Friday, December 9, 2016

masks -- materials

When I was making masks in the Before, I used layers of tissu machê and papier machê.  Building up the layers took a long time.  The masks also tended to warp over time if they were not displayed or stored on a form.

I am going to try to use a single layer of wool felt, with a layer of machê using strips of dryer sheets on top.  If that will take gesso and reach a smooth, paintable surface, then it will pass the first test.  If it does not warp badly, it will pass the second test.

I am suspecting, however, that I am going to have to make forms to display all of my masks on, when they are not being worn.

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