papier-mache mask
2
stories in this section
-
Decorative Mask Crafts
Method Main materials Drying and finish Planning use Papier-mache Newspaper strips about one inch wide, paste, acrylic paint, clear spray sealant Needs a day or two to dry completely, depending on humidity. Acrylic gives rich colour and dries quickly. Choose it for a painted mask when you can wait out the drying. Allow extra time…
-
How to Make a Papier-Mache Mask
Learning how to make a mask with paper mache starts by blowing up a balloon, cover it with paste-soaked newspaper strips, let each layer dry fully, then sand, paint and varnish the shell. Plan on several days, because every layer has to dry before the next goes on. The result is a sturdy base for…