The best thing about Mardi gras is the costumes and masks. It's like the hardcore Halloween that works to sweep away the Winter blues in a flurry on confetti and brass horns.
You can take on Mardi Gras this year with a mask that not only looks fabulous, but is custom-made to fit your very own face. The best part is that all you need to make this couture face is a little flour and water.
The Mask
- Use this Paper Mache Mask photo tutorial to get you started with a blank mask that is fitted to your own face.
- Alternately, you can make a Mardi Gras mask from cardboard or paper using this blank eye mask template. Check out these masks by The Feather Place for inspiration.
The Costume
Here are a bunch of full costume tutorials for you to use with your mask. Most of these call for household objects and cheap materials.
- Fairy Costume
- Mermaid Costume
- Flapper Costume
- Marilyn Monroe Costume
- Playboy Bunny Costume
- Disco Costume
- More Costumes to Make
To enhance your disguise, try adding these wigs, wings and accessories:
