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Mask-Making Is Easier Than You Think!
I love masks! I have made and collected masks for the last twenty-five years. Here I share some of my how-tos for mask-making with pictures and crafting tips. Plus other mask-related goods and goodies!
The mask shown here was made for my Squidmercial application. You too can make a mask like this is a little over a hour! (see Making Masks with Sheet Foam) or check out my Giant Squidoo mascot head!
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Pre-Made Forms 1 - Full Face Masks
You can start a mask quick with a ready-made mask form
This mask was made using a store-bought mask blank. I know you've all seen this one, it's just a blank white face with two eyes, two small nostrils and a squarish mouth slit.I glued a handmade paper over the surface of the mask. The paper is black with little bits of gold leaf and tinsel in it. I trimmed the edges of it to match the mask once the glue dried.
Then I glued on a strip of maribou feather for hair. This went on even easier than the mask surface, as the paper held the glue better. Small pieces of gold webbing were glued over the eyes on the inside of the mask. A gold paint pen was used to outline the eyes and to paint the lips.
Artistically, I'm really happy with it. To wear, it's just ok. These masks only wear as well as the generic form fits your face. I find it gets kinda close and humid very soon in it. The eye effect is nice, but my own eyelashes brush the webbing when I wear the mask which is a little distracting.
Books To Help You Make Masks
The Prop Builder's Mask-Making Handbook
This is the textbook/reference used by people doing stagecraft and theatrical work. Fantastic resource for building any kind of mask. I got started with this sort of mask guide in college.
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Maskmaking
Extensive instructions are given here for masks of plaster, clay, laminated paper, papier-mâché, buckram, wire, and celastic (a plastic-impregnated fabric), plus directions for final embellishments, finishing techniques, and maskmaking with children.
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Complete Book of Paper Mask Making
This do-it-yourself guide gives detailed instructions for making paper masks-how to cut, fold, score, model, paint and decorate them. Make masks of people, clowns, birds and animals (lion, cat, dog, fox, bear, monkey, more). 93 black-and-white illustrations.
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Making Masks (Kids Can Do It)
Step-by-step instructions make the thirteen unique masks featured a snap to create and decorate. Whether it's for a Halloween party, a school play or just for dress-up, a little imagination is all it takes for children to conceal their faces -- and reveal someone new in their places!
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