First, can I say I am a bit disappointed in the LACK of paper mache instruction in Colorado public schools!  Growing up in N. VA I had to do a few paper mache projects throughout my school years.  Enough to garner a healthy dislike of the slimy process.  When Nathan got the assignment to do a paper mache mask of an ancient Greek god, I quickly said “Jeff, help him get it started”.  The reply was “I don’t know how to do paper mache!”  I was shocked that Jeff never did  paper mache in school.  Upon talking to friends I have found this to be unique—as other adults remember with horror the slimy feel of paper mache ‘paste’.  Just thinking about it gives me goosebumps—like nails on a chalkboard!  Colorado kids are being deprived!

Ok, but back to the project.  We blew up a balloon, and he started to get it all put together.  One of the requirements was that it had to be 3D-ish, with eyebrows, nose, chin, cheekbones, etc.  When the basic mask was dried enough we popped the balloon, cut an opening and then had some fun with it.