How to make a mask out of paper.

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, rarely do without a carnival. What's a carnival without masks? Then parents have a question: how to make a paper mask for a child?

It should be remembered that making a mask from paper is a rather creative process, which is necessary, first of all, for the education and development of the child. In addition, this process helps to broaden their horizons and develops imagination in children.

What types of paper masks are there?

All paper masks can be divided into:
flat;
volumetric;
from papier-mâché;

masks on a hoop. The easiest to make are flat paper masks for children. They can be various shapes

: triangular, round, square, etc. To make them, a pre-prepared paper layout is used. By cutting it along the contour and coloring it, you get a mask. Volumetric masks made of paper, for example, animals, are made using various cuts and special recesses, which are subsequently glued together. At the same time, the process of making a pattern takes a lot of time. However, this is very exciting activity

, so children make them with pleasure.

Making a mask out of paper with your own hands using papier-mâché technology is the most difficult type of all the masks considered. They look more solid and can be made by high school students. Paper masks glued to a hoop are also quite easy to make. All that is required is a hoop and a mask cut out according to the template, which, after decorating, is glued to the existing hoop. These masks are suitable for children younger age

, and can be perfectly used at a matinee in kindergarten.

It is especially difficult to make origami masks from paper. To do this, you need to master a whole technique that is taught in special children's creativity circles.

How to make your own paper mask?

Let's look at how you can make a mask from "Cat" paper. To do this, you need to take a thick landscape sheet (better for drawing).

Folding it in half lengthwise we get the line of the nose. Then we fold the sheet crosswise, resulting in an eye line. Taking sharp scissors in our hands, we make slits for the eyes. Then we draw the cat's face on front side masks, and only then cut out the mask along the depicted contour.

You can make a volumetric mask in the same way. To do this, you just need to make cuts in the area of the eyebrows and nose, bending the cut pieces of paper inward.

All that remains is to paint the mask with paints and it is ready! This kind of paper masks are suitable for both girls and boys.

It is especially interesting for children to make a mask from papier-mâché. For this you will need balloon, old unnecessary newspaper and glue. First you need to inflate a small balloon. Then, after tearing the newspaper into small pieces, you can begin to paste them over the ball. The paper is pasted in several layers and allowed to dry thoroughly. After this, you can cut the mask off the ball and start decorating it.

The same can be done directly on the child’s face. In this case, Vaseline or glue is used instead of glue. By gluing pieces of paper layer by layer, we end up with an exquisite mask that you can wear to a school prom.

Thus, making paper masks is a rather exciting process that brings children a lot of positive emotions.

If you are going to celebrate a holiday in an unusual way, be it New Year, party or birthday, then you can prepare a mask for yourself and maybe for other participants for this occasion.

Making a mask is not difficult, you just need to know a few simple rules and have the necessary materials with you.

You can find several not-so-complicated master classes on making masks here, including New Year's and carnival masks, as well as masks for children and adults.

DIY carnival masks

You will need:

Scissors

Black fabric paint

Cling film

Template for a mask.

Glue (moment, superglue, fabric glue)

1. Prepare a mask template using paper and a marker or printer and place it on the table. Cover the template with cling film.

2. Prepare the tulle and cut a rectangle from it with dimensions of approximately 25 x 13 cm.

3. Start outlining the black part of the mask using fabric paint.

4. Let the paint dry and then carefully remove the tulle from the film.

5. Cut out the mask, including the holes for the eyes.

6. Prepare the ribbon and cut 2 pieces from it, each approximately 50 cm long.

7. Using glue, attach the ribbons to the mask. Let the glue dry.

You can make the ribbons shorter. The main thing is that you can tie them loosely.

How to make a cat mask

You will need:

Scissors

Lace trim

Satin ribbon

Small decorative feathers, if desired

1. Cut the lace trim so that you get two equal parts.

2. Connect the binding halves as shown in the image. This should be the main part of the mask. Secure in the middle with glue.

3. Cut off unnecessary parts to obtain the desired shape.

4. Glue the feathers so that they resemble cat ears.

5. Prepare satin ribbon, cut it into two equal halves and glue each part to the left and right ends of the mask.

How to make a Halloween mask

You will need:

Nylon mesh

Lace

Scissors

Super glue

Sticky aerosol

1. Prepare a mask template first.

2. Place 2 rectangles of nylon mesh and lace on the mask design (lace first, and mesh on top). Each rectangle measures approximately 25 x 13 cm.

