ArtFire

This polymer clay red, white and blue mask will make a beautiful addition to your wall or curio cabinet and say a lot about your feelings for the USA. The dark blue or the mask body is pearlized, giving the mask a subtle sparkle all its own. The small and large red and white stars scattered across the mask burst like fireworks on the dark background. Complemented by the sheer gold ribbons that are also reminiscent



Designed to be used as decoration, there are holes on the sides of the mask through which ribbons or chain can be attached for hanging. However, nothing is stopping you from adding longer ribbons and wearing it to a costume party, formal masquerade ball, or to hide in the crowd at Carnaval or Mardi Gras. As the clay has been layered over a paper mache mask base, the mask is sturdy enough to wear for long periods of time.

Who doesn't love masks? Our initial experiences with them as children at Halloween taught us the joys of slipping on a disguise and becoming someone else, if only for a moment. We can be silly or serious, daring or shy, whatever our desire when wearing a mask.

The mystery of the mask, and who I can become when wearing it, will continue to entice me for the rest of my life.

polymer clay, paper mache mask, gauze ribbons