Introduction: Two Tone Clay Mask
a fun and easy decorative mask to make using two different colors of clay. I made these ceramic masks using red and white grog. and glazed and fired them. This project could be adapted to any type of clay.
Step 1:
Step 2:
Step 3: Supplies
Red clay
White clay
clay tools
board
plastic bag
clear glaze
(access to kiln, if you use ceramic clay)
Step 4: Begin Handbuilding
I started with the red clay
Step 5: Mouth
I opened a large area that will become the mouth
Step 6: Nose
I shaped a nose for the mask
Step 7:
score the clay
Step 8:
rub slip (very wet clay) on scoring area and attatch to mask
Step 9:
place mask over mounded shape, open holes for eyes
Step 10:
create eyelids
Step 11: Ears
make the ears, score and slip the pieces in place on mask
Step 12: Hair
add hair
Step 13: Holes
be sure to make holes for hanging
Step 14: Cover
place the mask on a board and wrap in plastic for several days so the clay becomes leathery.
Step 15: White Clay
use white clay to make eyeballs and teeth
Step 16:
working on the back of the mask place eyes in eyeholes and gently smear the clay so the pieces stay in place.
Step 17: Add the Teeth
Step 18: Finished
glaze and fire to finish mask or let air dry.
Participated in the
Play With Clay Contest
Participated in the
Halloween Decorations Contest