3. Connect the fabrics together using adhesive spray. Place the workpiece under something heavy and wait a little.

4. Using scissors, cut out the mask, including the eye holes.

5. Prepare the tape, cut it in half and glue each half to the mask so that you can put it on.

DIY New Year's masks

You will need:

Artificial flowers

Sequins.

1. Cut out a mask from felt, after drawing it with a simple pencil. To make it easier to figure out where to cut the holes for the eyes, place the mask on your face and trace the approximate location with a pencil.

2. Separate the petals from the artificial flowers and glue them to the mask the way you like.

4. Glue or sew the tape to the back of the mask so it can be worn.

DIY paper mask

You will need:

Scissors

Stationery knife

Thread (preferably elastic) or a not very wide elastic band

Pencils/markers, etc.

Hole puncher, if desired

1. Prepare a sheet of thick paper or cardboard and fold it in half.

2. With stationery knife cut out holes for the eyes.

3. Using a hole punch or knife, make holes for attaching thread or elastic.

4. Decorate the mask to your taste. If it's an animal, you can draw a nose, whiskers, ears, etc.

How to make a carnival mask

You will need:

A sample mask (can be found in specialty stores) or cut a mask out of cardboard.

Multicolored feathers

Sequins

Super glue

Toothpick

1. Prepare a sample mask and think about how you want to decorate it.

2. To carefully glue the rhinestones, use glue and a toothpick - dip it in the glue and apply it to the mask. Glue rhinestones around the eye holes.

3. You can glue rhinestones on the top side of the eye hole and apply glitter on the bottom. To do this, apply glue to the bottom and carefully sprinkle glitter on it.

4. Also use glue to add colorful feathers. You choose how many feathers and where they will be placed yourself.

5. All that remains is to add an elastic band or tape to put the mask on and leave the glue to dry.

DIY cardboard mask

You will need:

Scissors

Leaves different colors and sizes

Sticks, twigs, seeds, feathers, etc.

1. Cut out a mask from cardboard

2. Glue the leaves as shown in the image (or choose your own option) to make the mask look like an Indian attribute.

3. Start decorating the mask with various details to suit your taste, the main thing is not to overdo it and do everything symmetrically.

How to make a mask out of paper. Decorate with paper roses.

You will need:

A simple papier-mâché or plastic mask (without drawings or patterns), purchased in a store or you can cut it out of cardboard yourself

Corrugated paper

Scissors

Feathers, optional

1. You need to cut approximately 25 strips corrugated paper. Their length can vary from 25 to 40 cm. Fold each strip in half.

2. To make from paper strip rosette, start twisting it as shown in the picture. As you curl the paper, turn the strip 180 degrees. To keep the flower in place, you can secure some places with glue.

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3. Start gluing the roses to the mask. Add glue to the bottom of each flower.

4. If desired, you can add decorative feathers.

You can try using different colors and types of paper.

DIY masks for children. Animal noses.

You will need:

Cardboard packaging for eggs

Tassels

Rubber

Thread and needle

Thick paper

Scissors

1. Take the egg packaging and cut out the parts with indentations - they will play the role of noses, which then need to be decorated.

2. To be able to breathe through your nose, make several small holes in the workpiece - use a needle or nail.

3. Start decorating the cardboard nose in the colors of your favorite animal. Draw in some details such as nostrils, teeth, etc. Look in books or on the Internet to see what animals look like to better create a mask.

4. Prepare thick paper and cut out antennae from it. Glue them to the workpiece.

5. All that remains is to sew on the elastic so that the nose can be put on.

New Year's masks for children

You will need:

Mask pattern

Fabric (in this example the color is purple)

Lining fabric (thin fleece);

Lace (in this example the color is black)

Thread and needle

Scissors

Pins

Velvet ribbon

Decorations.

1. Prepare the main and lining fabrics and use a pattern to cut out the details of the mask.

2. If your lace has a seam on both sides, you need to trim the seam on one side.

3. Using pins, attach the lace to the sides of the mask (you need to do this from the wrong side), while making small folds.

