How Do You Make A Mold Of A Human Face?
Creating a mold of the human face was a common practice in ancient times. Families created what were known as death masks to commemorate the face of a deceased relative. Today, facial masks are used as artistic expressions as well as ornate decorations. Making a mold of the human face is an easy process, however it is not something that you can accomplish alone. The end result of the process is a one of a kind work of art. Thoroughly clean your face with a mild soap. Remove all makeup, pull back your hair and remove jewelery. Cover your entire face with Vaseline. Cover your work surface with a drop cloth or newspaper. Pour one pound of alginate powder into a bucket. Insert a drinking straw into the nose of the face model. Mix water into the alginate powder as directed on the packaging. The mixture will be slightly thicker than cake batter when it is ready. Have the face model close their eyes and mouth and begin to apply the mixture to the face. Start with the eyes and nose and then mo
