How Do You Make Paper Mache Masks At Home?

The mask gallery on the San Jose State University's Another Face website celebrates mask making from cultures throughout the world. Before photography, people made masks depicting a person who died. (See References 1) Museums and galleries display masks as art.

Stage performers and revelers at Mardi gras, Carnival, costume balls and Halloween continue to make use of masks as a costume element. The mask maker may intend the mask for wearing or for display. Making paper mache masks at home requires only inexpensive materials and basic techniques.

(See References 2) Cover the work surface with newspaper. Mix one part flour to four parts water. For example, mix ½ cup of flour with 2 cups of water in a bowl.

Tear newspapers or plain paper into ½-inch wide strips. Tear letter size paper lengthwise. Dip a strip of paper in the bowl of paste mixture and pull the paper strip between two of your fingers to remove excess paper mache mix.

Apply the strips lengthwise to the mask form, from the ... more.

How to make paper mache masks includes easy instructions for a zulu warrior, mummy mask or ghoul. Create your own unique masks using these simple paper mache recipes and techniques. Paper mache masks make great party favors, dress-up accessories, or decorations for a kids jungle party or Halloween party.

To see pictures of finished paper mache masks, visit this Paper Mache Mask Craft Page. MATERIALS One gallon plastic milk jug Newspaper, torn into 1 inch by 6-8" inch strips White computer paper or paper towels, torn into strips Flour and water mixture for paper mache paste Salt Scissors and Craft Knife Assorted colors of acrylic paint Craft feathers (optional) INSTRUCTIONS Prepare Work Surface: Prepare your work surface with a layer of newspaper you can discard, or an old plastic tablecloth you can wipe clean of goop and glops which are part of this messy project! Tear several pages of newspaper into strips, approximately 1 inch wide by 6-8 inches long.

Don't try to be neat and cut ...

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