Masquerade!
I'm already thinking about Halloween. This mask will be part of my finished costume. Supplies: Arnold Grummer Abaca Pulp sheet Acrylic Paint - Black Glitter and glitter glue Grommet and ribbon to make it wearable Directions: 1. Soak a sheet of Abaca Pulp in a tray of water for 30 minutes to 1 hour to soften. 2. Press the sheet over a mannequin face to form it's shape. Let dry for as long as it takes (1-3 days) 3. Draw your mask pattern onto the dried Abaca Pulp form and cut out. Be gentle in delicate areas. You can reinforce any areas damaged during cutting with plain white glue, and let it dry. I started with the eye holes to make sure they were in the right place, then I added some paisley shapes over the eyes and fiery bursts at the temples and cheeks. My finished pattern is provided below. 4. Paint the mask with black acrylic paint. After I painted, I put the mask b...