Mardi Gras Paper Mache Mask

Mardi gras Paper Mache Mask
Make your own Mardi Gras Mask using paper mache for your Mardi Gras Party.  These masks can double as party decor, centerpieces and are also wearable!  Affordable and fun craft for kids! Great for kids ages 10 years and up.  This project requires at least two days to finish as the mask needs at least one day of drying time.


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Mardi Gras Paper Mache Mask Supplies

  • Foil
  • Newspapers
  • Flour
  • Water
  • Hot Glue Gun
  • Green Paint
  • Green Sparkles
  • Purple Card Stock
  • Gold Beads
  • Purple Flower Confetti
  • Gold Trim

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Mardi Gras Paper Mache Mask Directions

Step 1. Take a large piece of foil and fold over to make double layer. Place over face and mold.

Mardi Gras Mask - start by creating mold of face from foil

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Step 2. Place foil over a bowl. Tear small strips of newspaper and dip into paper mache.

Mardi Gras Mask - start tearing strips of newspaper

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Step 3. Paper mache recipe: 1 part flour and 2 parts water. Mix well. Dip strips of newspaper in and take off excess. Drape over foil in overlapping method. Let dry. If you wish, you can add a second layer of paper mache once the first layer has dried.

Mardi Gras Mask - make paper paste

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Step 4. Some supplies needed for the next step: purple card stock, confetti, purple streamers, and green paint.

Mardi Gras Mask - after drying the mask you are ready to decorate

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Step 5. Paint the bottom of the mask green and sprinkle green glitter over.

Mardi Gras Mask - paint the mask

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Step 6. Take strips of purple cardstock and layer on the top portion.

Mardi Gras Mask - decorate top of mask with purple card stock

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Step 7. To create a feather effect, tear large strips of paper in an even motion and glue to the top of the mask. The paper will start curling as you rip.

Mardi Gras Mask - making mock feathers

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Step 8. Glue on glitter, beads, streamers and any embellishments you like. The masks are now ready as centerpieces, table decor or to be worn at your Mardi Gras Party!

Mardi Gras Mask - completed masks with mock feathers, glitter and beads

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