Sculpture "Masks" Grades K - 7

Creating masks is an excellent way to explore emotion and creativity. Cultural theme masks like "First Nations Masks" can be created. Other themes such as "Animal Masks" or "Monster Masks" or anything you can think of would be wonderful!

A variety of sculpture mediums can be used. If full sized masks are needed, potter's clay is recommeded. If mini-masks will do just as well then more expensive media (like air-dry clay or plastiscene) can be used.

The First Nations Beaver Mask is made of multi-coloured plastiscene applied over a tinfoil "hump mould". The Whistling Pig Mask is made from potter's clay, fired then finished using tempera paint and clear gloss acrylic. (It's not meant to be worn - it's for hanging!) The Puppy Dog Mask is made of monochrome plastiscene.

First Nations Masks .........Whistling Pig Mask (animal)..........Puppy Dog Mask (animal)
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