The chic masquerade mask I made last year has by far been my most popular post to date. Now it’s back with a whole new look! I get a ton of questions asking if it’s possible to forgo tying it on with ribbon and to instead use some kind of adhesive to apply the mask directly to your face. Instead of doling out more speculative answers, I wanted to try it out myself so I could give you a definite answer. I successfully applied the mask with eyelash adhesive and it stayed on perfectly! The trick is to apply many tiny drops of the glue to various parts of the mask so it is adhered well enough to form to the curves of your face and and stay on while you smile and talk.
See the original post here for instructions on how to make the mask and to download the free template. If you want to make it a glitter mask, follow the same instructions, just add glitter before you let the mask dry. For this mask, I used white fabric paint, gold glitter and Duo eyelash adhesive. Have fun!
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Twitter: cake & valley
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that is so cool! what a great ida for halloween, NYE, or a fancy wedding.
thanks for re-sharing!!!!! you’re full of amazing ideas :)
happy friday.
xo. c & v
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Twitter: kirstinfoley
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Love this Kara. I like this one better than the original post! It would be so pretty for so many different things.
Loved the original mask and like this one even more!
Twitter: sprinklesprings
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Thank you! xo
Twitter: chambraycountes
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That is ridiculously cool! And good to know now that Halloween costume planning has begun ;)
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Twitter: FashionableESQ
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You’re so creative! I can’t deal! <3
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This is really cute and creative. I will put it to good use this year! Thanks :D
SO cute!!!! Do you have too reply the eyelash glue each time you wear it like you do with spirit gum? I would think so but I’m just making sure.
Twitter: sprinklesprings
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Yes, you have to reapply. It’s easy to peel off of the mask after wearing it also. :)
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Making it this weekend. I’ll share a pic back. Thanks for the advice about the eyelash glue.
Twitter: sprinklesprings
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Great! I’d love to see how it turns out. Good luck!!
I just made the black mask and saw this post and realized I don’t need the ribbon! Is that what the eyelash adhesive does? How well does it stay on your face with that?
Twitter: sprinklesprings
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Yes, the eyelash glue lets it stay on your face without tying it on with a ribbon. I applied it in a bunch of different spots on the mask and it stayed on really well, even with talking and smiling. I had it on for about an hour and a half to test it before taking it off and not one spot detached.
You are beautiful!
Kara this is beautiful, thank you for sharing!! You’ve saved my Halloween. :)
Trying to download template but it is not working – could you help me out or email me the template Thank you
Twitter: Creole_cutie84
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Is it possible to add little crystals?
Twitter: sprinklesprings
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Yes, crystals would look wonderful! You can get as creative as you want. I even saw some people attach feathers to it.
Hi,
I love your blog! I couldn’t resist and I made my sparkly mask yesterday. Here is a link to a picture od me wearing it :)
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Twitter: sprinklesprings
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Beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing! I’ll share it on my fb page :)
Stunningly simple yet so pretty! <3 We would be happy to donate some masks to you for your next tutorial, please let us know! Thanks for the great tutorial :)
Twitter: kelsikranberry
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I just did this with silver glitter paint, but when I went to peel it off after it had dried overnight, the saran wrap COMPLETELY stuck to the tulle. Is there anyway I can prevent this from happening if I do this again or another material I can use that won’t stick to the paint?
It looks so beautiful, thank you for a good idea.
You saved me :)
Brilliant, thank you!
Ive made the mask and it looks wonderful, having trouble peeling the clingfilm away from the tulle though, so it might have to stay on…
I’m making this mask for prom. I’ll be dancing and such, do you think the mask will come off with sweating?
Twitter: sprinklesprings
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I think it would be ok if you’re not playing with it or constantly touching it to make sure its on. You can always do a test run!
OH MY GOSH!!!!!!! this is perfect for my Prom!!!! Our theme is masquerade, and my dress is vintage… I was having trouble finding a mask to match, but this is perfect <3
I don’t think anyone asked the question that I’m most concerned about.
How was it taking the mask off? Did your face suffer any residue glue etc?
This is a #1 idea….thanks for sharing.
Twitter: sprinklesprings
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Great question! It was perfectly fine taking it off, didn’t hurt and if there was any bit of glue left on your face it was easy to take off. Mostly, I found that the glue stayed on the mask which just peeled off, that way you can re-wear it as much as you want :)