Modroc Mask

This activity requires permission from parents as it involves putting modroc plaster onto faces it may cause a reaction in children with sensitive skin or skin conditions. This task also requires children to have trust in thier partner as some children may not feel comfortable with having their faces covered and they must trust their partner to stop the modroc application if they ask. Also make sure that student do not wash any modroc down the sink or tip the water that had the modroc in it down the sink as the modroc clogs the pipes.


Material
Vaseline
Modroc
Water in a container

Paint


Procedure
-Cut the modroc plaster into 2-3cm strips
-Half fill a container with water
-Cover a partners face with a lot of Vaseline, especially around the hairline. This with stop the modroc from sticking when it dries
-Ask your partner to lay down either on a towel on the floor or on a table
-Dip a strip of modroc into the water then starting at the top of the strip run your hand down the strip to wring out excess water.
-Place the strip on your partners face and smooth out the strip. Make sure that the student applying the modroc is very careful to avoid getting the modgoc in eyes or ears. If this occurs wipe the eye/ear and rinse out.
-Repeat this process until three layers have been applied to the face. The student may choose to have their whole face including nose and eyes covered, leave their nose and eyes uncovered or just have a section of their face covered.
-Leave the modroc on until the student can feel it starting to dry. When the student can feel it drying ask the student to wriggle their face so the modroc starts to loosen. Slowly lift the mask from the face.
-Students then swap so that the person who was applying the modroc has the modroc applied to their face
-When both partners have made their masks students can make horns, feathers etc out of modroc to add to their masks. Do this by cutting out a cardboard shape and covering it with the modroc then attaching the to the mask using modroc.
-Once the modroc has fully dried (at least 24 hours) the mask can be sandpapered back to smooth it. Ensure that it is only lightly sanded
- The mask can now be painted and decorated