Would you buy one of these masks?

• They're called Vejigante masks. They're from Puerto Rico. I was wondering if you would ever buy one because I made one in ceramics class at school. These masks are made out of paper mache and peices of metal. But the one I made is made out of ceramic. These masks go around $200-$500. I was thinking about making them to earn some money. But would people still buy them if they're made out of the ceramic instead of paper mache? here's some pictures from the internet: http://pics.rubylane.com/graphics/shops/kitchengarden/1674.1N.jpg http://www.masksoftheworld.com/images/Caribbean-Vejigante-Mask-2a.jpg http://www.puertoricomasks.com/images/P1010885.JPG the one I made in ceramics class is similar to the third picture.

• Answer:

  problem with ceramic is it's going to be very heavy, so firstly ppl aren't going to be able to wear them, secondly you have to find a way of firing them cheap enough to make them worth making (if you're not charging $200 then you need to work out all your costs and see if you're going to break even), and thirdly unless you're going to take them to craft shows and shops then postage is going to be high. there's a good reason stuff like this is made in papier mache! have you tried having a go at papier mache? easier, transportable, wearable, cheaper to produce ... good luck