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So you need a mask crafts idea to make? This page is full of ideas...there is no way that you won't find at least one activity that you will like. There are easy, medium, and intermediate arts projects for all age levels that can be found on this page. Whether you are going to a costume party or just playing dress-up, a mask is right at your fingertips.
Really the best way to make a good mask is to use papier mache techniques, but if this is above your level (such as a preschooler or Kindergartener), you might like the idea of using felt, crafts foam, paper plates, or construction paper. Look below and if you can't find a project, let us know.
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Below you will find Masks to make with masks crafts ideas for Kids. Here are Ideas for Cool Mask Making Arts and Crafts Projects with the following crafts ideas, instructions, patterns, and printables for Children
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Make a Spanish Zorro Type Mask

Use black paper for the mask, first drawing the design and then cutting it out. Hold it in front of your face and make a small pencil mark where your eyes are. Then cut the holes to fit over your eyes. Loop several rubber bands together and fasten the ends to the mask with staples or spread-fasteners.
Making a Halloween Mask Step by Step

To complete your Halloween costume, you will need a mask. This is how to make it. Holding a piece of cardboard over your face, make light pencil marks where the eyes, nose and mouth should be cut. Then remove the cardboard from your face and cut holes into the marks you made, as large or small as you like. But watch the nose hole! Just cut a half circle for it. Then take another piece of strong paper and trim it to the shape in the picture. Cut notches in the straight edge, as shown. Fold the paper and pull it into the nose hole of your mask. Fasten the flaps with spread-fasteners. Color the mask as you wish or use some of the designs in the picture.
Brown Paper Bags Costume Masks

This craft is great for preschoolers and young children. If you have any extra brown grocery bags hanging around, then this is a really fun craft to do with your younger kids. All you have to do is cut eyes and mouth out....you can draw the rest on with markers. Youngsters love running around chasing eachother with these on their little heads. Don't ever go outside near streets with these masks on though....your paripheral vision won't be good enough.
Making Mask Beards

Do you need a beard mask to sneak around like you are a spy? Or do you need a beard to go along with your sorcerer costume. First of all you will need to cut cardboard in the shape of the hairy beard that you want...there are long beards, short beards, fat beards and freaky beards. Just figure out what type you want. Now cut out a mouth hole and a string hole for tying in the back of your hair. Then apply glue and yarn, string, or cut strips of paper. Then just put your mask beard on and enjoy.
More Mask Making Projects Below
Mask Making Fun : How to Make 3 Different Style Masks How to Make 3 Different Style Masks - Everyone knows that Masks are a perfect craft for Halloween. But, if your kids are anything like my two littlest ones…. Masks are fun ANY time of year. My children LOVE masks… love them!! So, today I’m going to show you how to make three different style masks….. make your favorite or make all three. Plenty of mask making fun.
Make Cereal Box Masks - Do you have a cereal box hanging around your house?! What?! And you haven't made a mask out of it yet?! What are you waiting for?! Here is how.
Making Purim Party Masks - This is a very elegant party mask to make for masquerade parties where you have to hide your identity but still look good at the same time.
How to Make Fairy Masks - Learn how to make this fairy mask with transparent foil.
Make a New Years Eve Mask - Wear a New Years Eve Mask as if You were at a Fancy New Years Ball.

African
Masks for Kids - - African
masks are dramatic portraits of spirit beings, departed ancestors,
and invisible powers of social control. Each mask is created according to
a traditional style, and worn by a trained performer.
Alien
Invasion Masks - - These
creatures come in peace! As party guests arrive, let them launch
right into action with a mask-making project. We created ours with
glow-in-the-dark craft foam and stickers so we could dim the lights
and set an otherworldly mood (you could also use fluorescent
materials, then switch on a black light).
Animal
Mask Crafts - - Whether
you need a mask for a Halloween party or simply want a fun way to
pass the time, homemade animal masks will delight adults and kids
alike. As you plan your animal mask, you must consider what material
you want to use, what animal you wish to portray and what purpose you
will use the mask for.
Animal
Masks or Wall Hangings - -
This project can either be a creative art project - where each child
designs their own lion, or it can be a cutting project for younger
children, where the necessary shapes - circles, triangles and ears
are marked on construction paper for them to cut.
Australian
Aboriginal Masks - January
26th is Australia Day. Learn about Australia as you make your own
Aboriginal mask. Aboriginal Australian artists used dots of color in
their paintings. Experiment with this style by using natural colors
to decorate printable masks.
Aztec
Mosaic Masks - -
Dig deep into an ancient Mexican culture! Recreate colors reminiscent
of traditional turquoise and coral found on these mosaic masks!
Bat
Masks - - Bats
are wonderful and very special mammals. Special because they are the
only mammals that can truly fly, and wonderful because so many of
them like to eat insects. Make this Bat Mask and see how wonderful
and special you can be!
