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Mask Activity

Carnival Mask - Half Mask

Suitable for:

Primary levels

Materials:

Paper Magiclay, Half Face Mask Papier Mache, Feathers, Vipond Paint Black, Arbee Craft Glue, Posca Marker, Chromacryl Students' Paint

How to Make a Carnival Mask:

1. Design a pattern for the mask on paper using lines to create a symmetrical decoration.

2. Paint the Papier Mache Mask black using Vipond Paint or Chromacryl and set aside to dry.

3. Create lines of colour using Paper Magiclay by rolling out thin sausage-like coils.

4. Colour the coils with Posca Markers or Chromacryl Paint.

5. Glue the thin coils of Paper Magiclay on to the painted mask to create a symmetrical pattern on the face of the mask.

6. Add texture to the lines by pressing a tool into the soft Paper Magiclay.

7. Add other decorations to the mask such as feathers and shapes made from Paper Magiclay.

 

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