How Do You Make A Day Of The Dead Mask?
Day of the Dead is a colorful and often whimsical event celebrated by many Spanish-speaking countries. Day of the Dead involves several long-standing customs to honor the deceased, but none are as notable and well recognized as the practice of wearing costumes, especially a traditional mask called a calaca. Get into the spirit of the festivities by learning how to make a Day of the Dead mask. Make a Day of the Dead mask the easy way by using a purchased Halloween mask that imitates a skull as a mold. The traditional mask (calaca) worn by revelers during Day of the Dead always depicts a skeleton face. Smear a thin coating of petroleum jelly on the inside of the Halloween mask. This will form a protective barrier between the mask mold and the plaster mask you’re going to make for Day of the Dead. Cut plaster gauze into appropriate length strips to cast your Day of the Dead mask by first measuring the length and width of the mask mold. Note that plaster gauze comes on a roll and is usuall
