https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/paiper-mache-mask • Posted by buttercup303
Gather all the requirements *Newspaper *Gum *Petroleum jelly *Paint brushes *Water *Punching machine (optional)
Tear the newspaper into bite sized shreds.
Apply generous amount of petroleum jelly onto your mould mask
Do not leave any gaps or else later the mask won't come off as easily.
Mix water and glue in the proportion of 1:2.
Mix it nice and well. Keep the paper pieces ready.
Dip the paper pieces into the glue mixture and apply it onto the mould.
After the first coat let it dry completely before you go for the next coat.
4-5 coats later.. Let it dry overnight,
Start to peel the mask. Gently separate it from the mold
4-5 coats later... ... let it dry for a good 6 hours, or overnight
Lets start peeling our mask.
Start with the edges and gently slide it away from the mould.
There! its out.
Mark it with a pencil and cut out the extras for a eye mask
Give it a base colour coat
Decorate!