Every mother wants her child at the celebration to look beautiful and original. But not everyone has the opportunity to spend money on New Year's costumes. In this case, the costume can be sewn from unnecessary clothes and decorate it in accordance with the theme of the holiday. And to make a mask with your own hands - from those materials that are available.
Types of masks
The shape of the mask can be anything. Store counters offer several options. Some of them are quite difficult to do on their own. For example, a full-head mask is a rather complicated design. Usually it is sold complete with a suit.
An accessory for the whole face is made much easier than the previous version. For example, you can make a mask of a wolf yourself, using a large plastic toy in the form of this beast.
The classic carnival version of this product covers only the upper part of the face. It is the easiest to manufacture, but it can also look beautiful and original, if approached with imagination.
Full face mask making
To make a mask with your own hands on your head, you first need to sew a costume.
Then it will be easier to determine the size. To make a mask should be of high quality materials. Otherwise, it will be not only uncomfortable, but also harmful to health.
One of the options for the manufacture of these types of masks is the use of special latex. The product can be given any desired shape. But such material requires delicate work and great patience. Otherwise, the finished result may frankly disappoint.
You can also sew a mask like the head of a plush toy. The finished product must have thick walls to hold its shape, and the necessary holes. This will allow you to spend quite a long time in it.
Mask that covers your face
There are several ways to make a mask with your own hands, which will cover the entire face.
For example, cut from cardboard and decorate. Also, some elements can be glued to make the mask look more voluminous and interesting.
Using papier-mache volumetric models of the animal's face are created. A child can be involved in the manufacturing process of such a mask, for which it will be an interesting experience.
Benefits of papier mache masks
Papier-mâché does not have to buy special paper. A newspaper for thin layers and landscape sheets for thick ones are suitable. As a bonding solution, you can use PVA diluted with water or a self-welded paste.
Making papier-mâché is quite affordable. All the necessary materials can be found at home, and the mask is decorated with paints or covered with a cloth. If you use old fur, you can give the accessory a more natural look. For example, such a goat mask with your own hands will look more original if you glue on top gray fur with a short pile.
To give the product the desired shape, you can use the old plastic mask from the store. Vaseline or another oily base is applied to it, and then papier-mâché is already applied. Or you can create the necessary model from plasticine.
Papier mache masks are popular because they look interesting and do not require special care. It is also important that these products are repairable. Small cracks can simply be sealed from the inside, and larger defects can be eliminated by the manufacturing technology of the product.
How to make a carnival mask with your own hands?
The simplest carnival masks are made of thick paper. Standard models cover only the upper part of the face and have cutouts for the eyes. Such a mask can be made even by a child who has only mastered the skills of working with scissors. Of course, not without the help of an adult.
You can make a mask with your own hands for a costume party and a more original look. The same papier-mâché is also used for making carnival variants. They can repeat both human features and any animal. An unusual goat mask with your own hands will turn out if you make it more voluminous, for example with a convex nose.
Carnival masks are used both at children's parties and at adult costume balls. They can be decorated with rhinestones, feathers, lace or other decorative elements. So celebrate
A genuine accessory will look more interesting and original.
You can make a Christmas mask with your own hands for a costume carnival. Such a product should be tastefully decorated. As an example, you can take any mask you like from the store and decorate your own by analogy.
How to mount a carnival mask?
Carnival mask can be fixed in two ways. The first is suitable for children's products. On both sides they attach ropes that can be tied on the back of the head. Also for these purposes, an elastic band that simply stretches to the desired volume of the head is suitable. For children's options, it is better to use an elastic band, since in this case the child can put on a mask on his own. Yes, and the mask on the elastic holds better.
The second mounting option is a handle attached to the corner of the product. Such models are more used specifically for balls, as they give the costume a noble look. This option is inconvenient in that you have to keep the mask all the time. This means that one hand will always be occupied.
What mask to choose for the holiday?
You can make a mask with your own hands for any holiday where costumes are required. For a children's holiday, masks of various animals are suitable. They always remain relevant will help the child stand out from the crowd. For example, a goat mask with its own hands was popular at New Year's holidays this year.
Also, for small children, masks of the heroes of their favorite fairy tales or cartoons are suitable. You need to choose exactly those heroes whom the child sympathizes with. So the holiday will be much more interesting for him. Some of the fabulous masks are made quite simply, such as the Zorro mask. You can make it yourself by cutting it out of ordinary black cardboard.
For adult costumed evenings, carnival masks are often used, which are intended only to hide the identity of the person whose face is decorated.
The costume takes on the whole aesthetic role. But even such a mask should correspond to the created image and be worthy of its owner. Therefore, its decoration is also worth paying attention to.
A beautifully designed mask will help not only draw attention to your person, but will also be remembered for a long time.