The Venetian Carnival is fast approaching and you are looking on a way to make a Mask Creating a Venetian papier mache mask

• Cut newspapers into strips

• In a pan, mix a quantity of flour in an equal amount of water; boil

• When the mixture is smooth, remove it from the stove and let it cool

• Take a blown-up balloon and cover it with oil

• Dip the newspaper strips into the mixture and put on the balloon (3 or 4 coats)

• Put the mask aside for 24 hours.

• When the mask has dried, using a cutter, cut out openings for the eyes, nose and mouth

• Decorate

or the best way is to get one from one of the Masks shops in Venice….