Contents Getting Started 4 6 Techniques Attaching Your Mask 8 9 Pig Nose 10 Superhero Mask Masquerade Mask 12 14 Owl Mask Lion Mask 16 18 Camo Mask 20 Monster Mask Bunny Mask 22 24 Bird Mask 26 Alien Mask Upside-Down Face Mask 28 30 Patterns 32 Glossary For More Information 32 32 Index
GETTING STARTED Paper-mache also known as papier-mâché is an art form that uses paper mixed with glue This material can be placed on a mold or formed by hand to make different shapes When it hardens it forms a lightweight hard surface This fun art form gets its name from the French words for chewed paper You don’t need a lot of materials for paper-mache projects You can find whatever you need at a craft store or dollar store or even around the house You can buy plastic face molds or make a base using balloons paper plates or egg cartons Organize your supplies in boxes or plastic bins Pull them out when you want to make paper-mache masks ruler Scissors cardboard toilet paper rolls Newspaper Paint and paintbrushes Tissue paper 4
White GLue Did You Know Paper-mache was invented in China It was used to make helmets and dishes Over time it was used to make all sorts of things like dolls masks and furniture Today it is mostly used for crafts and to make colorful piñatas that are filled with candy paper Towels Paper Plates Plastic Molds Pencil yarn needle Feathers MASKING TAPE balloons A note about measurements Measurements are given in US format with metric in parentheses The metric conversion is rounded to make it easier to measure 5
