Two Tone Clay Mask

a fun and easy decorative mask to make using two different colors of clay. I made these ceramic masks using red and white grog. and glazed and fired them. This project could be adapted to any type of clay.

Red clay
White clay
clay tools
board
plastic bag
clear glaze
(access to kiln, if you use ceramic clay)

I started with the red clay

I opened a large area that will become the mouth

I shaped a nose for the mask

score the clay

rub slip (very wet clay) on scoring area and attatch to mask

place mask over mounded shape, open holes for eyes

create eyelids

make the ears, score and slip the pieces in place on mask

add hair

be sure to make holes for hanging

place the mask on a board and wrap in plastic for several days so the clay becomes leathery.

use white clay to make eyeballs and teeth

working on the back of the mask place eyes in eyeholes and gently smear the clay so the pieces stay in place.

glaze and fire to finish mask or let air dry.