4th grade- Plaster Masks

Day 1- we watch a video of mask from differen cultures. Students then created sketches of what they want their masks to look like. I asked them to be as detailed as possible, for example what they want cut out, what they wanted added on with hot glue, how it they are going to paint their mask.

Day 2- we cover the plastic mold with plaster. We want to get a good layer of plaster on their mold, three layers is ideal. If they want their eyes left open or the mouth, they do not put plaster on these parts.

Day 3- Day three is all about additives. This is the day we can add ear, horns, trunks, snout, etc. We make these additives by forming them with tinfoil. And then we cover the tinfoil with plaster. The foil keeps the mask lightweight.

Day 4- we paint our masks with tempera paint.

Day 5- we continue painting and add other additives with hot glue.