How Do You Make A Decorative Mask With Plaster?
Mask making is relatively easy and a fun project to do with children. Making a plaster mask is best done with adult supervision. Colorful paint and embellishments can be added to make a mask individual and interesting. Here is how to make a plaster mask. Spread petroleum jelly on the face of the subject. Be particularly careful around the eyebrow and eyelash area and hairline. Coat these areas well. Insert a piece of the plastic drinking straw gently into each of the model’s nostrils. This will serve as breathing tubes while the plaster strips are being placed on the face. Dip strips of plaster bandages into water and gently squeeze out excess. Begin by covering the bridge of the nose and working from there to cover the entire face. Be careful not to go too far under the chin because it will make the mask harder to remove. Smooth rough edges with wet finger tips, blending the bandages together seamlessly. Let the bandages harden for about 10 minutes before trying to take the mask off t
