Project 2C: The 101 Mask ( Topeng 101)

On Monday, 26/07/2010.. New assignment ..we had asked to produce TWO PAPIER MACHE MASKS.

The first mask -Own Full face and same skin colour.

The second mask-In black and white, and with emotion.

So, the first thing i did was to find my friends to did this project together. After discussion, we had decided to use clay to make our masks.After the class, we straight go to DURIEMAS to buy our materials.

This is the tools that we use to make our masks.We bought some materials too such as clay,colour spray, white glue , some BUNCHO water colour, etc....

We use this colourful tools to create the shape, outline and cut the clay into the sizes that we wanted.

The main material is CLAY.There are many type of clays sold in the shop, and this was the clay that we choose.

So, let start!! first, soften the clay 1st.. and dont let it expose to air for too long as it will become dry and harden.

After that, we need to cover the face with the clay 1st, layer by layer ,to get the real shape of the face.

The clay will take 1 hour plus to dry .To shorten the time required, we used a mini fan to dry the clay to save the time.

After the first mask, we need to do another mask and the step to do that was repeated. We leave the mask overnight to let it dry and hard completely .

After the mask dried, put the tissues on, layer by layer,together with the white gum. After that, we need to wait the mask to dry again then we can start colouring it.This apply to the second mask also.

This is my 1st mask. althought the colour is not same as mine, i try my best to colour it as same as possible with my own skin's colour.Basically, the colour i use is the combination of pale orange and dark brown .

I also make some detials on the cheek , nose,eyes and mouth with some lines.

I know it looks like a monkey,hahaha... but this is the best that i can do.

After done my 1st mask, now is second mask turn..

After the second mask dried, i spray the mask with black colour outside the window

After the black spray dried, i use white colour to draw and decorate my mask.The picture shown at here is to remember where i come from. I apply some of the Sarawak decorative pattern to my second mask.

This is my second mask!

Finally, i finish my masks.. and will submit on 30/7/2010...

Is really hard to do this alone.. especially to fix the shape by using the clay...

so,we need to help each other.. not just can finish in time, but can also build out a good relationship with our friends.