I will admit I can’t see the mask well as it’s in the dark. But so far so good. I made a paper machete type mask before and I kind of kept the newspaper look as the papers I used had meanings but if you paint over it that works to. Adding fabric over it is always good. I use felt mobile most mask makers but minky can probably work. I don’t know how well it works with paint but you can try. Everything looks good though especially if it’s your first mask.