1. Preparation: create a picture base
The basis for this decoration is a wooden picture frame. Position a piece of flower arrangement foam in the centre of the picture frame. Cut the piece so that it fits exactly and then stick it on.
Once the flower arrangement foam is securely in place, attach a children's paper mache mask to it.
2. Designing with modelling bandages
Now it's time to get creative: cut the modelling bandages into pieces of different lengths. If you dip them in water, the modelling bandages will become malleable thanks to the water and can be used straight away.
Cover the entire frame and mask with the soaked modelling bandages and model the relief of the picture to your liking. Make sure to apply several layers on top of each other. This will give you an interesting and textured picture surface. You can make the edges of the picture extra crinkly in this way.
Give the mask character by emphasising important details. Carefully press the eyes, nose and mouth into shape with your fingers. This will emphasise these areas more clearly and give the mask an expressive face.
Modelling may become more difficult as the modelling bandages dry. You can make them smoother again with a little moisture and finish your design in peace until you are happy with the look.
3. Final detail work on your Halloween decorative picture
As soon as your spooky picture relief is completely dry (approx. 12 hours), you can remove the dust from the mask and paint everything with white paint for a uniform look. The white also emphasises the shape visually and gives the mask the perfect look.
If you then paint the picture frame black, your 3D halloween decoration is ready for presentation.
Order the materials you need today and choose the matching creative materials for other Halloween decorations in our shop! Have fun crafting and enjoy spooky Halloween moments!
