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Does it matter what flour I use?

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You may use any type of flour to create a papier mache mask.

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How much water do I mix in with the flour?

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You should use an equal amount of water and flour (1 cup flour + 1 cup water).

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How do I make extra stuff such as animal ears for an animal mask?

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Tissues 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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What kind of paint should I use?

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Tempura or acrylic would be the best options.

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What is the best see-through material for a paper mache mask's eyes?

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The best thing to use would best be mesh, lace, or sheer fabric.

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Can I use any balloon?

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It is suggested to use a balloon that is round, but you can use any balloon that you wish.

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What is a good way to form the nose?

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If 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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How do I make an alien mask?

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Use 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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Is there another way to get a round mask besides using a balloon?

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Try 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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Can I use a basketball if I don't have a balloon?

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Sure! 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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Can the paste be made with corn starch?

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While 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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Can I use tissue instead of printer paper?

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Tissue 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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How many days will all this take?

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It 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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What kind of flour do we need?

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Standard 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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