Gyarados Mask Process

I've finally remembered to photograph this process from start to finish! 

from top to bottom:
1-cutting out mask 
2-the mask cut out next to template
3-next, I wet the mask a little and trace the details from the template onto the mask
4-now it gets a soak
5-tooling the details
6-I use my own face to give it shape
7-trimming any imperfections once it dries
8-painting 
9-done!