Beastly
Bat Masks - -
Say you're a beast whose castle is the ideal venue for hosting a
Halloween masquerade. What would you wear? Here's a fabulous disguise
inspired by the furry mammals that haunt the tower. Made of
lightweight craft foam, this bat mask is designed to sit on your
child's nose in perfect position for him to peer over the
outstretched wings.
Beauty
Masks - - This
eye pillow, filled with lavender and flaxseed, is a Mother's Daygift
that actually takes something away: stress!
Bunny
Masks - -
This Bunny Mask is reminiscent of Bugs Bunny - but also makes a
perfect craft and mask for Easter.
Bunny
Masks - - Use
a paper plate and some craft cupboard bits and pieces to make a cute
bunny mask - perfect for Easter!
Bunny
Masks - - In this tutorial you will learn how to make a bunny mask.
Carnevale
Capers - - Visit
Venice during Carnevale—or any time. Design striking decorative
masks in a classic Italian celebratory style!
Canadian
Sleep Masks : How to Make Masks Instructions - -
Make this uniquely Canadian sleep mask with just a few pieces of red
and white felt. Kids will sleep soundly after celebrating Canada Day.
Cheese
Box Masks - The
variations on these face masks are limited only by your imagination.
Chicken
Masks - -
Here's a fun chicken mask for the kids to make - at Easter or any
time! It's easy too.
Coco
the Clowns - - Masks
are the mainstays of the Mardi Gras gala. From fancy dress balls to
street parades, and nightly parties - masks of all sizes, shapes, colors,
and variety adorn the celebration.
Cool
Cow Masks - -
Try life down on the farm with one of these cool cow masks!
Mooooooooooooooooo!
Day
of the Dead Masks - -
Mexico celebrates the Day of The Dead from October 31 to November 2.
This celebration is in honor of those who have died.
Dinner
Plate Portraits - - Invite
kids to create plates that are part craft, part instant autobiography
with this mask-making project.
Distinct
Dispositions - - Facial
expressions are often the first clues to people’s moods. Create
a mask that shows a Distinct Disposition.
Dog
Masks - - This
is an easy way to make dog masks.
Double
the Merriment Mardi Gras Masks - - Build community by making colorful, upbeat Mardi
Gras masks. Celebrate the spirit of cities such as New Orleans.
Dragon
Masks - - Make
an eco-friendly dragon for Chinese New Year’s!
Early
Bird Gets the Worms - - Design
a decorative 3-D mask honoring a local bird.
Easter
Bunny Masks - -
Make an adorable bunny mask to dress up for Easter fun! This cute
face mask is easy to make and can be dressed up however you like.
Egg
Carton Animal Nose Masks - - You will be amazed at how easy it is to transform
an egg carton cup into an animal nose mask you can wear.
Egg
Carton Eyes Headband Masks - - You
will be amazed at how easy it is to transform two egg carton cups
into a fun mask you can wear.
Egg-Hunter's
Masks -
This cute, flop-eared mask doubles as a challenging impediment for
wily hunters.
Elephant
Masks - - You
can tell this gorgeous elephant mask is of an Indian elephant because
of his colourful head-dress and his ears! Fun for kids to make and
wear!
Ethyl
the Witch Masks - - This
is a really easy project. Just be sure the children involved aren't
easily frightened. What is deliciously funny to some can be traumatic
to others.
Fantasy
Masks - - Let
kids express their imaginary selves by role playing wearing masks
they created themselves.
Feathery
Faces - - Join
in the fun of Mardi Gras! Have a ball making these elaborate,
decorative masks. Display them for Halloween and other occasions,
too.
Flower
Face Masks - - Whether
it’s costume party time or a decoration for your room, this
cute mask adds a lively touch! Scrapbook papers are a quick and easy
way to decorate your own one-of-a-kind mask.
Flower
Mask Crafts - -
This is a cute but very simple craft. I think it would be a
nice one for younger kids to make for Halloween if they're not really
into wearing a big fancy costume (both my girls were like that at age
2).
Groundhog
Masks - - This
cute mask is simple and a lot of fun to make for Groundhog Day,
February 2.
Groundhog
Mask / Crown Crafts - - This
is a quick little mask or crown to get your little ones in the spirit
of Groundhog's Day.
Halloween Paper Bag Masks - - In this tutorial you will learn how to make a Halloween paper bag
mask.
Handprint
Mardi Gras Masks - - Get
your hands ready for this great Handprint Mardi Gras Mask created by
the FreeKidsCrafts Team. Great for your own special Mardi Gras
Parade.
Hang-It-Up
Mini Masks - - Add
your own fun to the clever, awesome new Crayola Ultimate Cutter™
tool. Cut a 3-D mask in your very own style!
