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| Sugar Skull mini masks |
This spring, I participated once again in Sarajane Helm's polymer clay mask swap. If you aren't familiar with a "swap," I'll explain. Basically each swap participant decides how many groups they want to be in. For this one, we could choose 1, 2, or 3 groups. You then make 10 masks for each group you're signed up for, and these can be identical masks or a particular theme. For mine, I decided to do Sugar Skull masks...made with a Sugar Skull candy mold.
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| Sugar Skull masks - group 1 |
The mold I used had 3 different skulls on it which worked out great, since I ended up doing 3 groups (some people may not be able to finish for whatever reason, and I had been on a list in case they needed someone to fill in for a group or two). I first saw the candy molds in Taos, NM, but was able to get these in Colorado Springs from
La Fuente Imports. They also have larger ones available!
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| Sugar Skull masks - group 2 |
If you've ever participated in a swap, you probably know all too well about procrastination and how you start off with a lot of enthusiasm but quickly run out of steam. I think I would've added even more detail and embellishments if I wasn't under the stress of having to get these done and sent in. When will I learn??
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| Sugar Skull masks - group 3 |
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With the first group, I thought of adding some gold teeth...and that just stuck for the rest of them. I kind of like that little bit of "bling" and think it adds interest and fun! Here are some other pics of the masks...
