{"id":1736,"date":"2023-03-14T19:42:26","date_gmt":"2023-03-15T00:42:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.art-rageous.net\/Art-Rageous3\/?p=1736"},"modified":"2025-07-08T12:14:21","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T17:14:21","slug":"plaster-gauze-masks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.art-rageous.net\/Art-Rageous3\/plaster-gauze-masks\/","title":{"rendered":"Plaster Gauze Masks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Plaster gauze mask-making was a project I offered every couple of years for many, many years as an art teacher.  These were always SO much fun, and every time I was delighted with my students&#8217; creativity, humor, problem-solving ability, insights, and craftsmanship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"504\" height=\"456\" src=\"https:\/\/www.art-rageous.net\/Art-Rageous3\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/image-364.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.art-rageous.net\/Art-Rageous3\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/image-364.png 504w, https:\/\/www.art-rageous.net\/Art-Rageous3\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/image-364-300x271.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.art-rageous.net\/Art-Rageous3\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/image-372.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.art-rageous.net\/Art-Rageous3\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/image-372.png 576w, https:\/\/www.art-rageous.net\/Art-Rageous3\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/image-372-300x240.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"432\" height=\"282\" src=\"https:\/\/www.art-rageous.net\/Art-Rageous3\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/image-365.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1738\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.art-rageous.net\/Art-Rageous3\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/image-365.png 432w, https:\/\/www.art-rageous.net\/Art-Rageous3\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/image-365-300x196.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 432px) 100vw, 432px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"311\" src=\"https:\/\/www.art-rageous.net\/Art-Rageous3\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/image-366.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1739\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.art-rageous.net\/Art-Rageous3\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/image-366.png 360w, https:\/\/www.art-rageous.net\/Art-Rageous3\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/image-366-300x259.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"311\" src=\"https:\/\/www.art-rageous.net\/Art-Rageous3\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/PlasterMasks6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.art-rageous.net\/Art-Rageous3\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/PlasterMasks6.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.art-rageous.net\/Art-Rageous3\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/PlasterMasks6-300x162.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"931\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.art-rageous.net\/Art-Rageous3\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/image-373.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.art-rageous.net\/Art-Rageous3\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/image-373.png 931w, https:\/\/www.art-rageous.net\/Art-Rageous3\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/image-373-300x116.png 300w, https:\/\/www.art-rageous.net\/Art-Rageous3\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/image-373-768x297.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 931px) 100vw, 931px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"432\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/www.art-rageous.net\/Art-Rageous3\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/image-367.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.art-rageous.net\/Art-Rageous3\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/image-367.png 432w, 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class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"283\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.art-rageous.net\/Art-Rageous3\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/image-387.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1762\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.art-rageous.net\/Art-Rageous3\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/image-387.png 283w, https:\/\/www.art-rageous.net\/Art-Rageous3\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/image-387-236x300.png 236w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 283px) 100vw, 283px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"324\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.art-rageous.net\/Art-Rageous3\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/image-388.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1763\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.art-rageous.net\/Art-Rageous3\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/image-388.png 324w, https:\/\/www.art-rageous.net\/Art-Rageous3\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/image-388-300x231.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"449\" height=\"216\" src=\"https:\/\/www.art-rageous.net\/Art-Rageous3\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/image-389.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1764\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.art-rageous.net\/Art-Rageous3\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/image-389.png 449w, https:\/\/www.art-rageous.net\/Art-Rageous3\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/image-389-300x144.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 449px) 100vw, 449px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"218\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.art-rageous.net\/Art-Rageous3\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/EJ-PlasterMask.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1765\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.art-rageous.net\/Art-Rageous3\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/EJ-PlasterMask.jpg 218w, https:\/\/www.art-rageous.net\/Art-Rageous3\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/EJ-PlasterMask-182x300.jpg 182w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 218px) 100vw, 218px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We initially used rolls of medical plaster gauze, but later used craft plaster gauze from Amazon as it was more affordable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A quick video of the mask-making process from 2012!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Harry Gets a Facial Mask\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/35900621?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Introduction:<\/strong><br>Research masks of various world cultures and\/or becoming familiar with the work of artist George Segal (1924-2000), known for his plaster gauze sculptures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"George Segal 2K [trailer]\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1t70FKOE6Zk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Basic<\/strong> <strong>Materials:<\/strong><br>Plaster gauze, cut into strips of varying lengths and widths<br>Scissors<br>Bowl, water (warm water is best, but cold works, too)<br>Paper towels<br>Plastic Wrap<br>Newspaper<br>Acrylic paint, brushes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other Materials:<\/strong> Students used a hot glue gun to mount their masks on a 12&#8243; x 18&#8243; Masonite board.  They used plaster gauze to fill in any gaps between the mask and the board, and when it was dry they primed the mask and board with gesso.  As you look at the examples above, you can see that yarn, feathers, cardboard, beads, fabric, silk flowers, and many other items were used in the sculptures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Procedure:<\/strong><br>1. Prepare plaster gauze strips and water in an area covered by newspaper.<br><br>2. Have the student lie down on the floor or a table.  Make sure they are comfortable as they\u2019ll need to be still for several minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Cover the student\u2019s face (and surrounding hair) with large pieces of plastic wrap, leaving the area around the nostrils open. Smooth the plastic wrap as much as possible in order to follow the form of the face. Student must be able to stay completely still in order for the mask to set well and for the facial features to be accurate.<br><br>4. Wet strips of plaster gauze in water, use fingers to \u201csqueegee\u201d off excess moisture, and apply to side of face and onto poster board border to about 2\u2033 from face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8. Continue to apply strips of appropriate sizes until entire face is covered with at least two or three layers of gauze strips. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>9. Use tiny strips of gauze on area between nostrils. Be sure to smooth gauze as much as possible to avoid a rough textured surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10. Once the strips have been applied, allow the cast to harden for approximately 5-10 minutes. (Surprisingly, I NEVER had an issue with students being uncomfortable with this process. In fact, some found it so relaxing that they fell asleep!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11. When mask has hardened (it will be slightly warm to the touch), carefully remove it from the student\u2019s face and discard the plastic wrap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12. After the mask has been removed, use plaster gauze strips to finish covering the nose on the mask.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Plaster gauze mask-making was a project I offered every couple of years for many, many years as an art teacher. 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