How do I create papier-Mache masks on your face

How do I create papier-Mache masks on your face

Inexpensive and fun to make, a paper-mache mask fits well and feels comfortable because you make it with your own face as a mold. You can also the preservation of the essential characteristics of your face in the mask. Paper-mache requires patience as it takes time to wait for it to dry until the newspaper strip. Set aside a couple of hours of time this project is complete.

Inexpensive and fun to make, a paper-mache mask fits well and feels comfortable because you make it with your own face as a mold. You can also the preservation of the essential characteristics of your face in the mask. Paper-mache requires patience as it takes time to wait for it to dry until the newspaper strip. Set aside a couple of hours of time this project is complete.
things you Need

• newspaper strips
• bowl
• flour
• petroleum jelly or an alternative

• scissors
• Large mirror
• cooling fan

• Mix flour paste. In the bowl, mix three parts water and one part flour until smooth. Add a little more water or flour to the thickness of the paste to customize as desired.
  
  
• preparation for the mask. Place a comfortable, well-lit place in front of the mirror. Place the paste and newspaper strips in the vicinity. Application of a protective layer of petroleum jelly on your face, eyebrows and hairline. If you are allergic to petroleum products, try using aloe vera gel or olive oil.
• Start with an X shape. Dip two thin strips of newspaper into the paste, coating both sides. Place a strip diagonally from the lower left of the nostril on the bridge of the nose and ends above the right brow. Smooth flat. Place the second strip diagonally in the opposite direction and ends above the left brow. It helps a structure to build for the rest of the mask.
• move to the end. You can dive with a wide strip of newspaper into the paste. Apply it horizontally across the forehead. Smooth flat. Each side handle of the forehead, applying more newspaper strips. Overlap about half of the previous newspaper strip with each new one.
• Wrap the eye sockets and the nose. Newspaper, the wrapping strip from the temples and around the eyes. Keep your eyes open-you need to see while you are working. Wind caves the newspaper strips around the bottom edge of the eyes and above the nose. A last strip over the nose to be sure both sides of the face. If you have a masquerade ball mask, stop here and let the newspaper dry.
• surface of the lower half of the face. Outline the rest of the face, lower jaw and chin with newspaper strips. Work from the outside to the inside, overlapping the newspaper strips as you go. If you want to leave a mouth hole, work around the mouth in the same manner used to wrap around the eyes.
• Add another layer of the mask. For a thicker, more durable paper mask, repeat steps 4 to 6.
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• can the mask. A small room fan in the vicinity. Sit back and relax for about an hour while the mask sets. To vaporize the air which helps from the fan, some of the excess water.
• Remove the mask. You lean forward, keep your hands on the mask. Gently knead your face, it is loose from the newspaper. Ease the mask away from the face. It will still be mostly wet at this point so be very careful.
• Place the mask in front of the room to help fan it to dry completely. It can take up to 24 hours for the paper to dry completely.

tips & warnings

• do you want to help a friend, by the stripes on your face. This is a good idea for a full face shape.
• you Hold a straw between your lips and breathe in, if you have a full face shape.

• you can also create plaster strips to a mask. However, plaster of Paris, is irritating to sensitive skin.