Cut Out + Keep

Paiper Mache Mask

Another best out of waste! Newspaper mask!

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/paiper-mache-mask • Posted by buttercup303

You will need

Project Budget
Almost Nothing

Time

10 h 00

Difficulty

Nice & Simple
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Description

Instructions

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    Gather all the requirements *Newspaper *Gum *Petroleum jelly *Paint brushes *Water *Punching machine (optional)

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    Tear the newspaper into bite sized shreds.

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    Apply generous amount of petroleum jelly onto your mould mask

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    Do not leave any gaps or else later the mask won't come off as easily.

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    Mix water and glue in the proportion of 1:2.

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    Mix it nice and well. Keep the paper pieces ready.

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    Dip the paper pieces into the glue mixture and apply it onto the mould.

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    After the first coat let it dry completely before you go for the next coat.

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    4-5 coats later.. Let it dry overnight,

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    Start to peel the mask. Gently separate it from the mold

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    4-5 coats later... ... let it dry for a good 6 hours, or overnight

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    Lets start peeling our mask.

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    Start with the edges and gently slide it away from the mould.

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    There! its out.

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    Mark it with a pencil and cut out the extras for a eye mask

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    Give it a base colour coat

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    Decorate!