instructions to make a life mask

Step 1
Put the headband around the person's head you want to mask. Make sure all hair is out of the way. Then coat the petroleum jelly to the entire face -being sure to put extra along hair line, on eyebrows, eyelashes, and lips.

Step 2
Mix 1/2C of warm or cool water and 1/3c Plaster of Paris in bowl.

Step 3
Cover each plaster strip- one at a time- into the mixture. Starting at the outer corners of the face, apply one at a time to face, overlapping each as you go.

Step 4
If you want the mask to have the eyes and mouth covered you of course, will need to cover these parts with plaster as well. Save this for last!

Step 5
Repeat layering of plaster strips for 2 layers- 3 around the delicate jaw area

Step 5
Repeat layering of plaster strips for 2 layers- 3 around the delicate jaw area

step6
Add a bit more plaster to your mixture to make it more thick and creamy. Then apply to evenly smooth out mask.

Step 7
Wait 12-15 minutes for the mask to harden and dry.

step8
When the masked subject feels the mask is hard, have them wiggle their face and jaw to loosen the mask. Then very gently and slowly pull the mask downwards and remove it.

These instructions were took from http://www.ehow.com/how_4987949_life-mask.html