Martian Costume Mask
Use plastic canvas to create a fun martian mask for Halloween. This colorful mask is a great way to complete a Halloween costume. For another great Plastic Canvas craft, see the Neon Flame Mask.
Materials:
- Kreinik Medium (#16) Braid - see color key
- 14 ct plastic canvas
- 12” black chenille stem
- 1 1/2 yds elastic cord
- #22 tapestry needle
- thick tacky glue
- Chart
Instructions:
- Cut mask shape from 14-count plastic canvas. Do not cut out eyes before stitching.
- Stitch mask as shown on graph using 1 strand of Medium (#16) Braid. Long stitches should wrap the canvas.
- When stitching is complete cut out the eyes.
- 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.
- Fold chenille stem in half. Glue one stitched circle to each end of stem to make antennae using thick tacky glue.
- Glue “V” of antennae to orange area in middle of mask. Following stitching line, glue antenna in place from point out to edge of mask.
- 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.
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Feb 05, 2012
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Feb 06, 2012
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