Happy
Hippos - - Hunt
for Happiness---during the third week in January or any day---with
this delightful hippo mask. Paint it with a color that makes you
smile!
Harry
Potter Masks - -
This Harry Potter Mask is fun for older kids to make, and can be
adapted for other wizards or, of course, any other character too. You
will need sturdy card to support it.
Heart
Masks - -
This Heart mask is perfect for kids to make and wear on Valentine's
Day.
Heart-Shaped
Animal Masks - - Love
can come in many disguises, but none will be as adorable as these
animal masks. (At the heart of each mask is a heart!).
Homemade
Masks : Make Your Own Mask Crafts - -
In this activity, kids will learn how to create their own homemade
masks. It’s a great activity for 3-to-4 year-olds because kids
at this age love dramatic play. Making and playing with the masks
allows them to be creative and engage in pretend play.
How
to Make a Halloween Masks - - Make
a last minute purple princess mask or swamp monster mask with these
fun and easy patterns.
How
To Make Paper African Masks - - African
masks are interesting in appearance and have unique historical
relevance, so they make a great project for kids learning about
African culture and history--or even for home decorators looking to
create some unique wall
decor for their African-themed rooms. Paper is a great medium for
making simple but beautiful
African masks. Follow a few simple instructions to create your own
paper African masks.
In
the Eye of the Tigers - - Tiger
poems and stories seem almost real when you make this mask. Decorate
it with authentic tiger markings.
Jack-O'-Lantern
Masks - - This
scary Halloween mask is simple to make from a paper plate.
Leather
Unicorn Masks - -
Artist Andrea Masse-Tognetti shows Martha how to make this sleek
unicorn mask.
Letter
B Masks - - Have
fun learning about the letter B and get ready for Marti Gras too. Or
maybe your own little celebration.
Magical
Dragon Masks - - Make
a Model Magic® mask of your favorite dragon character.
Magnificent
Butterfly Masks - - Looking
for a clever, decorative, dramatic mask? Just wing it with a
two-sided, brilliant and beautiful butterfly mask featuring Crayola
Color Surge technology!
Magnificent Masks - -
In this tutorial you will learn how to make a mask
in the easiest way.
Making
Lion Masks for Kids - - In
this tutorial you will learn how to make lion masks.
Making
Paper Mache Masks - The Old Craft Project Revamped - - This
mask will be a far leap from those paper ones you made when you were
a kid, and it will be much more fun to make too!
Man
of the Century - - What's
behind Albert Einstein's frizzy hair, wiry mustache, and penetrating
eyes? Find out and create a bas-relief mask of this unforgettable
face.
Mardi
Gras Masks - - You
can't go wrong this project. Follow the suggested materials below or
just give the kids all your left over craft supplies and let them
create!
Mardi
Gras Masks : Mask Making Tutorials - - There
are three different templates. The basic one is shown in the
photos, the butterfly one is great for girls and the eagle one is
(according to daddy) very manly looking.
Masquerade
Masks - -
This Masquerade Mask is fun for kids to make for Mardi Gras or a
"masked ball" themed party! It is quick and simple to make,
but very effective.
Mexican
Masks - - Explore
the native Huichol social-cultural system and create replicas of
beaded Huichol masks.
Mighty
Masks - - Mardi
Gras can happen year-round with these fanciful faces. Kids travel
anywhere in their imaginations and unmask new creatures.
Milk
Jug Animal Masks - - Make
this fun craft inspired by the beastly possibilities of an empty milk
jug.
MiniStamper
Mini Masks - - Creative
kids enjoy Halloween Trick-or-Treating with this one-of-a-kind mask
they make themselves.
Mosaic
Masks - - Facing
the world can be an eye-opening experience with this colorful mask
made from recycled materials.
My
First Masks - - These
Color Wonder™ masks surround kids' faces, but don't cover them.
They're great for first-time mask makers and wearers.
Mysterious
Masque Invitations - -
Not only do these masks tell your guests the where and when of your
party, but they can be used as part of a costume and saved as a
souvenir. Your guests will scream with delight.
Panda
Mask or Wall Hangings - - This
project can either be a creative art project - where each child
designs their own lion, or it can be a cutting project for younger
children, where the necessary shapes - circles, triangles and ears
are marked on construction paper for them to cut.
Paper
Mache Face Masks - - Why
not help your child make a mask using their own face as a mold. You
can also make a mask using a balloon as a base. Not only can this be
a fun and educational craft, but it is also a great way to make
decorations and accessories for Halloween!
Paper Mache Masks - Maskmania - -
Artistically, masks are among the most remarkable objects created by
traditional civilizations. During this 4 week session, students will
construct a mask as they begin exploring the imaginative power of
this exciting art form.
