How to Create Your Own Dog Mask – The Fundamentals
In this report we’re going to look at how to make your own dog mask. We’ll cover the basics and then go on to look at some of the more advanced tips and tricks that you can use.
If you have a dog that likes to bark, and especially if your dog loves to play in the backyard and other regions of the home, you need to get them some special dog protection.
Paper Plate 3d Dog Mask DIY Materials: This is the initial part of the set-up which will look a little scary at first, but it is actually quite simple. All you’ve got to do is take a cardboard cutting board and cut the cardboard into the shape of your mask. You can’t just cut a rectangular shape from the cardboard, so you will have to cut around the edge of the mask so you get something which resembles a cone. The main thing here is to be realistic with what kind of paper plate that you’re using.
Then you will need to wrap the cardboard around the edges of the paper plate, making sure there is a good seal between the two pieces so you can make certain that nothing will leak when you place the mask on. Make sure that the edges are cut so the edges are not sharp, as this can damage the edges of the mask.
Glue it on! The next step involves using some paint. You should spray the paint over the cardboard, making certain it runs smoothly and evenly across the whole mask. You’ll want to start with one side of the mask first, so you can work your way around it before moving onto the other side. The paint has to be slightly thicker than the cardboard, and it’s best that you leave about one-fifth of an inch of paint on the edges so that it runs across the cardboard.
Don’t worry too much about the paint getting stuck into your mask. It’s easy to remove it later, and it’ll leave you with a wonderful finished mask to show off to everyone! It’s also a good idea to wash away any excess paint once you are done, so you don’t wind up with smudges or smears on your dog.
Then it is time to glue the mask on your dog’s head. First you need to be certain that you have a secure fit between the mask and your dog’s head. As soon as you’ve made sure that it’s secure, then you may begin to glue the mask onto the dog’s face. Take the piece of cardboard that’s used for the foundation of the mask and fold it over. Be certain it’s quite strong and then use your hands to secure the cardboard down in place.
Keep your hands out of the way and use tape to hold it in place as you repeat the procedure on the cardboard folds until you have the mask snugged firmly onto the surface of your dog. Don’t make the folds too big or else it might look messy. As soon as you’ve completed this, you can then take out the mask and attach the cardboard ears. And attach the other area of the mask onto the dog. Be sure the ears are level and make certain it’s not too short or long as this can cause some site issues with the mask slipping off the dog’s face.
If you’re using a dog mask because your pet security, you will have to do some sanding to be certain it’s safe on your dog. You can accomplish it by sanding off any excess paper which might have been removed from your mask.