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Supplies:
- Crayola Modeling Clay
- Crayola Acrylic Paint - 6 Count
- Crayola Paintbrushes - 5 Count
- Crayola Washable No-Run School Glue
- Crayola Marker & Watercolour Paper - 22.9 cm x 30.5 cm (9" x 12") or Sketchbooks
- Crayola Erasable Coloured Pencils - 12 Count
- Crayola Glitter Glue
- Crayola Doodle Pad Newsprint - 22.9 cm x 30.5 cm (9" x 12")
- Recycled Newspapers
- Petroleum Jelly
- Water Containers
- Embellishments
- Cardboard - 22.9 cm x 30.5 cm (9" x 12") - 1 per student
Steps:
1
![Step 1](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/215eff1d84b0d44b0f7088a9c635f1b1-stepSml.png)
- Use Crayola Modeling Clay to build up the mask form. This will be your mold.
- View the mold from the side to be sure you have built up the features to make them really stick out.
2
![Step 2](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/6f5e85b90635216a015bb448da6c5d6c-stepSml.png)
- Coat the mold with petroleum jelly
- This will make it easier to remove the mold when the mask is finished.
3
![Step 3](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/535f3debe5d1ad7f2ea5280c8da46f05-stepSml.png)
- Cover the mold with small pieces of torn newspaper dipped in water.
4
![Step 4](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/3983827b003dd3b44dde76d519640f81-stepSml.png)
- Tear small pieces of white newsprint into a small pile.
- Tear small pieces of recycled newspaper into another small pile.
- Pour Crayola School Glue into a container.
- Add a small amount of water to the glue to thin it slightly.
5
![Step 5](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/8bd6163f0cd8bb48e914000db71e62ca-stepSml.png)
- Dip a piece of the white newsprint into the glue mixture then place it on the mold.
- Cover the entire mold with a layer of white newsprint.
- Repeat this process making the next layer newspaper.
- This way you can easily tell where you have added a new layer of paper.
6
![Step 6](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/179dfa84d51d2709e621d0a4141ba9e9-stepSml.png)
- Add 5 layers of paper alternating between newspaper and white newsprint.
- Be sure to use the white newsprint for the last layer.
- Allow your mask to dry for about 3 days.
7
![Step 7](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/641cb3c927a5cfe37c530161f2ce99b6-stepSml.png)
- While it is drying use erasable coloured pencils to make 4 plan drawings for painting your mask.
- Choose the design you like the best.
8
![Step 8](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/ec8871cc59b298d7cdb50a4134365522-stepSml.png)
- When your mask is completely dry squeeze your fingers in between the paper and the modeling clay and gently remove the modelling clay.
- Trim the edges with scissors.
- Glue small pieces of paper over the edges of the mask to give a smooth finish.
- This layer should dry in a day.
9
![Step 9](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/0749e86b41cec8e2c2286f7c7abd3930-stepSml.png)
- Use acrylic paint to finish the mask.
- Depending on your design, you may want to start by applying a base coat of white.
- Add details and embellishments.
10
![Step 10](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/6050539605b383d27e60f715cd57d578-stepSml.png)
- View your mask with fresh eyes.
- Give it a title.
- Write a description of your mask's purpose.
- Explain how it is designed to meet its purpose.
Subjects:
Language Arts,
Social Studies,
Visual Arts
Grades:
Grade 4,
Grade 5,
Grade 6,
Grade 7,
Grade 8,
Grade 9,
Grade 10