Why and how are Masks decorated?

Answer 1

well if you are speaking of Halloween masks (my field of expertise) they are made to SCARE and there are many steps to macking a good legit Halloween mask

step1: Design. Draw a simple layout of your masks features

Step2:Make a model. Make a mini model out of clay.

Step3:after you make your model. paint it and let it dry.

Step4:creating the back.Create the back of your mask with the rubber silicone substance.

Step5:create the front. Decorate and detail your masks face!!! with the same rubber silcone substance used for the back

step6:Casting.slip the mask over the model then stick it in a boiling vat of paste and water

step7:with proper equipment pull the mask out after about an hour.let cool for a day or so

step8:adhesive and paint. use a adheisive for prosthetic makeup etc. for the crack between the face and back of the head then paint and your all done.....just let it dry on a base