Venetian Carnival Masks

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The Venetian Carnival is fast approaching and you are looking on a way to make a Mask Creating a Venetian papier mache mask

  • Cut newspapers into strips

  • In a pan, mix a quantity of flour in an equal amount of water; boil

  • When the mixture is smooth, remove it from the stove and let it cool

  • Take a blown-up balloon and cover it with oil

  • Dip the newspaper strips into the mixture and put on the balloon (3 or 4 coats)

  • Put the mask aside for 24 hours.

  • When the mask has dried, using a cutter, cut out openings for the eyes, nose and mouth

  • Decorate

or the best way is to get one from one of the Masks shops in Venice….