How to Make a Mask out of Tin Foil and Tape
Overlap three sheets of aluminum foil in a stack., Push the stack of sheets onto your face., Check you have the general outline of your face imprinted: nose, lips, corners of your eyes and cheekbones., Carefully remove the foil from your face...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Overlap three sheets of aluminum foil in a stack.
Push down as hard as you are comfortable pushing.
Do it carefully, so the foil does not become punctured. (It might be useful to have a helper do this part.) , Use a marker and trace around your eyes (it might be good to follow the bones around your eye socket) for where you want to place the eye holes in your mask.
Also, trace around anything else you want cut out. (Breathing holes are useful for breathing!)you might also want to cut a hole for talking too. , Cut with sharp scissors around the edges of the mask.
And note––once you cut it, you can't really go back easily, so leave extra. , Do this either by puncturing the foil with a toothpick and tearing the foil out, or snipping in the center of the area with the tip of scissors and folding the foil back. , These are for the ribbons/cord/shoelaces to attach the mask to your face. , While pressing the mask to your face to keep the features strong, gently place the tape onto your mask.
When you feel the mask's features are firm enough, place all the sections of tape, overlapping, across all visible places of foil, including the back (foil is itchy next to the skin). , Leave enough length to both wrap around your head, and to tie in a nice knot or bow. ,, Paint whatever you want, making sure to leave it to dry out of the way of children or pets.
You can even sprinkle glitter on the paint while it's wet if you like.
Adding sequins, feathers, beads, etc. can enhance the mask. -
Step 2: Push the stack of sheets onto your face.
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Step 3: Check you have the general outline of your face imprinted: nose
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Step 4: corners of your eyes and cheekbones.
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Step 5: Carefully remove the foil from your face.
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Step 6: Carefully cut out the eyes.
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Step 7: Cut holes or slots in the side of your mask.
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Step 8: Cut small sections of tape.
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Step 9: Tie the cord to the holes in the side of your mask.
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Step 10: Optional: Use plaster or papier mache to smooth the surface of the mask.
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Step 11: Decorate using acrylic paints.
Detailed Guide
Push down as hard as you are comfortable pushing.
Do it carefully, so the foil does not become punctured. (It might be useful to have a helper do this part.) , Use a marker and trace around your eyes (it might be good to follow the bones around your eye socket) for where you want to place the eye holes in your mask.
Also, trace around anything else you want cut out. (Breathing holes are useful for breathing!)you might also want to cut a hole for talking too. , Cut with sharp scissors around the edges of the mask.
And note––once you cut it, you can't really go back easily, so leave extra. , Do this either by puncturing the foil with a toothpick and tearing the foil out, or snipping in the center of the area with the tip of scissors and folding the foil back. , These are for the ribbons/cord/shoelaces to attach the mask to your face. , While pressing the mask to your face to keep the features strong, gently place the tape onto your mask.
When you feel the mask's features are firm enough, place all the sections of tape, overlapping, across all visible places of foil, including the back (foil is itchy next to the skin). , Leave enough length to both wrap around your head, and to tie in a nice knot or bow. ,, Paint whatever you want, making sure to leave it to dry out of the way of children or pets.
You can even sprinkle glitter on the paint while it's wet if you like.
Adding sequins, feathers, beads, etc. can enhance the mask.
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