Friday, December 13, 2013

8th Grade Sugar Skull masks

Here is just a sample of the fun Sugar Skull masks we made.  The kids loved it!  I will post more examples and my lesson plan soon.
(done with a fine point Sharpie -- drawn in pencil first)




So here is what we started with.  Each student received a plastic mask form.  To prevent the paper mache from sticking to the mask (when we need to pull it off later), we put a sheet of foil on as our first "layer".


The green mixture in the cup is a simple mix of glue, water, and food coloring.  The reason for the color?  Just for fun.  It was near the Michigan/Michigan State game and I was showing my support for State.  Go Green!  ;)





Every other layer was newspaper, then torn brown paper towel.
They ended up with a total of 6 layers.
The brown paper towel was the last layer.



After the last layer was dry, students painted on a layer or two of white gesso.
This made for a nice "blank canvas".

In the photo above -- you can see the student has removed the paper mache mask from the plastic form.  


Now that they have their mask -- it's time to decorate!

Students were told that they had the choice to make a Sugar Skull design or another design idea.  The paint we used was acrylic....it works so much better than tempera.  Markers were also used.
:)
Here are more student examples:














35 comments:

  1. Hi there!
    I would like to teach this lesson to my middle schoolers. I was wondering, did you use paper mache paste? Also, how long did it take for your masks to dry?
    Thanks so much,
    Cait

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  2. Where do you get the plastic mask/mold?

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    1. Most craft stores carry the mask. I purchased the Jason mask after Halloween for little or nothing and used that as my form

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  3. Can I possibly get a copy of the rubric you used here?

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  4. Could I please have the rubric and your wrap up sheet? This is great! dumkriegerj@lb-eagles.org

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  5. Could I please have a copy of your rubric and wrap up sheet as well? eunswort@kent.edu

    Sincerely,
    A brand new art teacher who needs some help:) Thanks!! love your lessons!

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  6. Learning goals and success criteria or rubric, please?

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  7. Learning goals and success criteria or rubric, please?

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  8. Please send me a copy of your rubric. Thank you very much. Acon5104@gmail.com

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  9. Was also wondering if I might be able to have the rubric- annapredovan@gmail.com

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  10. http://2soulsisters.blogspot.com/2016/02/8th-grade-sugar-skull-mask-inspiration.html Hey, Holly, just blogged about it. Gave you credit. Tagged the artist of the coloring book. Check it out when you get a chance. Thanks for sharing! Kim

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  11. Would love a copy of the lesson and rubric. :) Please email it to cmcclave@jds.org Thank you!!

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  12. Thank you for sharing such details!Rubric and lesson please? irmisc@pcsb.org

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  13. Did something like this before. I used regular paper mache' (Elmers) without the foil and it popped right off. I also tried it with a sturofoam head and it also worked. But, I like the trick with the foil when you use glue. Great examples. Yo can also get plastic face forms from art catalogs like Blick or Sax. They come in a variety of ethnicities too.

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  14. Could I have the rubric too? My kids would love this!
    Afton.geyer@gmail.com

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  15. Love the Day of the Dead Masks! Where did you post your lesson plan you mentioned? I would love a copy of your rubric also! Thank you! Lisa B at engelberton@gmail.com

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  16. I would love a copy of your rubric as well. tbrenno@vashonsd.org

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  17. Rubric and lesson plan, please? Email: Kelseyk@boyceville.k12.wi.us

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  18. I would love your lesson plan and rubric! Thanks! shoppins@cesd73.ca

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  19. Hi-
    I too would love your lesson plan and rubric. If you don't mind emailing me: msawyer@philasd.org
    Thanks in advance!

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  20. I would love your rubric! kaylee.ornduff@gmail.com Thank you!

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  21. Hello, I'd love to have your rubric, I'm doing this with the middle schoolers (7/8) claire.bois@unionschool.edu.ht Thank you in advance

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  22. I would love to have a copy of your rubric, too. I do something similar, except I use white butcher paper instead of gesso. It's cheaper and easier for middle school students. The students paint the white paper white before adding painted designs.

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  23. I forgot to give you my email address for a copy of your rubric: gslater@yisd.net Thank you.

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  24. I am the one who suggested white butcher paper instead of gesso. I forgot to include my email for a copy of your rubric. gslater@yisd.net Thank you.

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  25. Can I please have rubric and wrap up sheet? I love, love this!

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  26. I forgot to give my email. chunt@magnoliaisd.org

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  27. Love this! May you please email a copy of the lesson plan and rubric, thanks!
    lambert-06@hotmail.com

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  28. Would love your rubric for this project please.

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  30. Love this!! May you please email a copy of the lesson plan or rubric, thanks! nmassop@vanyc.org

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  31. I would love to have a copy of the rubric as well! Thanks in advance! jdougherty@floydboe.net

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  32. Hi , this is a great project , can I have a copy of the lesson plan . gplummer@mlkcs.org

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  33. The rubric as well please . gplummer@mlkcs.org Thank you

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