This simple and fun papier mâché mask is an excellent craft for kids to make. It can be used at a Halloween party, going out trick n' treating, or for a costume party.
Steps
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Inflate a balloon. Avoid blowing it up too much or else it may pop. The size of the balloon will be the size of your mask.
- Cover the balloon with papier mâché. Using the wallpaper glue or mixing water and flour to make a glue like paste will create a balanced mixture. You may use tissue paper or newspaper on the balloon.
- Layer the balloon with about 10 to 15 layers of papier mâché.
- Leave it on the side to dry. Make sure that the paper is secured on the balloon or else your mask may come apart.
- Pop the balloon with a needle. For safety reasons, be sure to pop it away from your face.
- Use scissors to cut the newspaper ball in half.
- Create the features such as a nose, eyes, mouth, and two small holes on the sides around the ear area.
- Push a rubber band through the holes and make a knot.
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Paint the mask and add other features, such as hair.
Things You'll Need
- Balloon(s)
- Wallpaper glue or flour and water
- Newspaper
- Needle
- Scissors
- Rubber band
- Paint & other decorations
