How to Make Plaster Masks

Step 1 Cut a piece of white paper to keep your table clean.

Step 2 Cut the plaster gauze into small pieces no bigger than two finger lengths thick.

Step 3 Get a container of water They will be on the back counter.

Step 4 Apply a thin layer of Vaseline to your face anywhere you have hair you want to keep.

Step 5 Dip your pieces of plaster gauze into the water drag the gauze between your fingers to get excess water off and place on the face.

Step 6 Make sure that you are only covering the face that is indicated on the persons mask worksheet. Keep the area around the eyes & nose clear of plaster. Then let it dry for about 10 minutes before trying to remove. The plaster should feel hard to the touch when tapped.

Step 7 Have the person wiggle nose and face. Peal back from all sides before removing the mask all together. Put name on back of mask and leave in back of room to finish drying. Once dry paint your mask.