We all hide behind them from time to time, right? I have a “who cares” mask for when I’m embarrassed or hurt; an “I can’t see you” mask when I’m hurrying through the grocery store in a time crunch; a “confident” mask when I’m feeling intimidated or nervous. This is one time of year that it’s not only ok to put on the masks, it’s encouraged.
I’ve never been to an actual masquerade party, where everyone walks around in pseudo secret with a mask covering their eyes, but I’ve always wanted to. It seems so romantic and mysterious. Being someone else for a night and observing others, trying to guess their identity, all the while trying to obscure your own.
For now I’ll settle for greeting the trick-or-treaters with my pearly mask.
And displaying with my seasonal décor.
Now for the how-to:
Materials:
Blank half mask (preferably fabric or fabric-covered)
Pearls (strands or loose)
Needle and thread
Wire
Ribbon
Blank half mask (preferably fabric or fabric-covered)
Pearls (strands or loose)
Needle and thread
Wire
Ribbon
Assembly:
Thread your pearls onto several wire strands and lay out your design, nesting your strands one inside the other to determine how long they should be. Cut into sections, curling the ends of the wire to secure the pearls. On a surface next to your blank mask nest your strands to form the teardrop-like shapes and connect them in various places with a small piece of wire. Move grouping onto mask and stitch or glue into place. Fill in the other areas with smaller wired strands and stitch or glue.
Thread your pearls onto several wire strands and lay out your design, nesting your strands one inside the other to determine how long they should be. Cut into sections, curling the ends of the wire to secure the pearls. On a surface next to your blank mask nest your strands to form the teardrop-like shapes and connect them in various places with a small piece of wire. Move grouping onto mask and stitch or glue into place. Fill in the other areas with smaller wired strands and stitch or glue.
Not Shown: Thread ribbon through the two holes on the outer side of the mask and knot. Cut to desired length for tying around your head.
Here’s a simpler version if you’re short on time.
Thank you for joining week 11 of Girls Want Pearls. If you have questions about creating this mask, leave a comment and I’ll be happy to help! Next week I promise to have a quicker/easier project.
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What a fun mask for a masquerade party Ann! The pearls make it exquisite. Wonderful for displaying too! Yes, we all hide behind masks now and then.
hugs,
Jann
Thank you Jann! Now if I could just find a party :)!
Oh my goodness, such a beautiful mask, and your vignettes are fabulous too. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty
Thank you, Marty. Love to link with you!
Love this! Thanks for sharing your pretty mask at the Open House party.
xx,
Sherry
Thank you, Sherry! Have a great weekend!
Very pretty mask….so much work! I hope your trick or treaters’ enjoy it! Visiting from Treasure Hunt Thursday and following you!
Yes, AnnMarie, it was a bit more work than I bargained for, but worth it in the end I think. Thanks for the visit!
Fabulous and different! Great post. Visiting from SYC. Have a great week!
Thank you Susan. Nice to see you!
Ohhh! Just love this pretty mask! What a great idea to put pearls on a mask – and then put it on a pumpkin!!! Delightful combination! Catherine
Thanks for your sweet comments Catherine. We love our pumpkins don’t we?!
You know that I am a pearls and lace kinda girl, so this post is perfect for me. LOVE your gorgeous mask
encrusted with pearls! It’s sure to make you the bell of any ball!
Hugs,
Patti
Thank you Patti! Yes, we share a love of pearls, as well as many other vintage treasures. Hugs!
Those are too neat! Thanx for joining THT.