“Hood Hysteria” runs until May 31.

Miller Electric Manufacturing Co. is asking customers to help create its next welding helmet.

“Hood Hysteria” runs until May 31. Fans of the company’s welding helmets can download a design template at the official contest Web site and enter by mail or online. The top prize package includes the winner-created helmet, a leather jacket, plasma cutter and other prizes worth $3,100.

“We’re very excited about this opportunity to empower Miller’s talented fan base with the Hood Hysteria contest,” said Stephanie Lowney, a Miller marketing specialist. “For many fabricators and metalworkers, a welding hood is a part of a lifestyle and it can capture the very essence of their personality. This is a chance to share that vision with the rest of the community. My advice to entrants is to be original, be bold, be daring.”

The winner will be announced June 30.