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    How do I make metal mask?
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    That would be very, very hard. Shaping metal requires things like blacksmithing equipment and extreme temperatures. There are good ways to make any of the above masks look metallic, though. First, make your mask, then wrap the entire thing in aluminum duct tape. Then, spray black spray paint onto the mask in blotches and patches. When the paint dries, sand it down. This will create a steely texture on the mask.
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    Is there a way to make a mask that I can wear with their glasses?
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    You will just have to take the size of your glasses into account when making your mask and make it a little bigger. Make sure that you make the eye holes big enough.
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    Do I need to use newspaper when making a paper mache mask?
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    Not necessarily, any type of extra paper lying around the house should do. A newspaper is just suggested because not very many people actually do anything with it, so it's good to recycle it to a new use.
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    How can I make a mask that just covers my mouth?
    HumanBeing
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    To cover you mouth, simply use a piece of fabric, such as a scarf, tied around your neck. Alternatively, you could use a medical face mask as used by nurses, doctors, dentists, etc.
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    How would I know where to cut the holes for the eyes?
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    Mark it with a pen or a marker when it's on your face. Or you could start with tiny holes where you think your eyes are, see where they are by putting the mask back on your face, and then adjusting the holes.
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    Can I use clay to add details to my mask?
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    Yes, what a wonderful idea! Air dry paper clay or is your best option because it sticks easily to paper and is lightweight. You can also try foam clay, but that may not stick as well.
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    What can I use instead of foil?
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    Look up some templates online and trace them onto a piece of paper, but make sure the paper can hold weight, so you can paint and otherwise work with it.
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    Do the towels overlap in the first mask method?
    Community Answer
    Yes, they can overlap in the first method.
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    Is it possible to make a mask that's not too heavy out of clay?
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    You can if you make the mask thin, but this will cause it to be easily breakable, so be careful.
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    How can I make a mask that covers my entire head?
    HumanBeing
    Top Answerer
    A large paper bag with eye holes cut into makes an easy mask to cover your entire head. Alternately, you could wear a balaclava.
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    Will this look like a Therian mask if you cut the mouth area off?
    Paige Hardcastle
    Community Answer
    Yes! I used this tutorial for a sea/water dragon mask since it's my kintype, and it looks really cool! You can even add a muzzle/snout/beak if your therio/kintype has it!
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    Does changing the amount of tin foil layers affect the mask?
    Community Answer
    Yes, a little. Use 5 to 10 layers.
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    How do I make a Blue Beetle mask?
    Paige Hardcastle
    Community Answer
    You could use a balaclava. Depending on the version, you could either paint it and add small details with paper or foil, or you could just cut one up.
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    What if we do not have many materials to work with?
    Community Answer
    Purchase them new or you could just gather some used cardboard boxes.
  • Question
    what do I do if I don't have flour?
    Community Answer
    Buy some.
  • Question
    Is there a way to smooth out the papier mâché on the mask?
    Isy223
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    Lay the paper flat in the palm of your hand and then gently brush the paper mache onto the paper, keeping it flat. Then carefully pick up the paper by the edges, again keeping it straight and place it onto the thing you are paper mache-ing. Then smooth it out with your hand or a book edge.
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    How do I make crystal-like parts for my mask when I don't have big enough pieces?
    Hypotheticalpebble
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    You could make the shapes from resin or hot-glue if you have a mold. If you don't have a mold, you could try either using clay to make one or making the crystal shapes in 3D with any material, and then coat it with something shiny for making the opaque crystals.
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    How do you make a decorative mask?
    Drew Hawkins1
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    You can use aluminum foil to make an easy decorative mask. Stack 8-10 sheets together to make a thick layer and wrap it around your face, molding it to your features like your nose and chin. Cut out eye holes and trim off the edges of the imprint to form the shape of the mask. Cut slits into the curved areas with scissors, then overlap them and apply tape to create a curved edge. Cover the mask with papier mâché and let it harden. Then, prime the mask with white paint, let it dry, and then decorate it however you want!
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    What fabric is good for mask?
    Drew Hawkins1
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    While a variety of fabrics will work for a mask, such as silk or flannel, because you're wearing it on your face, you may want to go with the most comfortable material. Cotton is really popular material for masks because it breathes and is easy to work with. It's also relatively inexpensive and easy to find at department and craft supply stores.
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    Can I make a mask with paper?
    Drew Hawkins1
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    Yes, you can make a fun, decorative mask with regular printer paper. Start by cutting a rectangle out of the paper to form the base. Fold the paper in half and draw half of your mask shape on it with pencil. Add an eye hole by measuring the distance between the inside corners of your eyes, then divide that measurement by 2 and draw the eye hole that distance from the folded edge of your rectangle. Cut out the mask, then the eye holes with scissors. To make the mask more sturdy, cut out cardstock and glue it to the back. You can then decorate it however you want!
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    What are the advantages of mask making?
    Community Answer
    You can get creative and have fun making your own unique designs. Plus, you can show them off at parties or Halloween trick or treating. It is also helpful to improve you artistic abilities by making things with your hands.
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    How do I make a wooden mask?
    Community Answer
    For a wooden mask, you would have to have skills in woodworking and access to the proper tools; however, you could make one that looks wooden, for example with paint.
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