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Making the Golden Stag Mask for Head Over Heels (Diablo Valley College, 2021)

This explains how I made the Golden Stag mask for the finale of Head Over Heels, a film we were allowed to make for streaming (instead of the usual stage show) because of the Covid 19 Pandemic. (Last time to stream is 6/18/21-6/20/21!)

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What type of adhesives to use

This is a comparison to many adhesives to see what works best for your project.

PVA glue/ craft glue/ wood glue

“Polyvinyl acetate” “white glue”

The only difference between white glue and wood glue is that wood glue is yellow and dries harder

You can make homemade PVA glue 

Water-soluble, non-acidic

Works on plastic, paper, fabric, styrofoam, organic materials, cardboard

Pros: does not emit strong fumes, non-toxic, dries clear without stains and flexible, cheap, easy to apply, odorless

Cons: can take 24 hours for curing, takes at least 30 mins for clamping, limited shelf life

$8-20 depending on size and brand

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