Two Tone Clay Mask

by Susan Cirigliano

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Intro: 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.

3 Comments

HollyMann 10 years ago

These look AMAZING Susan!!! Really great job - very detailed instructable too! Thank you!

poofrabbit 10 years ago

Oh Susan these are great!! I always love seeing what you come up with. :)