As a kid, I associated papier-mâché with making piñatas for a birthday party or crafting a mask in art class ... are popping up on my radar. The paper-pulp composite—that's really all ...

Use a pencil to outline the eyes. Fold the paper in half and cut out eye holes to create a stencil. Mark the spots on your mask and cut out eyes with a craft knife. Make a snout: Cut a wedge shape ...

The breathtakingly colorful Sacred Hearts and Masks have long been part of the Mexican culture. Beautifully decorated paper mache masks are often used in celebration of Dia de los Muertos or Day ...