How are they made?

Venetian masks are made of leather, papier maché, porcelain or with an original

technique of glass. Originally they were rather simple in design and decoration,

while today they are hand painted and decorated with natural feathers, precious

metals and stones. The designs and colors exceed every imagination and meet every desire.

They are mostly made of gypsum when mass produced.But handmade masks are

truly works of art. They make the plaster mold from which a pulp of paper, rags and

a type of glue takes shape.

When this form is dry, it is covered with a light layer of plaster and then with a base

color for the remaining colors and materials of the mask. The mask is left for hours

to dry after each stage. A laborious and time-consuming process, but this is the only

way to preserve the centuries-old tradition.

Handmade masks are always larger, more fragile and with elaborate decorations

and more expensive materials.

Of course, their prices start at around 100 euros and go up to a few hundred, depending on the size.

Source: https://www.womanidol.com/moda/benetsianikes-maskes-chiropiito-mystirio/

Daphne – Nick