Mardi Gras season is soon upon us (February 12)!
Celebrate with friends, masks, beads and don't forget the King Cake!
Paper so Pretty has your Mardi Gras Invitations!
“Let the Good Times Roll!”
Here is a tutorial for this FAB masquerade mask made with crepe paper flowers
For this mask, you need:
(1) Basic Paper Mache Eye Mask in Black
(1) Purple Crepe Streamer
Glue (Hot Glue Gun, Craft Glue or Skillet Glue)
Scissors
Optional: (2) Purple Ostrich Feathers
STEP 1
Cut about 25 strips of the crepe streamer that range from 10" to 15"
long. Don't worry about making each length exact; it is actually easier
later on to have rosettes that are smaller and bigger in size. Fold each
strip in half lengthwise.
STEP 2
To form a paper flower, start rolling a paper strip at one end, pinching
the folded side as shown. As you continue rolling, twist the crepe
paper every few turns. Also, add a dab of glue as you are rolling to
keep the rosette together. When you have finished twisting, cover the
bottom with glue. You need about 25 to cover the mask.
STEP 3
Now you can glue the rosettes to the mask. This basic paper mache mask
comes painted black, so that the mask base doesn't show through the
edges. If you have a white mask, apply dark purple or black acrylic
paint.
To cover the mask, start at one corner and work your way across the
mask. Apply glue to the bottom of each rosette. Pick and choose the
smaller or larger rosettes so that they fit together snugly.
OPTIONAL
Glue and poke two purple ostrich feather through and around the rosettes
at the corner. The feathers should lean up and to the right.
You're finished! You can also try this in different crepe paper colors; just make sure the feathers coordinate with the mask.
This mask can also be used for table decor, centerpieces and other decorations.
Enjoy!
