Prahlad Seshadri Mask

I made a mask using paper clay as base, and using tools, shaped it into the relevant mask with certain external features. Then, after applying a primer, using paints, I painted the mask, adding some more features along the way.

Paper clay, clay tools, a primer, and paint set.

First, the shape of the mask is to be ascertained. To do this, I used crumpled newspaper to create a mount on which the mask could be shaped.

Now that the mount was ready, I used paper clay to shape the mask externally, using clay tools to create layers(like for the nose, mouth and the headgear) and to further shape its outline.

I used the tools and water to smoother out cracked and coarse parts of the surface. I also made holes for the eyes by removing clay at the relevant points.

Before painting, primer needs to be applied, which provides a stable texture for painting.

I painted the mask with the colors of my choice, with color contrasts and combinations that blended well.

I added some features around they eyes and modified the lips, giving it an aesthetic tribal look. The mask is now ready!