How to Make Masks: Easy New Way to Make a Mask for Masquerade, Halloween and Dress-Up Fun, With Just Two Layers of Fast-Setting Paper Mache

Great starting place! A very good book! I would like to note that I have created a slight tweak to the overall technique that massively reinforces the mask: First allow the mask to very thoroughly dry. This is important. Then, dilute some PVA glue, until it's about the thickness of cream. Get some paper strips, like you would for regular paper mache, but use a tough, medium to heavy weight paper, such as from paper grocery bags. Moisten the paper VERY lightly, run between your fingers to remove any excess water.. get the book and get it messy Terry Jonni is the go to person for all things paper mache related. I don't make masks but I bought this book 1)to support this generous artist who so graciously shares her experience online at ultimatepapermache.com and 2) I wanted to have the step outs and recipes in my studio as I was creating. I have tweaked the recipes to suite my needs but truly appreciate having her wealth of experience right by my side as I am working in the studio. My book is messy now but that just shows how much I have. I knew I would love this book! M.C. Recently I searched mask-making and came across a YouTube tutorial posted by Jonni Good. She was so thorough and made her techniques look so easy; I couldn't wait for her to post the next segment of the process. After watching all three YouTube posts on her Panalone mask, I bought this book. Great recipes for gesso and paste that are über easy and inexpensive. The author's explanations in the book are as concise and understandable as her tutorial videos - really, really good stuff! Lot

This was particularly true with her latest book, How to Make Masks! because the history of this art form spans at least 35,000 years. In her “spare” time, she answer questions from fellow paper mache sculptors from all over the world – you’ll find many lively conversations in the comments section on her blog at UltimatePaperMache. She is also the author of the book Make Animal Sculptures with Paper Mache Clay. Doing the research required for h

The book has also been used as a starting point for many amateur theater groups, by high school drama classes, and by adults of all ages looking for a new craft or hobby. . Then cover your sculpture with just two layers of super-strong, fast-setting paper mache, using the recipes included in the book. The author shows you how. This book takes the art of paper mache masks to a whole new level.Middle school students can make a mask using the ideas in the book. Learn how to make paper mache masks easily and quickly with these new techniques and over 300 step-by-step photos. Make one of the 12 popular mask styles in the book. Once you learn these methods, you can use them to create your own unique designs for a pl

This was particularly true with her latest book, How to Make Masks! because the history of this art form spans at least 35,000 years. In her “spare” time, she answer questions from fellow paper mache sculptors from all over the world – you’ll find many lively conversations in the comments section on her blog at UltimatePaperMache. About the Author Jonni Good is obsessed with both animals and art – she is constantly surrounded by her growing menagerie of masks, paper mache animal sculptures, and plenty of real critters, too – her pets sometimes “help” her in her studio. . Jonni started drawing animals back in grade school, which was a very, very long time ago. Doing the research required for her artwork is almost as fun for her as doing the artwork itself, because it allows her to learn so much about history and the natural world. She is also the author of the book Make Animal Sculptures with Paper Mache Clay