38 masks to make and 8 face-painting designs to try. Detailed instructions for intricate projects. 10 yrs+

Design a silly face...or a scary one, or a fairy one, or anything else you can dream up! The world-renowned authors of Extreme Face Painting are taking it back to the basics, with some innovative twists. All ages and all skill levels will learn the secrets to creating awesome face art with easy-to-find materials, friendly instruction for beginners, and fresh inspiration for more seasoned face painters. • 40 all-new, step-by-step projects. • Award-winning expert techniques for creating believable face paint designs. • Beginners will learn to paint everything from simple flowers to a full Frankenstein face. • Intermediate artists will learn techniques for creating the look of fur, the illusion of depth, and more intricate designs like and owl mask or a spitting cobra. So grab some supplies and get ready to put a new face on fun!

This book introduces the reader to masks and face painting, examining what they are, what they can be made of, what they can show, differences in technique and style, historical and modern examples, and examples from different cultures.

Describes different kinds of masks and shows how face paint can be a part of a disguise.

Provides techniques and advice on painting with face paints and suggests several projects to try.

Nurture the artistic side of kids and expose them to the decorative arts with this easy-to-understand title. Super Simple Masks uses simple language and how-to photos to introduce early crafters to a variety of projects including masks made out of plates, foam, felt and more. Even seasoned crafters will be surprised by the ingenuity and functionality of these craft ideas! Super Sandcastle is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.