Neon Flame Mask

Use plastic canvas to create this beautiful mask for Halloween, Mardi Gras or costume parties. With thread in lemon-lime and watermelon, this mask makes a bold statement. For another great plastic canvas mask craft, see the Martian Costume Mask

Materials:

• Kreinik Medium (#16) Braid - see color key
• 14 ct plastic canvas
• 1 1/2 yds elastic cord
• #22 tapestry needle
• thick tacky glue
• Chart

Instructions:

1. Cut mask shape from 14-count plastic canvas. Do not cut out eyes before stitching.
    
2. Stitch mask as shown on graph using 1 strand of Medium (#16) Braid. Long stitches should wrap the canvas.
    
3. When stitching is complete cut out the eyes.
    
4. Overcast eye edges and mast edges with 1 stand of of 005 Black Medium (#16) Braid. Go through a hole twice if necessary for adequate coverage.
    
5. Hold mask on face and measure from mask around rest of head. Cut a piece of elastic this measurement plus 4”. Thread elastic into larger needle and work end of elastic through stitching on back of mask next to eye. Pull a 2” tail and remove needle. Tie secure know in elastic. Trim end. Repeat for other side.