The document provides instructions for making a papier mache carnival mask using recycled materials. The instructions are: 1) inflate a balloon and draw a mask outline; 2) apply strips of paper soaked in a glue mixture to cover the balloon; 3) let dry for 24 hours and remove from balloon; 4) paint and decorate the mask; 5) attach a string or wooden stick to wear the mask. The mask can be made from used paper or tissues and decorated for carnival celebrations.

1. Recycling For Carnival Making A Papier Mache Mask

2. Balloon White Glue and Paintbrush Used Paper OR Tissues Cut into Strips The Outline Of a Mask Decorations Wooden Stick and straw Needed:

3. Inflate the balloon and draw the outline of your mask, either manually or use a picture as a stencil. Put some white glue in a cup and add some water to it. Process:

4. Place a strip of paper on the balloon within the lines of the mask and soak it with the glue mixture. Repeat until you have covered the mask with about 10-12 layers.

5. Leave it to dry for about 24 hours, making sure that the balloon does not burst. Then remove the mask from the balloon and cut the mask the shape you want.

6. Paint your mask the colour you want and leave it to dry.

7. Decorate your mask to your liking. In this case some lace and glitters were used.

8. You can either attach a string to both sides of the mask and wear the mask or you can use a decorated piece of straw with a piece of wood in it to keep it in front of your face..

9. Your Carnival Mask made out of recycled material is now ready to be worn .. Made By : Nicole Bonello St.Dorothy’s Senior School Teacher: Ms.Josianne Sacco