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QuestionDoes it matter what flour I use?Community AnswerYou may use any type of flour to create a papier mache mask.
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QuestionHow much water do I mix in with the flour?Ryan PriorCommunity AnswerYou should use an equal amount of water and flour (1 cup flour + 1 cup water).
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QuestionHow do I make extra stuff such as animal ears for an animal mask?Community AnswerTissues dipped in the paste mix is very malleable. Aluminum foil is very common. There are foam and wood molds available as well.
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QuestionWhat kind of paint should I use?Community AnswerTempura or acrylic would be the best options.
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QuestionWhat is the best see-through material for a paper mache mask's eyes?Community AnswerThe best thing to use would best be mesh, lace, or sheer fabric.
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QuestionCan I use any balloon?Community AnswerIt is suggested to use a balloon that is round, but you can use any balloon that you wish.
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QuestionWhat is a good way to form the nose?Community AnswerIf you add torn up tissues and mix it up, it becomes pliable. Then you can shape the nose. You could also start the mask by taking double the amount of tinfoil you need to cover your face. Fold it in half, and cover your face with it. Press it in to all the nooks and crannies. Then cover it with papier mache, letting it dry between layers. I would do three or four layers.
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QuestionHow do I make an alien mask?Community AnswerUse the balloon method. Cut it in half from top to bottom and cut out all the holes you wish. To make it scarier I suggest not making a mouth hole, just the eyes and a nose. Paint it a nice, unnatural green; you could even go the distance and get glow-in-the-dark paint.
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QuestionIs there another way to get a round mask besides using a balloon?Community AnswerTry using other round objects around your household, such as balls, a bowl, or anything else you can find! Keep in mind to cover only half of it, since you can't pop it like a balloon. Also, note the irregular indents in some of these objects could affect the texture of your mask.
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QuestionCan I use a basketball if I don't have a balloon?Community AnswerSure! Be sure to take note, though, that the rigid parts of the basketball will make indents into the mask, so try using multiple layers. And, since you can't pop basketballs, only cover half of it so you can easily take the shell mask off.
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QuestionCan the paste be made with corn starch?Community AnswerWhile most papier-mache recipes call for all-purpose flour, but you can make it using corn starch instead. A mixture of water, sugar, vinegar and corn starch will produce a sticky papier-mache paste that functions the same as a flour-based paste.
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QuestionCan I use tissue instead of printer paper?Ak_007Community AnswerTissue paper is not recommended since it will easily get soggy with the glue and won't hold its shape when you pop your balloon.
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QuestionHow many days will all this take?Community AnswerIt won’t even take a day; usually it will take a few hours. Just plan on how it’s going to look like, get the materials make it and you’ll be done in a couple of hours or less.
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QuestionWhat kind of flour do we need?Da geniusCommunity AnswerStandard nonbleached flour would work best for the mask. Gluten free or bread flour are not as effective and the mask doesn't stick together as well with these types of flours.
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