Party Masks

Description

Learn to make a party mask for any occasion. Renowned craft author, Judy Balchin has created twenty great designs for masks that you can make using ready available materials. There are easy to follow instructions.

Reviews

You don't have to be preparing for a grand entrance at the Venetian Carnival, or flying down to Rio to need a party mask! Here are twenty for just about every occasion you are likely to need one for, from Hallowe'en trick or treating to glamorous balls. I was impressed by such an unusual and imaginative subject, having made more than my fair share of masks for school plays and art exams. There are certainly lots of different options for your mask base on offer, from preformed masks to paper plates and papier mache. From then the author's imagination runs riot, and it is surprising how easy it is to make a mask to transform a person into a beautiful flower fairy, red devil, robot warrior, witch, punk, green man, animal or my favorite the Nepalese Bhairab mask. There are some handy templates to use plus plenty of ordinary modern craft materials such as feathers, sequins, paper flowers, funky foam, craft paint, raffia and more. Nothing is likely to cost too much nor take too long to make, and there is a great emphasis on having fun while producing something professional.-Myshelf.com How to make 20 great masks for adults' or children's parties using paper plates or redily-available mask blanks. You're sure to find something here for any occasion, whether you want to go as a fairy, an Aztec, an alien or a witch. There are easy to follow instructions and it's a great little book filled with ideas to while away a day or two in the school holidays.-Machine Knitting Monthly

Author description

Judy Balchin studied art at Cardiff College of Art. Following this, she specialised in graphic design at Kent Institute of Art and Design in Maidstone. After working as a graphics assistant at the BBC Television Centre, she joined Adverkit International Ltd as a lettering artist. This began her love affair with letters, producing book jackets, advertising logos and television titles over many years. During this time, she also became involved in the craft world. She has appeared on television, worked as a craft demonstrator, designed craft kits and run workshops. She has produced more than twenty books on various crafts and is the author of many articles for craft magazines. She continues to enjoy her creative world and is currently working on her latest book.

Table of contents

Introduction4 Glittering Butterfly 8 Pretty Poppy 10 Exotic Egyptian 12 Sizzling Devil14 Green Man 16 Dazzling Aztec 18 Funky Punk20 Feather Fantasy 22 Frosted Flowers 24 Bhairab 26 PatchworkPersona 28 African Metal 30 Seashell Secret 32 Scary Witch 34 Lilac Fairy 36 Glamorous Pumpkin 38 Robot Warrior 40 Glitzy Glasses 42 Crazy Alien 44 Sparkly Lion 46