Can i paper mache my face

To make a mask you could actually wear, you would make the form exactly as I did here. Even if you hang your mask as a wall decoration, cut-out eyes look very striking, since they add a sense of mystery to the mask. That may be why they have been used so extensively as stand-ins for the gods. You would also need to create a way to hold the mask on your head if you want to wear it. If you have ideas for doing that, please let us know.

Lion King Headdress Mask Patterns. African Animal Sculpture and Mask Patterns. Fan Favorites Sculpture and Mask Patterns. What did you use for his hair? Hi Olla. Photographs have to be less than kb to upload to a comment.

I hope you can edit the image to make it smaller and try again. Could you please explain how to rig up a mask so it could be hung on a wall? Or, would you recommend a site or book that would tell how, hopefully with photos? Hi Lori. Did you see my previous response to this question?

As for the holes, an awl should work, but a drill would work, too. I already finished the paper Mache steps. So now I am at the step where I am going to paint. I am starting with the base and I am going to use white paint. I just wanted to what kind of white paint I am going to use? Sometimes I use an acrylic gesso to start with, because it makes a nice base for the the other colors.

Hi I have bought your book How to Make Masks. Your gesso recipe works great for texture of my mask. I am having a problem with the back of my 1st mask. I painted it forest green the put some soft linen backing. I am wondering if should mold silicone or something rubbery to get the full effect. As I tried to shape after I finished the formation and design. This is my first mask so please if you can give me some constructive thought.

Thank you for taking time to answer my question. I love your technique and hope to sell my masks for people to enjoy. I used gold leafing for the effect of midsummers night dream…. Hi Jennifer. I think the linen will be a nice finish for the inside of the mask.

Or felt would feel nice, too. You can use a bit of paper and paste to repair spots that get bent or broken before the mask is really hard enough to handle.

Think I cracked the Orangutan head, thanks for the inspiration! And yes, those feet are interesting — so close to human, yet not human. And the face that looks so familiar…. Your mask has re-inspired me! As to making a mask sit well on the head, I was taught to make a skull cap in 4 layers of gum-strip over paper towel taped around the head and attach the mask to that.

Gum- strip is the brown paper tape that is used to seal the back of picture frames. Hi Cathy. I saw that idea of using the gummed tape in a book, and looked all over for it. There is no store in my little town that carries it. Well, here she is…. You really inspired me to try paper mache and I must say…..

Thank you so much! I have my orangutan face completed, just have to add the hair. Ahhh read up on it and found out how… Here is a pic of my orangutan without her hair! The eyes are so human — have you found yourself talking to her yet? Wow, this is amazing looking! First, lay wide strips along the jawline, forehead and the bridge of the nose. These are the foundation for your mask. Now you'll cover the bridge of the nose and lay more strips around the face. To cover the upper lip area, you'll need to use a thin and strong piece of paper.

For some masks , you'll want to cover the nose completely. Make sure that your subject has a good mouth hole to breathe out of if you are planning on layering over the nose. To create nose holes, you'll need to lay a thin strip over the bridge of the nose.

Fold a small strip of paper in half after it has been soaked. Fold again if needed to fit the width of the septum the septum is the skin between your nostrils. This strip of paper should reach from the top of the nose to the top lip. Cover the upper lip and the bridge of the nose with horizontal strips to secure. Make an 'X' between the eyes with long strips of paper. To create a smooth look for the finished mask, lay a final layer of very large strips of paper.

Let your mask dry overnight. It may seem pretty dry after a few hours, but it really needs to be left alone overnight to create a nice, hard shell. Once it is dry, you can cut the eye, nose and mouth holes to form frowns, smiles or whatever you like. What you do with your mask is now up to you. If you want to paint it, use acrylic paints. Watercolor paint will not be thick enough to cover the words and pictures on the newspaper pages. For masks with horns, teeth, wrinkles or other solid features, you can mold additional paper mache onto the mask when it's done.

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Halloween is all about fun and creativity, scramble to out-do making the best Halloween mask and costumes beside off course the cheeky Jack-O-Lanterns. This year make the fun spirit of Halloween lives on by making a mask to assume a new identity so you can grab a disguise. What do you need? Remove the foil once you have a mask-shaped impression of your face. Let it dry. Let dry again. Paint and decorate the mask with acrylic paint, glue and beads or findings and according to the design.

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