The Venice Carnival is perhaps one of the most beautiful and enchanting holidays. A riot of colors and fantasy, the magic of transformation! Today, more and more often carnivals are held in Russia - they are not so grandiose in scope, but just as bright and unique. An integral attribute of the carnival is a mask. Today we will show you how to make a real Venetian mask.
It is necessary
- - cardboard, papier-mâché
- - glue (PVA, wall or klester)
- - acrylic paints
- - brushes of different widths
- - accessories (beads, rhinestones, sequins, braid, fabric, etc.)
- - universal contours or edging (gold, silver, black)
- - scissors, threads, needles, paper knife
Instructions
Step 1
Conditionally, the manufacture of a mask can be divided into two parts:
- making a mask shape
- mask decoration
If you have a ready-made mask, then decorating will not take much time and labor. This will require your desire and imagination. The main thing is not to overdo it with the details. There are a great many variations of jewelry, for example:
- lace mask. With the help of glue, pieces of white lace, gold or silver acrylic paint, beads or rhinestones, you can get a very "rich" mask.
- a glossy mask with a pattern. With the help of acrylic paints, paints with a tri-D effect, varnish or drying oil, holographic glitter, you can create a very bright, fun mask.
- classic mask. Using only white paint, we make an "anonymous" mask.
- festive mask. Taking braid, silver and gilding, tiny bells, brocade, silk and feathers, you can make a real carnival mask of a large size.
Etc.
Step 2
If you intend to surprise everyone not only with the beauty of the mask and the flight of imagination, but also with skill, then you should resort either to the simplest method of making a mask - from cardboard, or more complicated - from papier-mâché.
From cardboard:
1. Cut out the shape of a figure eight, while you can add an additional detail from one of the sides without cutting off, simulating a feather.
2. Make holes for the eyes
3. Attach stretch thread or special stick - holder
4. Decorate with foil, gift paper. Add more vibrant detail. You can also attach a piece of sheer fabric to create a veil.
Step 3
Papier-mâché:
1. Pull as much paper as possible
2. Prepare glue or klester
3. Inflate the ball and paste over, moistening abundantly in glue.
4. When the mold dries up, the ball can be punctured, and the mold can be cut in half.
5. On the dried semicircular shape, add a few more layers for strength
6. Make a small ball - a nose and glue it over again. It is at this stage that it is necessary to smooth out all the irregularities.
7. Do the same for the lips.
8. Let the mold dry again
9. Make holes for the eyes
10. Paint with white paint
11. Decorate to your liking
The mask is ready and it's time to try it on.
