face-mask-1.md) - [Invisibility-Illusion Portable Cloaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisibility-shield-co.md) - [Optical Illusion Invisibility Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisibility-shield.md) - [Emotional LED Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qudi-mask.md) - [Air-Controlling VR Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airres-mask.md) - [Block Puzzle Carnival Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masquerade-mask-1.md)