4. Now you need to sew the lace to the main part and cut off the excess.

5. Insert the velvet ribbon under the lace and secure it with pins.

6. Using a sewing machine, sew the lining fabric to the main part, as well as the eye holes.

7. Decorate the mask to your taste, for example, you can add a small spider or snowflake.

DIY masks (photo)

DIY Venetian masks

Halloween masks and costumes, unusual, strange and frightening, are not only a tribute to tradition, but also a way to show your imagination by inventing and creating an original carnival image. How to make a scary mask with your own hands for Halloween? In this article we list several simple methods.

Simple cardboard mask

How to make a scary mask with your own hands from cardboard? Most easy way- cut out a mask-glasses with slits for the eyes, and then paint or decorate. This the best option for a children's masquerade look, for example, if a themed party is planned at school: a mask with glasses made of cardboard will not be too frightening or repulsive. In addition, you can do it together with your child. To do this you will need:

Cardboard and colored paper.
Glue.
Markers or paints for coloring.
Soft elastic or tape.

First of all, you need to choose an image for the future mask. A spider mask is perfect for Halloween, bat, pumpkins or a funny ghost - Casper. You can draw the mask template on cardboard yourself, or you can print it from the Internet. Then everything is simple: the cardboard template is carefully cut out, painted or decorated with elements made of colored paper. If desired, you can decorate the mask with sparkles, sequins, appliqués, etc. You will need to make holes on the sides through which the ribbon or elastic band will be threaded.

Volume mask made of cardboard

Making a regular goggle mask three-dimensional by adding parts from cardboard or papier-mâché to the product is another option for making a scary mask with your own hands (see photo below in the article). To do this you will need:

Draw (print) and cut out templates for the mask and volumetric elements.
Make papier-mâché parts, if any, in advance and dry well.
Glue or staple all the parts of the mask, make side holes.
Color the mask. If there are papier-mâché elements, they will need to be primed and dried again before painting.
Thread a ribbon or elastic through the side holes.

Volumetric masks: what can they be made from?

An original voluminous mask that covers the face completely or only half looks truly impressive. Creating such a product will require patience and accuracy, and will take a little longer. How to make a scary mask of this type? There are several methods available.

The most common and affordable technology making a three-dimensional mask - papier-mâché: gluing a product from pieces of paper.
How to make a scary mask yet? Interesting option- a voluminous mask made of fabric shreds. This technology is similar to papier-mâché and allows you to show your imagination using fabric blanks of different textures and colors.
The most modern, original, beautiful, but also the most expensive material for volumetric masks is plastic or polymer clay. The main condition for working with such material is strict adherence to the technology for creating the product described in the instructions.

Regardless of what material you plan to make a volumetric mask from, you will most likely have to start by making a base of plaster or plasticine.

Form-base for a mask

Why do you need a mask form? And is it possible to do without it? You can often find a description of the process of making a three-dimensional papier-mâché mask, which is made directly on the face. This method, of course, saves time, but making and drying the mask this way is not very convenient. Also, a plaster or plasticine mold can be replaced, for example, with a hockey mask or an inflated balloon.

You can make a more accurate base mold from plasticine: either sculpt the head of the character whose mask you plan to make, or make an anatomical cast of the face.

However experienced craftsmen It is still advised not to be lazy and, before making a scary mask, to make a plaster mold. This base can be used several times; moreover, the plaster mold is suitable not only for working in the papier-mâché technique, but also for making plastic masks with subsequent heat treatment of the product. There are two ways to make a plaster mold:

Make a face cast using cooking foil. Carefully pour plaster into the resulting form, avoiding deformation of the foil, and allow the plaster to harden. Remove the foil after drying.
Another method is somewhat more complicated: make a plaster cast of the face. It will not be possible to make such a base mold yourself; you will need an assistant who will apply the plaster mass. The impression is made in the following order:

First you need to remove your hair under a bathing cap, fix the shape of your eyebrows with gel or wipe with a damp piece of soap and lubricate your face well. thick cream(baby or Vaseline will do). Next, cocktail tubes are inserted into the nostrils (the ends of the tubes need to be wrapped in gauze or cotton wool). This will allow you to breathe freely during the procedure.
After all the preparations, all that remains is to sit comfortably on the floor, fixing your head with damp towels or absorbent cloth so that the plaster mass does not drip onto your clothes and onto the floor during application.
The assistant should quickly apply a thin layer of plaster mass, starting from the middle of the face to the edge. Liquid plaster can be replaced from a pharmacy, then they must be applied by first cutting them into pieces and soaking them in warm water.
Once the surface of the plaster mold has hardened, the assistant can carefully remove the impression. Finally, the shape needs to be aligned along the edges.

