How To Make a Papier-Mache Mask

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Make a papier-mache mask for Halloween, a masquerade party, Carnival time, or anytime!

To complete this How-To you will need:

An old tablecloth
A work smock
A clean, empty plastic gal. jug, labels removed
Strong scissors
A craft knife
An elastic band
Newspaper
White computer paper
Unbleached flour or glue
Acrylic paint
Decorations

Step 1: Protect table and clothes

Cover your workspace with an old tablecloth or sheets of newspaper, and wear something to protect your clothes, like a smock.

Step 2: Cut the jug

With strong scissors, cut the plastic jug in half lengthwise. Turn the jug upside-down: The handle will serve as the mask's nose. Cut holes for your eyes and mouth with a craft knife. Cut a small hole on each side of the mask, at ear level, for an elastic band.

Step 3: Make paper strips

Tear newspaper and white computer paper into strips about one inch by six inches. Shredding the paper by hand works better than cutting it. You'll need enough pieces to cover your mask with three layers of newspaper and one layer of computer paper, plus some extra paper for molding facial features.

Step 4: Mix up some paste

Whisk two cups of flour and one cup of water into a paste, adding a bit more of either, if needed, to reach a gluey consistency.

Tip: You can also use glue thinned out with water.

Step 5: Dip and press

One by one, dip a newspaper strip into the paste, shake off the excess, and lay it flat against the mask horizontally, taking care not to cover the holes. Overlap each strip with a new one. When you've finished the first layer, let it dry completely before putting on the next one. This time, apply the strips vertically.

Tip: If you're putting away your project for the night, store the unused paste in the refrigerator. The next day, microwave it for one minute before using.

Step 6: Create a face

Apply the strips for the third layer horizontally. After you've applied three layers, mold some of the newspaper strips into features, like cheekbones and eyebrows.

Step 7: Apply the final layer

Make the last layer out of the torn computer paper, applying the strips vertically. The white paper will give you a blank canvas for creating your character.

Tip: If you live in a damp climate, you can dry the mask on a lightly oiled cookie sheet in an oven set to warm. Check on the mask after about 30 minutes.

Step 8: Decorate

When the mask is completely dry, decorate it with paint, feathers, glitter, sequins, beads, fabric, rhinestones, or whatever will make it your own!

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[armyfreakm1a1]

wow thumps up if whatch random videos like this one because there is nothing to do or watch so you watch this and have no intension of doing this

[TheHenLover]

I do agree with these messages about abuse but seriously- I get the picture, repeat it as much as you like but it's not doing anything when you just keep reposting it as a comment on one video!

What has it even got to do with making masks? Go post it somewhere else!

[happyfeet88849ghfh]

gonna do this!! except, making a masquerade mask instead! Gonna use cardboard, and mould it on my face!!

[TheAlucard5789]

@armyfreakm1a1 or you watch it with the intention of doing it but then your to lazy to try

[ChantalBieberx]

This is such a cute video. Lmao my favorite. I love how it's put together.

[TahRahJoh]

Wow, I've been ripping paper and mushing that shit together the whole time.

[MartaCampos100]

@MrDocProfHe flour I think, because the glue won´t apply it as well-! had the same question but tried both and decided!

[makuta3423sghost]

i wanted to make tothearks mask

[MegaEvilNess2323]

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[landmaster9970]

Raditz

[BazzokaAnt]

can i make a secont mask with the other side of the milk jug?