This page has lots of different hints and tips on how you can make your mask, from the very simple to the very complex. We have included a range of suggestions an links to sites and tutorials. There are a lot more out there though, so have a search yourself and see what you can find. If you do find anything awesome then let us know by emailing cat.molloy@bisvietnam.com and we can add it to the site.
Choose your material, make sure it is available, some examples of materials that you might want to use are.
card papier mache plaster of paris plastic recycled materials fabric
You do not have to build your whole mask from scratch, you can use a base that you buy or download, see what is available where you live, speak to your Drama and Art teachers for advice. Most large craft shops or sites will have blank masks that you can decorate.
There are a number of companies that sell PDF downloads for 3D masks, so have a search and you can find almost anything. This is a company that I have used before, and been pleased with the results.
LAPA Studios - https://lapastudios.com/
Here are some free mask templates that are available, there are also hundereds more waiting to be found online.
https://donate.worldanimalprotection.org.au/shop/viewitem/tiger-animal-mask
https://www.instructables.com/Bonus-Papercraft-Skull-Mask/
https://hekreations.com/en/category/masks/free/
https://www.firstpalette.com/printable-theme/mask-glasses.html
https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/free-mardi-gras-mask-templates-1357858
If you do use a bought or downloaded mask then please make sure that you aknowledge the person or site in your portfolio, as artists we must aknowledge each others work that supports and enables us in our own.
Links to some mask making tutorials - if you find more then let us know and we will add them to the list.
How to make a full face papier mashe mask without a mould.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pVIs4hVc7E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCxRyZbLq6A
This video shows the process of making a beaded and sequined mask with fabric and wire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8j2ndBaarY
Making an ancient Greek styled mask using household items
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sB-Ua1D87Js
The simplest tutorial using a paper bag
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yt0T_6Db0wQ
Clear and detailed tutorial on making a 3D paper mask
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mX2OoiNsO9g
Very simple paper based mask for younger learners.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3y8hq2GZ_q8
This final one is a professinal mask maker at work.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTgY4JRD2rI&t=83s