What materials are needed for a papier-mâché mask?

Papier-mâché, that is, modeling from “chewed paper,” is an accessible, convenient and inexpensive answer to the question “how to make a scary mask with your own hands.” To work with this technique you will need:

Paper sheets. Regular unnecessary magazines, newspapers, advertising leaflets, paper napkins And so on.
Adhesive agent. This could be PVA glue or wallpaper glue. But since the mask will come into contact with the skin of the face, it is best to prepare a paste from flour and water (at a ratio of 1:2).
Heavy cream or butter to lubricate the base mold. This will allow you to easily remove the finished product from the mold in the future.

Step-by-step procedure for creating a papier-mâché mask

How to make a scary one The procedure is quite simple:

A layer of lubricant - fatty cream (vaseline, vegetable oil) is applied to the base mold.
Paper sheets need to be torn into small strips and soaked in a container with paste; the thicker the paper, the longer.
Paper strips are glued to the base layer by layer, gradually forming a mask. It is important to apply each subsequent layer evenly, without air bubbles or unevenness.
During the sculpting process, the mask can be secured with one or two layers of bandage or strips soft fabric, laying them between layers of paper strips.
Dry the mask for 2-3 days at room temperature. After drying, cut the side holes for the elastic (ribbon), align the slits for the eyes, nose, and mouth.
The mask must be removed from the mold, primed and painted. To paint a paper mask, regular gouache or oil paints are suitable.
If desired, the mask can be decorated with bright details (feathers, sequins, elements made of fabric, metal, etc.), thread an elastic band (ribbon) into the side slots.

Heat-treated plastic mask

Plastic, which hardens after heating at high temperatures, is a material very popular among people who are passionate about handicrafts. However, working with it requires strict adherence to technology and safety rules. For this reason, you should always start the process of creating a mask by reading the instructions on the packaging of the plastic. It is especially important to remember that different varieties For this material, the operating technology and processing temperature may differ. How to make a scary mask from polymer clay(plastics)? To create a mask from this material you will need:

Set of colored plastic with instructions.
Dishes and stack (knife) for work.
Container with warm water.
Oven (oven in a stove).
Plaster mold for a mask.
Decorative elements (optional).

Important! Thermoplastic utensils should not be used for food purposes. After use, the oven must be thoroughly rinsed with water and detergent.

Manufacturing from plastic is carried out in several stages:

The plaster mold is lubricated with oil or rich cream.
Pieces of material are softened according to the instructions on the package. For faster heating, it is often recommended to use warm water or the non-hot air of a regular hair dryer. Of these, a mask is applied to a plaster base.
It is important to avoid getting dust, small debris, hair or threads on the softened plastic.
When sculpting onto a mold, you must immediately cut out the nasal and eye holes of the mask. For a beautiful, tight fit of the mask to the face, you should try to create a smooth transition to the plaster form, eliminating the plastic mass in the eye area and along the edges of the mask.
All cuts, including holes for the elastic (tape), must be made before the plastic completely hardens.
If desired, the mask can be decorated immediately, before heat treatment, with heat-resistant parts made of metal, glass, stone and other things.
Heat treatment is carried out in strict accordance with the instructions: a plaster mold with a molded mask is placed in the oven, preheated to the recommended baking temperature. The product is kept in the oven for the time specified by the manufacturer, after which the mask should gradually cool in the oven.
Important! The oven temperature must be constantly monitored. All types of plastic can begin to melt and release toxic smoke if the temperature in the oven reaches 170-175˚C. If this happens, you need to immediately turn off the oven, open doors and windows for ventilation and leave the home until it has completely ventilated.
Repeated heat treatment of plastic is allowed. After complete cooling, the mask can be supplemented with sculpted parts and baked again.
The cooled product is carefully removed from the mold. The finished mask can be primed and painted, and decorative elements can be glued on.

Any event or friendly meeting will become much more interesting if everyone present is in costumes and masks. In stores today you can buy various ready-made masks for boys, girls, as well as animal masks. Unfortunately, at the very right moment The exact accessory you need may not be on sale, so we suggest taking master classes, how to make paper masks with your own hands for any occasion.

There are several types of masks:

— Decorative half masks

— Masks-caps

— Full face pads

— Volume masks.

