How to make masks from papier-mache

Make the basis for a mask. It should follow the shape of your face. This is more convenient to use sculptural clay. Knead it in your hands and flatten into a "pancake". Apply it on the face and fingers vilaite in accordance with the contours of the face, especially concentrating on the area around the nose and cheeks. Determine the size of the open area around the eyes.

Remove the plasticine pattern and lay it on a flat surface. Narva paper for papier-mache into pieces about the size of 1,5X1,5 cm the Paper should be thin and rather friable. Previously, for these purposes it is better suited newsprint, but now the press is printed on quite thick paper. Therefore, the ideal material is, oddly enough, toilet paper. For seal products prepare a little Kraft paper.

Macerate the paper in a weak solution of PVA glue and water, coat it in one layer the surface of the clay Foundation mask. Try to evenly cover the entire surface. Smear this layer of pure white glue and glue the second layer of paper.

Continue to spread the paper, watching the repeat accuracy of the form. In this case every 2-3 layer treated with water or all layers without exception lubricate only with glue.

The fifth mask layer put a layer of gauze, which will help keep the shape of the product. Add two layers of paper, and then glue the mask pieces crafting.

The last layer of papier-mache lay out white paper, so that later it was easier to paint.

When the mask is dry (should take at least 2-3 days), a simple pencil mark on the pattern, which you will decorate your crafts. Paint the mask over the contours acrylic paints. The primary color of the large square is easier to apply a foam sponge, the finer details – fine synthetic brush. The edges of the mask make a hole and insert a ribbon or elastic band as straps.

Complete you can finish with lace, sequins or beads glued by means of transparent universal glue.