01JUDGED AWARD
Best Overall
$1,000 total value
- $500 Kutzall Creator Grant (cash)
- $500 Kutzall product credit
Selected for originality, craftsmanship, theme, and transformation story.
2026 Contest Theme
Carve Your Nightmare.
Create a new, original, wearable Halloween mask inspired by a scary movie, thriller, classic character, or an idea of your own. Use at least one Kutzall tool, document the transformation, and submit your finished entry by October 28.
Contest WindowSept. 28–Oct. 28
Total Prize Value$1,650
Official EntryWebsite Form Required
Carve a mask.
Bring it to life.
Creepy or cute. Make it yours.
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Carve something original.
A wearable mask, made Sept. 28–Oct. 28.
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Show the transformation.
Use a Kutzall tool. Capture your progress.
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Enter it. Share it.
Submit on our website by Oct. 28.
01 / BEGIN
@rustyanchortrading
@rustyanchortrading
START SOMETHING ORIGINAL
Begin a new, wearable mask during the contest window.
02 / SHAPE
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@rustyanchortrading
SHOW THE TRANSFORMATION
Use at least one Kutzall tool and capture meaningful progress.
03 / REVEAL
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@rustyanchortrading
MAKE YOUR ENTRY OFFICIAL
Photograph the finished, wearable mask and submit the website form by October 28.
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Two Awards + One Drawing
$1,650 in prizes.
Three ways to win.
Swipe to see all three ways to win →
02COMMUNITY AWARD
People’s Choice
$500 total value
- $250 Kutzall Creator Grant (cash)
- $250 Kutzall product credit
Decided by valid votes on Kutzall’s official finalist post.
LAUNCH-WEEK DRAWING$150KUTZALL GIFT CARD
03RANDOM DRAWING
Community Drawing
$150 Kutzall Gift Card
- Comment “I’D CARVE: [your idea]” on the dedicated community-drawing post
- Enter September 28–October 4 at 11:59 p.m. ET
- One eligible comment per Instagram account
No carving or purchase required. Selected at random and announced October 6. This drawing is separate from contest judging and People’s Choice voting.
Official rules govern eligibility, prize fulfillment, judging, deadlines, and all drawing terms.
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How to Enter
Three steps.
One official entry.
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Create It
RequiredCarve a new, original, wearable Halloween mask during September 28–October 28. Use at least one Kutzall tool and show it in your process.
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Submit It
RequiredComplete the official website form with your finished mask, progress content, Kutzall tools used, and your concept story.
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Share It
EncouragedAdd the “I Entered” frame to your finished-mask image, tag @Kutzall, and use #KutzallCreatures26. We’ll be watching for projects to repost and feature throughout the contest.
Participant ValueYour work deserves to be seen.Kutzall may repost progress, finished work, and maker stories. Every finalist will also be featured in the official showcase.
- Kutzall reposts
- Progress spotlights
- Finalist showcase
Submit + Get the Frame
Finalists can share their post and rally their audience to vote on Kutzall’s official People’s Choice post.
Official Contest Entry
Submit your
creature.
One form completes your official entry. Submit your contact information, finished wearable mask, progress photos, and project story by October 28.
START DATESeptember 28th
CLOSING DATEOctober 28th
Qualification check: Your finished mask must be wearable. Use at least one Kutzall tool, show it in your progress content, and identify it when you submit.
Movie-mask inspiration
From the screen.
Into the shop.
Choose an unmistakable movie-mask silhouette, then make the carving unmistakably yours. These past entries show how familiar cinematic cues can become original hand-carved work.
Swipe through past projects →
Past projects are shown for inspiration. Your 2026 entry must be new, original, wearable, and created during the contest window.
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Everyone Can Join In
Not carving?
Stay in the shop.
Follow Tiff, Lia, and the maker community for carving ideas, tool tips, progress reveals, and finished masks. You can join the fun even if you don’t enter.
Share Your Idea
Comment “I’D CARVE:” plus your mask idea on the dedicated community-drawing post for a chance to win a $150 Kutzall Gift Card.
Follow the Builds
Watch progress, pick up carving tips, encourage entrants, and see Tiff and Lia reveal what they are creating alongside the community.
Choose a Favorite
Share Kutzall’s official finalist post, invite your community to join in, and cast one valid comment vote for the mask you want to win People’s Choice.
Follow the whole contest
Follow @Kutzall
Get inspired. Encourage makers. Help choose a winner.
People’s Choice
One official post.
Your pick.
We’ll publish every finalist in one numbered carousel on @Kutzall. Finalists can share the post to rally their community, and everyone can cast a vote in the comments.
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Find your favoriteView every finalist in Kutzall’s official carousel.
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Share and rally supportShare the official post or add it to Stories.
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Vote in the commentsWrite MASK + the finalist number. One vote per account.
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@kutzallOFFICIAL FINALIST CAROUSEL
ONE POST
YOUR COMMENTMASK 04
✓ VALID VOTE
Share this official post to rally support. Every valid vote stays together in the comments here.
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Quick Rules
What entrants
need to know.
When can I create and submit my mask?
Create your new, original mask during the September 28–October 28 contest window and complete the official website form by the published deadline.
Does the mask have to be wearable?
Yes. The finished piece must be designed to be worn on a person’s face or head. Wall pieces, plaques, relief carvings, and display-only sculptures do not qualify.
What should I submit?
At least one clear image of the finished wearable mask, transformation photos or video showing a Kutzall tool in use, the name of the Kutzall tool used, and a short description of your inspiration and process.
Must I show the starting material?
No. It is strongly encouraged because it improves the transformation story, but it is not a separate eligibility requirement.
Do I need social media to enter?
No. The website form makes your entry official. Social sharing is encouraged, and after submitting you’ll receive a branded “I Entered” image frame to help you share your finished mask and connect with the maker community.
Does my mask have to be scary?
No. Creepy, funny, cute, weird, friendly, and family-appropriate Halloween masks are all welcome. The concept and carving must be original to you.
May Kutzall share my entry?
Entrants grant contest and campaign display permission as part of the official submission. Separate permission for future marketing use is optional.
How does the $150 Community Drawing work?
Comment “I’D CARVE: [your idea]” on Kutzall’s dedicated community-drawing post between September 28 and October 4. One eligible participant is selected at random and announced October 6. The drawing is separate from the carving contest.
How does voting work?
People’s Choice voting takes place in the comments on one official @Kutzall finalist carousel. Finalists may share that post and invite their communities to participate, but votes count only in the comments on the official post. The first valid vote from each account counts.
Contest dates • September 28–October 28
What will you
bring to life?
Prepare Your Entry
#KutzallCreatures26