How to make masks from paper. Video

Before you start making a paper mask, decide on the type and color scheme. The easiest way to make a carnival mask is to draw a stencil on paper and transfer it to decorative or colored cardboard.

To make an animal mask, you will need to draw the outlines of the head on a large sheet of paper, and then also transfer it to cardboard or fabric. The easiest way is to make animal masks out of paper, and then glue on a rim made of cardboard or rubber band.

Rooster and hedgehog

Paper animal masks

It turns out that masks can be made not only from plain paper, but also from plates.

Volumetric paper wolf mask

Paper bear mask

DIY felt masks

Three-dimensional masks made from felt look beautiful. To make them you will need the following materials:

- felt;
- padding polyester;
- hot glue;
- pencil;
- scissors;
- graph paper.

Don't forget to sew on the strings so that the mask stays well on your head. To prevent any defects from being visible, glue a piece of felt on the back side in the shape of the mask.

Felt mask is ready

If you want to quickly make a mask, then the paper version will be the simplest. Original masks are made from felt or other fabric. The most important thing is to find good pattern and choose the right materials. May your parties always be fun and interesting!

Carnival mask could be an addition to New Year's suit, and an independent accessory that allows you to create an unusual, mysterious holiday look. Of course, you can buy a New Year’s mask in a store, especially since there is a large selection of masks now. But it’s much more interesting to make a mask with your child with your own hands. Making a carnival mask with your own hands is a very useful creative activity, as a result of which the child will acquire work skills. In this article we will teach you how to make masks from paper and cardboard, you will learn how to make a papier mache mask yourself. You will also find interesting master classes on making carnival masks with your own hands from paper plates

and felt. We will share with you all the secrets of how to make a mask with your own hands.

1. DIY mask. Papier mache mask

We'll start our review article on New Year's masks with papier mache masks. The word "papier-mâché" is translated from French as "chewed paper" or "torn paper."

There are two ways to create papier-mâché products.

The first is modeling from a moldable mass consisting of soft paper and adhesive. The second involves gluing torn paper in layers; this type is also called mashing. Carnival masks made of papier-mâché are made using the second method.

How to make a simple papier mache mask: We will need a regular balloon. Inflate the balloon to the size you need. The size of the ball should match the size of the face you are making the mask for. Prepare the materials necessary for work. To make a papier mache mask you will need: PVA glue, old newspapers,

Tear the paper into small pieces with your hands (just tear it, not cut it with scissors). Dilute PVA glue with water in a 2:1 ratio. If you don't have glue, you can replace it with a homemade paste made from starch or flour. Spread the ball with thick cream (vasilin). This is necessary so that the paper does not stick to the surface of the ball.

Dipping each piece of paper in succession into a mixture of glue and water, cover the entire ball with paper in 3-4 layers. The paper must be glued so that the pieces intersect and overlap each other.

Leave the paper-covered balloon to dry. When the glue has dried, poke the ball through the layers of paper with a needle.

We move on to the next important stage of making a mask with our own hands. Using a utility knife or regular scissors, cut the carnival mask blank into two parts. Depending on your idea, you can make two identical halves, or cut out one large mask that covers the entire face and part of the head. Carefully cut holes for the eyes in the mask (you can’t do without the bottom). If desired, you can also make a hole for the mouth and nostrils. With slits for the nose, a child wearing such a mask with his own hands will be able to breathe much more freely. The most interesting and creative part of the work remains: making a carnival mask from papier-mâché. We need to decorate and paint the mask. For decoration you can use lace, feathers, beads, sequins, beautiful fabric

and any other materials. The best way to paint a mask with your own hands is

acrylic paints . Note: Before painting the mask, you can sand the carnival mask using sandpaper to make it smoother. 2. How to make a mask. DIY New Year's mask

We told you about the simplest and most affordable way to make a mask with your own hands. Now let's move on to more complicated options. On the website Country of Masters there is

After the blank for the New Year's mask has dried with your own hands, cut out the desired shape. It is better to paint a homemade mask for the New Year with acrylic paints - they are glossy, dry quickly and do not stain later.

All that remains is to decorate the mask.

What is good about a DIY mask made using the technology described above?

It exactly follows the contours of the face of the person for whom it was made. Consequently, such a carnival mask will fit better and will be much more comfortable to wear. 3. DIY carnival mask. How to make a paper mask