Paper
Plate Bird Masks - Costumes can be
as simple as adapting a paper plate to a fun mask. Phee McFaddell
also has other great mask ideas that are perfect for Halloween or
other fun activities.
Paper
Plate Jack-O-Lantern Masks - -
What could be simpler than a Paper Plate Jack-O-Lantern mask for
Halloween trick or treating!
Paper
Plate Jack-o-Lantern Masks - - This
is a great Halloween craft project to do with one child or a group of
kids. The supplies are inexpensive and the results rather pleasing.
Peeking-Out
Mask - - Make a
unique costume or a special decoration! This mask can be a replica of
one from a far-away culture or a unique Halloween craft to reflect
your true personality. The possibilities are endless with the
intricate cuts you can make with the Crayola Cutter!
Plaster Face Mask-
There is an inside and outside to every mask ... an interesting
metaphor for one's personality.
Playful
Pumpkin Head Puppets - - Make
a Pumpkin Head Mask, playful or fearsome, you decide!
PreSchool
Crafts – Mask Fun for Kids! - -
Kids Love to make and wear masks. This is a very simple and
inexpensive craft for preschoolers and Kindergarteners.
Printable
African Ceremonial Mask - -
Take a trip through exciting Africa and make your own African
Ceremonial Mask.
Printable
African Owl Mask - - African
masks are dramatic portraits of spirit beings, departed ancestors,
and invisible powers of social control. Each mask is created
according to a traditional style, and worn by a trained performer.
Some African masks are full-body costumes, worn originally as part of
elaborate celebrations with costumed dancers, vibrant music, and
stylized dances. These ceremonial events carried important social,
religious, and moral values for the whole community.
Printable
Mardi Gras Mask - -
Mardi Gras ends the day before Ash Wednesday. People like to
celebrate the Mardi Gras carnival by holding parades, parties and
wearing colorful masks, costumes and beads.
Rabbit
Mask - - The
plastic straw whiskers are visible from even at a distance. That
makes the rabbit mask even more sensitive than a real one. Well, how
can you imagine them unless you give them a try?
Rabbit
Mask Craft - - Make
a cute rabbit mask out of paper plates.
Sand
Masks - -
Make your beach-going experience a memorable one by creating
decorative, plaster-cast masks using beachcombed objects. Each mask,
formed face down in the sand, hides its identity until unmolded and
washed in the sea. No matter what style you end up with -- be it
surreal or straightforward -- your mask will be a personal memento of
your seashore visit, one that shows off the personalities of both
beach and beachgoer. It'll also last much longer than a tan.
Shamrock
Mask - - According
to Irish legend, Ireland's patron saint - Saint Patrick - picked the
shamrock as a symbol of the Trinity of the Christian church. The
shamrock is worn proudly by Irish people all over the world on St.
Patrick's Day - March 17. Why not try your hand at a Shamrock Mask?
Sheep
Mask - -
Become a sheep by learning how to make a sheep mask!
Sleepy
Time Eye Mask - -
In this tutorial you will learn how to make a sleepy time eye mask.
Stylin'
Sleep Masks - - Superstars
need their beauty rest, and these nighttime shades have diva written
all over them. You can either prep the masks ahead of time and let
partygoers decorate them, or have guests make them from start to
finish. The instructions below are for 3 masks.
Sunshine
Mask Craft - -
This is a cute but very simple craft. I think it would be a
nice one for younger kids to make for Halloween if they're not really
into wearing a big fancy costume (both my girls were like that at age
2).
Superhero
Masks - -
Every superhero needs to conceal their identity and these fun
printable masks will do just the trick!
Super
Power-Boosting Masks - - Create
Native American-style masks. Those who wear them are thought to be
granted super powers! Imagine what powers your mask might have.
Tiger
Mask - - Tigers
come from India - and your child can pretend to be a tiger when they
are wearing this ferocious mask!
Toucan
Mask - - In
this tutorial you will learn how to make a toucan mask.
Watch
Out for Bigfoot! - - Could
it be Bigfoot? The Loch Ness Monster? The Abominable Snowman? Make a
mask of your favorite, fearless beast!
Who’s
Watching? - - Make
your own bright version of a mask to adorn your wall. Get inspired
with ideas from cultures that are famous for their masks---or invent
your own style!
Wild
& Wicked Witch - - Are
you captivated by magic, wizards, spells, or witches? This mask will
transform you into a wild and wicked witch!
Wolf
Mask - - At
the San Diego Zoo there is a place called Wegeforth Bowl, named after
the Zoo's founder, Dr. Harry Wegeforth. For years it has been one of
the show areas where you can watch animals performing natural
behaviors (not tricks!) when the trainers ask them to. It is done in
such a fun way that you never realize how much you are learning about
these magnificent animals.
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