How to Make Your Own Masquerade Party Masks

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Surly you must realize that masquerade ball masks weren't always purchased on the Internet! Think about it for a second. Back around three hundred years ago in Europe, they didn't even have electricity! So even if they had computers back then, there was no place on the wall to plug them in! What this meant is that a lot of people were left to make their own masquerade party masks.

You Probably Have Everything You Need In Your Home

So where can you start and how will your final product turn out? The fact is that you don't need any special skills and it's something that your kids and all their friends will love doing. In fact you probably have everything that you need right in your home, once you begin searching around.

Mix Up Some Paper Mache' Batter In a Bowl

Your going to have to first whip up a bowl of paper mache paste and that's real easy. Simply throw about a cup of plain white four in a bowl and add water until it becomes a "thin runny" batter. Next add about a teaspoonful of salt to work as preservative and you're good to go. Remember to keep it in the refrigerator though, between uses.

Are You Ready To Make Your First Masquerade Party Masks?

Next your going to need a balloon that you're going to inflate and some newspapers that you're going to tear into strips about an inch wide. Now with just these things you can begin making your first masquerade ball masks. Simply dip the strips of paper in the paper mache' batter and lay them on the balloon after you squeeze off the excess batter.

Use Regular Paints, Glue & Glitter To Finnish Them Off

Cover half the balloon and let the project dry. When you pop it off, you'll have a basic shape of a face. Next, cut out the mouth and eye holes, finish them up with some smaller dipped strips and after that's dry, it will be ready for painting. Drizzle some glue and add some glitter if you want then use thick rubber bands for the straps to hold the masquerade party ball masks to your head.

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