Make plaster masks

Submitted by Irmgard on

Have you ever tried making plaster masks? Haven't you? It's a great craft, but needs some instruction.

Instructions

Either work outside on the floor or cover the floor with plastic

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Cut the plaster bandages into large and small pieces - best done in a cauldron/container

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Proceed in partners:

Someone applies Nivea cream very well to their face (including eyebrows and at the hairline) - you can also cover the hairline and eyes with cling film for safety

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The second person takes a plaster bandage piece, places it in a bowl filled with water and spreads the plaster bandage on their partner's face and so on (one plaster mask takes about 4 layers)
Attention: leave nostrils and mouth free!!!!

See picture 1 and picture 2

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When the face mark is dry, the person (under the mask) can try to make faces so that the mask slowly comes off.

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Finished: Now you can let it dry for a short time and paint it.
If using gouche, I would paint it when it is completely dry (takes a few days to dry). With acrylic paint, this is not necessary.

See pic 3 and pic 4

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When cleaning up, don't pour the gouche water into the sink (the gouche will settle and possibly clog the drain), better to pour it outside into the bushes.

Plaster mask making: pictures 1 - 4

Source reference

  • Content and pictures: Jungschar FMG Wetzikon

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