How Do You Make A Greek Mask?
In order to create a Greek mask choose a dramatic facial expression that an ancient Greek actor might have worn. You want to exaggerate the expression as much as possible. Create a Greek mask for display in your home or to use when performing in a Greek drama. Step 1 Choose a partner to help make the mask. Hold one piece of construction paper up against the partner’s face. Mark the position of the nose, mouth, eyes and chin. Have the paper extend at least two inches below the partner’s chin. Step 2 Decide on a facial expression for the mask. Use regular paper to draw an example of the expression. Label it with the emotions depicted by the expressions. Draw in the eyebrows, angle of the eyes and mouth to convey the expression. Step 3 Transfer the drawing to the construction paper cut out. Use scissors to cut the eyes and make a wedge cut for the nose. Cut an enlarged hole for the mouth so that you can speak even while wearing the mask. Round the bottom edge of the mask and cut the remai