How Do You Make A Greek Theatre Mask?
Traditional Greek theatre masks were used to delineate characters, amplify the voice, and provide clues to the audience about the emotional state of the characters. Masks are still used in some traditional versions of classic Greek plays, and traditional construction methods are still available to make these masks the most authentic possible. Although traditional masks used leaves for the layering on the masks, substituting this with paper mache makes the masks less fragile and more long-lasting. Mold the clay into the shape of the face of the person that is going to use this mask. This can either be done by hand or by softening the clay and pressing it on to the person’s face. If pressing it on to the person’s face, give him two straws to breathe through during this process. The mold should be about an inch thick. Add any important structural features needed for the mask to the clay such as cheekbones, eyebrows, hair, crowns, or any other accessory that the final mask will need. Some
